Dalton Knecht scores 25 points as No. 6 Tennessee hands Alabama first SEC loss 91-71
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Dalton Knecht scores 25 points as No. 6 Tennessee hands Alabama first SEC loss 91-71

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Tennessee beat Alabama 91-71 Saturday to hand the Crimson Tide its first Southeastern Conference loss this season. It’s difficult to do anything one-on-one.” Mark Sears led the Crimson Tide with 22 points, but had seven turnovers. “When you give up 23 points off turnovers and 17 second-chance points, you won’t win many games,” said Oats. “They dominated us in a lot of ways.” Knecht had 17 points in the first half to lead Tennessee.

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

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

No. 25 Georgia Tech women tie a program record with 10-0 start to a season after beating UL Monroe
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No. 25 Georgia Tech women tie a program record with 10-0 start to a season after beating UL Monroe

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia Tech matched a program record by starting a season 10-0 for the first time since the 1977-78 team did so. Georgia Tech scored 23 of the opening 28 points of the game and led by double figures the rest of the way. Georgia Tech …

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

Associated Press  

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

The CFP rankings — and ‘data points’ — have left Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina puzzled
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The CFP rankings — and ‘data points’ — have left Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina puzzled

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami wants things reconsidered. The fallout and, for some, anger stemming from the release of the latest CFP ranking — one that almost certainly means Miami, South Carolina and Ole Miss all have no chance of getting into the 12-team field — continued Wednesday as the schools on the outside looking in continued making their case, …

Nate Bittle’s putback with 4.4 seconds left gives Oregon 83-81 win over No. 9 Alabama
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Nate Bittle’s putback with 4.4 seconds left gives Oregon 83-81 win over No. 9 Alabama

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAS VEGAS — Nate Bittle scored the winning shot on a putback dunk with 4.4 seconds left to lead undefeated Oregon to an 83-81 win over No. Alabama’s Aden Holloway made a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 81-78 with 26 seconds left. Sears missed …

No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23
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No. 7 Tennessee gives up 1st 14 points before rallying to rout Vanderbilt 36-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Tennessee Volunteers couldn’t have started their regular season finale any worse giving up 14 points within the first five minutes. Nico Iamaleava threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns rallying Tennessee to routing in-state rival Vanderbilt 36-23 Saturday. Then Iamaleava got Tennessee going with a …

No. 9 Alabama survives scare from Rutgers, advances to Players Era championship with 95-90 win
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No. 9 Alabama survives scare from Rutgers, advances to Players Era championship with 95-90 win

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 9 Alabama defeated Rutgers 95-90 on Wednesday night in the Players Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden. Takeaways Rutgers: Harper, son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr., continued an impressive start to his collegiate career with his seventh straight double-figure performance. Alabama: After squandering …

Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas
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Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASSAU, Bahamas — Chaz Lanier made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points — all in the first half — as No. 22 St. John’s on Jeremy Roach’s buzzer-beater a night earlier, Baylor outscored Tennessee 42-30 in the second half to make it respectable. Takeaways Tennessee: …

No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP
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No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That makes last week’s loss to Georgia sting even more, especially with only two games left to impress the College Football Playoff committee. “As a young guy, been solid,” Heupel said, “but continued growth there.” Sampson’s consistency Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson just keeps running his …

Georgia tops Tennessee to keep Playoff hopes alive: Are Vols on outside looking in?
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia tops Tennessee to keep Playoff hopes alive: Are Vols on outside looking in?

New York Times  

Facing down the prospect of near-certain elimination from the College Football Playoff race, No. The Bulldogs rallied from a 10-0 second-quarter deficit thanks to 347 passing yards, two touchdowns through the air and a rushing score from Beck, securing a win that should move them back into the CFP selection committee’s bracket after they fell out last week following a …

Egbuniwe scores 18 as Tennessee Tech takes down West Georgia 76-73
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Egbuniwe scores 18 as Tennessee Tech takes down West Georgia 76-73

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Daniel Egbuniwe scored 18 points as Tennessee Tech beat West Georgia 76-73 on Tuesday night. West Georgia trailed by 15 points at the break and pulled to 75-70 with 10 seconds left. Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 10 points and added seven rebounds. …

Zaay Green scores 24 points and No. 24 Alabama women topple Troy 94-71
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Zaay Green scores 24 points and No. 24 Alabama women topple Troy 94-71

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Crimson Tide scored 25 points in each of the first two quarters and led 50-33 at halftime. For the game, Nye finished with 18 points, Karly Weathers 14, Barker 12 and Essence Cody 10 for the Crimson Tide. Troy had 19 turnovers and Alabama …

Newell's Historic Debut Propels Georgia to Victory Over Tennessee Tech
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Newell's Historic Debut Propels Georgia to Victory Over Tennessee Tech

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Asa Newell tied Dominique Wilkins' record for a Georgia freshman with 26 points in his debut, leading the Bulldogs to a 83-78 victory over Tennessee Tech. Despite trailing by two possessions with 2:50 remaining, Newell secured a game-winning block and scored on an offensive rebound to secure the win for Georgia.

Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut
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Wildcats Unleash Strack's Potential, Cruise Past Upstate in Dominant Debut

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No. 22 Kentucky started their season with a 98-43 win over South Carolina Upstate. The Wildcats were led by Clara Strack with 22 points, Georgia Amoore with 11 points, and Teonni Key with 14 points. The Wildcats shot 52% and held the Spartans to 29% shooting. USC Upstate had 18 turnovers and was outscored 34-0 on points off turnovers.

Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win
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Tennessee Soars Past Kentucky, Clinches Third Straight Win

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Tennessee secured a 28-18 victory over Kentucky, extending their winning streak to three games. Dylan Sampson rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while Miles Kitselman caught six passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Tennessee's offense dominated the game, scoring in the first half for the first time in four games. The Wildcats, on the other hand, struggled to …

Hawkeyes Unleash 28 Points in Thrilling Third Quarter Victory over Northwestern
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Hawkeyes Unleash 28 Points in Thrilling Third Quarter Victory over Northwestern

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Iowa dominated Northwestern in a 40-14 win, with Kaleb Johnson and Brendan Sullivan leading the charge. Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, while Sullivan added another rushing touchdown. The Hawkeyes' defense played their best effort of the season, forcing four turnovers and limiting Northwestern to 163 yards of offense. Iowa now sits at 5-3 in the Big Ten, …

Tennessee Soars Past Alabama, Clinching Playoff Spot in Thriller
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Tennessee Soars Past Alabama, Clinching Playoff Spot in Thriller

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Tennessee secured a 24-17 victory over Alabama, moving them closer to a College Football Playoff spot. Chris Brazzell II's touchdown catch and Nico Iamaleava's scoring passes were key contributors for the Volunteers. Alabama struggled to move the ball, finishing with 25 completions for 239 yards and two interceptions. The Crimson Tide face a tough task next week against Missouri, while …

Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points
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Iowa tops LSU behind Caitlin Clark’s 41 points

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 94-87 victory on Monday night, advancing the Hawkeyes to their second straight Final Four. Clark, who also scored 41 points in the regional finals last year, and Angel Reese …

Dalton Knecht’s huge day can’t quite carry Tennessee past Zach Edey and Purdue
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht’s huge day can’t quite carry Tennessee past Zach Edey and Purdue

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dalton Knecht was dazzling for much of the day, looking like the prospect who’s being projected as an NBA lottery pick. “I think all of us carried each other.. At the end of the day, they were just the better team.” To seal the win, All-America center Zach Edey blocked Knecht’s layup as the Northern Colorado transfer and …

Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dalton Knecht was all over the court, jumping into passing lanes for steals, shooting 3-pointers, driving and dishing to set up teammates for shots. Knecht had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, and the Volunteers moved within a victory of their first trip to the Final Four, beating the Bluejays 82-75 in a Midwest Region …

Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever

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LOS ANGELES — Alabama’s mantra for this NCAA Tournament is next — as in the next play, next game, next everything. “You want to be peaking in March and we’re peaking in March.” Alabama guard Mark Sears is defended by North Carolina guard RJ Davis during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament …

All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas
9 months ago

All-American Dalton Knecht leads No. 2 Tennessee back to the Sweet 16 with 62-58 win over Texas

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tennessee Volunteers are back in the Sweet 16 under coach Rick Barnes. Dalton Knecht scored 18 points and made four free throws in the final 8.8 seconds as the Volunteers topped Texas 62-58 on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. They’ve got a bona fide star …

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney
9 months ago

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored each of her 19 points in the second half, and North Carolina State pulled away from Chattanooga for a 64-45 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “And, yeah, it did well for me in the second half.” A 12-0 run in the third quarter stretched N.C. State’s advantage to …

Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96
9 months ago

Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96

Associated Press  

SPOKANE, Wash. — Mark Sears led the highest-scoring offense in the country with 30 points, and fourth-seeded Alabama had no problem making shots in its NCAA Tournament opener, racing past No. After two other teams from the state of Alabama, UAB and Auburn, got bounced earlier Friday in Spokane, the Crimson Tide avoided boarding another charter plane for a long …

Alabama Crimson Tide play the Charleston (SC) Cougars in first round of NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Alabama Crimson Tide play the Charleston (SC) Cougars in first round of NCAA Tournament

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Charleston Cougars vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Spokane, Washington; Friday, 7:35 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -9.5; over/under is 173 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is scoring 21.1 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Crimson Tide. LAST …

Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Florida Gators in SEC Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Florida Gators in SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is scoring 21.1 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Crimson Tide. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 6-4, averaging 93.8 points, 41.0 …

Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht named AP’s SEC player of year; South Carolina’s Paris is coach of year
9 months, 1 week ago

Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht named AP’s SEC player of year; South Carolina’s Paris is coach of year

Associated Press  

Tennessee forward Dalton Knecht, a transfer who helped lead the fifth-ranked Volunteers to a Southeastern Conference regular-season championship, is the league’s Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year. South Carolina’s Lamont Paris was named coach of the year in voting by 14 reporters covering the SEC released on Tuesday. u-Guard — Dalton Knecht, Tennessee, 5th year, …

No. 16 Alabama beats Arkansas 92-88 in OT to secure double bye in SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 16 Alabama beats Arkansas 92-88 in OT to secure double bye in SEC Tournament

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! I didn’t realize how big a shot it was at the moment.” Khalif Battle led Arkansas with 22 points and Makhi Mitchell scored 18. We might have had a league championship if he hadn’t gone down.” Grant Nelson scored 14 and Nick Pringle and Aaron …

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht scored 26 points and No. Cryer scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half as top-ranked Houston rallied past UCF to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title in the Cougars’ first season in the conference. 8 MARQUETTE 67 MILWAUKEE — Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer shot a combined …

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dalton Knecht happily wore his orange SEC Champs hat. “One thing about Dalton, he’s not afraid,” Volunteers coach Rick Barnes said. “But we just have to focus on the next part.” BIG PICTURE Tennessee: The Vols are hard to stop when Knecht is hitting timely shots from outside. South Carolina: It’s been a memorable season already for …

Florida faces No. 16 Alabama following Clayton’s 20-point outing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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. 14 Alabama visits No. 24 Florida following Clayton’s 20-point performance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 14 Alabama visits No. 24 Florida following Clayton’s 20-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 Alabama Crimson Tide after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 points in Florida’s 82-76 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Alabama is fourth in the SEC with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Grant Nelson averaging 4.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Gators: 7-3, averaging 84.2 …

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Tennessee Volunteers powered their way to the top of the Southeastern Conference with wins over a pair of top-15 teams. “We’ve got a lot of these guys that have been with us for a long time and they’ve been in games like this,” said Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, whose team swept the Crimson Tide. They had …

No. 14 Alabama hosts No. 4 Tennessee after Knecht’s 39-point performance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 14 Alabama hosts No. 4 Tennessee after Knecht’s 39-point performance

Associated Press  

Tennessee Volunteers at Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -2.5; over/under is 168.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide after Dalton Knecht scored 39 points in Tennessee’s 92-84 win against the Auburn Tigers. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 8-2, averaging 95.8 points, 39.6 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.1 blocks …

No. 4 Tennessee plays No. 14 Alabama following Knecht’s 39-point game
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 4 Tennessee plays No. 14 Alabama following Knecht’s 39-point game

Associated Press  

Tennessee Volunteers at Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama averages 11.6 made 3-pointers per game, 4.2 more made shots than the 7.4 per game Tennessee allows. Tennessee averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Alabama allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: …

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 11 Auburn 92-84
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht scores 39 to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 11 Auburn 92-84

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht matched his career high with 39 points, including 27 in the second half, to lift No. “We struggled to score and Dalton got us going,” Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said. “He’s a confident player and I trust them.” The Tigers built that eight-point lead with a 10-1 run that included five points by Williams. “ …

No. 11 Auburn visits No. 4 Tennessee after Knecht’s 24-point game
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 11 Auburn visits No. 4 Tennessee after Knecht’s 24-point game

Associated Press  

Auburn Tigers at Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Volunteers -6.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Knecht is scoring 20.1 points per game and averaging 5.0 rebounds for the Volunteers. LAST 10 GAMES: Volunteers: 8-2, averaging 82.3 points, 37.5 rebounds, 17.7 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% …

Knecht and No. 4 Tennessee host No. 11 Auburn
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Knecht and No. 4 Tennessee host No. 11 Auburn

Associated Press  

Auburn Tigers at Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Tennessee makes 45.6% of its shots from the field this season, which is 7.2 percentage points higher than Auburn has allowed to its opponents. Auburn has shot at a 46.9% rate from the field this season, 8.9 percentage points above the 38.0% shooting opponents of Tennessee …

Knecht, Aidoo lead No. 5 Tennessee past Texas A&M, 86-51
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Knecht, Aidoo lead No. 5 Tennessee past Texas A&M, 86-51

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht scored 24 points and No. 5 Tennessee beat Texas A&M 86-51 on Saturday night to tie Alabama for the Southeastern Conference lead and give coach Rick Barnes his 800th Division I victory. “Like the motto of our program, it’s not about me,” Barnes said about his milestone. I’m glad didn’t quit on me.” Jonas Aidoo …

No. 24 Florida bounces back from overtime loss to No. 13 Alabama with 77-64 rout of Vanderbilt
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

No. 13 Alabama visits Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky
9 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 13 Alabama visits Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky

Associated Press  

Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -2.5; over/under is 175 BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama averages 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.3 more made shots on average than the 8.4 per game Kentucky gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Reeves is shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers …

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama
10 months ago

Kentucky basketball shows its offensive ceiling in blowout win over Alabama

New York Times  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are only four regular-season games left, and it’s still impossible to know for sure what Kentucky is now or will be in a month. “Young kids, they lose focus.” That’s how a team face-plants at home against UNC Wilmington, then outduels top-10 North Carolina on a neutral court two weeks later. Kentucky led by as many …

Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four
10 months ago

Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four

Associated Press  

Dalton Knecht’s decision to transfer to Tennessee and hopefully improve his NBA draft stock sure seems poised to pay off. Not only has Knecht played his way into consideration for both SEC and national player of the year, his ability to get key buckets could provide the missing link for coach Rick Barnes and Tennessee to finally earn the program’s …

Nelson powers No. 13 Alabama to 98-93, overtime win over No. 24 Florida
10 months ago

Nelson powers No. 13 Alabama to 98-93, overtime win over No. 24 Florida

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With the outright Southeastern Conference lead in jeopardy, Alabama dug out of a double-digit hole before finally taking control in overtime. Alabama coach Nate Oats said he was “still not quite sure how we figured out how to win it.” “We’re figuring out ways to win games,” Oats said. “If you’re going to win league championships, which …

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt
10 months ago

Knecht, Zeigler lead No. 8 Tennessee to 88-53 rout of Vanderbilt

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dalton Knecht and Zakai Zeigler scored 14 points apiece to lead No. Josiah-Jordan James had 13 points, Santiago Vescovi scored 12 and Jonas Aidoo added 11 points and eight rebounds as the Volunteers beat the Commodores for the 13th time in their last 14 meetings. “ comes from a lot of respect we have for Vanderbilt,” said …

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. “Our biggest mindset going into the game was making it a 40-minute fight, putting two halves together,” said James, who made 9 of 18 from the field and 4 or 9 from long range. When I’m down, I feel like …

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Dalton Knecht scored 31 points in Tennessee’s 63-59 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Tennessee has shot at a 44.6% clip from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points greater than the 41.9% shooting opponents of Kentucky have averaged. LAST 10 …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama averages 11.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.9 more made shots on average than the 7.5 per game Georgia allows. Mark Sears is shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, while averaging 20 points, …

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ta’Lon Cooper and B.J. Mack lead the way as South Carolina surprises No. 5 Tennessee 63-59

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ta’Lon Cooper hit a critical 3-pointer with 40 seconds left and scored 18 points, and B.J. They’re a confident group.” The victory was South Carolina’s first road win over a top-5 team since 1997. “We really had success breaking down some action plans: block out and rebound; take care of the ball.” Dalton Knecht scored 12 points …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Alabama Crimson Tide after RJ Melendez scored 35 points in Georgia’s 102-98 overtime loss to the Florida Gators. Mark Sears averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, scoring 20.0 points while shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: …

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