With leading scorer Desmond Claude still out, USC falls to No. 7 Purdue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

With leading scorer Desmond Claude still out, USC falls to No. 7 Purdue

LA Times  

USC forward Saint Thomas, right, controls the ball in front of Purdue forward Camden Heide during the first half of the Trojans’ 90-72 loss Friday. Redshirt freshman Wesley Yates III scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the first half for the Trojans. The Trojans played their second game in a row without leading scorer Desmond Claude, who is out with a knee injury. Key moment: With an assist from Smith, Myles Colvin’s fast-break dunk energized the crowd and gave Purdue a 42-27 lead with 3:23 left in the first half.

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Desmond Claude scores 28, shines in OT, and USC tops Rutgers 97-89 in 2OT at Big Ten Tournament
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Desmond Claude scores 28, shines in OT, and USC tops Rutgers 97-89 in 2OT at Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! INDIANAPOLIS — Desmond Claude scored 28 points, including 10 in the overtime periods, and USC defeated Rutgers 97-89 in double overtime on Wednesday night to advance to the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Four points from Claude plus 3-pointers by Rashaun Agee and …

USC left frustrated in season-ending loss to Purdue: ‘We got robbed’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

USC left frustrated in season-ending loss to Purdue: ‘We got robbed’

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude drives against Purdue forward Camden Heide during the second half Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten tournament. Wesley Yates III sat in disbelief at his locker, rewinding the video over and over on his phone, reliving the same moment when USC’s season slipped away in a 76-71 loss to Purdue. I make that …

Agbo leads USC against UCLA after 26-point game
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Agbo leads USC against UCLA after 26-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! USC ranks eighth in the Big Ten scoring 33.7 points per game in the paint led by Desmond Claude averaging 7.6. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Bilodeau is scoring 14.1 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Bruins. LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 7-3, …

Purdue faces Indiana after Jones’ 32-point game
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Purdue faces Indiana after Jones’ 32-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers West Lafayette, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue plays Indiana after Rashunda Jones scored 32 points in Purdue’s 92-85 win against the Penn State Lady Lions. Yarden Garzon averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Hoosiers, scoring …

Rashaun Agee’s 29 points can’t save poor-shooting USC from fifth consecutive loss
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rashaun Agee’s 29 points can’t save poor-shooting USC from fifth consecutive loss

LA Times  

Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 20 points, Jackson Shelstad added 19 and Oregon defeated USC 82-61 on Saturday for the Ducks’ fifth straight victory. Barthelemy shot eight of 10 with four three-pointers and Shelstad was eight of 15 with a trio of threes for the Ducks, who shot 48% and outscored the Trojans 19-7 off 16 turnovers. Rashaun Agee, making his fourth …

UCLA fades in loss to No. 20 Purdue, complicating path in the Big Ten tournament
1 month ago

UCLA fades in loss to No. 20 Purdue, complicating path in the Big Ten tournament

LA Times  

UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., right, drives on Purdue guard Myles Colvin during the first half of the Bruins’ 76-66 loss Friday night. “I was never happy with us defensively,” Cronin said after a loss that essentially ended the Bruins’ hopes of a top-four finish in the Big Ten and an accompanying double bye in the conference tournament. “It was …

Desmond Claude’s 30 points can’t save USC from third consecutive loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Desmond Claude’s 30 points can’t save USC from third consecutive loss

LA Times  

Freshman Dylan Harper scored 25 points to guide Rutgers to a 95-85 victory over USC on Sunday night. Harper made nine of 13 shots with four three-pointers and all three of his free throws for the Scarlet Knights, who have won two straight following a three-game slide. Desmond Claude scored 30 points on 12-for-21 shooting to lead the Trojans, who …

USC can’t pull off second-half comeback in loss to No. 20 Maryland
1 month, 1 week ago

USC can’t pull off second-half comeback in loss to No. 20 Maryland

LA Times  

Maryland’s Selton Miguel puts up a shot in front of USC’s Saint Thomas, center, and Clark Slajchert during the second half of the Trojans’ 88-71 loss Thursday. Maryland scored the game’s first 11 points and led 18-5 after a dunk by Jordan Geronimo. Maryland: It’s probably too late for the Terps to win a share of the Big Ten title, …

USC powerless against late Minnesota surge as its NCAA tourney hopes take a hit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC powerless against late Minnesota surge as its NCAA tourney hopes take a hit

LA Times  

USC’s Desmond Claude, shown here shooting against Illinois on Jan. 11, finished with 12 points in a 69-66 loss to the Minnesota Gophers on Saturday at Galen Center. USC’s game against Minnesota on Saturday carried more emotional weight than a typical matchup for Trojans coach Eric Musselman. USC was unable to hold back a late Minnesota surge in a 69-66 …

Agbo’s 7 3-pointers pace USC to 67% shooting night in 92-67 win over Penn State
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Agbo’s 7 3-pointers pace USC to 67% shooting night in 92-67 win over Penn State

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Chibuzo Agbo scored 21 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers and Desmond Claude scored 16 points and USC broke it open in the second half and beat Penn State 92-67 on Tuesday night. Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 15 points, reserve Dominick Stewart …

USC plays Penn State following Yates’ 30-point outing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC plays Penn State following Yates’ 30-point outing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Nittany Lions at USC Trojans Los Angeles; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -4.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: USC hosts Penn State after Wesley Yates III scored 30 points in USC’s 90-72 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. USC’s average of …

Trey Kaufman-Renn has 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 7 Purdue past USC 90-72
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trey Kaufman-Renn has 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 7 Purdue past USC 90-72

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Redshirt freshman Wesley Yates III scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the first half for the Trojans. Purdue: The Boilermakers moved two games up in the win column over Michigan State and Michigan, both 9-2, in their quest for their third consecutive Big …

Northwestern uses Martinelli’s last second heroics to stave off USC 77-75
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Northwestern uses Martinelli’s last second heroics to stave off USC 77-75

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern hold off USC 77-75 on Tuesday night. Northwestern led 33-31 and stretched the margin to 15 points, 59-44, over the first 10 minutes of …

USC men lose on shot in final seconds at Northwestern, spoiling last-minute comeback
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC men lose on shot in final seconds at Northwestern, spoiling last-minute comeback

LA Times  

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli drives to the basket past USC forward Saint Thomas in the second half. Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern hold off USC 77-75 on Tuesday night. Northwestern led 33-31 and stretched the margin to 59-44 over the first 10 minutes of the second half …

Strong defense and 31-0 run lead No. 4 USC past Purdue 79-37 for 14th consecutive win
2 months, 1 week ago

Strong defense and 31-0 run lead No. 4 USC past Purdue 79-37 for 14th consecutive win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Trojans allowed just two points in the second quarter en route to their 14th consecutive win. But the Trojans responded with a 31-0 run that didn’t end until Jordyn Poole beat the shot-clock buzzer with a mid-range jumper at the 1:57 mark in the …

Purdue hosts No. 4 USC following Watkins’ 22-point outing
2 months, 1 week ago

Purdue hosts No. 4 USC following Watkins’ 22-point outing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! USC leads the Big Ten scoring 84.1 points per game while shooting 46.1%. TOP PERFORMERS: Destini Lombard is scoring 12.2 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Boilermakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Boilermakers: 2-8, averaging 61.7 points, 28.0 rebounds, 15.4 assists, 7.5 …

Desmond Claude scores 21 points as USC men defeat Nebraska
2 months, 1 week ago

Desmond Claude scores 21 points as USC men defeat Nebraska

LA Times  

Rashaun Agee, shown here in an earlier game, scored all 14 of his points in the second half Wednesday. Desmond Claude scored 21 points, Rashaun Agee had all 14 of his in the second half and USC rallied last in a 78-73 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday night, extending the Cornhuskers’ losing streak to five. Claude hit the first two …

No. 4 USC women hold Purdue to two points in second quarter of rout
2 months, 1 week ago

No. 4 USC women hold Purdue to two points in second quarter of rout

LA Times  

Purdue guard Mahri Petree is trapped by USC’s Kennedy Smith, left and Malia Samuels in the second half. The Trojans gave up just two points in the second quarter en route to their 14th consecutive win. Destini Lombard scored all eight of her points in the first four minutes as the Boilermakers jumped to a surprising 16-10 first-quarter lead, but …

USC’s upset bid crumbles in second half of loss to No. 24 Wisconsin
2 months, 1 week ago

USC’s upset bid crumbles in second half of loss to No. 24 Wisconsin

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude, right, drives to the basket in front of Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the Trojans’ 84-69 loss Saturday at the Galen Center. “I can credit those two guys.” Thomas played a key role in stopping fellow Omaha, Neb., native and “big bro” Wisconsin guard John Tonje, who was a focal point of the defensive game plan. …

USC faces No. 24 Wisconsin following Claude’s 25-point game
2 months, 1 week ago

USC faces No. 24 Wisconsin following Claude’s 25-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! USC averages 77.5 points and has outscored opponents by 5.9 points per game. John Tonje is scoring 18.2 points per game and averaging 5.1 rebounds for the Badgers. LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 6-4, averaging 80.3 points, 31.7 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.5 blocks …

Kaufman-Renn scores 19 and No. 17 Purdue comes back to beat Washington 69-58
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kaufman-Renn scores 19 and No. 17 Purdue comes back to beat Washington 69-58

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 Purdue dig itself out of a hole and come away with a 69-58 win over Washington on Wednesday night. Braden Smith added 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals for Purdue. Key moment Purdue pulled away for good with a 13-0 run …

Iowa visits USC after Claude’s 31-point game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iowa visits USC after Claude’s 31-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa Hawkeyes at USC Trojans Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC plays Iowa after Desmond Claude scored 31 points in USC’s 82-72 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. Iowa leads the Big Ten scoring 89.6 points per game while shooting 50.9%. LAST …

Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude, driving against Kylan Boswell, scored 31 points in the win over Illinois on Saturday. Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. Wesley Yates III had 15 points — shooting seven of eight from the field — while Rashaun Agee finished with 13 points and eight rebounds for …

USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC men fade in second half of loss to Indiana

LA Times  

Wesley Yates III, shown here against Idaho State earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring Wednesday. Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday. Playing for the first time at Bloomington, USC built a quick 10-point lead on a layup by Wesley Yates III eight minutes into …

UCLA women remain undefeated with rout of Purdue
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA women remain undefeated with rout of Purdue

LA Times  

Lauren Betts finished with 17 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes Tuesday night and Timea Gardiner added 16 points off the bench as the No. Coach Cori Close gave her starters plenty of rest with Londynn Jones logging the most minutes, 25, in the Bruins’ second game in four days in Indiana. UCLA scored the first 13 points and …

Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Braden Smith leads No. 20 Purdue to 79-61 rout of Northwestern

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Smith, who scored 17 of his points in the first half, hit 8 of 16 shots for the Boilermakers. Barnhizer, who was averaging 20.1 points entering the game, struggled from the field, making 4 of 15 shots. Nick Martinelli, who averaged 20.1 points entering the …

USC Trojans face the Michigan Wolverines on 4-game win streak
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USC Trojans face the Michigan Wolverines on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Claude is scoring 14.5 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Trojans. Nimari Burnett averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Wolverines, scoring 9.6 points while shooting 44.6% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 6-4, averaging 74.3 …

USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory
3 months, 1 week ago

USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory

LA Times  

USC forward Josh Cohen, preparing to shoot a free throw during a game earlier this season, helped the Trojans rout Southern with 17 points on Sunday. Chibuzo Agbo made four three-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern on Sunday to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth game in a row. …

USC men rain threes down upon Cal State Northridge in victory
3 months, 1 week ago

USC men rain threes down upon Cal State Northridge in victory

LA Times  

Just two weeks ago, after a third straight loss, USC’s season seemed headed in a disconcerting direction. Eric Musselman, just eight games into his tenure as the Trojans coach, basically said as much at the time, wondering aloud whether USC would win a game in its new conference. But that outlook had at least steadied by Wednesday night, as the …

Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas lead USC to blowout win over Montana State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas lead USC to blowout win over Montana State

LA Times  

USC forward Saint Thomas drives to the basket during the Trojans’ 89-63 victory over Montana State at Galen Center on Sunday. Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and USC never trailed Sunday night as the Trojans beat Montana State 89-63. Agbo followed with a three-pointer and, after …

Pharrel Payne’s big game helps No. 17 Texas A&M pull away from No. 11 Purdue 70-66
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pharrel Payne’s big game helps No. 17 Texas A&M pull away from No. 11 Purdue 70-66

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Smith left briefly in the first half when his head appeared to hit Payne’s knee, and the refs stopped play for Taylor when he struggled to dribble past midcourt. Texas A&M’s defense swung the game by keeping the Boilermakers scoreless for a stretch of 6:35 …

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California defeated Fresno State 89-40 on Tuesday night for the Trojans’ fifth win in a row. Takeaways Fresno St.: The Bulldogs’ only lead was four points early in the game. Key moment USC used a 16-0 run, including six by Watkins, over the …

Claude scores 20 points, leads hot-shooting USC over Washington 85-61 to end a three-game skid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Claude scores 20 points, leads hot-shooting USC over Washington 85-61 to end a three-game skid

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SEATTLE — Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Southern California rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington on Saturday night to end a three-game skid. Claude and Wesley Yates III each scored 12 points and Saint Thomas added 10 …

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington
3 months, 3 weeks ago

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

LA Times  

USC guard Desmond Claude, reacting to a play during a recent game, had 20 points in a win at Washington on Saturday. Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures and USC rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington on Saturday night to end a three-game skid. Claude and Wesley Yates III each scored 12 points …

Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks play in Cypress Lake, Florida
4 months ago

Purdue Boilermakers and the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks play in Cypress Lake, Florida

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Cypress Lake, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue takes on No. South Carolina ranks seventh in the SEC scoring 41.4 points per game in the paint led by Chloe Kitts averaging 7.0. Purdue scores 71.3 points, 16.9 …

Purdue Boilermakers play the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks
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4 months ago

Purdue Boilermakers play the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Cypress Lake, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue squares off against No. South Carolina averages 77.3 points and has outscored opponents by 22.9 points per game. Purdue scores 71.3 points, 16.9 more per game than the 54.4 …

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game
4 months ago

USC basketball falls to New Mexico in Acrisure Classic third-place game

LA Times  

USC forward Josh Cohen, shown preparing to shoot a free throw earlier this season, led the Trojans in scoring in a loss to New Mexico on Friday. Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat USC 83-73 on Friday night in the third-place game at the Acrisure Classic. Nelly …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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4 months ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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4 months ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

USC-UCLA rivalry game will give Victory Bell winner power to salvage disappointing season
4 months, 1 week ago

USC-UCLA rivalry game will give Victory Bell winner power to salvage disappointing season

Associated Press  

Southern California at UCLA, Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: USC by 4 1/2. The first year in the Big Ten has been disappointing for both the Trojans and Bruins, but city bragging rights, possession of the Victory Bell, and postseason aspirations make the crosstown showdown key to salvaging the season. Key matchup USC RB Woody Marks vs. …

Desmond Claude scores 26 points in USC’s win over Texas Arlington
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Desmond Claude scores 26 points in USC’s win over Texas Arlington

LA Times  

Terrance Williams II and Desmond Claude, shown in an earlier game, were key performers for USC on Wednesday. Desmond Claude scored 26 points and made consecutive shots down the stretch to help USC beat Texas Arlington 98-95 on Wednesday night. Jaxon Ellingsworth hit a three-pointer to pull UT Arlington to 94-93 with 12 seconds to go before Terrance Williams II …

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Once again, USC had victory within its grasp only to see it slip away in another frustrating loss, 33-30, to Penn State in overtime. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren caught a whopping 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown on Saturday afternoon in one of the most impressive performances I can remember against USC since …

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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UConn stymies Purdue in title game, becomes first back-to-back men’s champions since 2007 Florida
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn stymies Purdue in title game, becomes first back-to-back men’s champions since 2007 Florida

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — With exactly six minutes left in Monday night’s national championship game, UConn guard Tristen Newton zoomed a pass to a cutting Stephon Castle, who skipped past Zach Edey in the paint and laid in an ordinary layup. Minutes later, the confetti cannons inside State Farm Arena erupted, finalizing UConn’s 75-60 win over Purdue in Monday’s national title …

UConn, Purdue set to collide in NCAA title game after dominating in a romp-filled March Madness
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn, Purdue set to collide in NCAA title game after dominating in a romp-filled March Madness

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NCAA Tournament has reached its finish line, down to one game pairing the two best teams that routinely win in romps and boasting a marquee post matchup that features a two-time national player of the year. Yet there’s a short list of unexpected moments this year: namely, Jack Gohlke making 10 3-pointers to help Oakland stun …

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship
11 months, 3 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 …

Purdue powers its way past N.C. State 63-50 into NCAA title game
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Purdue powers its way past N.C. State 63-50 into NCAA title game

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State’s, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday that placed the Boilermakers a win from their first NCAA title. N.C. State poked and jabbed at the 7-foot-4 Edey and gave him fits over his 40 minutes on the …

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title
1 year ago

Edey leads No. 2 Purdue past Michigan State 80-74 to clinch share of 2nd straight Big Ten title

Associated Press  

— Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship. They’ve done things the right way.” The last Big Ten team to win back-to-back outright regular-season titles was Ohio State in 2006 …

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