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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nutter leads Georgia State against No. 8 Kentucky after 22-point performance

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia State Panthers at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia State visits No. 8 Kentucky after Zarigue Nutter scored 22 points in Georgia State’s 74-71 win over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Kentucky averages 11.8 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more …

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1 month ago

Michigan hosts Northwestern, needing a win to be bowl eligible before closing season at Ohio State

Associated Press

Northwestern at Michigan Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan by 11 1/2. The defending national champion Wolverines need a win to be bowl eligible under first-year coach Sherrone Moore because they will be heavy underdogs next week on the road against rival and second-ranked Ohio State. If the Wildcats pull off an upset at the Big House …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tennessee Aims to Bounce Back Against Kentucky in Crucial Border Showdown

Associated Press

Tennessee and Kentucky clash in a crucial SEC matchup on Saturday night. The Vols, coming off a thrilling overtime victory over Alabama, seek to avoid a repeat performance of their last open date loss to Arkansas. Kentucky, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses and secure a playoff berth for the first time in nine years. The …

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Auburn and Kentucky Battle for Bowl Revival

Associated Press

Auburn and Kentucky clash in a crucial game for bowl hopes. Auburn seeks to snap a four-game losing streak against Kentucky, while Kentucky aims to get back on track after consecutive losses. The matchup features two of the top defenses in the country, with Auburn's potent offense facing a formidable Kentucky defense. Key players to watch include Auburn's QB Payton …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 23 Indiana looks to keep remarkable start going against Northwestern

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! They’ve opened with five straight wins for just the third time in school history and are ranked for the first time since they were 17th in the 2021 preseason poll. Another win would make Indiana 6-0 for just the second time, joining the 1967 Rose Bowl …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 6 Ole Miss opens SEC play against Kentucky after romping through nonconference games

Associated Press

Lane Kiffin has no delusions about Mississippi’s nonconference schedule. Dart’s start Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart has racked up 1,554 passing yards, the most through four games in the SEC since Kentucky’s Tim Couch had 1,577 in 1998. “They want to be explosive and put that constant pressure, and that’s where we just got to be dialed in and locked …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maalik Murphy leads Duke to wild 26-20 victory over Northwestern in 2OT

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EVANSTON, Ill. — Maalik Murphy threw two quick touchdown passes in overtime, hitting Jordan Moore on a 25-yard pass and Eli Pancol on a 3-yarder to lead Duke to a 26-20 victory over Northwestern at temporary Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium on Friday night. Mike Wright’s …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship

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INDIANAPOLIS — Makira Cook rebounded from first-half foul trouble by scoring 22 of her 27 points in the second half and Kendall Bostic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading fourth-seeded Illinois past top-seeded Villanova 71-57 on Wednesday night to win the first Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament championship. They celebrated in front of a large, loud orange-clad crowd that made …

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9 months ago

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons

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SALT LAKE CITY — Caleb Love scored 19 points and second-seeded Arizona reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, beating No. Koby Brea added 14 points and Kobe Elvis scored 13 for Dayton, which trailed by 17 points in the first half but stayed within striking distance nearly to the end. “We changed our plan of …

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9 months ago

Already dismissed, Dan Monson leads Long Beach State on unlikely last dance

LA Times

Dan Monson was gone. “Something week has given them is, somebody telling them that they have no chance of winning that tournament,” Monson said of his players, “and hopefully we can continue that momentum of banding together and not worrying about anybody else.” Long Beach State players and coach Dan Monson celebrate after beating UC Davis to win the Big …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Londynn Jones leads UCLA to blowout victory over Arizona

LA Times

UCLA guard Londynn Jones, shown here shooting against Arkansas, scored 16 points in a 61-41 win over Arizona on Saturday. 8 UCLA dominated on the boards in a 61-41 win at Arizona on Saturday night in the teams’ regular-season finale. “If you’re going to be playing something of an elite level on a consistent basis, you want to build from …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Freshman S’Mya Nichols scores 22, leads Kansas past No. 10 Kansas State 58-55

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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Freshman S’Mya Nichols scored 22 points to lead Kansas to a 58-55 win over No. “This is the best memory I have of Allen Fieldhouse,” Kersgieter, a super senior, said of her final game against rival Kansas State. “I think a top-10 win late in the year is one of those that you add to the resume.” …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dillingham leads No. 17 Kentucky against Vanderbilt

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Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -8.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky scores 16.8 more points per game than Vanderbilt gives up to opponents. Antonio Reeves is shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, while averaging 19.5 points. LAST 10 GAMES: …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Reeves leads the way with 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky beats Arkansas 63-57

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— Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 24 points and No. Kentucky missed 10 straight field goals during a stretch in the middle of the first half, allowing Arkansas to take a double-digit lead. Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, whose 13.9 points per game are second on the team, did not play for Kentucky because of illness. DEVO GONE Arkansas announced 10 …

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11 months ago

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against UCLA after 20-point game

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UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -17; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UCLA averages 64.9 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 71.6 Arizona gives up. Lazar Stefanovic averages 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bruins, scoring 9.9 points while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 …

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11 months ago

Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing

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UConn Huskies at Villanova Wildcats Philadelphia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts the No. UConn is second in the Big East scoring 38.4 points per game in the paint led by Donovan Clingan averaging 10.2. Cam Spencer averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, scoring 15.5 points while shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 …

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11 months ago

No. 12 Arizona hosts UCLA following Love’s 20-point game

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UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Arizona hosts the UCLA Bruins after Caleb Love scored 20 points in Arizona’s 82-67 win against the USC Trojans. UCLA has shot at a 41.7% clip from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points fewer than the 42.2% shooting opponents of Arizona have averaged. LAST …

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11 months ago

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against USC after 28-point game

Associated Press

USC Trojans at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -19.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: No. Arizona scores 91.2 points, 16.8 more per game than the 74.4 USC gives up. USC averages 76.8 points per game, 4.9 more than the 71.9 Arizona gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 6-4, averaging 88.7 points, 42.5 rebounds, …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 6 Kentucky visits Florida following Reeves’ 27-point game

Associated Press

Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators Gainesville, Florida; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -3.5; over/under is 168 BOTTOM LINE: No. Florida leads the SEC with 28.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Tyrese Samuel averaging 5.2. Florida’s average of 7.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 8.4 per …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Buie leads Northwestern against Michigan State after 20-point game

Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern takes on the Michigan State Spartans after Boo Buie scored 20 points in Northwestern’s 96-66 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. Michigan State is fifth in the Big Ten scoring 36.0 points per game in the paint led by Tyson Walker averaging 7.4. Michigan State …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Antonio Reeves leads No. 8 Kentucky to 96-70 win over Illinois State, his former team

Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Antonio Reeves scored 27 points to lead No. Playing its first game since a 95-76 win over rival Louisville on Dec. 21, Kentucky made 11 3-pointers — four by Reeves — and got 36 points from its bench. “Antonio didn’t just shoot it — he got to the rim when we needed it,” Kentucky coach John Calipari …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Freshman QB Avery Johnson leads Kansas State past No. 19 N.C. State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ORLANDO, Fla. — Avery Johnson threw for two touchdowns and ran for one, DJ Giddens rushed for 151 yards and scored twice, and Kansas State beat No. Johnson, a freshman making his first start after Will Howard entered the transfer portal, threw for 178 yards, rushed …

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1 year ago

Ben Bryant leads Northwestern past Utah 14-7 in Las Vegas Bowl

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LAS VEGAS — Ben Bryant passed for 222 yards and found Bryce Kirtz in the corner of the end zone midway through the fourth quarter, helping Northwestern beat Utah 14-7 Saturday night in the Las Vegas Bowl. Bryson Barnes was 8 for 13 for 55 yards with two interceptions, and Ja’Quinden Jackson rushed for 55 yards on eight carries to …

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1 year ago

Northwestern hopes to cap surprising season with Las Vegas Bowl win over Utah

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Las Vegas Bowl Bowl: Utah vs. Northwestern, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern Line: Utah by 6½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Northwestern leads 2-1. FACTS & FIGURES This is the probably the final Las Vegas Bowl with a Pac-12 tie-in given only Oregon State and Washington State remain in that conference.. Utah and Northwestern faced each other in the 2018 …

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Nutter leads Georgia State against No. 8 Kentucky after 22-point performance

Michigan hosts Northwestern, needing a win to be bowl eligible before closing season at Ohio State

Tennessee Aims to Bounce Back Against Kentucky in Crucial Border Showdown

Auburn and Kentucky Battle for Bowl Revival

No. 23 Indiana looks to keep remarkable start going against Northwestern

No. 6 Ole Miss opens SEC play against Kentucky after romping through nonconference games

Maalik Murphy leads Duke to wild 26-20 victory over Northwestern in 2OT

Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons

Already dismissed, Dan Monson leads Long Beach State on unlikely last dance

Londynn Jones leads UCLA to blowout victory over Arizona

Freshman S’Mya Nichols scores 22, leads Kansas past No. 10 Kansas State 58-55

Dillingham leads No. 17 Kentucky against Vanderbilt

Reeves leads the way with 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky beats Arkansas 63-57

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against UCLA after 20-point game

Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing

No. 12 Arizona hosts UCLA following Love’s 20-point game

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against USC after 28-point game

No. 6 Kentucky visits Florida following Reeves’ 27-point game

Buie leads Northwestern against Michigan State after 20-point game

Antonio Reeves leads No. 8 Kentucky to 96-70 win over Illinois State, his former team

Freshman QB Avery Johnson leads Kansas State past No. 19 N.C. State in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Ben Bryant leads Northwestern past Utah 14-7 in Las Vegas Bowl

Northwestern hopes to cap surprising season with Las Vegas Bowl win over Utah