Hawkins leads Creighton to 59-55 upset of No. 17 UConn
2 years, 10 months ago

Hawkins leads Creighton to 59-55 upset of No. 17 UConn

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “And I felt like we did a great job against a really experienced and a really good UConn team down the stretch of the game.” Hawkins had the first five Creighton points and the Bluejays jumped out to an early 19-11 lead. “That kind of messed up a lot of people’s rhythm so when it came to super-easy shots, like just making layups, people’s confidence was just messed up from missing a lot of jump shots.” A step-back 3-pointer from Arthur Kaluma gave Creighton its first 10-point lead at 25-15, and a 3-pointer from Hawkins that bounced high off the back of the rim and back through the net, sent the Bluejays into the half up 32-22. INJURY Creighton’s 7-foot-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who came in averaging 12 points and seven rebounds a game, went down under the Blue Jay’s basket early in the second half after rolling an ankle. It’s a hard, hard league.” UP NEXT Creighton: The Bluejays visit Seton Hall on Friday UConn: The Huskies travel to Philadelphia on Saturday to take on No.

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Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Creighton defeats No. 1 Kansas in huge night of upsets in college basketball

CNN  

1 Kansas was upset 76-63 by unranked Creighton on Wednesday night, the Bluejays’ second win over top-ranked opposition in less than a year. 1 teams go to die, evidently.” Creighton never trailed during the game, surging into the lead in the first half before a 9-0 run by Kansas to start the second half cut the Bluejays’ lead to 41-40 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

LA Times  

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

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — UConn is testing how much depth is needed to make a run in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight with a 53-45 victory over No. “Everybody’s got aches and boo-boos during this time, and it’s just about who powers through it better, …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness
9 months ago

Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Before the second overtime began, Greg McDermott looked over at Dana Altman and the two coaches and close friends shared a smile. Steven Ashworth and Ryan Kalkbrenner made 3-pointers in the second overtime as Creighton edged past Altman — the Bluejays’ former coach —- to move into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with an 86-73 victory …

Georgetown upsets No. 21 Creighton 55-46 and will face No. 9 UConn for the Big East title
9 months, 1 week ago

Georgetown upsets No. 21 Creighton 55-46 and will face No. 9 UConn for the Big East title

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kelsey Ransom scored 14 points to lead sixth-seeded Georgetown to a 55-46 upset of No. 21 Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinals Sunday on what would have been coach Tasha Butts’ 42nd birthday. Alex Cowan added 12 points for the Hoyas, who have won six games in a row to earn the program’s first trip to …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Kalkbrenner’s 23 points and Scheierman’s 20 lead No. 12 Creighton in 85-64 rout of Seton Hall
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kalkbrenner’s 23 points and Scheierman’s 20 lead No. 12 Creighton in 85-64 rout of Seton Hall

Associated Press  

— Creighton won a three-overtime thriller in its first meeting of the season with Seton Hall. “When we execute to our capabilities, we’re a really good team.” Kalkbrenner made all 10 of his shots from the field, including six dunks, and all six of Scheierman’s field goals were 3-pointers. “I can’t believe we came out and played the way we …

No. 15 Creighton knocks off UConn 85-66 for program’s first win over a No. 1-ranked team
10 months ago

No. 15 Creighton knocks off UConn 85-66 for program’s first win over a No. 1-ranked team

Associated Press  

— Creighton went into its game against UConn having lost all six of its previous meetings with No. “We played a really good game and we beat an incredible team, a team that has a legitimate chance to win a national championship,” Creighton coach Greg McDermott said. “But we’re pretty good as well.” Creighton led by 23 points with 10 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Bueckers, Edwards lead No. 15 UConn over No. 21 Creighton 73-53 to secure the Big East’s top seed
10 months ago

Bueckers, Edwards lead No. 15 UConn over No. 21 Creighton 73-53 to secure the Big East’s top seed

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 24 points, Aaliyah Edwards added 20 and No. 21 Creighton 73-53 on Monday afternoon to secure at least a share of the Big East regular-season championship and the top seed in the conference tournament. UConn had led by as many as eight points in the first half, the last time after a steal and …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Baylor Scheierman’s 27 points powers No. 17 Creighton to 79-57 rout of Butler
10 months ago

Baylor Scheierman’s 27 points powers No. 17 Creighton to 79-57 rout of Butler

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Baylor Scheierman finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, his sixth consecutive double-double, and Ryan Kalkbrenner added 21 points as No. “Great win, especially with what they did to us at our place,” said Creighton coach Greg McDermott, referencing Butler’s 99-98 win over the Bluejays on Feb. 2. “Creighton did a phenomenal job defensively,” Butler coach Thad Matta …

Karaban scores 21 points as No. 1 UConn rolls past DePaul 101-65 for its 13th straight win
10 months, 1 week ago

Karaban scores 21 points as No. 1 UConn rolls past DePaul 101-65 for its 13th straight win

Associated Press  

1 UConn knows what’s on the horizon. Alex Karaban scored 21 points, and UConn rolled to its 13th straight win, beating DePaul 101-65 on Wednesday night. Karaban nailed five 3-pointers — one shy of his career high — after scoring 25 in a romp at Georgetown last week, and the Huskies wasted little time burying the Blue Demons. As long …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Trey Alexander’s late free throws give No. 22 Creighton a 66-65 win, ends St. John’s win streak
11 months, 1 week ago

Trey Alexander’s late free throws give No. 22 Creighton a 66-65 win, ends St. John’s win streak

Associated Press  

— Creighton played one of its worst offensive games of the season against St. John’s but still was tough enough to protect its home court against one of the Big East’s surprise teams. 22 Bluejays ended St. John’s four-game win streak with a 66-65 win on Saturday. “You’ve got to win these rock fight games when the shots aren’t going …

Scheierman and Kalkbrenner lead No. 22 Creighton past lowly DePaul 84-58
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Scheierman and Kalkbrenner lead No. 22 Creighton past lowly DePaul 84-58

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Creighton coach Greg McDermott got what he was looking for from his team. “Nineteen assists on 30 made baskets is the kind of basketball we’d like to play,” McDermott said. “They’re tough to play against, but I was disappointed tonight in our effort, our competitiveness over the course of the 40 minutes and just the fight that we …

DePaul hosts No. 22 Creighton following Kalkbrenner’s 22-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

DePaul hosts No. 22 Creighton following Kalkbrenner’s 22-point game

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at DePaul Blue Demons Chicago; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -15; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East with 8.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Kalkbrenner averaging 2.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Demons: 2-8, averaging 63.7 points, 30.3 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 5.1 steals and 2.5 blocks per game …

Kalkbrenner had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help Creighton beat No. 23 Providence 69-60
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kalkbrenner had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help Creighton beat No. 23 Providence 69-60

Associated Press  

— Ryan Kalkbrenner had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help Creighton beat No. Creighton led 48-30 before the Friars used a 25-8 run to get within 56-55 on Devin Carter’s 3-pointer. “Our first time playing without Bryce, I thought our guys battled, showed great resolve,” Friars coach Kim English said. “Didn’t have our best game in a lot of …

Oduro and No. 23 Providence host Creighton
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Oduro and No. 23 Providence host Creighton

Associated Press  

Providence Friars at Creighton Bluejays Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -11; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton leads the Big East with 29.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Baylor Scheierman averaging 7.1. TOP PERFORMERS: Scheierman averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, scoring 18.6 points while shooting 36.7% from beyond the …

Scheierman and Creighton host Georgetown
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Scheierman and Creighton host Georgetown

Associated Press  

Creighton Bluejays at Georgetown Hoyas Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -12.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Creighton takes on the Georgetown Hoyas after Baylor Scheierman scored 23 points in Creighton’s 72-67 loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles. Georgetown is shooting 43.0% from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points higher than the 41.4% Creighton allows to …

No. 17 UConn women pull away in second half to beat Butler 88-62 in Big East opener
1 year ago

No. 17 UConn women pull away in second half to beat Butler 88-62 in Big East opener

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Freshman Ashlynn Shade scored a season-high 22 points, Paige Bueckers had 16 points and seven assists, and No. 17 UConn beat Butler 88-62 on Monday night in a Big East opener for both teams. UConn scored the opening six points of the second half for a 17-point lead. Edwards, averaging 16.1 points per game, had one point …

Kalkbrenner’s return from injury in 2nd half fuels No. 8 Creighton in 85-82 win over Alabama
1 year ago

Kalkbrenner’s return from injury in 2nd half fuels No. 8 Creighton in 85-82 win over Alabama

Associated Press  

— Word out of the locker room while Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner was getting treatment for an ankle sprain was that it was questionable whether he would return for the second half against Alabama. That ankle was not good and he was limping around at halftime and said he’d try it.” Alabama led most of the second half until Kalkbrenner …

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

No. 15 Creighton rebounds from 1st loss by beating Oklahoma St 79-65 behind Scheierman, Alexander
1 year ago

No. 15 Creighton rebounds from 1st loss by beating Oklahoma St 79-65 behind Scheierman, Alexander

Associated Press  

STILLWATER, Okla. — Baylor Scheierman scored 21 points and Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander added 20 as No. “It was good to be in front of a lot of family and a lot of friends, so the excitement was there tonight and I’m glad we were able to pull out a W.” Steven Ashworth scored 17 points and went 4 …

Defending champ UConn ready for Allen Fieldhouse and showdown with Kansas
1 year ago

Defending champ UConn ready for Allen Fieldhouse and showdown with Kansas

Associated Press  

Purdue is back on top of the AP Top 25 this week, but the team it replaced will still be in the spotlight this week. 1, will return from the loaded Maui Invitational and attempt to pick up another marquee win when the fifth-ranked Jayhawks play defending national champion and fourth-ranked UConn on Friday night in Allen Fieldhouse. Rarely do …

Scheierman provides early spark as No. 8 Creighton rolls past Loyola Chicago, 88-65
1 year, 1 month ago

Scheierman provides early spark as No. 8 Creighton rolls past Loyola Chicago, 88-65

Associated Press  

— Baylor Scheierman knocked down a 3-pointer to open Creighton’s game against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, turned to the crowd inside T-Mobile Center and promptly blew it a kiss. Scheierman went on to score 24 points with 12 rebounds, Ryan Kalkbrenner hit four rare 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, and the eighth-ranked Bluejays cruised in the second half to …

Bueckers leads No. 8 UConn past No. 20 Maryland 80-48 in Storrs
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first road test of season
1 year, 3 months ago

Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first road test of season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Duke passed its first road test of the season at UConn with high marks while preparing for much tougher exams ahead. THE TAKEAWAY Duke: The Blue Devils have outscored opponents 149-35 and next week will be looking to start a season 5-0 …

UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
1 year, 8 months ago

UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The critique of UConn under coach Dan Hurley had been the program’s inability to win in March. Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, earning its first trip to the Final Four in nine years with an 82-54 blowout of Gonzaga on Saturday night. “UConn was just terrific tonight and …

Sanogo, UConn pull away from Saint Mary’s, into Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

Sanogo, UConn pull away from Saint Mary’s, into Sweet 16

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — UConn decided to return to its roots five years ago, hiring a former Big East guard as coach and then a couple years later returning to the conference where it became a national power. Adama Sanogo scored 24 points and Jordan Hawkins delivered from the 3-point line in the second half as UConn pulled away from Saint …

Patterson, Bailey lead St. John’s to upset of No. 4 UConn
1 year, 10 months ago

Patterson, Bailey lead St. John’s to upset of No. 4 UConn

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — St. John’s beat No. A conventional 3-point play by Everett gave St. John’s a 51-48 lead heading into the fourth and they pushed the lead to six points with six minutes to play. “This is who we are right now.” BIG PICTURE St. John’s: The Red Storm extended their lead to a game over Seton Hall for …

Behind Ducharme, No. 6 UConn rallies past Creighton 62-60
1 year, 10 months ago

Behind Ducharme, No. 6 UConn rallies past Creighton 62-60

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Caroline Ducharme’s return after missing 13 games with a concussion came at just the right time for the UConn Huskies. Ducharme, playing for the first time this calendar year, was 0 for 6 from the floor before her late scoring surge helped UConn overcome an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit. It’s a great Valentine’s Day gift.” Lou Lopez Senechal …

No. 23 Creighton holds off No. 21 UConn for 8th win in row
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 23 Creighton holds off No. 21 UConn for 8th win in row

Associated Press  

— The season’s second meeting between Creighton and UConn was billed as Round Two between big men Ryan Kalkbrenner and Adama Sanogo. But open shots were really hard to come by.” Sanogo had gotten the better of Kalkbrenner in the teams’ first meeting, scoring 26 points in the Huskies’ 69-60 win in Storrs on Jan. 7. The 6-9, 240-pound Sanogo’s …

Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76
1 year, 10 months ago

Hawkins, Sanogo lead No. 24 UConn past DePaul, 90-76

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jordan Hawkins, Adama Sanogo and Tristen Newton took turns coming up with big plays for No. Newton scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, continuing his strong play since he was shut out during an 85-74 loss at St. John’s on Jan. 15. “Tristen’s really evolving, improving, playing more like a guy that’s in his …

Providence beats No. 4 UConn 73-61 for 8th straight win
1 year, 11 months ago

Providence beats No. 4 UConn 73-61 for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Bryce Hopkins scored 27 points and Providence dominated the second half and knocked off fourth-ranked UConn 73-61 on Wednesday night for its eighth straight victory. 12 MIAMI 70 ATLANTA — Lance Terry scored a season-high 24 points, Miles Kelly added 20 and Georgia Tech snapped Miami’s nine-game winning streak. Jarkel Joiner added 21 points, nine assists and …

UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT
2 years, 8 months ago

UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT

Associated Press  

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn’s record streak of women’s Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies — and earned a trip home to Minneapolis. “Two days ago I said, ‘Win or go home,’ but we won and I’m still going home,” said Bueckers, who missed nearly three months this …

No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Colby Jones scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half as No. He was flying around the court.” Paul Scruggs scored all of his 13 points in the second half and Jerome Hunter finished with 10, including a coupe of big 3-pointers during Xavier’s second-half rally. They took advantage of some of our younger guys.” An …

Williams, Bueckers lead UConn past Iowa in NCAA Sweet 16
3 years, 8 months ago

Williams, Bueckers lead UConn past Iowa in NCAA Sweet 16

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The game was billed as a marquee matchup of uber-talented freshmen Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. It was not going to be easy on either Caitlin or Paige to play their normal game.” Bueckers and Iowa’s Clark had taken the women’s basketball world by storm this season. “And I know everybody hyped it up to be Caitlin …

NCAA Elite Eight matchups: When do UCLA and USC play?
3 years, 8 months ago

NCAA Elite Eight matchups: When do UCLA and USC play?

LA Times  

× Highlights from Gonzaga’s victory over Creighton in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. Drew Timme scored 22 points and top-seeded Gonzaga did against Creighton what it’s done throughout this unblemished season, rolling past the fifth-seeded Bluejays with versatile offense and efficient defense to win in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Marcus Zegarowski scored 19 …

No. 17 Creighton looks to extend streak vs DePaul
3 years, 10 months ago

No. 17 Creighton looks to extend streak vs DePaul

Associated Press  

17 Creighton vs. DePaul Wintrust Arena, Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Charlie Moore, Javon Freeman-Liberty and Pauly Paulicap have collectively accounted for 50 percent of DePaul’s scoring this season and 53 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Creighton, Denzel Mahoney, Damien Jefferson and Mitch Ballock have combined to score 47 percent of …

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