Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing
11 months ago

Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Villanova Wildcats Philadelphia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts the No. UConn is second in the Big East scoring 38.4 points per game in the paint led by Donovan Clingan averaging 10.2. Cam Spencer averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, scoring 15.5 points while shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 5-5, averaging 71.3 points, 36.2 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 5.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Huskies: 9-1, averaging 78.8 points, 36.0 rebounds, 18.4 assists, 6.2 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field.

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Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game
1 week, 4 days ago

Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UConn Huskies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Notre Dame scores 85.8 points, 36.3 more per game than the 49.5 UConn gives up. UConn averages 8.5 made 3-pointers …

Jones and Fairleigh Dickinson host Villanova
1 week, 6 days ago

Jones and Fairleigh Dickinson host Villanova

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Villanova Wildcats Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson faces Villanova after Dylan Jones scored 22 points in Fairleigh Dickinson’s 98-54 win over the Lehman Lightning. Fairleigh Dickinson averages 11.7 turnovers per game and is 3-1 when …

McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each scored 16 points as the second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday night. Things got heated early in the second half when Stewart …

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore
3 weeks, 2 days ago

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Hartford, Conn. — UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban will not play in the second-ranked Huskies’ game against visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, the university announced about 30 minutes before the start of Saturday’s game. He is the top scorer for the Huskies with an average of …

UCSD faces Stanford, looks to break 6-game slide
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UCSD faces Stanford, looks to break 6-game slide

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UCSD Tritons at Stanford Cardinal Stanford, California; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSD looks to stop its six-game losing streak with a win against Stanford. Stanford is eighth in the ACC with 36.0 points per game in the paint led by Kennedy Umeh averaging …

Cheeks scores 20 as Dayton sends No. 2 UConn down to 3rd straight loss, 85-67
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cheeks scores 20 as Dayton sends No. 2 UConn down to 3rd straight loss, 85-67

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAHAINA, Hawaii — Enoch Cheeks scored 20 points to lead Dayton to an 85-67 win over No. Alex Karaban made four of his team’s eight 3-pointers and scored 15 of his team-high 21 points in the first half to lead the Huskies, who lost all …

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days
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No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days

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2 UConn suffered a second defeat against an unranked opponent in as many days at the Maui Invitational as Colorado prevailed 73-72 against the back-to-back NCAA defending champion. Colorado’s Andrej Jakimovski scored a layup with eight seconds remaining in Tuesday’s game to complete an impressive comeback with the Buffaloes having trailed 40-32 at the half. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Julian Hammond …

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn couldn’t shake the unranked …

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational
4 weeks ago

Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAHAINA, Hawaii — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Memphis led by as many as …

Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65
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Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SALT LAKE CITY — Gabe Madsen scored 24 points, Mike Sharavjamts added 19 and Utah pulled away in the second half to beat Queens University 96-65 on Tuesday night. Chris Ashby scored 14 points, Bryce Cash 11 and Asjon Anderson and Jaxon Pollard 10 each …

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn rolled to an 86-49 win over former conference rival South Florida on Sunday. Ashlynn Shade had 10 of UConn’s 30 points in the third quarter as the Huskies never trailed in the game. Takeaways South Florida: The Bulls’ top two scores in the …

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Jana El Alfy had 17 points and 11 rebounds and fellow freshman Sarah Strong had 17 points and six steals as No. Takeaways Boston University: Sophomore guard Sisi Bentley, playing in her hometown of Hartford, scored the Terriers’ first four points. Key …

Villanova Holds on for Narrow Victory over Hampton in a Thrilling Third Quarter Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Villanova Holds on for Narrow Victory over Hampton in a Thrilling Third Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

Villanova secured a 20-14 victory over Hampton in a crucial game for the Coastal Athletic Association title race. Brendan Bell's touchdown run in the third quarter proved to be the game-changer, cutting the Pirates' lead to a mere 7 points. Despite limited offensive output from both teams, Chris Zellous and David Avit shone with scoring and rushing performances. The Wildcats …

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing
3 months, 1 week ago

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey’s 26-point showing

Associated Press  

Connecticut Sun at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut Sun plays the Phoenix Mercury after Marina Mabrey scored 26 points in the Sun’s 86-66 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Connecticut ranks fourth in the WNBA scoring 38.5 points per game in the paint led by Brionna Jones averaging 9.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 3-7, averaging …

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn left Donovan Clingan on the loneliest island, stuck deep in the paint to wrestle massive Purdue center Zach Edey. Chasing the Boilermakers off the arc all night, UConn held one of the nation’s best 3-point shooting teams to one made 3 and became the first team since 2007 to repeat as national champions with a 75-60 …

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A basketball beatdown. Coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies delivered the latest of their suffocating hoops performances Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. “I just think it’s the best two-year run in a very, very long time, just because of everything we lost from last …

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -7; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is scoring 14.9 points per game with 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Huskies. Lance Jones is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Boilermakers, while …

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UConn averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Purdue gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 10-0, averaging 81.4 points, 40.4 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.6 blocks per game …

Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The final result showed UConn winning its 11th straight NCAA Tournament game by at least 13 points. “We might not break you for 18 minutes, 25 minutes, but at some point if what we’re doing at both ends and on the backboard is at a high level, it just becomes hard for the other team to sustain …

UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for NCAA men’s title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for NCAA men’s title

LA Times  

UConn guard Stephon Castle dunks over Alabama forward Grant Nelson during the second half of the Huskies’ 86-72 win in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Saturday. Connecticut kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA tournament, getting 21 points from freshman Stephon Castle while clamping down …

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert

Associated Press  

The 2024 version of March Madness has apexed with a trio of streak busters in the desert. N.C. State is in the Final Four for the first time since Jim Valvano ran around trying to find someone to hug after the 1983 national championship. Purdue and big man Zach Edey will make their first Final Four appearance since Joe Barry …

Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn

Associated Press  

BOSTON — In the first half, it looked like it might be possible. For 20 minutes, Illinois played defending champion UConn better — and closer — than any of Huskies’ previous three NCAA Tournament opponents. Then, it happened — UConn scored the first 25 points of the second half over a 7 minute, 41-second span, part of a 30-0 run …

Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Thirty points in a row — that’s quite a run. The defending national champions scored 30 straight points to power their way back to the Final Four on Saturday night, steamrolling Illinois 77-52 — a March Madness record 10th straight double-digit victory for the top-seeded Huskies. Donovan Clingan had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots, and …

UConn powers past Illinois to advance to second consecutive Final Four
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn powers past Illinois to advance to second consecutive Final Four

New York Times  

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today BOSTON — Dan Hurley sauntered across midcourt with 3:33 to play, a final timeout amid another March dismantling providing him a moment to take in the scene. And for the second consecutive year, they did it in dominant fashion, pummeling third-seeded Illinois 77-52 in the Elite Eight on …

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bueckers scored 32 and No. 3 seed UConn holds off No. 6 seed Syracuse 72-64.

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma says his team will go as far in the NCAA Tournament as Paige Bueckers will take them. “But it’s like when they happen and how they impact the game that’s so remarkable.” Aaliyah Edwards finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds and freshman KK Arnold had 10 points including a key 3-pointer late …

UConn vs. Northwestern expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game
9 months ago

UConn vs. Northwestern expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game

New York Times  

Big wins are expected for defending champion UConn in early NCAA Tournament rounds. 8 seed Florida Atlantic, while slowing down 7-foot-1 Vladislav Goldin, it’s clear Northwestern isn’t intimidated playing elite big men. Senior point guard Boo Buie is Northwestern’s all-time leading scorer and runs an efficient offense that rates seventh in the nation in both offensive turnover percentage and 3-point …

No. 1 UConn rolls No. 9 Northwestern to reach Sweet 16: ‘We’re bulletproof’
9 months ago

No. 1 UConn rolls No. 9 Northwestern to reach Sweet 16: ‘We’re bulletproof’

New York Times  

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Connecticut men’s basketball team is now just four wins away from repeating as national champions. Last season, the Huskies won their six games in the NCAA Tournament by an average of 20.0 points, the fourth-largest average margin of victory since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985. “Getting to the Sweet 16 is another …

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Stetson had UConn’s full attention. Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and Cam Spencer had 15 as top-seeded UConn began defense of its national championship by cruising past 16th-seeded Stetson 91-52 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They never had a chance against UConn, which scored the first eight points and went on to its …

UConn will begin its quest for a 12th national title as a No. 3 seed with an injury-depleted team
9 months ago

UConn will begin its quest for a 12th national title as a No. 3 seed with an injury-depleted team

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma has had years when he was very confident his team would be making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. “I’m not going to let it distract me or anything like that,” she said, “I’m still the same player, same teammate.” The 6-foot-3 Edwards will have to contend with Jackson State’s 6-6 center …

Bueckers scores 27 points and short-handed UConn beats Marquette 58-29 in the Big East semifinals
9 months, 1 week ago

Bueckers scores 27 points and short-handed UConn beats Marquette 58-29 in the Big East semifinals

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Injury-decimated UConn needed Paige Bueckers even more than usual on Sunday. She’s different.” Liza Karlen had 12 points and nine rebounds to lead Marquette, which made just 12 baskets on 54 shots and scored its last points with 4:49 left in the third quarter. UConn extended that in the third period and Bueckers’ long 3-pointer as the …

No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 UConn overcomes injury to Edwards, beats Providence 86-53 to advance in Big East Tournament

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — No. Paige Bueckers scored 29 points and top-seeded Connecticut beat ninth-seeded Providence 86-53 in the Big East quarterfinals despite losing star center Aaliyah Edwards while up by just six points in the second half. Freshman KK Arnold added 17 points and the Huskies, who went undefeated in the Big East during the regular season, advanced to a …

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Dan Hurley believes he has the best backcourt in the Big East and was confident his guards would not let the Huskies lose two games in a row. Cam Spencer tied his season high with 25 points, Tristen Newton recorded his fourth career triple-double and top-ranked Connecticut bounced back from its first defeat since December …

No. 15 Creighton hosts No. 1 UConn following Scheierman’s 27-point game
10 months ago

No. 15 Creighton hosts No. 1 UConn following Scheierman’s 27-point game

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Creighton Bluejays Omaha, Nebraska; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -3; over/under is 145 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Scheierman averages 3.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, scoring 18.7 points while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bluejays: 7-3, averaging 81.7 points, 37.0 rebounds, 17.6 assists, 4.1 steals and 3.7 …

No. 1 UConn takes on No. 17 Creighton, seeks 25th victory of season
10 months ago

No. 1 UConn takes on No. 17 Creighton, seeks 25th victory of season

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Creighton Bluejays Omaha, Nebraska; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 4.8 more made shots than the 5.7 per game UConn allows. Cam Spencer averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, scoring 15.2 points while shooting 44.3% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bluejays: 7-3, averaging 81.7 …

Top-ranked UConn uses a balanced attack, routs No. 4 Marquette to take control of the Big East
10 months ago

Top-ranked UConn uses a balanced attack, routs No. 4 Marquette to take control of the Big East

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn is the No.1 team in the nation and the defending national champions, yet the Huskies went into Saturday’s matchup with No. The Huskies now lead the second-place Golden Eagles in the Big East by three games in the loss column with five to play. “You play elite offense, you play elite defense and you’re a great …

Iriafen has 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead No.3 Stanford to 84-49 win over California
10 months ago

Iriafen has 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead No.3 Stanford to 84-49 win over California

Associated Press  

STANFORD, Calif. — Kiki Iriafen had 23 points and 11 rebounds, powering a balanced attack and leading No. Alissa Pili scored 18 points to lead Utah, and Inis Vieira had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Jaylyn Sherrod scored 15 points and Frida Formann had 10 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Buffaloes forced seven …

DePaul hosts No. 1 UConn after Karaban’s 25-point game
10 months, 1 week ago

DePaul hosts No. 1 UConn after Karaban’s 25-point game

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at DePaul Blue Demons Chicago; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -24; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn plays the DePaul Blue Demons after Alex Karaban scored 25 points in UConn’s 89-64 win over the Georgetown Hoyas. DePaul’s average of 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on …

Freshman Ashlynn Shade scores 21 to lead No. 9 UConn to a 12th straight victory, 88-51 over DePaul
11 months ago

Freshman Ashlynn Shade scores 21 to lead No. 9 UConn to a 12th straight victory, 88-51 over DePaul

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn’s players made a statement on Saturday that there is more than one women’s basketball coach on the verge of making history. A day after Stanford gave Tara VanDerveer her record-tying 1,202nd win, UConn routed DePaul 88-51 to give coach Geno Auriemma his 1,996th victory in the race to become the winningest coach in college basketball history. …

Villanova faces No. 1 UConn following Armstrong’s 24-point game
11 months ago

Villanova faces No. 1 UConn following Armstrong’s 24-point game

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Villanova Wildcats Philadelphia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -4; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts the No. Villanova ranks sixth in the Big East with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Eric Dixon averaging 2.3. Villanova averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 3.6 more made shots than the 5.9 per game UConn …

Newton scores 16 points, Clingan returns from injury, No. 1 UConn beats No. 18 Creighton 62-48
11 months ago

Newton scores 16 points, Clingan returns from injury, No. 1 UConn beats No. 18 Creighton 62-48

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn wasn’t about to lose its first game after being ranked No. “You’ve got to continue to protect the belt, protect the heavyweight championship.” Star center Donovan Clingan returned after missing five games with a tendon injury in his right foot. “We were Big East tough.” The Huskies led by 11 points at the half and used …

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game
11 months ago

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 11.8. Baylor Scheierman averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, scoring 18.0 points while shooting 36.9% …

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against USC after 28-point game
11 months ago

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against USC after 28-point game

Associated Press  

USC Trojans at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -19.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: No. Arizona scores 91.2 points, 16.8 more per game than the 74.4 USC gives up. USC averages 76.8 points per game, 4.9 more than the 71.9 Arizona gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 88.7 points, 42.5 rebounds, …

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point performance
11 months, 1 week ago

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point performance

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. UConn scores 83.1 points while outscoring opponents by 17.6 points per game. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 11.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, averaging 79.1 points, 34.4 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 5.7 …

Villanova visits No. 11 Marquette after Jones’ 20-point outing
11 months, 1 week ago

Villanova visits No. 11 Marquette after Jones’ 20-point outing

Associated Press  

Villanova Wildcats at Marquette Golden Eagles Milwaukee; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -6; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: No. Villanova is the best team in the Big East allowing just 65.1 points per game while holding opponents to 40.8% shooting. TOP PERFORMERS: Jones is scoring 14.9 points per game and averaging 2.9 rebounds for the Golden …

Karaban’s 26 points lead No. 4 UConn to an 80-67 win over Georgetown and a claim to poll’s top spot
11 months, 1 week ago

Karaban’s 26 points lead No. 4 UConn to an 80-67 win over Georgetown and a claim to poll’s top spot

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Alex Karaban tied a career high with 26 points and No. Cam Spencer added 20 points for the Huskies who won their fifth straight game, all without starting center Donovan Clingan, who remained sidelined with a right foot injury. The Fairfield transfer hit his first four shots and scored Georgetown’s first 10 points, keeping the Hoyas in …

Georgetown visits No. 4 UConn after Epps’ 30-point game
11 months, 1 week ago

Georgetown visits No. 4 UConn after Epps’ 30-point game

Associated Press  

Georgetown Hoyas at UConn Huskies Hartford, Connecticut; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -21; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown takes on the No. UConn ranks fourth in the Big East with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Donovan Clingan averaging 2.8. Georgetown ranks third in the Big East with 10.4 offensive rebounds per game led by …

No. 4 UConn hosts Georgetown after Epps’ 30-point performance
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 4 UConn hosts Georgetown after Epps’ 30-point performance

Associated Press  

Georgetown Hoyas at UConn Huskies Hartford, Connecticut; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown plays the No. UConn ranks sixth in the Big East with 24.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tristen Newton averaging 5.4. Epps is shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Hoyas, while averaging 18.2 points and 4.2 assists. …

No. 4 UConn visits Xavier after Karaban’s 20-point showing
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 4 UConn visits Xavier after Karaban’s 20-point showing

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -4.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Xavier is sixth in the Big East with 33.7 points per game in the paint led by Abou Ousmane averaging 7.1. UConn ranks fourth in the Big East with 38.9 rebounds per game led by Tristen Newton averaging 6.5. …

Xavier hosts No. 4 UConn after Karaban’s 20-point outing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavier hosts No. 4 UConn after Karaban’s 20-point outing

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Xavier’s average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.5 more made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UConn allows. UConn averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Xavier allows. …

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