Cam Spencer scores 19 points, No. 4 UConn holds off Xavier 80-75
1 year, 2 months ago

Cam Spencer scores 19 points, No. 4 UConn holds off Xavier 80-75

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cam Spencer scored 19 points and Tristen Newton had 16 as No. Alex Karaban added 14 points and Newton finished with 11 assists to help the Huskies win their fourth straight game since dropping their conference opener by 15 at Seton Hall. “The first four minutes of the game was like a video game,” Xavier coach Sean Miller said. “They can do that.” The Musketeers missed their first five 3s before Olivari connected to cut the Huskies’ lead to 35-32 late in the first half. “But we stayed composed.” The Huskies’ defense held the Musketeers without a field goal for more than five minutes to spark a 10-0 run.

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Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jones scores 28 as No. 25 Marquette rallies past Xavier 89-87 in Big East quarterfinal

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NEW YORK — Kam Jones scored 28 points to surpass 2,000 for his career and No. 25 Marquette rallied past Xavier 89-87 on Thursday in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. David Joplin connected on a pivotal 3-pointer with 26 seconds left, and Marquette held on to earn a semifinal matchup with sixth-ranked and top-seeded St. John’s on Friday night at …

Karaban leads UConn to 72-66 win over No. 20 Marquette
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Karaban leads UConn to 72-66 win over No. 20 Marquette

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! STORRS, Conn. — Alex Karaban scored 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 23.7 seconds left, and UConn defeated No. Solo Ball and Hassan Diarra each scored 10 points as the two-time defending NCAA champions beat Marquette for the fifth straight time. UConn ripped off …

Freemantle’s 14 lead Xavier past Butler 76-63
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Freemantle’s 14 lead Xavier past Butler 76-63

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Zach Freemantle and Ryan Conwell each scored 14 points as Xavier beat Butler 76-63 on Tuesday night. Jahmyl Telfort led the Bulldogs in scoring, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Xavier led 48-31 at halftime, with Marcus Foster racking up …

Maddox scores 26 off the bench, Xavier knocks off Providence 91-82
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Maddox scores 26 off the bench, Xavier knocks off Providence 91-82

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dante Maddox Jr. scored 26 points off of the bench to lead the Xavier Musketeers over the Providence Friars 91-82 on Wednesday night. Zach Freemantle added 23 points while going 7 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point …

Azzi Fudd’s career-high 34 points and eight 3-pointers powers No. 7 UConn past visiting St. John’s
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Azzi Fudd’s career-high 34 points and eight 3-pointers powers No. 7 UConn past visiting St. John’s

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 UConn rolled to a 78-40 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night to extend its Big East regular-season winning streak to 34 games. Fudd and Bueckers combined to score UConn’s final 19 points in the first quarter as the Huskies led 24-13 after the …

McNeeley scores 38 points to lead UConn past No. 24 Creighton 70-66 for 1st win in Omaha
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McNeeley scores 38 points to lead UConn past No. 24 Creighton 70-66 for 1st win in Omaha

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Alex Karaban’s floater in the lane broke a 65-all tie with 1:44 left, and the Huskies won for the first time in five trips to Omaha since rejoining the Big East in 2020. Creighton, which re-entered the AP Top 25 this week for the first …

UCSB wins 81-75 over Cal State Bakersfield
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UCSB wins 81-75 over Cal State Bakersfield

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Stephan D. Swenson had 22 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 81-75 win against Cal State Bakersfield on Thursday night. Jemel Jones added 16 points for Cal State Bakersfield. UCSB hosts Hawaii and Cal State Bakersfield takes on UC Riverside on the road.

Swain and Freemantle each score 15 as Xavier defeats No. 19 UConn 76-72
2 months ago

Swain and Freemantle each score 15 as Xavier defeats No. 19 UConn 76-72

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Swain left Wednesday’s loss at St. John’s with an ankle sprain but returned to spark the Musketeers who had five players in double figures. The Musketeers led by as many as 10 points during a wild first half, but allowed 23 points in the final …

Fudd and Strong dominate as No. 7 UConn rolls past Xavier without All-American guard Paige Bueckers.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fudd and Strong dominate as No. 7 UConn rolls past Xavier without All-American guard Paige Bueckers.

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Sarah Strong added 15 points — all in the first half — with seven rebounds and five steals for UConn. UConn: Fudd had her season-high in points in the first game without Bueckers. Key moment UConn was already in command with a nine-point lead before …

Xavier Booker scores career-high 18, No. 20 Michigan State beats Oakland 77-58 for 4th straight win
3 months, 1 week ago

Xavier Booker scores career-high 18, No. 20 Michigan State beats Oakland 77-58 for 4th straight win

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 Michigan State in a 77-58 win over Oakland on Tuesday night. Michigan State pulled away after halftime as Booker and Akins scored in double digits in the second half. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Oakland coach Greg Kampe wore matching, green Grinch sweaters. …

Freemantle’s 27 lead Xavier past Morgan State 119-58
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Freemantle’s 27 lead Xavier past Morgan State 119-58

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Zach Freemantle scored 27 points as Xavier beat Morgan State 119-58 on Tuesday night. Kameron Hobbs added 11 points for Morgan State. Freemantle led his team in scoring with 16 points in the first half to help put them up 52-24 at the …

Morgan State visits Xavier on 5-game road skid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Morgan State visits Xavier on 5-game road skid

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Morgan State Bears at Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Musketeers -29; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State travels to Xavier looking to break its five-game road skid. Xavier scores 76.9 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than the 77.0 …

Morgan State visits Xavier on 5-game road slide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Morgan State visits Xavier on 5-game road slide

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Morgan State Bears at Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State will aim to stop its five-game road losing streak when the Bears play Xavier. Morgan State ranks fifth in the MEAC giving up 77.0 points while holding opponents to 43.9% …

Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Coen Carr scored 12 points, Jaxon Kohler had a double-double and Michigan State led most of the way in a 90-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener. Xavier Booker made three 3s and finished with 11 points …

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

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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 …

Xavier visits Eastern Michigan following Eleko’s 31-point outing
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Xavier visits Eastern Michigan following Eleko’s 31-point outing

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Xavier Musketeers at Eastern Michigan Eagles Ypsilanti, Michigan; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Michigan hosts Xavier after Sisi Eleko scored 31 points in Eastern Michigan’s 72-61 loss to the Detroit Mercy Titans. Eastern Michigan scores 57.4 points per game, 0.4 fewer points than …

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

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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 …

Xavier Rebuilding Roster for a Return to the NCAA Tournament
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Xavier Rebuilding Roster for a Return to the NCAA Tournament

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Xavier University is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing the postseason last season. The team has brought in seven transfers to help rebuild the roster, including Marcus Foster, Ryan Conwell, and John Hugley IV. Xavier has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 29 times, the last time in 2023, and has won or shared 17 regular season conference …

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

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

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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 …

How UConn built the ‘most complex’ — and efficient —offense in college basketball
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How UConn built the ‘most complex’ — and efficient —offense in college basketball

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In the summer of 2022, Connecticut coach Dan Hurley decided he was going to adopt a new offensive system and a new way of teaching set plays. “We do that because of paranoia,” says assistant coach Luke Murray, who acts as the program’s offensive coordinator. “I’ve been studying the top offenses in the country in-depth for the …

Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 powers past Illinois to advance to second consecutive Final Four
1 year 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 …

Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals
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Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals

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MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 28 points to pad her all-time NCAA scoring total and matched a season high with 15 assists to lead third-ranked Iowa past Michigan 95-68 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday. Hannah Stuelke scored 16 points on 7-for-7 shooting, Kate Martin added 13 points and Sydney Affolter had the best all-around game with 12 …

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Jacy Sheldon’s 23 points leads No. 2 Ohio State over Nebraska 80-47
1 year, 1 month ago

Jacy Sheldon’s 23 points leads No. 2 Ohio State over Nebraska 80-47

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jacy Sheldon had 23 points and Cotie McMahon added 20 points and 10 rebounds as No. 5 TEXAS 82, HOUSTON 66 HOUSTON — Madison Booker had 23 points and seven rebounds, DeYona Gaston added 21 points and eight rebounds and Texas beat Houston. — Mackenzie Holmes scored 24 points in her first game since become Indiana’s all-time …

No. 15 UConn women use a 32-0 run to ease past Xavier 86-40
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 15 UConn women use a 32-0 run to ease past Xavier 86-40

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Paige Bueckers had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Aaliyah Edwards added 16 points and 10 rebounds for her 12th double-double of the season and No. 15 UConn eased past Xavier 86-40 on Wednesday night. Bueckers scored 11 points in a 20-0 …

Tristen Newton scores 22 and No.1 UConn routs Xavier 99-56 for its eighth straight win
1 year, 2 months ago

Tristen Newton scores 22 and No.1 UConn routs Xavier 99-56 for its eighth straight win

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — The return of 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan to UConn’s lineup was expected to help the Huskies near the basket. Clingan was one of 10 Huskies to hit a 3-pointer and added eight rebounds and two blocks in his third game back from a December foot injury, “It’s not coincidental that we made more 3s with him back, because …

Ta’Lon Cooper’s 20 leads South Carolina over No. 6 Kentucky 79-62
1 year, 2 months ago

Ta’Lon Cooper’s 20 leads South Carolina over No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ta’Lon Cooper scored 20 points and Jacobi Wright had 14 with four 3-pointers as South Carolina pulled away in the second half and beat No. — Lance Jones scored a season-high 24 points and Zach Edey added 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Purdue to a rout of Michigan. Jamal Shead chipped in 16 points and …

Newton scores 16 points, Clingan returns from injury, No. 1 UConn beats No. 18 Creighton 62-48
1 year, 2 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’s 26 points lead No. 4 UConn to an 80-67 win over Georgetown and a claim to poll’s top spot
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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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 …

No. 4 UConn visits Xavier after Karaban’s 20-point showing
1 year, 2 months 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
1 year, 2 months 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. …

Griffin scores 25, No. 17 UConn dominates 2nd half to defeat No. 18 Louisville 86-62
1 year, 3 months ago

Griffin scores 25, No. 17 UConn dominates 2nd half to defeat No. 18 Louisville 86-62

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Aubrey Griffin scored a season-high 25 point s and Aaliyah Edwards added 22 on a combined 19-of-23 shooting and No. It was the second straight win over a ranked team for the Huskies, who have used six different starting lineups and are 2-3 against teams now in the Top 25. The Huskies outscored Louisville 40-20 in the …

UAPB visits Spencer and No. 5 UConn
1 year, 3 months ago

UAPB visits Spencer and No. 5 UConn

Associated Press  

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 UConn hosts the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions after Cam Spencer scored 23 points in UConn’s 87-76 win against the North Carolina Tar Heels. UConn ranks fourth in the Big East with 27.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Tristen Newton averaging 6.6. UAPB …

UConn basketball shows its ceiling in win over North Carolina at Jimmy V Classic
1 year, 3 months ago

UConn basketball shows its ceiling in win over North Carolina at Jimmy V Classic

New York Times  

NEW YORK — As he made his way toward the Madison Square Garden press room Tuesday night, his dress shirt already replaced with a T-shirt under his sports jacket, Dan Hurley walked past the exuberant members of the UConn pep band. Or maybe he was throwing a little shade at folks who question the Huskies’ place in the pecking order, …

Bueckers leads No. 8 UConn past No. 20 Maryland 80-48 in Storrs
1 year, 4 months ago

Bueckers leads No. 8 UConn past No. 20 Maryland 80-48 in Storrs

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Eighth-ranked UConn bounced back from one of its worst defensive performances in years by locking down No. “Our starters have played three games together in their career.” The Terps held UConn without a field goal for more than 3 1/2 minutes in the second quarter and led by as many as five points. UConn coach Geno Auriemma …

Aaliyah Edwards leads No. 2 UConn over Dayton 102-58 in Paige Bueckers return for the Huskies
1 year, 4 months ago

Aaliyah Edwards leads No. 2 UConn over Dayton 102-58 in Paige Bueckers return for the Huskies

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Aaliyah Edwards scored 23 points and Paige Bueckers made her long-awaited return from injury as No. 13 TEXAS 80, SOUTHERN 35 AUSTIN, Texas — Taylor Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Amina Muhammad added 14 points and 14 boards, and Texas began its season with a victory over Southern. Madison Booker, selected as the Big 12 …

Xavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017
2 years ago

Xavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Sean Miller has unselfish Xavier back in the Sweet 16. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Tournament’s second week for the first time since 2017. “Iowa State was not as good of an offensive team as Xavier,” Pitt coach Jeff Capel said. The ball had energy.. We couldn’t disrupt …

Miami, Xavier look to refocus after narrow 1st-round escapes
2 years ago

Miami, Xavier look to refocus after narrow 1st-round escapes

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If Miami’s Jim Larrañaga and Xavier’s Sean Miller didn’t have their players’ complete attention heading into the NCAA Tournament, they do now. “You just realize that we’re here and these teams are trying to win as bad as we are, and we’ve got to play our best every night,” Xavier forward Jerome Hunter said. “I feel like …

Nunge’s block seals Xavier’s win over Kennesaw St in NCAAs
2 years ago

Nunge’s block seals Xavier’s win over Kennesaw St in NCAAs

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C — Terrell Burden got a shoulder past his defender and pushed into the paint, locking in on the rim for a chance to move Kennesaw State within reach of its first-ever NCAA Tournament win. Nunge blocked Burden’s driving attempt at a go-ahead layup in the final seconds, and Xavier dug out of a 13-point hole against surprising Kennesaw …

No. 9 UConn beats Xavier 60-51 to take Big East title
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 9 UConn beats Xavier 60-51 to take Big East title

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — No. Coach Geno Auriemma said that’s going to have to change if the Huskies hope to win a 10th straight conference tournament title, or a 12th national championship. It ain’t happening,” Auriemma said, before adding, “They could fool me.” Nika Muhl had five points and seven assists, helping her set the school’s single-season assist record. UConn scored …

St. John’s beats UConn for first time in 11 years
2 years, 1 month ago

St. John’s beats UConn for first time in 11 years

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Danielle Patterson and Kadaja Bailey each scored 20 points and St. John’s beat No. Jayla Everett added 17 points for St. John’s, which added a huge win to its NCAA Tournament resume, beating UConn for the first time in 11 years. — Brinae …

Sénéchal leads No. 6 UConn past Siegrist, No. 14 Villanova
2 years, 1 month ago

Sénéchal leads No. 6 UConn past Siegrist, No. 14 Villanova

Associated Press  

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Lou Lopez Sénéchal scored 22 points, including a crucial rainbow jumper late in the fourth quarter, to lead No. “I think she’s been absolutely remarkable,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said of Sénéchal. “If we didn’t have Lou, I hate to think where we would be.” Dorka Juhász added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Aaliyah Edwards had …

Newton has triple-double, No. 21 UConn tops No. 10 Marquette
2 years, 1 month ago

Newton has triple-double, No. 21 UConn tops No. 10 Marquette

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn appears to have its mojo back. A late first-half run by Marquette cut the margin to 43-29, but Alleyne hit a 3-pointer from almost half court to send UConn into the break with a 17-point cushion. UConn lost 82-76 at Marquette on Jan. 11 after leading by 11 points in the first half. It just doesn’t …

Juhasz, Muhl lead No. 5 UConn over Providence 64-54
2 years, 1 month ago

Juhasz, Muhl lead No. 5 UConn over Providence 64-54

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dorka Juhasz had 19 points and 17 rebounds and Nika Muhl added 14 points as No. The quest for the 15th straight win will feature a rematch of last year’s national title game as UConn squares off against undefeated No. Five straight points from Scott capped off a 9-0 run that forced UConn to call timeout with …

Boum scores 26 as No. 12 Xavier holds off Creighton 90-87
2 years, 2 months ago

Boum scores 26 as No. 12 Xavier holds off Creighton 90-87

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Souley Boum scored 26 points and Colby Jones scored 20 as No. “In many ways, tonight’s victory was our best of the season,” Musketeers coach Sean Miller said. “I was like, ‘Ballgame.’ I felt very confident with Souley at the free throw line at the end of the game.” The Bluejays were the preseason pick to win the …

UConn easily beats Xavier 73-37 without ailing Auriemma
2 years, 2 months ago

UConn easily beats Xavier 73-37 without ailing Auriemma

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Aubrey Griffin scored 19 points and injury-riddled UConn, playing without coach Geno Auriemma due to illness, beat Xavier 73-37 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points and Aliyah Boston had 13 points and nine rebounds to lead South Carolina to its 13th straight win over Auburn. …

No. 22 Xavier breaks No. 2 UConn’s undefeated start
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 22 Xavier breaks No. 2 UConn’s undefeated start

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Virginia scored the final nine points of the first half — all on 3-pointers off Georgia Tech turnovers — to take a 36-25 lead into halftime. 17 DUKE 86, FLORIDA STATE 67 DURHAM, N.C. — Ryan Young came off the bench for a season-high 20 …

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