College Basketball

[ad_1] SOUTH BEND − He’s back. With it, the extended regular-season nightmare that has been for the Notre Dame men’s basketball team is also over. Sophomore point guard Markus Burton was back in an Irish uniform on Saturday for a sold-out, nationally-televised game against North Carolina as Atlantic Coast Conference play revs up. Burton worked through warmups with his teammates and is …

[ad_1] AUBURN, AL – DECEMBER 08 – Auburn’s Denver Jones (2) during the game between the #2 Auburn Tigers and the Richmond Spiders at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers The No. 2 Auburn Tigers ended non-conference play by winning five straight games, and looks to carry that momentum into SEC …

[ad_1] DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 4: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers boxes out against Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) After a wildly successful performance in non-conference play, the No. 2 …

[ad_1] Jan. 4—Illinois (11-3, 1-2 Big Ten) P Name Yr. Ht. PPG Hometown G Jasmine Brown-Hagger So. 5-9 9.8 Shorewood G Genesis Bryant Sr. 5-6 14.2 Jonesboro, Ga. G Adalia McKenzie Sr. 5-10 13.1 Brooklyn Park, Minn. F Brynn Shoup-Hill Sr. 6-3 5.1 Goshen, Ind. F Kendall Bostic Sr. 6-2 16.1 Kokomo, Ind. FYI: Bryant — who’s shooting 35.1 percent …

[ad_1] Jan. 4—In boys’ basketball Home court advantage was kind to the Purple Riders (12-2) in a comfortable Lincoln Prairie Conference win, with ‘ 29-point outburst leading a 19-point effort from and 12 points from to pace a stout offensive effort. ‘s eight-point outing led the Titans (6-9), who also received seven points from . poured in 22 points and …

[ad_1] Jan 3, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates after the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Michigan State basketball picked up a massive road win on Friday night over Ohio State, so obviously they were going to be fired up in the locker …

[ad_1] Jan. 4—New Mexico’s Nelly Junior Joseph picked up a loose ball and hit a 15-foot buzzer-beating jumper in overtime late Friday to give the Lobos an 82-81 win over Nevada in the 1,000th — and arguably one of the best — men’s basketball games played in the Pit. Few endings in the nearly 60-year history of the iconic Albuquerque …

[ad_1] Jan 3, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images “An ugly win is better than a pretty loss.” That’s what Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had to say about his Spartans’ in a big-time road win …

[ad_1] Jan 3, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) scores on a layup as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw (4) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images Michigan State basketball picked up a monster road win over Ohio State on Friday night. The Spartans utilized a strong …

[ad_1] Mar 15, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Baylor Bears guard Jayden Nunn (2) shoots the ball while defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Curtis Jones (5) in the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports The Iowa State Cyclones and Baylor Bears continue their Big 12 college basketball schedule on Saturday afternoon in Ames, and …

[ad_1] Feb 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) backs in against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Chandler Lawson (8) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports The Tennessee Volunteers host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon for their Southeastern Conference schedule opener in Knoxville. If you want to catch some …

[ad_1] Jan 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) moves the ball around Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports The Southeastern Conference schedule opens up on Saturday morning in Lexington with a matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida …

[ad_1] On-court style for men’s college basketball coaches has changed significantly in recent years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, either out of caution or a desire for comfort in largely empty arenas, coaches increasingly ditched suits and ties in favor of more casual attire like quarter-zips and polos. This weekend, though, coaches in the Big East will adopt a slightly different …

[ad_1] Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Zion Puckett (10) closes in on Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Malik Benson (11) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Former Alabama and Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson entered the NCAA transfer portal and announced his three top schools, according to Hayes …

[ad_1] Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) blocks the shot of Ohio State Buckeyes forward Sean Stewart (13) in the first half at Value City Arena on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. It was another imperfect win, but a win nonetheless, as Michigan State basketball extended their winning streak to seven games with an impressive road win …

[ad_1] Missouri State basketball will travel to Central Illinois on Saturday, seeking its first Missouri Valley Conference victory. The Bears will face one of the best teams they’ll play this season. The Bears and the Bradley Braves will tip off at 7 p.m. at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. The Bears are 0-3 to start league play, while the Braves …

[ad_1] Kansas State basketball faces the latest in what has been a yearlong challenge on Saturday in its Big 12 road opener in Fort Worth, Texas. The Wildcats (7-5, 1-0 Big 12), who take on TCU (7-5, 0-1) in a 3 p.m. game at Schollmaier Arena looking to end an 11-game road losing streak. They have not won a true …

[ad_1] Ball State Cardinals (6-6) at Kent State Golden Flashes (9-3) Kent, Ohio; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Flashes -11; over/under is 136 BOTTOM LINE: Ball State visits Kent State after Jermahri Hill scored 25 points in Ball State’s 89-76 win against the Anderson (IN) Ravens. The Golden Flashes have gone 5-0 in home games. Kent State …

[ad_1] George Mason Patriots (10-4, 1-0 A-10) at Rhode Island Rams (11-2, 0-1 A-10) Kingston, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -1.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island hosts George Mason after Sebastian Thomas scored 20 points in Rhode Island’s 67-55 loss to the Duquesne Dukes. The Rams have gone 8-0 in home games. Rhode …

[ad_1] Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio — Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and No. 18 Michigan State made 8 of 10 free throws to hold off Ohio State 69-62 on Friday night for its third straight win to start Big Ten play. Zapala fueled a 12-0 run to build a 14-point lead for the Spartans (12-2, 3-0). …

[ad_1] ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Nelly Junior Joseph grabbed a loose ball and knocked down a jumper from just inside the free throw line as time expired in overtime to lift New Mexico to an 82-81 win over Nevada on Friday night. The Lobos (12-3) moved to 4-0 in the Mountain West Conference with the win in the 1,000 college …

[ad_1] NCAA Basketball: Creighton at Marquette MILWAUKEE — Kam Jones overcame a slow start to collect 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists as No. 8 Marquette defeated Creighton 79-71 on Friday night to remain unbeaten in Big East competition. Stevie Mitchell added 18 points to help Marquette (13-2, 4-0) win its fourth straight. Ryan Kalkbrenner had 16 points and …

[ad_1] BOYS BASKETBALL Green Bay Preble 61, Manitowoc 52 GREEN BAY – The Hornets outscored the Ships 18-8 at the free throw line to pick up the win. Nick Howard scored 14 points to lead Green Bay Preble. Jack Bauer led Manitowoc with 15 points. Manitowoc 19 33 – 52 Green Bay Preble 26 35 – 61 Manitowoc: Grapentine 11, …

[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isaiah Swope scored 26 points as Saint Louis beat Saint Joseph’s (PA) 73-57 on Friday night. Swope also added eight assists for the Billikens (9-6, 2-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila added 21 points while going 7 of 14 from the floor, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the …

[ad_1] ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gavin Doty hit a pair of 3-pointers and scored nine points in the second overtime as Siena pulled away to earn a 103-95 win over Manhattan on Friday night. Siena’s Major Freeman hit a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in regulation to force the first overtime and Manhattan’s Jaden Winston’s layup with …