Boogie Ellis scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, including a 3-point dagger with 1:25 remaining, and Southern California handed visiting crosstown rival and No. 8-ranked UCLA it… MORE
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Utah rolls over Oregon State for rare win in Corvallis
Gabe Madsen scored 13 points and Utah never trailed while rolling to an easy 63-44 victory over Oregon State in Pac-12 play on Thursday night at Corvallis, Ore.Rollie Worster recorded 12 points, se… MORE
ASU pulls even in last second, but Washington wins in OT
Keion Brooks Jr. scored a team-high 22 points and Washington survived a late scare for a 69-66 overtime victory over visiting Arizona State on Thursday in Seattle.Noah Williams gave Washington the… MORE
No. 6 Arizona gets even with Washington State
Azuolas Tubelis posted his sixth double-double in the past seven games, and No. 6 Arizona avenged a home loss to Washington State earlier this month with a 63-58 victory on Thursday night in Pullman,… MORE
Legendary basketball analyst Billy Packer dies at 82
Legendary college basketball announcer Billy Packer, who covered the NCAA Tournament and Final Four for three-plus decades and was one of the most prominent voices in the sport, died Thursday at 82.… MORE
Boogie Ellis’ career night lifts USC past No. 8 UCLA
Boogie Ellis scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, including a 3-point dagger with 1:25 remaining, and Southern California handed visiting crosstown rival and No. 8-ranked UCLA it… MORE
Late foul shooting helps Oregon hold off Colorado
Quincy Guerrier scored 16 points and Oregon made 7 of 8 free throws down the stretch to edge Colorado 75-69 on Thursday in Pac-12 action at Eugene, Ore.Oregon got the job done with its top big man,… MORE
No. 1 Purdue gets first win at Michigan since 2018
Zach Edey scored 19 points and Fletcher Loyer added 17 to help top-ranked Purdue defeat host Michigan 75-70 on Thursday night in Ann Arbor, Mich.Purdue (20-1, 9-1 Big Ten) stretched its winning str… MORE
No. 15 Auburn sees physical contest awaiting at WVU
No. 15 Auburn will aim to bounce back from its largest setback of the season when it visits West Virginia on Saturday in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge at Morgantown, W.Va.The Tigers (16-4) had a 28-game… MORE
Jaden Akins, Michigan State stave off Iowa
Jaden Akins led a balanced attack with 12 points and six rebounds as Michigan State held off Iowa 63-61 on Thursday night in East Lansing, Mich.Neither team led by more than four in the final 12-pl… MORE
No. 21 Florida Atlantic tops Middle Tennessee for 19th straight win
Johnell Davis scored a game-high 25 points to lead host Florida Atlantic to a 85-67 victory over Middle Tennessee on Thursday night in Boca Raton, Fla.The Owls (20-1, 10-0 Conference USA) continue… MORE
Duquesne says food delivery during basketball game was prank
A fast-food delivery courtside during a college basketball game that looked accidental and went viral was intended to do exactly that as a planned prank, Duquesne University said Thursday.A deliver… MORE
Keyontae Johnson leads No. 5 K-State in reunion vs. Gators
The game doesn’t count in the conference standings for either team, but it’s likely to be an emotional game for Kansas State’s Keyontae Johnson on Saturday night as the Wildcats host Florida in the SE… MORE
Connections run deep as No. 4 Tennessee hosts No. 10 Texas
It will be a case of “out of the frying pan and into the fire” when No. 4 Tennessee hosts No. 10 Texas on Saturday in a much-anticipated Big 12/SEC Challenge game in Knoxville.The teams play in two… MORE
No. 24 Clemson looks to keep surging at FSU
Clemson will look to continue its impressive season atop the Atlantic Coast Conference when it takes on Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday night.The 24th-ranked Tigers (17-4, 9-1 ACC)… MORE
Duke freshman Dariq Whitehead (leg) out vs. Ga. Tech
Duke freshman wing Dariq Whitehead will not play Saturday against host Georgia Tech with a left leg injury he suffered on Monday.Duke coach Jon Scheyer called the injury a strain and did not say wh… MORE
Pitt expecting ‘unbelievable challenge’ from No. 20 Miami
The Pitt Panthers are wary of the Miami Hurricanes, who are ranked 20th in the nation.Miami (16-4, 7-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) is set to visit Pitt (14-7, 7-3) in a league game set for Saturday… MORE
After a scare, No. 2 Alabama travels to Oklahoma
Alabama hasn’t played many close games recently.Oklahoma has played plenty of them.But going into Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchup between the No. 2 Crimson Tide and Sooners in Norman, Ok… MORE
Seeking 20th win, No. 3 Houston hosts Cincinnati
While there’s been no shortage of standout performers during No. 3 Houston’s blazing start to the season, another player has joined the party.Coming off an 18-point performance, freshman guard Eman… MORE
Confident giant killer No. 12 Iowa State visits Missouri
After beating five Top 25 teams so far this season, No. 12 Iowa State will roll into Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge game at Missouri with great confidence.The Cyclones (15-4) knocked off No. 5 Kan… MORE
No. 7 Virginia peaking as Boston College visits
A key lineup change, the improved health of its best player and an explosive wild card playing an increased role have No. 7 Virginia in peak form.The Cavaliers, in fact, are perhaps a superior vers… MORE
Skidding Mississippi State braces for No. 11 TCU
No. 11 TCU and Mississippi State are heading in opposite directions as they prepare to meet Saturday afternoon in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge in Starkville, Miss.The Horned Frogs (16-4) of the Big 12… MORE
No. 16 Marquette bids to shake off rust in clash vs. DePaul
Coming off some down time, Marquette looks to continue the success that’s made it a serious Big East contender.The No. 16 Golden Eagles aim for a third straight victory overall and bid to halt thei… MORE
No. 17 Baylor looks to keep Arkansas winless on road
Arkansas and No. 17 Baylor will battle for a coveted non-conference victory Saturday afternoon when they meet in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge in Waco, Texas.The Razorbacks need a resume-building result… MORE
No. 13 Xavier seeking season sweep at Creighton
No. 13 Xavier looks to remain atop the Big East standings and complete a season sweep of Creighton when it visits the Bluejays on Saturday in Omaha, Neb.The Musketeers (17-4, 9-1) are coming off an… MORE
Top 25 roundup: Texas A&M ends No. 15 Auburn’s home win streak
Behind the duo of Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV, visiting Texas A&M upset No. 15 Auburn 79-63 on Wednesday night to end the nation’s longest home winning streak at 28 games.Radford had 16 first… MORE
Uber Eats delivery man walks on court, delays college game
A case of the munchies interrupted the men’s basketball game between Loyola Chicago and Duquesne on Wednesday in Pittsburgh when an Uber Eats delivery man walked on the floor with the game ongoing.… MORE
Stanford rallies from double-digit deficit, beats Chicago State
Spencer Jones hit six 3-pointers and scored 21 points as Stanford rallied from a 12-point, second-half deficit to stop Chicago State 72-65 Wednesday night in Palo Alto, Calif.Maxime Raynaud added 1… MORE
No. 23 Providence runs away from Butler for win
Bryce Hopkins led four double-figure scorers with 16 points and added seven rebounds as No. 23 Providence came from behind and cruised past visiting Big East rival Butler 79-58 on Wednesday night.D… MORE
Trayce Jackson-Davis’ huge night lifts Indiana over Minnesota
Trayce Jackson-Davis’ putback with 42.1 seconds left Wednesday night capped a 25-point, 21-rebound game for the Indiana star as he carried the visiting Hoosiers to a 61-57 Big Ten Conference win over… MORE
Creighton tops century mark in blowout of St. John’s
Baylor Scheierman recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and a season-best six assists to help Creighton roll to a 104-76 victory over St. John’s on Wednesday night at Omaha, Neb.Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 1… MORE
Quinten Post poured in 22 to lead Boston College past Louisville
Quinten Post tossed in a game-high 22 points and Boston College made seven 3-pointers in the second half to earn a 75-65 home victory over Louisville on Wednesday night.Post made 7 of 13 field-goal… MORE
Texas A&M halts No. 15 Auburnâs home win streak at 28
Behind the duo of Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV, visiting Texas A&M upset No. 15 Auburn 79-63 on Wednesday night to end the nation’s longest home winning streak at 28 games.Radford had 16 first… MORE
No. 2 Alabama escapes with tight win over Mississippi State
Jahvon Quinerly had 14 points, four assists and four rebounds as No. 2 Alabama rallied from an 11-point deficit to edge Mississippi State 66-63 on Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa, Ala.With the Crimso… MORE
West Virginia keeps Texas Tech winless in Big 12
Joe Toussaint scored 22 points and Seth Wilson added 15, both season-highs, to help West Virginia defeat Texas Tech 76-61 on Wednesday in Big 12 Conference action in Lubbock, Texas.The game was a m… MORE
Florida’s balanced attack overwhelms Georgia
Colin Castleton led five scorers in double figures with 18 points as Florida rolled to its most lopsided win in Southeastern Conference play this season, beating visiting South Carolina 81-60 in Gaine… MORE
Maryland beats Wisconsin, keeps home conference record perfect
Jahmir Young scored 22 points and Donta Scott added 14 points and 11 rebounds as Maryland rolled to a 73-55 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday in College Park, Md.Julian Reese scored 14 points on… MORE
Pitt’s record 3-point performance sinks Wake Forest
Junior forward Blake Hinson drained a career-high eight 3-pointers to highlight his 24-point performance on Wednesday, lifting host Pittsburgh to an 81-79 victory over Wake Forest in an Atlantic Coast… MORE
West Virginia keeps Texas Tech winless in Big 12
Joe Toussaint scored 22 points and Seth Wilson added 15, both season-highs, to help West Virginia defeat Texas Tech 76-61 on Wednesday in Big 12 Conference action in Lubbock, Texas.The game was a m… MORE
No. 4 Tennessee limits Georgia to just 41 points
Zakai Zeigler had 11 points, seven assists and four steals and the No. 4 Volunteers held visiting Georgia to a season low in points to cruise to a 70-41 victory in SEC play Wednesday in Knoxville, Ten… MORE
Ty Berry leads Northwestern over Nebraska
Ty Berry had a career-high 26 points and Northwestern won its second game in three days after an unscheduled week off, beating Nebraska 78-63 on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference game in Lincoln… MORE
No. 3 Houston pulls away from UCF for win
Emanuel Sharp scored 18 points and Jarace Walker added 17 to lead five Houston players in double figures as the No. 3 Cougars pulled away from host UCF for an 82-71 victory in AAC play on Wednesday in… MORE
No. 13 Xavier builds big lead, holds off No. 19 UConn
Souley Boum scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half for No. 13 Xavier, which never trailed and held on for an 82-79 victory over No. 19 UConn on Wednesday night in Storrs, Conn.The Musketeers… MORE
After double OT loss, No. 25 New Mexico meets Air Force
No. 25 New Mexico will try to bounce back after losing in double overtime at Nevada on Monday when the Lobos play Air Force on Friday night at Albuquerque.The Lobos (18-3, 5-3 Mountain West) lost a… MORE
Branden Carlson leads surprising Utah against Oregon State
Branden Carlson continues to raise his level of play while becoming the symbol of Utah’s improvement.The overachieving Utes are in second place in the Pac-12 as they begin a crucial two-game swing… MORE
ASU, strong on the road, heads to Washington
Both teams believe they have their opponent right where they want them when Arizona State visits Washington on Thursday night in Pacific-12 play in Seattle.The Sun Devils (15-5, 6-3 Pac-12) are com… MORE
Oregon looks to avenge beatdown by Colorado
If anything is true about Oregon basketball, it is that the Ducks are difficult to figure out.They stunned then-No. 9 Arizona in blowout fashion on Jan. 14. They handed Utah a loss in Salt Lake Cit… MORE
Indiana coach Mike Woodson not with team due to COVID
Indiana head coach Mike Woodson is not with the Hoosiers for Wednesday’s game at Minnesota while recovering from COVID-19, the team announced.Associate head coach Yasir Rosemond will assume Woodson… MORE
Iowa looks to continue recent dominance of Spartans
Iowa has won its last three matchups against Michigan State. The Hawkeyes will look to extend that streak when they visit the Spartans in East Lansing on Thursday night.Iowa had a four-game Big Ten… MORE
No. 6 Arizona has score to settle at Washington State
No. 6 Arizona, which was stunned at home by Washington State about three weeks ago, will be looking for payback when the teams meet Thursday night in Pullman, Wash.The Cougars (9-12, 4-6 Pac-12) po… MORE
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