Category: NCAA Sports

Nared leads Tennessee to 76-74 win over No. 4 Gamecocks

Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields pushes the ball downcourt against South Carolina guard Kaela Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields pushes the ball downcourt against South Carolina guard Kaela Davis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina guard Kaela Davis drives to the hoop against Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina guard Kaela Davis drives to the hoop against Tennessee guard Diamond DeShields, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA … (more)

Christian Vital Named AAC Rookie of the Week

UConn Men’s Basketball is on a three-game winning streak after a 2-0 week combined with last Sunday’s win over East Carolina . The Huskies notched a convincing victory over USF on the road and followed it up with Saturday’s gutsy defeat of Tulane , when they were down as much as 26-13.

AFC holds on to defeat NFC 20-13 in Pro Bowl

The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.

AFC Holds On To Defeat NFC 20-13 In Pro Bowl

The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.

Sacramento St. rallies in 2nd half, beats Portland St. in OT

Eric Stuteville had 17 points on Saturday night and Sacramento State scored the last nine points of regulation and then survived in overtime to beat Portland State 80-77 Sacramento St. rallies in 2nd half, beats Portland St. in OT Eric Stuteville had 17 points on Saturday night and Sacramento State scored the last nine points of regulation and then survived in overtime to beat Portland State 80-77 Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJDDgS SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Eric Stuteville had 17 points on Saturday night and Sacramento State scored the last nine points of regulation and then survived in overtime to beat Portland State 80-77.

UTEP Women’s Basketball: Miners bounce back to drop Marshall 84-74

UTEP’s entire starting five scored in double figures for the first time all season, led by Sparkle Taylor who poured in 25 points helping UTEP pick apart Marshall 84-74 Saturday afternoon. The Miners averaged a point per possession, assisting on 23 of their 29 made field goals, and also went 21-for-29 at the free throw line putting together one of their more consistent offensive games of the conference season.

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The Vanderbilt Commodores got a chance at redemption Saturday, finding themselves in the same situation a game after blowing a 15-point lead in the second half. This time, the Commodores hit 7 of 10 free throws in the final minute, and Vanderbilt stopped a skid by holding off Iowa State 84-78 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

UVM Women Pull Away Late to Beat Stony Brook

Sydney Smith had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds and three other Catamounts had at least nine points as Vermont topped Stony Brook 53-43 at Patrick Gymnasium on Saturday. Candice Wright led all scorers with 15 points in addition to three blocks.

Cavanaugh, George Washington rallies past Saint Louis, 63-55

Tyler Cavanaugh scored 18 points and George Washington erased an 11-point second-half deficit and earned its third straight win, beating Saint Louis, 63-55 on Saturday afternoon. Jaren Sina gave the Colonials the lead for good with a 3-pointer with 1:59 left to make it 56-53, and Yuta Watanabe and Cavanaugh combined to hit 5 of 6 from the line in the final minute to keep the Billikens at bay.

White, Gillon lead Syracuse past No. 6 FSU 82-72

Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Syracuse’s John Gillon, right, under pressure from Florida State’s CJ Walker, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.

Okogie scores at buzzer, Jackets upset Notre Dame 62-60

Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta. Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell drives between Georgia Tech’s Quinton Stephens and Tadric Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Atlanta.