College Basketball

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. — UConn guard Paige Bueckers has a left knee sprain, avoiding a serious injury. She will miss Wednesday’s game against Xavier. Bueckers injured the knee in the third quarter of UConn’s win over Villanova on Sunday. Coach Geno Auriemma said she may miss a few games. “It is just a sprain,” Auriemma said on Tuesday. “There is …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball won a game on Monday night that sub-par Badgers teams rarely win. That context: on the road at Rutgers while committing 16 total turnovers and allowing 16 second-half offensive rebounds. Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over Rutgers Wisconsin was just 2-4 all-time at the Rutgers Athletic Center entering Monday. Its offensive output in the 75-63 win sets a …

[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] Jan. 7—The East Central University men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome an 18-0 first-half Southern Nazarene surge in an 83-68 loss to the Crimson Storm Saturday inside the Kerry Activities Center. The Tigers dropped to 4-8 overall and 1-5 in Great American Conference play, while Southern Naz improved to 9-1 overall and stayed atop the conference standings at 6-0. SNU …

[ad_1] STORRS — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma announced Tuesday that superstar Paige Bueckers sustained a sprain in her left knee during the Huskies’ win at Villanova on Sunday, and she will likely be unavailable for at least the next week. Auriemma said Bueckers won’t play in No. 7 UConn’s next Big East matchup against Xavier at the XL …

[ad_1] Jan 16, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) brings the ball up court against Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports The Florida Gators will host the Tennessee Volunteers in a battle between two top-10 Southeastern Confernece men’s basketball …

[ad_1] It’s not surprising that the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles are off to a 4-0 start in the Big East. But it’s at least an eye-opener that their opponent Tuesday night also hasn’t lost a conference game. The Georgetown Hoyas (12-2 overall, 3-0 in the Big East) have won 10 of 11 games and are one of just three …

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn guard Paige Bueckers has a left knee sprain, avoiding a serious injury. She will miss Wednesday’s game against Xavier. Bueckers injured the knee in the third quarter of UConn’s win over Villanova on Sunday. Coach Geno Auriemma said she may miss a few games. “It is just a sprain,” Auriemma said on Tuesday. “There …

[ad_1] UCLA Bruins guard Jules Bernard (1) works to drive past Michigan Wolverines guard Mike Smith (12) during the Elite Eight round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Ncaa Basketball Ncaa Tournament Michigan Vs Ucla The UCLA Bruins welcome the Michigan Wolverines to the West Coast for a Big …

[ad_1] FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball has gone through three days of hard reflection since a thumping 76-52 loss to No. 1 Tennessee in the SEC opener. The Razorbacks (11-3, 0-1) have had individual meetings, physical practices and some self-reckoning in the aftermath of a rebounding embarrassment. The Hogs were punished on the offensive glass as Tennessee won the rebounding battle …

[ad_1] Mar 14, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) drives to the basket around Baylor Bears guard Miro Little (1) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports The Baylor Bears get set to host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday night in Waco as the Big 12’s college basketball …

[ad_1] Clemson basketball is on track to make the NCAA tournament in back-to-back seasons for the first time under coach Brad Brownell. The Tigers (12-3, 4-0 ACC) are tied for first in their conference, but they are not ranked in the Top 25 in the coaches and AP polls. Still, they have won three consecutive games and performed well in their …

[ad_1] Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to his team during overtime of MSU’s 98-93 overtime loss in the Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in New York. Msuku 032323 Kd6405 It was a busy weekend for Big Ten men’s basketball. The nonconference slate is officially over, and conference play is now in full swing. For USC, that meant …

[ad_1] COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the wall in Ted Carter’s office is a framed picture of two fighter jets in mid-flight against a blue sky. “I’m in one of those,” he says. No university president in the country can claim the exploits of Ohio State’s leader. In 38 years of active military service, Carter, 65, logged more than 6,300 flying …

[ad_1] Jan. 7—THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking. RK., TEAM REC. PTS. PREV. 1. Tennessee (45) 14-0 1484 1 2. Auburn (15) 13-1 …

[ad_1] Perhaps the third time is the charm. Winless in their first two Big 12 outings, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team will be in Waco, Texas Tuesday night facing their latest highly respected opponent, the Baylor Bears. Like Arizona, which downed UC 72-67 Saturday, it’s a team they’ve yet to defeat. Coach Wes Miller and company took …

[ad_1] Jan. 7—BISMARCK — Ten points from , nine points from Ella Acton and eight points from powered Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin’s girls’ basketball team (9-7) to a 34-19 win against Attica (Ind.) on its home floor. CHAMPAIGN — Prairie Central’s girls’ basketball team cataloged a 42-37 win over host St. Thomas More in Illini Prairie Conference play, with turning in a 10-point …

[ad_1] Jan 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates with his teammates after making a three-point basket in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels return home to the Dean Dome for their first home ACC …

[ad_1] PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Wisconsin men’s basketball team scored its first road win of the season Monday and may have dodged a serious injury to one of its starters. Senior guard Max Klesmit suffered an apparent right ankle injury during the second half of the Badgers’ 75-63 victory over Rutgers at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Neenah native suffered the …

[ad_1] SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – JANUARY 04: Ian Jackson #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels goes up for a layup against Braeden Shrewsberry #11 and Garrett Sundra #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on January 04, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) After …

[ad_1] EAST LANSING – All season, Tom Izzo sensed Michigan State basketball could become a good team. Through a third of their season, the Spartans have proven him prescient. The Spartans are coming off a second Big Ten road win, sitting at 3-0 in league play and 12-2 overall. They’re riding a seven-game win streak. They’ve moved to No. 14 …

[ad_1] PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Wisconsin men’s basketball team scored its first road win of the season Monday and may have dodged a serious injury to one of its starters. Senior guard Max Klesmit suffered an apparent right ankle injury during the second half of the Badgers’ 75-63 victory over Rutgers at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Neenah native suffered the …

[ad_1] Dec 23, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Cade Phillips (12) reacts after dunking the ball against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images No. 1 Tennessee (14-0, 1-0 SEC) will play its second Southeastern Conference game of the 2024-25 basketball season on Tuesday. …

[ad_1] EAST LANSING – All season, Tom Izzo sensed Michigan State basketball could become a good team. Through a third of their season, the Spartans have proven him prescient. The Spartans are coming off a second Big Ten road win, sitting at 3-0 in league play and 12-2 overall. They’re riding a seven-game win streak. They’ve moved to No. 14 …

[ad_1] Jan 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) celebrates with his teammates after making a three-point basket in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images Three days after escaping Notre Dame with a 1-point victory, the North Carolina Tar Heels return …