No. 3 OSU’s defense forces TOs, tops No. 14 Michigan 66-57
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 16, and Rikki Harris had 14 as No. 3 Ohio State won its 15th straight…
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No. 6 Texas holds off Oklahoma 70-69 in Big 12 opener
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Marcus Carr hit the go-ahead basket in the final minute as No. 6 Texas escaped Oklahoma with…
Continue ReadingThomas scores 17, UNC Wilmington takes down Hampton 82-65
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Led by Jamarii Thomas’ 17 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Hampton Pirates 82-65 on Saturday. The Seahawks…
Continue ReadingMitchell puts up 19 as Marquette downs Villanova 68-66
PHILADELPHIA — Led by Stevie Mitchell’s 19 points, the Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Villanova Wildcats 68-66 on Saturday. The Golden…
Continue ReadingSyracuse overcomes Boston College 79-65 after slow start
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard scored 24 points, Benny Williams had a double-double, and Syracuse overcame a slow start to defeat Boston College…
Continue ReadingNo. 4 Kansas rallies from 15 down to beat Oklahoma St 69-67
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — KJ Adams scored the go-ahead basket with 5.8 seconds left, Kansas stopped Oklahoma State…
Continue ReadingYoung paces No. 17 Duke past Florida State, 86-67
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Young came off the bench for a season-high 20 points, Jaylen Blakes scored 17 points in his…
Continue ReadingLucas’ 28 lead Nevada over Air Force 75-69
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Led by Jarod Lucas’ 28 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Air Force Falcons 75-69 on Saturday. The Wolf Pack…
Continue ReadingIowa State knocks off No. 12 Baylor, 77-62 in Big 12 opener
By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur and Caleb Grill combined for 41 points as Iowa State toppled No. 12 Baylor 77-62…
Continue ReadingNo. 3 Houston converts turnovers into 71-65 win over UCF
HOUSTON (AP) — Tramon Mark scored 19 points, Marcus Sasser had 18 points and No. 3 Houston held on for a 71-65 win over Central Florida. J’Wan…
Continue ReadingAvalanche activate Nathan MacKinnon off injured reserve
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have activated forward Nathan MacKinnon from injured reserve. Colorado plays Toronto on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingTshiebwe, Toppin lead No. 19 Kentucky past rival Louisville
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Jacob Toppin added a career-high 24 points…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Xavier hands No. 2 UConn its first loss, 83-73
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Colby Jones also scored 16,…
Continue ReadingSamuel, Dawes lead Seton Hall’s rally past St. John’s 88-66
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Al-Amir Dawes scored 22 points to match his career high and Seton Hall rallied from an…
Continue ReadingBYU offensive lineman Veikoso dies in construction accident
HONOLULU (AP) — Brigham Young University offensive lineman Sione Veikoso was killed in a construction accident in his hometown in Hawaii, family…
Continue ReadingDaniels scores 17 in New Hampshire’s 67-51 win
ALBANY, N.Y. — Led by Clarence O. Daniels II’s 17 points, the New Hampshire Wildcats defeated the Albany Great Danes 67-51 on Saturday. The…
Continue ReadingEverett scores 20, No. 25 St. John’s women top Georgetown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayla Everett scored 20 points and No. 25 St. John’s dominated the second quarter to roll to a 68-48 win over Georgetown,…
Continue ReadingMiles, No. 18 TCU rally for 67-61 victory over Texas Tech
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points and No. 18 TCU rallied in the second half for a 67-61…
Continue ReadingClub Brugge hires Scott Parker as head coach
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has been hired as the new head coach of Belgian club Club Brugge. The 42-year-old Parker…
Continue ReadingNo. 13 Virginia scores 25 straight, romps past Ga Tech 74-56
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 13 Virginia blew away Georgia Tech with a 25-0 run that began at the end of the first half and carried over after the break. The…
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