Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer has moved on. He wasn’t happy about losing back-to-back games to Kentucky and Tennessee to close the regular season, but the Southeastern Conference Tournament brings a new opportunity for the Bulldogs.
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Austin, Texas, attracts a lot of unusual characters. Last Saturday it attracted one of the most unusual.
Former Cmu star Chris Fowler finds timing right for NBA D-League debut
A test in patience paid off for former Central Michigan standout guard Chris Fowler, not to mention a vocal pocket of well-wishers. Fowler made his NBA Development League debut Wednesday with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and, even though it was in the closing moments of a blowout win against the Grand Rapids Drive, it couldn’t have gone better.
Three Takeaways: Michigan State Turnovers Prove Costly, Lose 73-70 To Illinois
Senior night was sweet for the Fighting Illini as they were able to capitalize on the mistakes of the Spartans tonight. I had a post ready for the three things to talk about if we won…but we didn’t.
USC Basketball vs. Washington State: Lineups, TV, Odds and Live Stream
USC basketball will look to end their four-game losing streak with a favorable match up at home versus Washington State . Back home for the final stretch of the regular season, USC basketball faces a must-win challenge against Washington State to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
Two Cougs take home women’s basketball all-conference honors
The Washington State women are heading to Seattle, where they’ll kick off Pac-12 Tournament play Thursday night against Colorado in the Key Arena. Despite a couple of bright spots, like beating UCLA at home and taking top 25 Kentucky to the brink on the road, it’s been a disappointing season filled with injuries for the Cougs.
Greg Gard: ‘The numbers tell the story’
Normally, a 22-point, 11-rebound, four-assist game from one of your top players would be enough to get the job done. Usually, 15 points and 6-7 shooting from a guy that averages under eight points would be a major advantage.
Michigan State Basketball: 3 things we learned from Wisconsin win
The regular season is in its final week and we are still learning things about Michigan State basketball. After an emotional win on Sunday evening over the No.
Mizzou women rally at Alabama, lock up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in this week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71
Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Hawkinson leads Washington State past Washington 79-71 Josh Hawkinson finished with 22 points and seven boards and provided key baskets down the stretch to power Washington State past in-state foe Washington 79-71 on Sunday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lKHm19 Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. PULLMAN, Wash.
Saints mena s basketball wins easily against Marist 80-64
Siena Basketball shook off an early 10-point deficit and went on to lead by as many as 22 points in an 80-64 Senior Day steamrolling of rival Marist in front of a season-high 7,378 fans at the Times Union Center. Senior guard Marquis Wright led all players with 23 points and seven assists for the Saints, which have captured 18 of the last 22 meetings against their I-87 rivals including nine of the past 10 in Albany.
Mizzou women’s basketball rallies at Alabama, locks up SEC’s No. 3 seed
The Missouri women’s basketball team locked up a double bye in next week’s SEC tournament with Sunday’s 65-56 comeback win at Alabama in the final game of the regular season. With the win, the Tigers finished tied with Kentucky for third place in the conference but earned the No.
After 25th win, UNH women learn tourney path Updated at
The final regular-season resumes were submitted for the America East women’s basketball tournament Sunday, and there’s simply no denying the one that pops most. With a very New Hampshire-like, 65-61 win at UMBC – nothing fancy but oh, so efficient – the Wildcat women picked up their 25th win, adding to their record season.
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Donovan Mitchell made six 3-pointers for 25 points, Ray Spalding added 18 points with 11 rebounds and No. 7 Louisville shot 57 per cent to pull away for an 88-68 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.
Itou scores 23, Tulsa defeats East Carolina 74-66
Junior Itou scored 23 points and Sterling Taplin had 13 points, nine assists and six rebounds to lead Tulsa to a 74-66 win over East Carolina on Sunday. Corey Henderson had 14 points and Martins Igbanu 10 with eight rebounds for the Golden Hurricanes , who hit 12 of 22 3-pointers and 14 of 16 free throws.
No. 2 Maryland tops Minnesota 93-60 to clinch 1st place tie
Second-ranked Maryland clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, beating Minnesota 93-60 Sunday on a special day for senior stars Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough.
Jayde Christopher drove in front of the KU bench.
… West Virginia. Tipoff for the second game of the 2017 series with the Mountaineers is slated for 6 p.m., on Root Sports and the Jayhawk Television Network. Following the Jayhawks Kansas’ game at West Virginia will air on Root Sports and the Jayhawk …
Allen, Purchase help Hawaii top Fullerton in OT, 64-58
Noah Allen scored 21 points and Jack Purchase hit two 3-pointers in overtime to lead Hawaii to a 64-58 win over Cal State-Fullerton on Saturday night. Purchase drained a trey 14 seconds into the extra session when Sherriff Drammeh found him in the left corner.
BYU shocks No. 1 Gonzaga 79-71, ending Bulldogs’ bid for perfect season
Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Gonzaga guards Silas Melsonand Jordan Mathews after the 79-71 loss to BYU in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.
Cleveland State cruises in 2nd half, beats Youngstown State
Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday Cleveland State cruises in 2nd half, beats Youngstown State Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHpt3q CLEVELAND – Rob Edwards scored 20 points and Cleveland State beat Youngstown State 69-55 in a Horizon League regular season finale on Saturday. The Vikings snapped a three-game skid and Youngstown State has lost seven of its last eight games.
Bibbs caps big spree in Hokies’ 91-75 win over BC
Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday Bibbs caps big spree in Hokies’ 91-75 win over BC Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lHs4uc BOSTON – Justin Bibbs scored 13 points, getting seven with a 4-point play and a 3-pointer 27 seconds later to cap a game-breaking 21-6 run that carried Virginia Tech to a 91-75 win over Boston College on Saturday.
Illinois Basketball: Good, bad and ugly scenarios for the Illini
… John Groce before a basketball game at Scottrade Center. Illinois won 75-66. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Illinois basketball team currently sits with a record of 16-12 overall and 6-9 in the Big Ten. They still have a lot of …
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The University of Iowa baseball team pounded out a season-high 15 hits, including two two-run home runs, and scored the game’s final nine runs in a 9-2 victory over Alabama State in the opening game of the Hoover Classic on Friday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Eleven different Hawkeyes tallied at least one hit and four players had multi-hit games.
Navy hosts Boston University in Patriot League men’s lacrosse opener
Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon. Navy standout attackman Jack Ray is sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury and won’t play on Saturday when Navy hosts Boston University at noon.
Cinderella is getting written out of the March Madness story
Illinois State guard Paris Lee celebrates a win over Northern Iowa on Feb. 1, 2017. The Redbirds are one of the few midmajor teams likely to get an NCAA tournament berth even if they don’t win their conference tournament.
Stith Brothersa lead ODU past Marshall 86-65
Brandan and B.J. Stith combined for 26 points and eight rebounds to lead the Old Dominion Monarchs in an 86-65 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd on Thursday night at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
Haney’s 18 helps Loyola Marymount hold off San Francisco
Steven Haney scored 18 points and Loyola Marymount held on to defeat San Francisco 53-51 on Thursday night despite making just four of its last eight free throw attempts in the final 30 seconds. The win also keeps the Lions hanging onto the sixth seed into the West Coast Conference Tournament with a bye into the quarterfinals.
Haney’s 18 helps Loyola Marymount hold off San Francisco
Steven Haney scored 18 points and Loyola Marymount held on to defeat San Francisco 53-51 on Thursday night despite making just four of its last eight free throw attempts in the final 30 seconds. The win also keeps the Lions hanging onto the sixth seed into the West Coast Conference Tournament with a bye into the quarterfinals.
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Miles Bridges scored nine points during a decisive run and finished with 20, Nick Ward had 20 points and Joshua Langford scored a career-high 17 points, leading Michigan State in an 88-72 win over Nebraska on Thursday night. Bridges made two layups, a dunk on a pass off the backboard and a 3-pointer in a 2:12 stretch late in the first half as part of a 21-5 run that turned a closely contested game into a rout.
O’Brien’s 3-pointer gives UTSA win over FIU
Lucas O’Brien made his fifth 3-pointer of the game with nine seconds left and Texas-San Antonio defeated Florida International 69-67 on Thursday night to clinch a berth in the Conference USA tournament. Michael Kessens’ basket gave FIU a 67-66 lead with 53 seconds remaining before O’Brien made his winning shot for the Roadrunners , who snapped a three-game losing streak.
George Washington 83, UMass 67: Second-half swoon dooms Minutemen in road loss
UMass guard Zach Lewis puts up a shot in the paint against Holy Cross on Nov. 20, 2016. Coming into Thursday night’s game at George Washington, the UMass basketball team knew it had to do its best to lock down on Tyler Cavanaugh to have a shot to win.
Lindsay Allen leads No. 5 Notre Dame past Boston College
Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale drives between Boston College’s Georgia Pineau and Emma Guy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale drives between Boston College’s Georgia Pineau and Emma Guy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.
Flier claims Trump support disqualifies UVa Student Council president hopeful
A flyer circulating on UVa Grounds that encourages people to oppose Kelsey Kilgore’s campaign for President of the Student Council. A flyer circulating on UVa Grounds that encourages people to oppose Kelsey Kilgore’s campaign for President of the Student Council.
Maryland basketball falls apart in second half of 89-75 home loss to Minnesota
The Terps ran into a hot Minnesota team that blew them away in the second half of Wednesday’s game. The Maryland basketball team’s historic 20-2 start is a distant memory, as is talk of the overachieving young Terps winning the Big Ten.
McEwen, Merrill lift Utah State past San Jose State 81-75
Koby McEwen scored 23 points shooting 10 for 11 from the foul line and Sam Merrill finished with 22 on 9-for-12 shooting and Utah State held off San Jose State for an 81-75 win on Wednesday night. McEwen buried a 3 to extend the Utah State’s lead to 59-44 before San Jose State went on a 17-8 run to get within 67-61 on Isaac Thornton’s 3 with 5:19 to go.
Rahon, Fitzner well-schooled for Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s has two locals on its team: Evan Fitzner and Joe Rahon . Randy Bennett has built a nationally respected basketball program at Saint Mary’s College by tapping into the rich talent of Australia.
Varnado has 21 points, 12 boards, Troy beats App State 76-66
Jordon Varnado scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help Troy beat Appalachian State 76-66 on Monday night. App State made the first basket of the second half to take a 34-33 lead but Troy scored 14 of the next 16 points for an 11-point lead.
NMSU looks for improvement on defense
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Murphy, Minnesota outlast Michigan, 83-78
Jordan Murphy had 16 points and 15 rebounds and Eric Curry scored all 12 of his points in the second half to lift Minnesota to its fifth straight victory, 83-78 in overtime over Michigan on Sunday night. Reggie Lynch added 11 points and eight rebounds while battling foul trouble for most of the night for the Golden Gophers , who overcame a furious rally from Michigan to inch closer to an NCAA tournament bid.
Michigan State can’t compete with the elite when it’s giving the ball away
After committing 58 turnovers over their last three games, the Spartans committed nine first-half turnovers in what would end up as an 80-63 loss to No. 16 Purdue.