College Basketball

[ad_1] Jan 7, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) makes a layup against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The last undefeated team in men’s college basketball fell on Tuesday night in Gainesville, where the Florida Gators embarrassed the Tennessee Volunteers, …

[ad_1] Brigham Young Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake holds the trophy during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. BYU won 36-14. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each week. With BYU’s win over Colorado in …

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball is hosting USC for the first time in program history on Wednesday night. The new Big Ten rivals don’t share much history — the all-time series is tied 2-2 — but former IU coach Bob Knight made the last matchup between the schools in 1974 a memorable one. Indiana faced USC in the title game …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — UCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins’ third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness. UCLA, which won 10 of its first 11 games and started 2-0 in the Big Ten, has dropped two straight following a 94-75 home loss to No. 24 Michigan. The …

[ad_1] Great Osobor, at 6-8 forward who transferred into Washington from Utah State with new Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle, leads Washington in scoring at 14.3 points per game. • What: Michigan State vs. Washington • When: 8 p.m. Thursday • Where: Breslin Center • TV/Radio: Big Ten Network/Spartan Sports Network radio, including WJIM 1240-AM and WMMQ 94.9-FM; SiriusXM Ch. 195 (MSU …

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Moments after Dusty May emerged from Michigan basketball’s road locker room to a handle his postgame media duties near John Wooden Court, he insisted this is about the long haul. His Wolverines (12-3, 4-0 Big Ten) had just dismantled UCLA in historic Pauley Pavilion 94-75 on Tuesday, completing an LA-sweep of the new Hollywood-based Big Ten …

[ad_1] Jan 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) shoots as Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Yohan Traore (21) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images North Carolina has been rolling over their last two ACC games. Ever since the loss to Louisville on the …

[ad_1] BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball is hosting USC for the first time in program history on Wednesday night. The new Big Ten rivals don’t share much history — the all-time series is tied 2-2 — but former IU coach Bob Knight made the last matchup between the schools in 1974 a memorable one. Indiana faced USC in the title game of …

[ad_1] Jan 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) appreciates the assest in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images First half’s have been the downfall of UNC basketball this entire season. For the most part, they have barely held a lead in the first 20 …

[ad_1] Jan 7, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) is introduced in the startling lineup before the game against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images The home team has been a source of dominance through the first two games of SEC play. “Home teams” went 7-1 during the opening day of …

[ad_1] Arizona State Sun Devils (10-3, 1-1 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (10-3, 1-1 Big 12) Lawrence, Kansas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -13.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Kansas takes on Arizona State after Hunter Dickinson scored 27 points in Kansas’ 99-48 victory against the UCF Knights. The Jayhawks are 7-1 in home games. …

[ad_1] Jan 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) controls the ball as Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Pope (0) defends during the second half at Reed Arena. The Aggies defeated the Longhorns 80-60. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images This past weekend, the Texas A&M men’s basketball team dominated the second half of its …

[ad_1] Following a disastrous performance against the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday, the Iowa men’s basketball team (11-4, 2-2 Big Ten) roared back from a rather disgruntling first half to secure a resounding overtime victory vs. Nebraska (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten). Aside from junior guard Josh Dix scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 (66%) from the field, including 4-of-6 (66%) from beyond …

[ad_1] Drexel Dragons (9-6, 1-1 CAA) at Stony Brook Seawolves (4-11, 0-2 CAA) Stony Brook, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drexel takes on Stony Brook after Yame Butler scored 24 points in Drexel’s 68-59 victory over the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The Seawolves are 2-4 on their home court. Stony Brook has a 3-8 record against teams …

[ad_1] AMES − Iowa State men’s basketball collected its 10th-straight win on Tuesday night over Utah. The Cyclones’ winning streak is the second-longest in the country, behind San Diego, but the longest of any power-conference team. It is also the longest win streak for the Cyclones since the 2021-22 season, T.J. Otzelberger’s debut season as Iowa State’s head coach. They …

[ad_1] East Tennessee State Buccaneers (8-7, 1-1 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (9-6, 2-0 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -2.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Mercer hosts East Tennessee State after Jah Nze scored 25 points in Mercer’s 70-67 win against the VMI Keydets. The Bears have gone 5-0 at home. Mercer leads the SoCon …

[ad_1] Butler Bulldogs (7-8, 0-4 Big East) at Providence Friars (7-8, 1-3 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -2.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Providence plays Butler after Jayden Pierre scored 24 points in Providence’s 87-84 loss to the UConn Huskies. The Friars have gone 6-2 in home games. Providence is sixth in …

[ad_1] Fordham Rams (8-7, 0-2 A-10) at VCU Rams (11-4, 1-1 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -18.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Fordham visits VCU after Jackie Johnson III scored 21 points in Fordham’s 86-66 loss to the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies. The VCU Rams are 7-0 on their home court. VCU averages 77.9 points …

[ad_1] NORMAN — Oklahoma coach Porter Moser hasn’t given much thought to the fact he’s preparing to face a school where he got his start. A former Texas A&M assistant, Moser has been haunted by the Sooners’ rebounding numbers in last Saturday’s blowout loss to Alabama. OU was dominated on the boards 51-26 and allowed 22 offensive rebounds. Moser’s team …

[ad_1] Grant McCasland installed the motto of “Toughest Team Wins” when he took over as Texas Tech basketball head coach. In his first year and a half at the helm, the Red Raiders have been inconsistent in holding themselves to that standard. McCasland knows it’s sometimes a struggle to get that toughness, that edge out of his team. That was …

[ad_1] Life’s good for Pat Kelsey. His Louisville basketball team is rolling, winner of five in a row for the first time since the 2020-21 season; and a post to X, formerly Twitter, asking for snowplow recommendations had four sent to his house. “That’s the power of Card Nation,” the first-year coach joked after U of L took down Clemson, …

[ad_1] For the first time this season against a high-major opponent, UNC basketball had a comfortable win. The Tar Heels earned a wire-to-wire victory against SMU, winning 82-67 at the Smith Center for their 10th win of the season. UNC (10-6, 3-1 ACC) led by as many as 25 points late in the second half before the Mustangs (11-4, 2-2) …

[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has a chance at a second-straight win during Big 12 Conference play on Wednesday, at home against Arizona State. The No. 12 Jayhawks (10-3, 1-1 in Big 12) will look to build upon a win on the road against UCF. On the other side, the Sun Devils (10-3, 1-1 in Big 12) will look to do …

[ad_1] Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (9-4, 3-1 OVC) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-6, 5-0 OVC) Charleston, Illinois; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois faces Tennessee Tech after Ella Lune scored 23 points in Eastern Illinois’ 69-56 victory against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars. The Panthers are 6-0 on their home court. Eastern Illinois has a 3-5 record against opponents above …

[ad_1] Northern Illinois Huskies (7-6, 1-1 MAC) at Akron Zips (7-7, 1-1 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron takes on Northern Illinois after Alexus Mobley scored 23 points in Akron’s 74-54 loss to the Toledo Rockets. The Zips are 5-3 in home games. Akron ranks fourth in the MAC in rebounding averaging 34.7 rebounds. Shelbee Brown …