Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win
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Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Florida held off a furious second-half rally by North Carolina to remain unbeaten with a 90-84 victory Tuesday night in the Jumpman Invitational. R.J. Davis had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Tar Heels, who battled back from a 17-point first-half deficit to take a four-point lead late in the second half. But the Tar Heels closed the gap to 12 at halftime and then started the second half on a 11-0 run after stepping up their defensive pressure, creating turnovers and cashing in on transition opportunities. Florida got its own rebound on the next possession and Thomas Haugh made two free throws with 7.9 seconds left to put the game away.

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Gakdeng, Grant lead balanced No. 19 North Carolina women to 77-57 win over Florida.
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Gakdeng, Grant lead balanced No. 19 North Carolina women to 77-57 win over Florida.

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 North Carolina raced past Florida 77-57 on Wednesday night at the Jumpman Invitational. Grant hit consecutive 3-pointers and Trayanna Crisp added another in the final minute as the Tar Heels closed the first quarter with an 11-0 run to grab a 23-7 lead. Laila …

Elliot Cadeau, UNC ponder emotional loss to No. 7 Florida after comeback falls short
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Elliot Cadeau, UNC ponder emotional loss to No. 7 Florida after comeback falls short

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I feel like I made some plays toward the end that didn’t help the team.” Coach Hubert Davis said he didn’t say anything to Cadeau after the game — a trait that he learned from legendary Tar Heels coach Dean Smith. I rarely say anything …

Edwards, Watkins lead No. 3 South Carolina to its 63rd straight home win, 78-62 over South Florida
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Edwards, Watkins lead No. 3 South Carolina to its 63rd straight home win, 78-62 over South Florida

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 South Carolina opened a big lead early and cruised to its 63rd straight win at home with a 78-62 victory over South Florida on Sunday. Sammie Puisis had 19 points with four 3-pointers to lead South Florida, an American Athletic Conference team whose losses …

No. 9 Florida hoops team embraces its lofty ranking. Face Arizona State with chance to start 10-0
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No. 9 Florida hoops team embraces its lofty ranking. Face Arizona State with chance to start 10-0

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “You talk about experience, maturity and physicality, I think has a really good team that could make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament,” Virginia interim coach Ron Sanchez said. Throw in burgeoning big man Alex Condon and deep bench, and the Gators seem to …

No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
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No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. The Tar Heels scored 17 points off 17 UNC Greensboro turnovers. The Tar Heels made 14 of 20 free throws compared to 7 of 10 for UNC Greensboro. Jaila Lee …

Georgia Southern hosts North Florida after Harris’ 26-point game
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Georgia Southern hosts North Florida after Harris’ 26-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Florida Ospreys at Georgia Southern Eagles Statesboro, Georgia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -1.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: North Florida plays Georgia Southern after Josh Harris scored 26 points in North Florida’s 115-83 victory over the Warner Royals. Georgia Southern …

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

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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 …

Walter Clayton scores 27 points, No. 13 Florida beats Virginia 87-69 in SEC/ACC Challenge
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Walter Clayton scores 27 points, No. 13 Florida beats Virginia 87-69 in SEC/ACC Challenge

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Walter Clayton scored 27 points, Alex Condon added 19 points and eight rebounds and No. 13 Florida beat Virginia 87-69 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten. Clayton hit five 3-pointers, including a four-point play in the second half, …

Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78
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Johnson’s 17, Muniz’s game-winner lead FGCU past Florida Atlantic, 80-78

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Dallion Johnson led FGCU with 17 points and Jevin Muniz hit the game-winning jump shot as time expired as the Eagles beat Florida Atlantic 80-78 on Saturday night. Muniz scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 4 for 6 …

Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC
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Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N.C. State beat rival North Carolina 35-30 on Saturday night in the Tar Heels’ final game under Mack Brown. “So I’m really, really …

FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak
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FGCU plays Florida Atlantic, looks to break road losing streak

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: FGCU travels to Florida Atlantic looking to end its three-game road skid. Florida Atlantic averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 3.7 more made shots than the 6.4 per …

North Florida faces Coppin State, aims to break 4-game slide
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North Florida faces Coppin State, aims to break 4-game slide

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coppin State Eagles at North Florida Ospreys Jacksonville, Florida; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida looks to end its four-game slide when the Ospreys play Coppin State. North Florida ranks sixth in the ASUN with 14.3 assists per game led by Sarah Taub …

North Florida Ospreys face the Coppin State Eagles on 4-game losing streak
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North Florida Ospreys face the Coppin State Eagles on 4-game losing streak

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coppin State Eagles at North Florida Ospreys Jacksonville, Florida; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida heads into the matchup with Coppin State after losing four straight games. Coppin State ranks fourth in the MEAC scoring 25.7 points per game in the paint led …

SIU-Edwardsville puts home win streak on the line against North Florida
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SIU-Edwardsville puts home win streak on the line against North Florida

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Florida Ospreys at SIU-Edwardsville Cougars Edwardsville, Illinois; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SIU-Edwardsville will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Cougars play North Florida. North Florida averages 88.2 points and has outscored opponents by 10.2 points per game. …

George and Ndongo each score 17 points, Georgia Tech defeats Charleston Southern 91-67
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George and Ndongo each score 17 points, Georgia Tech defeats Charleston Southern 91-67

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! ATLANTA — Naithan George and Baye Ndongo each scored 17 points and Georgia Tech breezed past Charleston Southern 91-67 on Wednesday night. A 9-0 run got the Yellow Jackets going again and they later scored eight straight to lead 69-48 with 9 minutes remaining. A …

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

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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 …

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest
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Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida players eager to celebrate their latest victory, the one that made them bowl eligible for the first time in two years, found a suitable prop on the sideline. Not only did the Gators knock the Rebels out of the College Football Playoff picture, they won their fourth consecutive home game and raised expectations for coach Billy …

Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58
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Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina 69-58 on Friday night, allowing longtime coach Geno Auriemma to tie the record for career victories in Division I men’s or women’s basketball. Key moment The Tar Heels trailed by 21 but clawed their way back within striking range at 61-52 on …

Reid’s 16 lead South Florida past UAPB 85-69
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Reid’s 16 lead South Florida past UAPB 85-69

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TAMPA, Fla. — Jayden Reid’s 16 points helped South Florida defeat UAPB 85-69 on Tuesday night. Kobe Knox scored 16 points while going 6 of 13 and added six rebounds. South Florida took the lead with 17:52 remaining in the first half and did not …

No. 21 Florida Makes Statement with Dominant Performance Over South Florida
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No. 21 Florida Makes Statement with Dominant Performance Over South Florida

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No. 21 Florida emerges victorious against South Florida, showcasing impressive teamwork and clutch performances from key players. The Bulls dominated the first half, building a 36-23 lead before South Florida fought back valiantly. Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard shone brightly for the Gators, combining for 29 and 25 points respectively. The victory marks a significant step for the Bulls …

North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener
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North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener

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North Florida secured a 74-71 victory over South Carolina in their season opener. Jaylen Smith shone with 14 points, 3-pointers, and a crucial layup in the final seconds. The Ospreys dominated the second half, outscoring the Gamecocks 42-24. The victory marks a significant step for North Florida, who finished last in the Atlantic Coast Conference South Division in 2023.

North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory
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North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory

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North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State, with Omarion Hampton scoring four touchdowns and racking up 172 rushing and 93 receiving yards. The Tar Heels dominated the game in all phases, while the Seminoles struggled to generate any offensive offense, managing just 61 yards in the first half.

SC State Soars Past NC Central, Clinches Top 25 Poll Position
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SC State Soars Past NC Central, Clinches Top 25 Poll Position

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South Carolina State defeated North Carolina Central 24-21 in a thrilling game played in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Eric Phoenix threw two touchdown passes to Caden High and added a TD run, while Walker Harris caught a touchdown pass for the Eagles. NC Central had five wins in a row since their last two losses, but they were unable to maintain …

North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack
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North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack

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North Carolina seeks to build on its impressive win over Virginia and climb the ACC standings with a victory over Florida State. The Tar Heels are coming off a four-game losing streak and are looking to secure bowl eligibility in November. The Seminoles, on the other hand, are struggling with a 1-6 record in ACC games and need to establish …

Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle
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Miami's Passing Explosion vs. Florida State: Key Matchup in ACC Battle

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Miami and Florida State clash in a pivotal ACC matchup. The Hurricanes hold a slight edge with a 7-0 record, while the Seminoles are fighting for their season survival. The key matchup revolves around the receivers' performances, with Florida State's Alex Mastromanno looking to find his rhythm after a challenging first few games. Miami's Cam Ward remains a top contender …

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28
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Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security grabbing the bulk of the attention on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the occasion against Mississippi State. Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday. …

Seth Henigan throws 2 TD passes as Memphis stuns reeling Florida State 20-12
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Seth Henigan throws 2 TD passes as Memphis stuns reeling Florida State 20-12

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Seth Henigan threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns — the 40th straight game he has tossed a TD pass — as Memphis beat Florida State 20-12 on Saturday. Shorthanded Seminoles Florida State played without starting safety Shyheim Brown, starting right tackle Jeremiah …

Connor Hults halts North Carolina comeback bid to help Seminoles advance with 9-5 win at CWS
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Connor Hults halts North Carolina comeback bid to help Seminoles advance with 9-5 win at CWS

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— Connor Hults felt a whole lot better walking off the mound at the end of the game Tuesday than he did three days earlier. Hults pitched 4 1/3 innings of shutout relief to thwart North Carolina’s comeback bid, and Jaxson West and Max Williams hit back-to-back homers in the ninth for insurance as Florida State beat the Tar Heels …

3-time defending champ Oklahoma beats Florida State 11-3 in super regional opener
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3-time defending champ Oklahoma beats Florida State 11-3 in super regional opener

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NORMAN, Okla. — Three-time defending national champion Oklahoma is one win away from going back to the Women’s College World Series. 15 seed Florida State 11-3 in six innings in Game 1 of the best-of-three Norman Super Regional on Thursday night. But for Kelly to stay through that and fight through that and throw over 100 pitches -- that’s a …

March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State
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March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “First, I need to make my damn free throws, so start with that,” Kelly said as the Tar Heels survived in a 59-56 victory Friday. Alyssa Ustby had 16 points and 17 rebounds, no board bigger than collecting Kelly’s final foul line miss with 3.2 …

Murray-Boyles scores 24 as No. 15 South Carolina beats Arkansas 80-66 at SEC Tourney
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Murray-Boyles scores 24 as No. 15 South Carolina beats Arkansas 80-66 at SEC Tourney

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — South Carolina is pursuing a consolation prize after missing out on the Southeastern Conference regular-season title. Collin Murray-Boyles scored 24 points and South Carolina took the first step Thursday, beating Arkansas 80-66. Mack added 19 points for South Carolina, which won its first game at this tournament since beating Ole Miss in the opening round of 2018. …

No. 4 UNC dominant in rebounding and routs Florida State 92-67 in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
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No. 4 UNC dominant in rebounding and routs Florida State 92-67 in ACC Tournament quarterfinals

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WASHINGTON — Armando Bacot scored 14 points and grabbed 10 of his team’s 48 rebounds to Florida State’s 22, and fourth-ranked North Carolina rolled into the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals with a 92-67 victory Thursday. “And for us to dominate the boards on both ends, I thought that was a huge key for us in allowing them to be …

UNC’s Cormac Ryan was dominant in a win at Duke. He let the Cameron Crazies know about it, too
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UNC’s Cormac Ryan was dominant in a win at Duke. He let the Cameron Crazies know about it, too

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DURHAM, N.C. — It took roughly two minutes before North Carolina guard Cormac Ryan caught a pass and buried a corner 3-pointer with no hesitation in front of Duke’s rowdy fans. “Cormac, I mean, he’s got that dog in him,” UNC veteran big man Armando Bacot said, adding that Ryan “brought the fire today.” “To go out there and be …

Florida faces No. 16 Alabama following Clayton’s 20-point outing
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Florida faces No. 16 Alabama following Clayton’s 20-point outing

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 16 Alabama Crimson Tide after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 points in Florida’s 82-76 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Mark Sears is scoring 20.7 points per game with 4.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Crimson Tide. LAST 10 GAMES: Gators: 7-3, averaging 84.2 …

No. 24 Florida bounces back from overtime loss to No. 13 Alabama with 77-64 rout of Vanderbilt
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No. 24 Florida bounces back from overtime loss to No. 13 Alabama with 77-64 rout of Vanderbilt

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Will Richard scored 21 points and No. “We’ve got this team again in a couple of weeks and I think we found out something about them and their lack of handling pressure,” Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse said. “So maybe we can incorporate that a little bit more next time.” Florida’s Zyon Pullin had two points, snapping his …

Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win
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Cardoso, No. 1 South Carolina beat Georgia 70-56 for SEC record 43rd straight regular season win

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows better than anyone how hard it is to win in the Southeastern Conference. 1 South Carolina rallied past Georgia 70-56 on Sunday to win its record 43rd straight Southeastern Conference regular-season game. “At the end of the day, we stopped in the second half and we pulled through.” Behind Cardoso, Te-Hina …

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume
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Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brad Brownell kept telling his Clemson players that they were a better team than their results had shown so far with their NCAA Tournament hopes in question. PJ Hall had 25 points along with the go-ahead putback with 3:14 left as the Tigers stunned the Tar Heels 80-76 on Tuesday night, earning a marquee win despite …

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing
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Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing

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Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida faces the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Micah Handlogten scored 23 points in Florida’s 102-98 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Kentucky is second in the SEC with 26.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tre Mitchell averaging 5.9. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 86.7 …

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games
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No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — North Carolina had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. 3 North Carolina rally from an eight-point deficit early in the second half and beat Florida State 75-68. Cadeau shot 8 of 9 from the free-throw line and had six assists as North Carolina extended its win streak to 10 games. BIC PICTURE North …

No. 18 Ohio State tops No. 2 Iowa in OT; Clark OK after getting knockdown by fan postgame
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No. 18 Ohio State tops No. 2 Iowa in OT; Clark OK after getting knockdown by fan postgame

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cotie McMahon had a career-high 33 points and 12 rebounds as No. 4 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 72, DUKE 57 RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored a career-high 33 points and North Carolina State got 24 points off turnovers to beat Duke. 13 LOUISVILLE 68 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Deja Kelly scored 23 points, 10 in a pivotal …

South Florida rallies from 20 down to stun No. 10 Memphis 74-73
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South Florida rallies from 20 down to stun No. 10 Memphis 74-73

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After escaping several games with last-second shots, No. Kasean Pryor made a go-ahead free throw with 4 seconds left, and South Florida rallied from a 20-point deficit to stun the Tigers 74-73 on Thursday night. This is a great win for the University of South Florida, and this group of kids who allow us to push them.” …

Riley Kugel scores 20 points, Florida routs Arkansas 90-68 to end 3-game skid against Razorbacks
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Riley Kugel scores 20 points, Florida routs Arkansas 90-68 to end 3-game skid against Razorbacks

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Reserve Riley Kugel scored 20 points to lead five in double figures, and Florida routed Arkansas 90-68 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak against the Razorbacks. Tyrese Samuel scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Florida, which also ended …

Zach Anderson scores 21 as Florida Gulf Coast beats No. 7 Florida Atlantic 72-68
1 year ago

Zach Anderson scores 21 as Florida Gulf Coast beats No. 7 Florida Atlantic 72-68

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dunk City has pulled off another surprise. 15 seed, Florida Gulf Coast made a splash again Saturday night — this time taking down a Florida Atlantic team that made the Final Four last season and was ranked No. We have to learn from this.” BIG PICTURE Florida Atlantic: The Owls outrebounded FGCU 42-30, but went 4 …

RJ Davis scores 23 points, No. 11 North Carolina knocks off unbeaten No. 7 Oklahoma 81-69
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RJ Davis scores 23 points, No. 11 North Carolina knocks off unbeaten No. 7 Oklahoma 81-69

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RJ Davis was left off the All-Atlantic Coast Conference preseason team. “I have always had doubters, but I’ve always stayed true to myself.” It was the seventh straight game Davis led the Tar Heels in scoring. North Carolina’s defense gave Oklahoma fits in the early going, holding the Sooners to 0 for 5 shooting from the field …

Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83
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Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83

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ATLANTA — Kentucky seemed to make all the big plays down the stretch. Rob Dillingham scored 17 points, including two straight baskets to swing the momentum back to Kentucky, and the 14th-ranked Wildcats held on for an 87-83 victory over over the No. “The play was not to turn it over.” Aaron Bradshaw was fouled and knocked down a free …

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina found energy from its full-court pressure. RJ Davis scored 27 points and North Carolina ran off 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally past Florida State 78-70 on Saturday. Armando Bacot added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by 14 early after the break after managing just …

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Top-ranked South Carolina’s romping, high-scoring offense never showed up at No. Bree Hall scored 15 points and South Carolina rallied from 11 down in the second quarter to push past UNC 65-58 in Thursday night’s ACC/SEC Challenge. But the Gamecocks ended up in a fight to the final seconds with the Tar Heels, who got off …

North Carolina’s cathartic win over Tennessee shows the Tar Heels belong
1 year, 1 month ago

North Carolina’s cathartic win over Tennessee shows the Tar Heels belong

New York Times  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — If it felt cathartic, that’s because it was. “So the fact that we went out there and lost,” freshman guard Elliot Cadeau said, “just made it really personal.” Armando Bacot, the team’s fifth-year center, even had trouble sleeping once the team got home. It was, as one upper-deck UNC fan put it, the “most enjoyable few …

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams
1 year, 1 month ago

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams

Associated Press  

ESTERO, Fla. — Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 16 KANSAS STATE 70 ESTERO, Fla. — Caitlin Clark scored 32 points, and Iowa survived wasting a pair of double-digit leads before rallying to finally beat Kansas State in the championship game …

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