Category: NCAA Sports

Streaks end as Nottage scores 37 and FIU beats UAB 94-85

Gale warnings are in effect for today, as winds anticipated to hit 35 knots and higher are forecast to accompany the latest cold front. With their big three all back in the fold, the La Marque Cougars got off to fast start and never let up in an 84-47 win against the Hitchcock Bulldogs in front of an electric home crowd Friday.

West Virginia drops second straight

In a game that saw many ups and downs, West Virginia found themselves on the losing end of another close game on Saturday evening. The Mountaineers got out to a large lead late in the first half, 38-26, but managed to allow a 10-0 Wildcat run over the last 2:52 to give West Virginia a small, two-point advantage going into the locker room.

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Purdue’s Matt Painter is at the Chesterton-Crown Point game tonight per @Ajnallen . Purdue has been tracking CP’s Sasha Stefanovic.

Jayhawks off to fast start at Rod McCravy Memorial

The University of Kansas track & field squads saw some impressive performances as a handful of Jayhawks got the teams’ weekend started at the Rod McCravy Memorial Friday inside Nutter Field House. The KU pole vaulters again proved their depth as trio of Jayhawks moved into the NCAA’s top-10, while the Jayhawk women’s relay team tacked on one of the fastest times in program history.

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After two road games, the McNeese women’s basketball team returns home for two straight games beginning with a 1 p.m. game against Northwestern State Saturday at Burton Coliseum. The game can be heard on the McNeese Radio Network , cajunradio.com or through live streaming and lives stats.

Pac-12 Power Rankings

The Bruins still sit atop the power rankings but will face Arizona on Saturday in a showdown of two of the top teams in the conference. UCLA has a high-octane offense fueled by Freshman Lonzo Ball, TJ Leaf and Senior Bryce Alford.

Technical Tidbits 1/20: Heartbreak in Blacksburg, early signing period gains steam

Georgia Tech lost an absolute heartbreaker up in Blacksburg on Wednesday night, falling by a final score of 62-61 to the resurgent Virginia Tech Hokies. Senior Quinton Stephens took a 15-footer for the win with just a couple of seconds remaining but came up just short as the Jackets fell victim to a string of small mistakes – it was a missed layup here, a missed free throw there, and ultimately a poorly designed out of bounds play that ended up costing the team a chance at a 4-2 ACC record.

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Michael Humphrey had 21 points and Marcus Allen added a career-high 12 to lead Stanford to a 62-46 victory Thursday night over Oregon State, keeping the Beavers winless in Pac-12 conference play. It was the third straight win for the Cardinal , coming off a pair of victories at home last week against the league’s Washington schools.

Yussuf’s career high 25 leads LBSU past UCSB, 81 76

Temidayo Yussuf scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting, Roschon Prince had his third-consecutive double-double and Long Beach State held on for an 81-76 win over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night. Prince finished with 14 points and 10 boards, Evan Payne scored 15 and Noah Blackwell added 11 points with four assists for LBSU .

Bailey scores 23 points to lead San Diego over Lions

Brett Bailey scored 23 points with nine rebounds to lead San Diego to a 69-62 victory over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night. Cameron Neubauer scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half with the Toreros finishing the final six minutes on a 14-2 run, capped by a Bailey 3-pointer to lead 35-22.

Whicker: Stage is set for UCLA vs. Arizona

UCLA’s Isaac Hamilton sinks a 3-point shot as Torian Graham defends during their Pac-12 basketball game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Thursday, January 19, 2017. LOS ANGELES >> We’re one day away from the most energetic college basketball event in this town since the days of Kevin Love.

Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT

Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.

Fultz scores 37 as Washington beats Colorado 85-83 in OT

Markelle Fultz scored a career-high 37 points including 25 in the second half and overtime, David Crisp’s 3-pointer with 27 seconds left put Washington in front for good and the Huskies beat Colorado 85-83 in overtime on Wednesday night. Washington rallied from a 17-point second half deficit and survived a frantic final few minutes of regulation and overtime to keep the Buffaloes winless in Pac-12 play.

Punishment handed down after Siena-Rider incident

The laughter over Siena College men’s basketball head coach Jimmy Patsos’ imaginary handshakes to Rider coaches and players subsided, at least for a little bit, when punishment for the figures at the center of Tuesday’s late-game scuffle were announced Wednesday afternoon.

BPI this week

This weeks BPI has West Virginia as #1. Can’t argue with that from what I’ve seen. OTOH any poll that predicts the Noles as #19 should be considered as suspect as the RPI

Parker Jackson-Cartwright closer to full strength as Arizona Wildcats head to LA

Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright gets to the ball just ahead of Colorado guard Derrick White as he squirms into the lane in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale Center, Saturday, January 7, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright swoops into the lane against Arizona State big men in the first half of their Pac-12 game at McKale center, Thursday, January 12, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.

Can Jordan Hicks become a top-ten linebacker in year three?

The Eagles defense will, again, be a huge unknown going into the 2017 season, but whatever happens, they’ll need even more out of their quarterback on defense. One of the biggest concerns for the Philadelphia Eagles heading into 2016 was whether or not they’d be able to rely on Jordan Hicks to be on the field for all 16 games.

NJ brewery honors Villanova University’s 175th anniversary

The co-owners of New Jersey’s Cape May Brewing Company are honoring the 175th anniversary of their alma mater with a uniquely named commemorative brew. KYW-TV reports the Jersey shore-based microbrewery is releasing its “Demisemiseptcentennial Ale” on Jan. 25 to celebrate the founding of Villanova University .

2017 NFL Draft Preview: Christian McCaffrey

The man who broke Barry Sanders all purpose yardage record is headed to the NFL among a rich crop of running backs. So how does he separate from the rest and where does he fit best for his skill set? But first let us remember what he has done for the Cardinal.

Hartford beats Maine 54-44 to end 5-game losing streak

Jalen Ross scored 19 points, Jason Dunne added 10 and Hartford snapped a five-game losing streak with a 54-44 victory over Maine on Monday. Ross, who ranks second in the America East Conference with 20.9 points per game, had 11 points in Hartford ‘s 33-29 first half to finish in double figures for the 33rd straight game.

Vladimir Brodziansky named Big 12 Player of the Week

Vladimir Brodziansky has been named Big 12 Player of the Week, for his role in helping TCU knock of Texas in Austin for the first time in 30 years, as well as beating Iowa State for the first time since joining the conference. He averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocked shots in the two contests.