Women’s college basketball power rankings: What’s troubling Duke on road trips?
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One of the difficulties of evaluating teams during the nonconference portion of the season is that many top programs load their schedules with home games. Sure, multi-team events like the Thanksgiving Feast Week tournaments feature games on neutral sites, but the ratio of home games to true road contests is heavily tilted toward the former. And road games truly reveal the mettle of the best teams in the country. USC proved itself in a boisterous environment in Hartford, Conn., staving off a late
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Rick Pitino's magic keeps on working; just ask Providence basketball
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Providence College wilted after building a 16-point lead late in the first half as St. John's dominated after intermission.
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First Coast college basketball roundup: Non-conference season comes to a rude end for UNF
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First Coast college basketball teams will get a much-needed break over the Christmas Holidays before beginning or resuming conference play.
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Will Clemson basketball's Chase Hunter, Ian Schieffelin be taken in NBA draft? Analysts weigh in
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Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin have blossomed into strong players for Clemson basketball. How their success cold translate to making an NBA roster.
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Mount men stun Miami for one of biggest wins in school history
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Mount St. Mary’s rallied past Miami in overtime Saturday for one of the biggest men’s basketball wins in school history. The visiting Mountaineers beat the Hurricanes 78-74, marking their first win over a major-conference opponent since they beat Georgia Tech, also of the Atlantic Coast Conference, 71-69 on Dec. 18, 1995 at Atlanta’s Omni. Terrell Ard Jr. finished with 18 points, and Dola ...
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Nebraska routs Murray State, advances to semifinals of Diamond Head Classic
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Nebraska advanced to the semifinals of the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii with a rout of Murray State.
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Morgan's double-double, Essegian's 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic
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Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, Connor Essegian hit five 3-pointers and added 15 points Sunday night and Nebraska beat Murray State 66-49 at the Diamond Head Classic. Murray State (6-5) missed its first eight shots and started the game shooting 1 of 16 from the field. Juwan Gary made a jumper to open the scoring with 18:44 left in the first half and Nebraska led the rest of the way.
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Sorber scores 19 as Georgetown defeats Seton Hall 61-60
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Thomas Sorber's 19 points helped Georgetown defeat Seton Hall 61-60 on Sunday night. Jayden Epps shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Micah Peavy shot 4 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
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Seton Hall basketball rally falls short against Georgetown on Mark Bryant Day
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5 takeaways from Seton Hall basketball's Big East home opener
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard likes the potential of 7-footers Nolan Winter, Steven Crowl
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The Badgers men's basketball coach met with reporters after Winter and Crowl combined for 33 points in a 76-53 victory over Detroit Mercy Sunday.
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Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
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Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin’ Rights game between the nonconference rivals.
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Ian Jackson talks about his homecoming game during UNC's upset win over UCLA
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The North Carolina Tar Heels still have plenty of basketball season left, but they went a long way towards easing doubts about their season on Saturday. UNC upset the 18th-ranked UCLA Bruins, 76-74, in a game where it trailed by double-digits during
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self, players react to win at home against Brown
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Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and his players had to say Sunday following a win at home against Brown this season.
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Mizzou falls to Illinois in Braggin’ Rights showdown
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Mizzou had their 10-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Illinois in an 80-77 loss in the Braggin' Rights showdown on Sunday.
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Tae Davis scores 24 to lead Notre Dame to 91-62 victory over Le Moyne
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Davis made 6 of 10 shots from the floor and 12 of 14 free throws for the Fighting Irish (7-5), who improved to 6-1 at home. Braeden Shrewsberry totaled 16 points and Logan Imes scored 11 off the bench for Notre Dame. Dwayne Koroma led the Dolphins (5-9) with 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
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WATCH: Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller, Dillon Mitchell on Grambling State win
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Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller, Dillon Mitchell on Grambling State win
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Kobe Newton scores 20 to lead Wyoming over Cal State Fullerton 73-69
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Obi Agbim scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 13 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. Touko Tainamo shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points. The Titans (4-9) were led in scoring by Donovan Oday, who finished with 18 points.
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Collin Moore, Lok Wur lift Grand Canyon over Saint Louis 73-72
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Collin Moore led Grand Canyon with 20 points and Lok Wur scored the game-winning jump shot with one second left as the Antelopes took down Saint Louis 73-72 on Sunday night. Moore had seven rebounds and three blocks for the Antelopes (8-4). Rayshon Harrison scored 16 points while going 6 of 11 (4 for 6 from 3-point range).
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No. 19 Bearcats dominate Grambling State, 84-49
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The No. 19 Cincinnati Bearcats looked to finish their non conference slate 10-1 against the Grambling State Tigers on a cold Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Arena. Would the Bearcats have any let down before Christmas? Senior guard Connor Hickman was out because of a right ankle/leg injury.
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Kansas basketball forward Zach Clemence ‘may be out a while’ due to injury, pulled groin
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Kansas basketball might not be able to play Zach Clemence for some time. According to coach Bill Self, Clemence recently suffered a pulled groin.
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Erik Pratt scores 20 as Milwaukee defeats North Central College 92-57
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Erik Pratt had 20 points to help Milwaukee defeat North Central College 92-57 on Sunday. Pratt shot 5 for 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (9-4). Jamichael Stillwell scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds.
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Agbo's season-high 19 points lead USC past Southern, 82-51 in final nonconference game
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Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern on Sunday to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game. The Trojans (9-4) will take the holidays off before diving into its Big Ten Conference schedule Jan. 4 when they host No. 24 Michigan. USC opened the game on a 19-4 run and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.
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Jayden Taylor scores 16 to lead N.C. State to 89-63 victory over Rider
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Jayden Taylor scored 16 points to lead N.C. State to an 89-63 romp over Rider on Sunday. Taylor made 5 of 7 shots with 3-pointers and 3 of 5 free throws for the Wolfpack (8-4), who improved to 8-1 at home. Ben Middlebrooks and reserve Breon Pass added 12 points each for NC State.
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What Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said after Badgers blowout win vs. Detroit Mercy
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What Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said after Badgers blowout win vs. Detroit Mercy
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No. 19 Cincinnati dominates Grambling State 84-49 to close out its non-conference schedule
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Aziz Bandaogo scored 15 points and No. 19 Cincinnati extended its winning streak to four games with an 84-49 win over the Grambling State on Sunday. Dillon Mitchell added 13 points and seven rebounds, and Day Day Thomas finished with 12 points for the Bearcats (10-1). Ernest Ross scored 16 points, and Mikale Stevenson added 11 points and seven rebounds for Grambling (2-10), which lost its fifth straight game overall and seventh straight on the road.
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Ezewiro scores 19 and UAB takes down Alcorn State 91-74
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Bradley Ezewiro scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead UAB past Alcorn State 91-74 on Sunday night. Christian Coleman scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. The Braves (0-13) were led in scoring by Keionte Cornelius, who finished with 22 points.
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What we learned from Cincinnati Bearcats basketball win over Grambling State Sunday
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Wes Miller's Cincinnati Bearcats wrapped up the non-conference schedule Sunday with a win over Grambling State. Here's what we learned.
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Rataj has 16 in Oregon State's 74-65 victory against Charleston
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Michael Rataj had 16 points in Oregon State's 74-65 win over Charleston at the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday. Rataj also had 12 rebounds for the Beavers (9-2). Damarco Minor also scored 16 points, going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line.
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Newcomer Montgomery scores 21 and Georgia holds off Charleston Southern 81-65 to improve to 11-1
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De’Shayne Montgomery scored 22 points in his second game of the season and Georgia defeated Charleston Southern 81-65 on Sunday, continuing one of the best starts to a season in program history. The Bulldogs are 11-1 for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Montgomery, a sophomore transfer from Mount St. Mary's, was ruled ineligible for the first nine games of the season due to transfer rules.
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Dez White scores 26 and Missouri State beats UCSB 68-56
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Dez White's 26 points helped Missouri State defeat UCSB 68-56 on Sunday. White shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Bears (7-5). Vincent Brady II scored 13 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds.
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Abou Ousmane scores 19 points as Oklahoma State holds off Oral Roberts 86-74
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Abou Ousmane scored 10 of his season-high 19 points in the final 10 minutes as Oklahoma State held off in-state rival Oral Roberts, 86-74 to close out its nonconference schedule Sunday. Ousmane was 9-for-9 at the free throw line and the Cowboys converted 31 of 39 at the line to offset the Golden Eagles, who were 12 of 30 from behind the 3-point line. Luke Gray dunked and followed up with a three-point play to pull Oral Roberts within four points, 48-44 with just under 15 minutes left to play.
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This odd stat from UNC-UCLA shows the Tar Heels' winning record with more turnovers
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They finally did it. On Saturday afternoon, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat a ranked basketball opponent. UNC came back from yet another double-digit deficit – in the second half – to beat 18th-ranked UCLA, 76-74. Ian Jackson enj
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Ice-cold shooting dooms Brown basketball at No. 8 Kansas. Here's what happened
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Kino Lilly Jr. led the Bears with 18 points. The Bears missed 20 of their last 23 attempts from 3-point range and finished 8-of-33 from distance.
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Andrew Akuchie scores 14 as Rice beats Prairie View A&M 64-46
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Andrew Akuchie scored 14 points to help Rice defeat Prairie View A&M 64-46 on Sunday. Akuchie added nine rebounds and three steals for the Owls (9-4). Trae Broadnax scored 13 and added 10 rebounds and eight assists.
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Jalen Haynes totals 15 points, 10 rebounds to lead George Mason to 85-53 victory over Pennsylvania
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Jalen Haynes had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead George Mason to an 85-53 victory over Pennsylvania on Sunday. Giovanni Emejuru added 12 points for the Patriots (8-4). Jared Billups scored 11 on 4-for-5 shooting.
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TAKEAWAYS: Runnin' Utes Drop to Hawkeyes, 95-88
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Main takeaways:The Utes closed out their 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Saturday with a 95-88 neutral court loss to
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Joe Bamisile scores 20 to lead VCU past William & Mary 90-70
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Joe Bamisile scored 20 points and VCU beat William & Mary 90-70 on Sunday. Zeb Jackson added 14 points while shooting 5 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds. Max Shulga had 13 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line.
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Upset win over UCLA shoots UNC basketball double-digit spots up latest NET rankings
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Entering Saturday's big slate of college basketball games, no team needed a ranked victory more than the North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC failed in previous attempts against Kansas, Auburn, Michigan State and Florida, causi
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Oklahoma State basketball pulls away from Oral Roberts to close nonconference play
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Even though it didn’t come easy, OSU defeated Oral Roberts 86-74 on Sunday afternoon to close nonconference play.
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Mizzou ends inches away from Braggin' Rights win
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Down to the wire, Mizzou kept fighting, but the final shots ended just inches from a classic rivalry win.
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Johnathan Massie scores 14 off bench to lead North Texas over Houston Christian 62-46
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Johnathan Massie led North Texas over Houston Christian on Sunday with 14 points off of the bench in a 62-46 victory. Massie finished 5 of 8 from the field for the Mean Green (9-3). Moulaye Sissoko scored 10 points while finishing 4 of 6 from the floor and added 10 rebounds.
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Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor recaps win vs Virginia Tech
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Oklahoma State wrestling coach David Taylor recaps win vs Virginia Tech
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Trio helps LSU pull away in second half to beat New Orleans 86-70
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Vyctorius Miller came off the bench to score 17, Cam Carter and freshman Corey Chest notched double-doubles and LSU pulled away in the second half to beat New Orleans 86-70 on Sunday. Miller made 6 of 10 shots with three 3-pointers for the Tigers (10-2), who improved to 8-0 at home. Carter finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and Chest totaled 12 points and 10 boards for the first of his career.
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Elijah Saunders scores 21, makes clutch free throws in Virginia's 63-58 win over American
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Elijah Saunders scored 21 points and made five of six free throws in the final half-minute to lead Virginia to a 63-58 victory over American University on Sunday. Virginia led 32-28 at halftime and struggled to hold the lead in the second half. American hit five 3-pointers in the first 12 minutes of the second half and went ahead 47-42.
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Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown
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Zeke Mayo scored 25 points, Hunter Dickinson had 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 8 Kansas defeated Brown 87-53 on Sunday. Mayo hit two of his five 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to extend the Kansas lead to 25 points with 12 minutes to play. Brown (7-4) stayed competitive in the first half, trailing by a point 10 minutes into the game.
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Reaves scores 20 points as Iona secures 79-73 victory over Colgate
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Dejour Reaves' 20 points helped Iona defeat Colgate 79-73 on Sunday. Reaves also contributed nine rebounds and six steals for the Gaels (4-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Yaphet Moundi added 13 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor while they also had five rebounds.
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Potter scores 19 as Miami (OH) knocks off Sacred Heart 94-76
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Reece Potter scored 19 points off the bench to help lead Miami (OH) past Sacred Heart 94-76 on Sunday. Potter went 8 of 8 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) for the RedHawks (7-4). Kam Craft scored 12 points and added five rebounds.
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Johnson's 25 lead FGCU past Florida Tech 79-62
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Dallion Johnson scored 25 points as FGCU beat Florida Tech 79-62 on Sunday. Johnson shot 9 for 16, including 6 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (4-8). Keeshawn Kellman added 14 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field while he also had nine rebounds.
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Thomas scores 18, South Carolina uses a big finish to earn come-from-behind win over Radford, 74-48
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Jamari Thomas knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to help power South Carolina to a 74-48 win over Radford on Sunday. The Gamecocks, coming off a 91-88 win over No. Clemson, won their sixth straight and seventh in eight games at home.
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Tejada scores 18, Towson beats Bryant 70-65
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Tyler Tejada scored 18 points as Towson beat Bryant 70-65 on Sunday. Tejada had five rebounds for the Tigers (5-8). Dylan Williamson scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
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