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 .
Category: NCAA Women’s Basketball
Jenkins, Brunson, lead No. 1 Villanova past Seton Hall 76-46
Jay Wright went home for a short break between a pregame meal and the latest Villanova game when his wife greeted the championship coach with a breaking news update: The Wildcats were again No. 1. Yup, just another top billing for the national champs.
No. 10 FSU, No. 24 South Carolina ready for 2 ranked teams
Both the 10th-ranked Seminoles and No. 24 South Carolina have two games against ranked foes to headline the week for teams in the AP Top 25 .
No. 9 UNC Tops Syracuse 85-68 for Williams’ 800th Career Win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams earned his 800th career victory when Isaiah Hicks scored 20 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina to an 85-68 victory over Syracuse on Monday night.
BRACKETOLOGY: What’s going on in the Big Ten?
It’s mid-January, and as we look at this week’s Bracketology, we can’t help but wonder what is going on in the Big Ten. We are 55 days away from Selection Sunday and not one Big Ten team claims a four seed or higher in today’s bracket.
ICYMI: UConn gets record win, Northwestern back on court
Connecticut fans celebrate the women’s basketball team’s 91st straight win after an NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Dallas. Connecticut won 88-48.
Okogie pours in 27 points, Georgia Tech tops N.C. State 86, 76
Quinton Stephens matched his career high with 22 points for the Yellow Jackets , who came in ranked last in the league in scoring, shooting percentage and 3-point percentage. But Georgia Tech shot 49 percent and made 10 of 16 3-pointers , having little trouble knocking down looks against the Wolfpack.
Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC
Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Tyus Battle leads Syracuse in dominating 76-53 win over BC Tyus Battle had a career-high 21 points and three steals and Syracuse scored 20 points off 20 Boston College turnovers to avenge an early-season loss by dominating the Eagles 76-53 Saturday Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ixGNGv Syracuse’s Tyler Lydon, left, and Tyler Roberson, right, put pressure on Boston College’s Jerome Robinson, center, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Syracuse won 76-53.
With A’ja Wilson out, Gamecocks lose not just a presence, but also a voice
With A’ja Wilson on the sideline, South Carolina misses more than just a big presence under the basket. The fifth-ranked Gamecocks also miss their loudest voice on the court.
Watkins lifts Penn State to 52-50 win over No. 24 Gophers
Tony Carr drew a foul on a final drive to the basket and made two free throws with five seconds left to lift Penn State to a 52-50 win over No. 24 Minnesota on Saturday.
Georgetown rallies past former Big East rival UConn 72-69
L.J. Peak scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and Georgetown overcame a 14-point deficit for a 72-69 win over former Big East rival Connecticut on Saturday. Jesse Govan had 15 points and Rodney Pryor 14 for the Hoyas .
Bradley keys run to lift NIU over Bowling Green 69-52
Levi Bradley scored all 12 of his points in a game-breaking second-half run and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 69-52 on Saturday to win its third straight. Jaylen Key also scored 12 for the Huskies , who outrebounded the Falcons 40-31 for 14 second-chance points.
MTSU men shut down Marshall 69-57
MTSU’s men became the only undefeated team in Conference USA with a 69-57 win over Marshall Thursday night at the Murphy Center. The Thundering Herd went into the game hot, winners of four in a row, but the Blue Raiders used a strong defensive effort to halt their streak.
Alexis Peterson Drops 45, Breaks Dome Record in Win over Wolfpack
Alexis Peterson scored 28 of her school-record 45 points in the second half and Syracuse took control in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 23 North Carolina State 85-75 on Thursday night.
Notre Dame rallies past Miami
V.J. Beachem sank the go-ahead basket and made the clinching steal as No. 20 Notre Dame rallied from a four-point deficit in the final 2 1/2 minutes to beat Miami 67-62 on Thursday night.
Five-game winning streak snapped for the Stanford women’s basketball
The five-game winning streak of the Stanford women’s basketball team came to a painful end on Sunday night when they lost a 72-69 double overtime decision to Oregon State. The rare home loss was the byproduct of a weak shooting night in which the Cardinal women only managed to connect on 33 percent of their shots from the field.
Tulsa’s Etou with career-best double-double, beats Memphis
Junior Etou had career-highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Tulsa closed on a 16-5 run to beat Memphis 81-71 on Wednesday night. Memphis had its last lead, 66-65, with 4:40 to play before Etou’s layup sparked the Golden Hurricane’s final run.
Drake takes out Indiana State 87-70 using balanced scoring
Ore Arogundade scored 15 points, Billy Wampler had 14, and T.J. Thomas added 12 points as Drake beat Indiana State 87-70 on Wednesday night. Wampler’s 3 broke a 30-all tie and was the beginning of a 12-3 Drake run to close the first half.
Michigan State Basketball: Game preview, prediction vs. Minnesota
Minnesota comes to town on Wednesday night, eying revenge. Michigan State took down the Golden Gophers just two weeks ago in Minneapolis in a one-point overtime contest.
Michigan State Basketball: Score predictions vs. Minnesota
After losing its first Big Ten game of the year, Michigan State is looking to rebound and stay atop the conference standings with a win over Minnesota on Wednesday. The students are back on campus and the Izzone should be rocking for this home matchup, which could play a key role in the Spartans’ performance.
Maric’s double-double helps N Illinois beat Kent St in OT
Marin Maric had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Laytwan Porter and Eugene German scored 12 points apiece and Northern Illinois erased a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Kent State 74-70 in overtime on Tuesday night. Jaylen Key had 11 points and Aaric Armstead grabbed 12 rebounds for Northern Illinois .
Photos-WBB: USF Bulls @ UConn Huskies – 1/10/17
Here is our photo gallery from the USF Bulls vs UConn Huskies women’s college basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on January 10, 2017. The UConn women’s basketball team crushed USF 102-37 for their 90th straight win which ties their own record winning streak.
Get To Know Signee Leah Church
… a world record, her performance gained traction on a variety of media platforms, including ESPN, Bleacher Report, Fox Sports, CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated to name a few. Hailing from Purlear, North Carolina, Church signed a National Letter of …
Wyoming guard named Mountain West player of week
Roberts is the first Cowgirl to win three times in a year since Chaundra Sewell during the 2012-13 season. Roberts led the Cowgirls to a 70-48 victory over Fresno State last week, recording her third double-double of the season with 24 points and tied a career-high with 12 rebounds.
Michigan State Basketball: Javon Bess and Marvin Clark severely missed
After a slow start to the season and multiple injuries, it’s clear that Marvin Clark and Javon Bess are missed by Michigan State basketball. The Michigan State basketball team is sitting tight with an 11-6 record and coming off a loss to Penn State.
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The day after the Indiana State men’s basketball team was embarrassed by Illinois State in the Hulman Center, the women’s team got a bit of payback. The Sycamores defeated the Red Birds 63-49 to advance to a 3-1 record in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Stony Brook rally stuns UAlbany
Stony Brook went on a game-ending 21-0 run and stunned the University at Albany men’s basketball team 72-70 Sunday afternoon.
College basketball: No. 20 Purdue ends No. 13 Wisconsin’s nine-game winning streak
Caleb Swanigan had 18 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 20 Purdue get past No. 13 Wisconsin , 66-55, on Sunday, ending the Badgers’ nine-game winning streak.
Wilson, Coates lead No. 5 South Carolina over Florida 81-62
A’ja Wilson and Alaina Coates had double-doubles as No. 5 South Carolina defeated Florida 81-62 on Sunday to remain perfect in Southeastern Conference play.
South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson suffers ankle injury against Florida in 81-62 win
The #5 South Carolina Gamecocks may have gotten an 81-62 win over the Florida Gators to improve to 13-1 , but they suffered a big loss to their lineup. With 4:19 left in the fourth quarter and the Gamecocks holding a 76-58 lead, A’ja Wilson landed awkwardly on the foot of Florida’s Haley Lorenzen.
Illinois Basketball: 3 Observations From the Indiana Loss
Jan 7, 2017; Bloomington, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach John Groce gives instructions to his team during a timeout during the second half of the game at Assembly Hall. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 96 to 80. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports This was a loss that I expected, but much like the Maryland game, it was the way the Illini lost that has me worried.
Gregg Leads Bonnies Over George Mason
Denzel Gregg scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead St. Bonaventure to an 82-72 win over George Mason on Saturday at the Reilly Center.
Northern Illinois holds on for 87-83 win over Cent. Michigan
Marin Maric scored 17 points as Northern Illinois notched its first conference win, beating Central Michigan 87-83 on Saturday. Maric was 7 of 13 from the field for the Huskies .
Penguins rally for win over Raiders
The Wright State Raiders led by 14 at the half, only to see Youngstown State shot 61 percent in the second half and come away with an 80-75 The University of Dayton men’s basketball team held on for a 67-64 win over Atlantic 10 Conference foe Rhode Island Friday night at UD Arena FAIRBORN, Ohio – The Wright State men’s basketball team led by 14 at the half, only to see Youngstown State shot 61 percent in the second half to score 50 points and come away with an 80-75 Horizon League decision Saturday at the Wright State Nutter Center.
No. 18 Butler fends off host Georgetown in OT
Freshman Kamar Baldwin scored 16 points and No. 18 Butler followed its upset of No.
Notice’s 19 lift South Carolina to 79-68 win
Duane Notice had 19 points off four 3-pointers and South Carolina used a late 14-2 run to pull away from Texas A&M 79-68 on Saturday.
Iowa rolls over Michigan on the mat
One All-American returned to the lineup and three more scored bonus points to lead the third-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team to a 31-7 win at No. 15 Michigan on Friday in front of a sold-out crowd Cliff Keen Arena.
No. 6 Kentucky encouraged by defensive results
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Texas A&M’s JC Hampton looks for an opening as Kentucky’s Dominique Hawkins defends during the first half of Tuesday’s game in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 100-58.
No. 6 Kentucky dominant in opening stretch of SEC schedule
Kentucky’s Malik Monk, right, looks for an opening on Texas A&M’s Admon Gilder during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 100-58.
Gamecocks outlast Georgia in Thornwella s return to the court
That’s what the guy does, and why without him South Carolina looked less than ordinary. And why with him back, the Gamecocks are capable of so much – like breaking a four-game losing streak to Georgia.