College Basketball

Jakevion Buckley scores 16 to lead Southeast Louisiana over Stephen F. Austin 66-59

[ad_1] HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jakevion Buckley had 16 points in Southeast Louisiana’s 66-59 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Monday night. Buckley added four steals for the Lions (9-8, 3-3 Southland Conference). Brody Rowbury had 13 points and Sam Hines Jr. scored 10. Keon Thompson finished with 14 points for the ‘Jacks (8-9, 1-5). Thierno Sylla added 12 points …

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Marcus Tankersley, Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt help Alcorn State fend off Alabama State 67-65

[ad_1] LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Marcus Tankersley and Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt both scored 13 to help Alcorn State hold off Alabama State 67-65 on Monday night. Tankersley added six rebounds for the Braves (2-14, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Davian Williams had 11 points. The Hornets (6-11, 2-2) were led by CJ Hines with 13 points. Amarr Knox added 11 points, four …

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How did Auburn basketball’s Ja’Heim ‘Turtle’ Hudson get nickname? Allow him to explain

[ad_1] When Auburn basketball landed SMU transfer Ja’Heim Hudson during the offseason, coach Bruce Pearl made it sound as though he gave the reserve forward his now-known nickname. “One of the things for me about Turtle — that’s his nickname by the way, is he’s got a little head that sits on top his shoulders,” Pearl said in May. “He’s got …

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Scouting report, prediction as No. 4 Florida basketball returns home to face Missouri

[ad_1] There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Florida basketball survived a challenging three-game stretch to start SEC play, bouncing back with back-to-back wins over former No. 1 Tennessee and at Arkansas after losing at No. 9 Kentucky to start the conference season. Now, the No. 4 Florida Gators (15-1, 2-1 SEC) return home to face Missouri on Tuesday …

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Longtime NH college coach, administrator Rowe named interim Saint Anselm athletic director

[ad_1] Jan. 13—As Saint Anselm College searches for a new athletic director, a familiar face both on the Hilltop and around the Granite State will assume the role in the interim. Phil Rowe, a former coach at Saint Anselm who has worked at six New Hampshire colleges, was announced as the Hawks’ interim director of athletics on Monday. Daron Montgomery, …

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Did Texas A&M Basketball drop in the AP Top 25 Poll after going 1-1 in Week 10?

[ad_1] Jan 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Hayden Hefner (2) shoots outside against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Texas A&M (13-3, 2-1 SEC) went 1-1 in week 10 after beating Oklahoma on the road and home loss to top-ranked Alabama. The …

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Three area basketball players are recognized for their play last week; who they are

[ad_1] Monday brought some college basketball hardware to the state capital. Brown’s women picked up a pair of Ivy League awards and the Providence College men claimed one from the Big East. Grace Arnolie, Aima Ofunrein and Ryan Mela all came up with standout performances to help the Bears and Friars find some success last week. Their respective conferences offered …

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Auburn basketball won’t have Johni Broome against No. 15 Mississippi State, Bruce Pearl says

[ad_1] Auburn basketball will be Johni Broome-less in its first game since his ankle injury against South Carolina, coach Bruce Pearl said Monday. WHO IS JOHNI BROOME? Three things to know about Auburn basketball’s All-American Broome, who suffered a “non-surgical” ankle sprain against the Gamecocks, won’t play against No. 15 Mississippi State on Tuesday, but he’s also out indefinitely, as …

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Wisconsin rises in USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll after winning week

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) fell just outside of the top 25 of the USA TODAY Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll on Monday. The latest edition was released following the Badgers’ 2-0 week — wins against a pair of conference foes. Wisconsin was placed in the ‘receiving votes’ category with 29 total votes, a 26-vote improvement from last week’s standing. …

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Men’s basketball AP poll: Auburn jumps to No. 1, but how long can it last without Johni Broome?

[ad_1] Auburn star Johni Broome is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. (AP/ Butch Dill) We have a new top-ranked team in college basketball this week, but that change came at a cost. Here’s everything you missed in Week 10 of the college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. Auburn loses star Johni Broome Auburn overtook …

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Florida leaps into 2nd-place tie in 247Sports SEC college basketball poll

[ad_1] Jan 11, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Florida won 71-63. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Florida basketball opened up its 2025 Southeastern Conference schedule with a pair of wins along with a loss. Despite having its 13-game …

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A look at the record, top wins of Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard as he closes in on win No. 200

[ad_1] MADISON – Bo Ryan, Harold “Bud” Foster, Walter “Doc” Meanwell and …. Greg Gard. The Wisconsin men’s basketball program has been around since 1898 and during 127 seasons only three coaches have had enough success and longevity to win 200 games. Gard is on the cusp of joining the fraternity. The Badgers’ coach holds a 199-110 record heading into …

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