College Basketball

[ad_1] MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 18 points and John Tonje added 16 for Wisconsin on Friday night to help the Badgers beat Minnesota 80-59 for their fourth win in a row. Kamari McGee added 15 points, including three 3-pointers, and three steals for Wisconsin (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten). The Badgers have won eight consecutive games against Minnesota …

[ad_1] Logansport is in the midst of perhaps the most difficult stretch of its schedule. The Berries (4-8) are coming off a lopsided loss to Lafayette Jeff earlier in the week. Things won’t get any easier tonight when another former NCC opponent, the Kokomo Wildkats (8-2), come to town. It’s a girls-boys doubleheader with the girls game tipping off at …

[ad_1] UNC basketball and N.C. State meet this weekend for the first time since playing in the championship game of the 2024 ACC Tournament. Both teams were hoping for better starts to the 2024-25 season, but the Tar Heels (10-6, 3-1 ACC) and Wolfpack (9-6, 2-2) have a chance to create some momentum on Saturday (4 p.m., ACC Network) at …

[ad_1] Saturday’s game between Alabama basketball and Texas A&M will be won on the glass. Aggies coach Buzz Williams told media on Friday he thinks rebounding is going to draw “the line” between winners and losers this weekend. “They’re 18th in the country in offensive rebound percentage,” Williams said. “And because they shoot so many threes, for sure, three of …

[ad_1] Tasked with responding from a tough road loss at Villanova on Wednesday, Dan Hurley and the UConn men’s basketball staff were able to point out a number of plays that could’ve prevented the game ending with a pair of missed free throws from Alex Karaban in its final seconds. Much of the reason for the loss could be traced …

[ad_1] GAINESVILLE — Beating John Calipari on the road last season was a massive step for Florida coach Todd Golden and his program. A win now against Coach Cal away from Gainesville could signal a natural progression for Golden’s surging Gators. Calipari’s surprising offseason move from Kentucky to Arkansas makes the SEC’s winningest coach an easier mark than with the …

[ad_1] It’s Minnesota vs Wisconsin tonight in a Big Ten men’s basketball thriller at 7 PM ET on Peacock. The Badgers have won 16 of their last 18 match ups against the Golden Gophers. See below to find out how to live stream the game as well as additional information on how you can follow all of the Big Ten …

[ad_1] Seton Hall Pirates (6-9, 1-3 Big East) at Providence Friars (8-8, 2-3 Big East) The Friars come into Saturday’s conference game off an 84-65 win over Butler on Wednesday night, their second Big East win of the season. Freshman Ryan Mela played a career-high 34 minutes and recorded 10 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. The Friars were …

[ad_1] The last time the UConn women’s basketball team faced Georgetown for its Big East opener on Dec. 15, Paige Bueckers was practically unstoppable with 24 points, shooting 11-for-16 in 28 minutes on the court. The No. 7 Huskies dominated that matchup in Hartford 79-44, but they will have to overcome their superstar’s absence from the lineup for a second …

[ad_1] After stirring rally fell short against No. 2 Auburn Tuesday, Texas basketball gets another shot at a signature win against No. 1 Tennessee (14-1, 1-1) Saturday at Moody Center. Despite a late flurry led by Arthur Kaluma, Texas (11-4, 0-2 SEC) never regained the lead against Auburn after clawing out an 8-6 edge early into the game. Kaluma, a …

[ad_1] BYU Cougars center Fousseyni Traore (45) huddles with his teammates during an NCAA men’s basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Whether it be 3-pointers, point-blank attempts near the rim, floaters from the key or even free throws, there has been …

[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It’s still early for the Atlantic Coast Conference. No one knows that better than N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts, whose team last year found a never-before-seen form just in time to improbably win the league tournament and reach the Final Four. That doesn’t change the fact this isn’t the place the ACC wanted to be …

[ad_1] Florida basketball showed it belongs in the conversation with the elite teams in college basketball in the 2024-25 season with its 30-point rout over No. 1 Tennessee in its SEC home opener. The No. 8 Florida Gators (14-1, 1-1 SEC) will look to build off that performance when they play Saturday at Arkansas (4 p.m. ET, Arkansas). The Razorbacks …

[ad_1] Rhode Island Rams (12-3, 1-2 Atlantic 10) at Richmond Spiders (7-9, 2-1 Atlantic 10) At 12-3 overall, the Rams have already matched their win total from last season, but URI is coming off a tough home loss to George Washington on Wednesday, 75-67. Rhody fell behind early and didn’t take its first lead until 8:29 left to play, but …

[ad_1] Tennessee basketball is looking to get back on track at Texas. The No. 1 Vols (14-1, 1-1 SEC) play the Longhorns (11-4, 0-2) at the Moody Center on Saturday (6 p.m. ET, ESPN). UT lost for the first time this season Tuesday, falling 73-43 at Florida. Here is what to know about the matchup: Texas makes 3-pointers count Texas …

[ad_1] FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Adam Clark scored 18 of his 23 points in the first half and Merrimack held off Sacred Heart 66-65 on Friday. Clark made two free throws with 3:21 left to give Merrimack a 66-57 lead. Clark had five rebounds and five assists for the Warriors (7-8, 4-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Bryan Etumnu scored 12 …

[ad_1] Nov 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo gestures to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports According to a new report from Jon Rothstein, Michigan State basketball and Duke are reportedly in ‘advanced discussions’ for Duke to travel to East Lansing for a game next …

[ad_1] A week ago the Arizona State men’s basketball team headed into its Saturday Big 12 game against Colorado with considerable pressure and a need to win after a lopsided loss at BYU. It responded with a stellar win over the Buffaloes. Coach Bobby Hurley’s team is back at Desert Financial Arena in that position once again. ASU (10-4, 1-2) …

[ad_1] Jan 9, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; The Michigan State Spartans bench reacts after Nick Sanders scores late in the game against the Washington Huskies at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images One common refrain I have noticed from Tom Izzo in his later years is his constant mission to make sure that fans, alumni, …

[ad_1] Dec 13, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Trevor Baskin (6) drives at South Dakota State Jackrabbits center Oscar Cluff (45) n the second half at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Still searching for its first Big 12 Conference win, Colorado men’s basketball will welcome West Virginia to Boulder for an early Sunday afternoon matchup. …

[ad_1] Mar 8, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts during the second half of the second round of the SEC Conference Tournament against the Texas A&M Aggies at Scottrade Center. Alabama won 71-70. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports On Saturday night in College Station, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies …

[ad_1] MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball is back home after a pair of disappointing road losses and faces a daunting task when red-hot Houston visits Bramlage Coliseum at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Wildcats (7-7, 1-2 Big 12) dropped a 63-62 heartbreaker at TCU and then offered little resistance in a 79-66 loss at Oklahoma State on Tuesday after winning their …

[ad_1] Jan. 10—➜ . Former Champaign Central standouts (who played at Indiana) and hopefully his younger brother, (who played at Illinois), are scheduled to be our guests from 5-6 p.m. in downtown Champaign. ➜ . ➜ . The duo is our latest high school Athletes of the Week. Read more about them in Monday’s paper. 87.9 points the Illinois men’s …

[ad_1] ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 14: Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators celebrates a three point basket against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half in the Holiday Hoopsgiving Atlanta at State Farm Arena on December 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) In a stunning display of defensive prowess and team …

[ad_1] Dec 22, 2020; Berkeley, California, USA; A rack of basketballs sits on the court before the game between the California Golden Bears and the Seattle Redhawks at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers are set for a Big Ten college basketball collision course in Madison on Friday night. Are you looking …