Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.
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Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century. — Sa’Myah Smith had 21 points and 11 rebounds, freshman guard Mikaylah Williams scored a career-high 20, and LSU hammered Mississippi Valley State. 24 WASHINGTON STATE 64, IDAHO STATE 47 PULLMAN, Wash. — Bella Murekatete scored 10 of her 16 points in the first quarter, Eleonora Villa added 12 points and Washington State beat Idaho State. — Jerkaila Jordan scored 16 points to lead five in double figures and Mississippi State dominated the second half to defeat Jacksonville State.

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Tejada scores 18, Towson beats Bryant 70-65
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Tejada scores 18, Towson beats Bryant 70-65

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Tyler Tejada scored 18 points as Towson beat Bryant 70-65 on Sunday. Barry Evans added 18 points, six rebounds and two steals for Bryant. Tejada put up 12 points in the first half for Towson, who led 33-28 at the break. Towson used a …

Sammie Puisis scores 23 points, Mputu adds 17 to help South Florida top No. 9 Duke women 65-56
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Sammie Puisis scores 23 points, Mputu adds 17 to help South Florida top No. 9 Duke women 65-56

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TAMPA, Fla. — Sammie Puisis scored nine of her 23 points in the final seven minutes to help South Florida hold off ninth-ranked Duke for a 65-56 victory on Saturday. Toby Fournier led Duke with 11 points and eight rebounds, but the cold-shooting Blue Devils …

What to watch in college basketball this weekend: Dayton-Cincinnati, Purdue-Auburn and more
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What to watch in college basketball this weekend: Dayton-Cincinnati, Purdue-Auburn and more

New York Times  

There’s no shortage of content this time of the year — NCAA bowl games, NFL playoff pushes, the NBA and NHL, and any of the many Frasier Christmas episodes. The Flyers are certainly fun on offense — 14th in adjusted rating, and they’ve scored at least 70 points in every game except their last one, a rock fight against UNLV. …

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 …

Knox’s 23 help Alabama State defeat UT Martin 103-93 in OT
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Knox’s 23 help Alabama State defeat UT Martin 103-93 in OT

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Amarr Knox scored 23 points as Alabama State beat UT Martin 103-93 in overtime on Wednesday night. After UT Martin scored five points in the final 15 seconds of regulation to tie it, the Hornets recovered and outscored the Skyhawks 15-5 in …

Tu’ua leads Cal Baptist against CSU Northridge after 20-point showing
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Tu’ua leads Cal Baptist against CSU Northridge after 20-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal Baptist Lancers at CSU Northridge Matadors Northridge, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal Baptist visits CSU Northridge after Anaiyah Tu’ua scored 20 points in Cal Baptist’s 71-68 win over the Saint Mary’s Gaels. CSU Northridge averages 55.8 points per game, 21.9 fewer …

Prep basketball roundup: Sophomore Gene Roebuck scores 36 points in La Mirada victory
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Prep basketball roundup: Sophomore Gene Roebuck scores 36 points in La Mirada victory

LA Times  

La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck, left, and Julien Gomez provide defensive pressure during a game last season. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 78, San Diego Mater Dei Catholic 48: Zachary White had 27 points and NaVorro Bowman 26 for the 7-0 Knights. Pilibos 60, Cypress 51: Pepperdine commit Anto Balian continues his impressive early season start with 27 points and 10 reobunds …

Tu’ua leads Cal Baptist against CSU Northridge after 20-point performance
1 week, 6 days ago

Tu’ua leads Cal Baptist against CSU Northridge after 20-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Cal Baptist Lancers at CSU Northridge Matadors Northridge, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cal Baptist visits CSU Northridge after Anaiyah Tu’ua scored 20 points in Cal Baptist’s 71-68 victory over the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Cal Baptist is ninth in the WAC with 7.0 …

Hubbard scores 14 of his 25 points late as Mississippi State pulls away from Prairie View A&M, 91-84
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Hubbard scores 14 of his 25 points late as Mississippi State pulls away from Prairie View A&M, 91-84

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Josh Hubbard scored 14 of his team-high 25 points in the final 10 minutes and Mississippi State pulled away late to post a 91-84 win over a road-weary Prairie View A&M on Sunday afternoon. Prairie View A&M, playing its eighth straight road game after …

Williams scores season-high 32 as No. 5 LSU beats Stanford 94-88 in OT
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Williams scores season-high 32 as No. 5 LSU beats Stanford 94-88 in OT

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Mikaylah Williams scored a season-high 32 points, including a game-tying jumper with 4.3 seconds left that sent the game to overtime, and No. Reserve guard Kailyn Gilbert had 25 points for LSU, and Flau’Jae Johnson contributed 21 points before fouling out with 1:05 left …

Reniya Kelly scores 18 and No. 16 North Carolina women...
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Reniya Kelly scores 18 and No. 16 North Carolina women...

Daily Mail  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Reniya Kelly had 18 points and six assists, Maria Gakdeng added 16 points and nine rebounds, and No. 16 North Carolina beat 14th-ranked Kentucky 72-53 on Thursday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. North Carolina only made one field goal in the opening five minutes of the third quarter as Kentucky got as close as seven points. …

UC Riverside visits Adams and CSU Northridge
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UC Riverside visits Adams and CSU Northridge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UC Riverside Highlanders at CSU Northridge Matadors Northridge, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Matadors -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: CSU Northridge plays UC Riverside after Marcus Adams Jr. scored 21 points in CSU Northridge’s 72-69 overtime victory over the Montana State …

Murphy and Nwoko lead Mississippi State to 90-57 rout of No. 18 Pitt
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Murphy and Nwoko lead Mississippi State to 90-57 rout of No. 18 Pitt

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thumping No. Takeaways Pittsburgh: After making their season debut in the AP Top 25 poll this week, the Panthers were blown out from the start during their second …

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge
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No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 North Carolina 94-79 on Wednesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Clifford Omoruyi and Derrion Reid each scored 11 points and Grant Nelson had 10 points to help the Crimson Tide beat three straight Top 25 opponents for the first time in three seasons. Key …

Fallah’s 25 help Oregon State down UC Davis 90-57
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Fallah’s 25 help Oregon State down UC Davis 90-57

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CORVALLIS, Ore. — Parsa Fallah scored 25 points as Oregon State beat UC Davis 90-57 on Saturday. Oregon State took the lead with 18:23 left in the first half and never looked back. Fallah led their team in scoring with 14 points in the first …

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

Newby scores 16, UNC Wilmington knocks off Appalachian State 76-61
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Newby scores 16, UNC Wilmington knocks off Appalachian State 76-61

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! WILMINGTON, N.C. — Donovan Newby had 16 points in UNC Wilmington’s 76-61 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday night. Nolan Hodge added 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and had six rebounds. Jalil Beaubrun added 16 …

Davis’ 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam
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Davis’ 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — VonCameron Davis scored 18 points as Kent State beat Towson 65-54 on Thursday night at the Western Slam. Anthony Morales shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points. Kent State outscored Towson by …

Murphy has a double-double as No. 25 Mississippi State rolls to an 80-58 win over UNLV
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Murphy has a double-double as No. 25 Mississippi State rolls to an 80-58 win over UNLV

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Runnin’ Rebels shot better overall in the first half at 14 of 25, but the Bulldogs went 7 for 14 from 3-point range and had 16 second-chance points off nine offensive rebounds. Mississippi State went on an 11-0 run to go up 62-36 and …

No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii
3 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts led the Bruins to a blowout win over Tennessee Martin during the team’s first game while ranked No.1 in the top 25 polls. 1-ranked team in program history, the Bruins played their first game as the nation’s top-ranked team and saw five players score in double figures. Key moment UT Martin used a 7-0 run early …

Sam Houston takes on UNC Wilmington following Wilkerson’s 22-point game
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Sam Houston takes on UNC Wilmington following Wilkerson’s 22-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Sam Houston Bearkats at UNC Wilmington Seahawks Wilmington, North Carolina; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on UNC Wilmington after Lamar Wilkerson scored 22 points in Sam Houston’s 66-63 loss to the Appalachian State Mountaineers. UNC Wilmington is shooting 47.2% from the …

Mississippi Valley State takes on UCSB following Tate’s 23-point performance
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Mississippi Valley State takes on UCSB following Tate’s 23-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at UCSB Gauchos Santa Barbara, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi Valley State plays UCSB after Arthur Tate scored 23 points in Mississippi Valley State’s 94-48 loss to the Utah Utes. Mississippi Valley State gives up 83.9 points …

Northwestern State visits Sears and LSU
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Northwestern State visits Sears and LSU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northwestern State Demons at LSU Tigers Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LSU hosts Northwestern State after Jordan Sears scored 25 points in LSU’s 109-102 overtime victory over the UCF Knights. LSU ranks seventh in the SEC with 10.8 offensive rebounds per …

SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60
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SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat Washington State 77-60 Wednesday night in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational title game. Edwards 13 points and Kario Oquendo 11 for the …

Strack has 25 points, 15 boards, No. 14 Kentucky women blitz No. 19 Illini in fourth to win 76-53
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Strack has 25 points, 15 boards, No. 14 Kentucky women blitz No. 19 Illini in fourth to win 76-53

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Clara Strack scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Teonni Key added a double-double and No. Kentucky went 11 of 22 in the fourth quarter when Dazia Lawrence scored 10 points. Illinois scored the last seven points of the first quarter to …

Daquan Davis scores 16 of his 19 in the second half and Florida State cruises past Western Carolina
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Daquan Davis scores 16 of his 19 in the second half and Florida State cruises past Western Carolina

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Daquan Davis scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, Jamir Watkins added 14 points and Florida State cruised past Western Carolina 91-57 on Tuesday. Florida State opened the game on a 16-2 run after Western Carolina made just one …

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

CNN  

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 …

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

The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings

LA Times  

The father-son duo of Gilbert Arenas and Alijah Arenas. Chatsworth moves into The Times’ top 25 rankings. A look at The Times’ top 25 boys basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 1. ; School ; Comment; last week 1.; ST. JOHN BOSCO ; 14 points and 16 rebounds in debut for Christian Collins; 1 2.; HARVARD-WESTLAKE ; Big men …

Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off
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Blackwell, Tonje lead No. 19 Wisconsin over UCF 86-70 in Greenbrier Tip-Off

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 Wisconsin rode a hot start to an 86-70 victory over UCF in the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday night. Takeaways Wisconsin: Despite being outscored 26-12 from the free-throw line, the Badgers looked dominant from the start four days after a shaky 87-84 comeback win over …

Prep basketball roundup: Defending state girls champion Etiwanda cruises in opening win
1 month ago

Prep basketball roundup: Defending state girls champion Etiwanda cruises in opening win

LA Times  

Etiwanda’s Grace Knox goes up for a shot against Corona Centennial in Wednesday’s season-opening win. Sage Hill 69, Windward 58: Sophomore Kamdyn Klamberg scored 20 points and point guard Amalia Holguin added 18 points in a Harvard-Westlake tournament win for Sage Hill. Campbell Hall 75, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 70: Freshman Hamiley Arenas, the sister of Chatsworth’s Alijah Arenas, had …

The Sports Report: Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James
1 month, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James

LA Times  

LeBron James blocks the shot of Scotty Pippen Jr. in the first quarter. Continue reading here USC box score KINGS Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings 4-2 on Wednesday night. Continue reading here Kings summary NHL scores NHL standings DUCKS Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl …

Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65
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1 month, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59
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1 month, 1 week ago

Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! — Josh Hubbard hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting Tuesday night to help Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 80-59. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball ___ …

No. 7 LSU routs Charleston Southern 117-44 in Field Trip game in Baton Rouge
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No. 7 LSU routs Charleston Southern 117-44 in Field Trip game in Baton Rouge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 16 North Carolina on Nov. 4, took a 5-0 lead over LSU in the first 90 seconds before the Tigers’ depth and defensive pressure took command. Key stat Because Baton Rouge-area schools accounted for the majority of the crowd of 11,095 on LSU’s annual Field …

Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69
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Pettiford scores 21 and Broome adds 20 as No. 11 Auburn beats No. 4 Houston 74-69

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Tahaad Pettiford had 21 points, including five 3-pointers, Johni Broome added 20 points and nine rebounds and No. Cryer and Emmanuel Sharp each had 13 points for Houston, J’Wan Roberts had 12 points and seven rebounds and Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan each …

Flau’jae Johnson leads No. 7 LSU in 95-36 rout of Northwestern State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Flau’jae Johnson leads No. 7 LSU in 95-36 rout of Northwestern State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Lady Demons scored 20 points in the final three quarters, during which they made 6 of 43 shots and committed 21 turnovers, leading to 34 points for LSU. Takeaways Northwestern State: The Demons were completely overwhelmed in this intrastate matchup after they scored the …

McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74
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McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook each scored 20 points and Kendall Bostic scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half Thursday night to help Illinois beat No. Makayla Timpson made a jumper that cut Florida State’s deficit to five points …

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 …

Hand's Double-Double Leads Boston College to a Thrilling Win Over The Citadel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hand's Double-Double Leads Boston College to a Thrilling Win Over The Citadel

Associated Press  

Boston College's Donald Hand Jr. shines with a double-double, leading the team to a 69-60 victory over The Citadel in their season opener. Hand, who shot 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, was a force both inside and outside the arc. Chad Venning and Elijah Strong also contributed to the team's scoring, with Venning scoring 15 points and Strong adding …

Hubbard and Harris Combine for 46 Points, Mississippi State Beats West Georgia 95-60
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hubbard and Harris Combine for 46 Points, Mississippi State Beats West Georgia 95-60

Associated Press  

Mississippi State defeated West Georgia 95-60 in their season opener. Josh Hubbard and Claudell Harris Jr. both scored 26 points each, with Harris hitting six three-pointers in the final minutes. The Bulldogs shot 55% from the field and forced 20 turnovers, while West Georgia shot 47% from the field and scored 31 points off 20 turnovers.

Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory
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Tennessee Soars Past Gardner-Webb, Clinching Season Opener Victory

Associated Press  

Tennessee secured a 80-64 victory over Gardner-Webb in their season opener. Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey led the Vols with 18 and 16 points respectively, while Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists. Tennessee improved their shooting efficiency from 24% to 31% in the first half and dominated the paint with 32 rebounds compared to Gardner-Webb's 29. The Vols …

Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida

Associated Press  

Florida State women's basketball team dominated North Florida with a 119-49 victory. Ta'Niya Latson had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Makayla Timpson contributed 17 points and 22 rebounds. The Seminoles led 56-20 at halftime and scored 39 points in the third quarter to secure the win.

Mississippi State Aims to Return to NCAA Tournament Under Chris Jans
2 months ago

Mississippi State Aims to Return to NCAA Tournament Under Chris Jans

Associated Press  

Mississippi State seeks a third consecutive NCAA berth under coach Chris Jans. The Bulldogs, who reached the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2008-09, return most of their key players from last season, including Josh Hubbard, who is ranked seventh in the SEC in scoring. The team also welcomes six transfers, including Riley Kugel, Kanye Clary, Jeremy Foumena, Claudell …

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 …

South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Kamilla Cardoso delivered once again for Dawn Staley and South Carolina. Cardoso had 15 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and South Carolina completed its perfect season with an 87-75 victory over Clark and the Hawkeyes in the NCAA championship game on Sunday. We appreciate you.” South Carolina has won three titles in the last eight years, including …

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue. The Boilermakers are in the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and are vying to erase last year’s first round exit as a No. A few keys for Monday night’s title game: DEFENDING THE PAINT Purdue big man Zach Edey has …

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina has joined an elite group, becoming the 10th NCAA Division I women’s basketball team to go through a season undefeated. Coach Dawn Staley lost all five starters from last season’s team that went into the Final Four unbeaten before losing to Caitlin Clark and Iowa. The 2010 perfect run almost ended in the title game when …

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 …

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