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Monthly Archives: November 2024

IU opens season at home Wednesday against SIU-Edwardsville

Indiana University will open its 125th season of competition in men’s basketball with a non-conference title against SIU-Edwardsville at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Big Ten Network and IU Radio Network will provide live coverage of the game. IU coach Mike Woodson is 3-0 in home openers and holds an overall record of 18-2 in …

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Column: Bright spots from the season opener

I’m not going to write columns about every basketball game, just the ones I feel inspired to write something about. So don’t expect one Saturday or Sunday morning about the Tigers beating Howard. I took a night to think about and evaluate my feelings from Monday’s season-opening loss to Memphis and here’s where I ended up. The second half felt …

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How to Watch, Stream, Listen: Arkansas basketball vs. Lipscomb

Arkansas basketball is officially set for its 2024-25 season-opener, as the Lipscomb Bisons will face the Razorbacks on Wednesday evening at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The game is set for a 7 p.m. CT tipoff and it will stream on SEC Network-Plus. The matchup will mark the first ever regular season look at the Hoop Hogs under first-year head …

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What channel is Arkansas basketball vs Lipscomb today? Time, streaming, gameday info

The day Arkansas basketball fans have been waiting for is here at last. Head coach John Calipari and the Razorbacks open the 2024-25 season against Lipscomb on Wednesday, starting a non-conference gauntlet that’ll prep Arkansas for a a grueling SEC slate and lead to a hopeful run into the latter stages of March. Arkansas enters its opener ranked No. 16 in the …

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Richey | Building with a championship chase in mind

Nov. 5—CHAMPAIGN — Brad Underwood walked off the court at TD Garden in Boston on March 30 with two thoughts clear in his mind. The first was he had just witnessed a championship-caliber team run roughshod over his own. What would be back-to-back champs, ultimately, when Connecticut defended its NCAA title nine days later in front of 74,423 fans at …

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No. 6 Gonzaga opens season with historic rout of No. 8 Baylor: ‘They’re going to have a special year’

Nov. 5—Gonzaga coach Mark Few said several times leading up to Monday’s season opener against Baylor there’s not much difference between the Zags’ starters and top reserves. Both put on a show against the eighth-ranked Bears. Dusty Stromer and Braden Huff provided big minutes off the bench and the starting five — Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Khalif Battle, Ben Gregg …

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Three Indiana basketball bold predictions: Myles Rice will be a game-changer for Hoosiers

BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana basketball team opens the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall with a game against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. The No. 18 Hoosiers enter the year having assembled one of the country’s more talented rosters through the transfer portal. Indiana coach Mike Woodson’s success in reeling in some of the biggest names available, from Oumar Ballo to Myles …

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Joe Few, son of Gonzaga’s coach, goes viral after trying to contest poster dunk from Baylor’s V.J. Edgecombe

Nov. 5—From staff reports For all of the offensive highlights No. 6 Gonzaga generated in a blowout victory over No. 8 Baylor in the season opener, it was a member of Scott Drew’s squad who produced the one that’s been circulating through social media and internet spheres since the final buzzer sounded Monday night at the Arena. Late in the …

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Ben Gregg, the last member of Gonzaga’s runner-up squad in 2021, helps Bulldogs ‘make a statement’ against Baylor

Nov. 5—Ben Gregg played 1 minute of mop-up duty in Gonzaga’s 2021 national championship loss to Baylor, played 17 minutes off the bench in a 2022 neutral-site loss against the Bears in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and had a much bigger say in how things played out during a third career meeting with Scott Drew’s program Monday night at the …

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Faulkner fends off late run to down Phoenix, 89-82

Nov. 5—MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Cumberland’s men rallied to tie the game late, but Faulkner made the plays down the stretch to wind up with an 89-82 win last Saturday. Faulkner did not score from the floor the final 12 minutes of the game, but the Eagles picked up 40 points at the free-throw line as the Eagles made their way …

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Lue’s 22 lead Kennesaw State past Toccoa Falls 110-61

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Braedan Lue had 22 points in Kennesaw State’s 110-61 season-opening victory over Toccoa Falls on Tuesday night Lue had eight rebounds for the Owls. Ramone Seals scored 18 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 6 from the line. Jamil Miller had 17 points …

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Arizona State pulls away late to beat Idaho State 55-48

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alston Mason scored 14 points to lead Arizona State to a 55-48 victory over Idaho State on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. BJ Freeman added 12 points and eight rebounds for Arizona State. Joson Sanon chipped in 11 points. Mason and Sanon each made two of the Sun Devils’ seven 3-pointers. Isaiah …

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Hield explains why Steph’s 3-balls feel like ‘nine-point plays’

Hield explains why Steph’s 3-balls feel like ‘nine-point plays’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Buddy Hield is enjoying his new status as Warriors teammates with Steph Curry. Even as a 3-point connoisseur himself, Hield remains in awe of the things Curry can do on the court — including the four-time NBA champion’s ability to keep the crowd in …

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How social media reacted to Egor Demin’s electric BYU debut

BYU guard Egor Demin dunks against Central Arkansas on Nov. 5 in Provo. | BYU Photo Egor Demin’s long-awaited BYU debut did not disappoint. The freshman phenom was outstanding Tuesday night in his first collegiate contest, scoring 18 points, dishing out 11 assists and immediately establishing himself as one of the nation’s premier talents. Demin’s performance garnered plenty of buzz …

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Floyd’s 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas’ 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night. Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds. Atin …

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