College Basketball

[ad_1] HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Nicolas Louis-Jacques scored 19 points to help Colgate defeat Bucknell 87-80 on Monday night. Louis-Jacques shot 5 for 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Raiders (9-11, 6-1 Patriot League). Jeff Woodward had 18 points and nine rebounds. Jalen Cox scored 17 on 7-for-10 shooting. …

[ad_1] As often happens in college basketball, there is a lot of volatility once the conference seasons crank up. Last week, 18 of the teams in the Associated Press top 25 suffered a loss. That includes the Marquette men’s team, which had its first Big East setback on Saturday against Xavier. More: How can Marquette’s Kam Jones break out of …

[ad_1] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Ace Baldwin Jr. had 22 points, Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 18 and Penn State snapped a four-game losing streak with an 80-72 victory over Rutgers on Monday night. Baldwin made 6 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers and 7 of 9 free throws for the Nittany Lions (13-6, 3-5 Big Ten Conference). He added …

[ad_1] VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Micah Peavy led Georgetown with 24 points, including the game-winning layup with one second remaining, and the Hoyas knocked off Villanova 64-63 on Monday night. Peavy went 9 of 16 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Hoyas (13-6, 4-4 Big East Conference). Freshman Thomas Sorber added 15 points and 11 …

[ad_1] ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 20 points as New Mexico beat Fresno State 95-67 on Monday night. Dent also added nine assists for the Lobos (16-4, 8-1 Mountain West Conference). Mustapha Amzil scored 15 and grabbed seven rebounds. Tru Washington shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. …

[ad_1] A week that included a tough loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, followed by a double-digit win over the LSU Tigers, had Texas A&M men’s basketball ranked 13th in both the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and AP Top 25. After going undefeated in December to close out nonconference play, A&M has opened up the new year 3-2 against its tough …

[ad_1] Jan. 20—The Odessa College men’s basketball team escaped with a 55-54 win against Western Texas College Monday at the OC Sports Center. With the victory, the Wranglers have now won three consecutive games, improving to 14-5 overall, 3-2 in Western Junior College Athletic Conference play. With under a minute to go, Odessa College sat at a one-point deficit. A …

[ad_1] Illinois basketball had a big win at Indiana and followed that up with a heartbreaking loss at Michigan State — exhibiting itself as a top contender and in line for an NCAA Tournament berth. Coach Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball at 13-5 overall and 5-3 in the Big Ten, jumping three spots to No. 17 in the USA TODAY …

[ad_1] For the second time this season, the Texas Tech basketball team has joined the top 25 in the national rankings. The Red Raiders (13-4, 4-2) moved back into the USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll on Monday, coming in at No. 25. Texas Tech has won four of its last five games, knocking off Kansas State and Arizona last week …

[ad_1] HOUSTON (AP) — Kavion McClain’s 20 points helped Texas Southern defeat Jackson State 81-73 on Monday night. McClain also contributed three steals for the Tigers (7-11, 4-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Duane Posey scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Jaylen Wysinger shot 2 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line …

[ad_1] Even though classes have been canceled Tuesday for the University of Texas, the school plans on hosting the Texas men’s basketball game Tuesday against Missouri night without any issues, UT officials told the American-Statesman The SEC game between Texas and Missouri tips off at approximately 8 p.m., well after any projected winter weather. According to UT officials, Missouri personnel …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hargrove had 15 points in Drexel’s 60-55 victory over Hofstra on Monday. Hargrove had nine rebounds and three steals for the Dragons (11-8, 3-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Yame Butler scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 14 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. …

[ad_1] After suffering a loss at West Virginia to end a 12-game winning streak that was the longest in the country, Iowa State men’s basketball is headed back to the comforts of Hilton Coliseum, where it will look to extend its home winning streak of 28 straight. Iowa State hosts visiting UCF on Tuesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 …

[ad_1] Texas basketball (12-6, 1-4 SEC) ended a grueling opening stretch of conference play with an 84-60 road loss at Florida on Saturday. With little room for error, the Longhorns will try to bolster their NCAA Tournament case in a more manageable slate of games that starts with a visit from Missouri on Tuesday (8 p.m., SEC Network). After playing …

[ad_1] The Arizona State men’s basketball team looks to snap a four-game losing streak when it faces West Virginia in its fifth true road game. It is the first of back-to-back against Top-25 competition and the fourth overall game against a ranked foe for the Sun Devils. While it has been a tough stretch, true freshman Jayden Quaintance continues to …

[ad_1] Mizzou’s top shooter is top of the conference’s class this week. Missouri basketball guard Caleb Grill was named the SEC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week on Monday for his performances that helped the Tigers knock off then-No. 5 Florida and Arkansas, taking MU’s winning streak to four games. A sixth-year senior out of Wichita, Kansas, who spent time …

[ad_1] Kansas State forward Ayoka Lee will be sidelined indefinitely after an X-ray and MRI exam revealed the All-American fractured a bone in her foot in the second quarter of the No. 10 Wildcats’ win over Arizona State. The school called it “probable” that Lee will return before the end of the season, but more will be known in the …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – The Wisconsin men’s basketball team continued its climb in the national rankings Monday. The Badgers, who returned to the Associated Press poll last week after a four-week absence, appeared in the USA Today Coaches poll for the first time since Dec. 9. In both rankings Wisconsin (15-3, 5-2 Big Ten) made one of the biggest jumps …

[ad_1] WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Bo Montgomery scored 24 points as UNC Wilmington beat William & Mary 85-74 on Monday. Montgomery also contributed seven rebounds for the Seahawks (14-5, 4-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Donovan Newby scored 18 points while shooting 4 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line. Khamari McGriff had …

[ad_1] Jan 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images In sports, it’s not just about where you are, but also where you come from. Using Global Rating as …

[ad_1] Alabama basketball forward Derrion Reid’s availability for the Crimson Tide’s upcoming game against Vanderbilt remains uncertain, according to UA coach Nate Oats. Reid, a freshman, has missed two consecutive games with a lower-body injury. “He’s doing more and more every day. He’s still not doing everything in practice,” Oats said. “He’s probably questionable, we’ll see where he’s at tomorrow. …

[ad_1] Ben Johnson’s basketball team took a big step in their last game, beating then-No. 20 Michigan in overtime, 84-81, last Wednesday at Williams Arena. It was the Gophers’ first Big Ten win and pulled them to .500 overall. The goal now is to keep moving forward. “My message to the team is that this should only ignite the fire …

[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has fallen out of the top 10 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll. Now at No. 11, the Jayhawks (13-4, 4-2 in Big 12) dropped one spot from No. 10 after splitting its last two games last week. Kansas lost at now-No. 4 Iowa State, and won at home against Kansas State. It sets …

[ad_1] Rodney Rice’s prowess as a scorer prompted his promotion to Maryland men’s basketball’s starting lineup after just four games coming off the bench. Turns out his ability to hamper opponents’ ability to score is perhaps just as crucial. The sophomore shooting guard scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half to ignite the Terps’ 69-66 win against …

[ad_1] The Wisconsin Badgers are currently one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, if not in the entire sport. The team is now the winner of seven straight games, five of which have come against conference opponents over the last 15 days. With that winning surge, Wisconsin’s record stands at 15-3 overall and 5-2 in Big Ten play. …