NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lance Williams scored 15 points to help Xavier of Louisiana defeat Alcorn State 62-56 on Saturday night. Williams added three steals for the Gold Nuggets. Seviuhn Turner added 13 points while shooting 3 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line with 11 rebounds. The Braves (0-3) were …
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Jayden Nunn scores 16, Norchad Omier has double-double as No. 8 Baylor beats No. 16 Arkansas 72-67
DALLAS (AP) — Jayden Nunn had 16 points while Norchad Omier had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds as eighth-ranked Baylor bounced back from a season-opening blowout loss and held on to beat No. 16 Arkansas 72-67 on Saturday night. The Bears (1-1) never trailed five nights after their 101-63 loss to sixth-ranked Gonzaga. There were three ties …
Read More »Providence basketball shows real progress in win over Stonehill. Here’s what happened
PROVIDENCE — There was progress for the Providence men in their second time out. The Friars still have a fair bit to correct before facing tougher opponents, but this was better than the opening win over Central Connecticut State. Early shot selection, a willingness to attack the rim and smothering defense were more than enough to subdue Stonehill. Providence broke …
Read More »Alex Karaban has 17 points as No. 3 UConn overcomes sluggish start to roll past New Hampshire 92-53
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots to help No. 3 UConn beat New Hampshire 92-53 on Saturday night. Karaban scored four of the final six points of the first half as UConn (2-0) took a 35-24 advantage into the break. The only returning starter for the two-time defending national …
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Read More »Watkins scores 16 of 30 in final 10 minutes; Florida State beats Rice 73-65
HOUSTON (AP) — Jamir Watkins scored 17 of his 30 points in the second-half Saturday night and Florida State never trailed as the Seminoles beat Rice 73-65 in the Battleground 2k24 at the Toyota Center. Watkins made 7 of 14 from the field, 2 of 4 from 3-point range and 14 of 22 from the free-throw line. Malique Ewin scored …
Read More »Arkansas forward Adou Thiero shows potential in loss to Baylor
Arkansas forward Adou Thiero’s 24-point performance Saturday night was not enough to overcome the No. 8 Baylor Bears, as the 16th-ranked Razorbacks suffered a 72-67 loss at American Airlines Center in Dallas. A transfer from Kentucky who came over with head coach John Calipari, Thiero was praised all offseason for his athleticism at his 6-foot-8, 220-pound frame. He put that …
Read More »Huskers survive low-scoring battle against Bethune-Cookman
Feb 1, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) shoots the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports The Nebraska men’s basketball team welcomed Bethune-Cookman to Lincoln Saturday night. Following a tight battle with UTRGV, the Husker faced a similar showing in …
Read More »Iowa State basketball: Three things to watch when the Cyclones play Kansas City
After earning a season-opening victory over Mississippi Valley State, Iowa State (1-0) returns to action on Monday night against visiting Kansas City. The Roos (2-0) are coming off back-to-back lopsided wins over NAIA school Hannibal-LaGrange and NCCAA school Kansas Christian. This will be Kansas City’s first game against a Division I opponent this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. …
Read More »Arkansas basketball falls to Baylor with early struggles against zone defense
DALLAS — Arkansas basketball can expect to be inundated with lessons across the first few weeks of the season. A program under a new head coach with an entirely revamped roster is still figuring out everything from how to win, to how to break down a zone defense. The latter proved to be the biggest learning curve for the No. …
Read More »Coach Mark Pope’s goal for Kentucky basketball? Grabbing at least 100 rebounds in game
LEXINGTON — Mark Pope is no stranger to setting outsized objectives. Some may go a step further, deeming said goals outlandish. Pope, in his first season as Kentucky basketball’s coach, wants the team to average 35 3-point attempts per game. He frequently states other aims that are more analytically driven, throwing out numbers and abbreviations familiar only to those well versed …
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Read More »Attack Mode: John Calipari pleased with Adou Thiero’s development for Arkansas basketball
DALLAS — There are plenty of improvements necessary for Arkansas basketball after a 72-67 loss to No. 8 Baylor on Saturday night, but one player particularly impressed John Calipari in defeat. Swing man Adou Thiero led all scorers with 24 points. On a night when the No. 16 Razorbacks (1-1) struggled to make 3s and find gaps Baylor’s zone defense, …
Read More »Nico Galette scores 20 to lead Youngstown State over Chicago State 80-60
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Galette scored 20 points to help Youngstown State defeat Chicago State 80-60 on Saturday night. Galette also contributed nine rebounds for the Penguins in their season opener. Juwan Maxey scored 14 points, going 4 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line. Ty Harper had …
Read More »Finister’s 15 lead Sam Houston over Tarleton State 91-62
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Dorian Finister had 15 points and 11 rebounds to power Sam Houston to a 91-62 victory over Tarleton State on Saturday night. Lamar Wilkerson also scored 15 on 5-for-10 shooting with three 3-pointers for the Bearkats (1-1). Kian Scroggins shot 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line to finish …
Read More »TJ Simpkins scores 21 as Elon rolls over Bluefield College 103-66
ELON, N.C. (AP) — TJ Simpkins scored 21 points off the bench to help lead Elon over Bluefield College 103-66 on Saturday night. Simpkins added three steals for the Phoenix (1-1). Nick Dorn added 16 points while shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line while they also had five …
Read More »Kaden Metheny scores 15, hits game winner for Liberty in 66-64 victory over Seattle University
SEATTLE (AP) — Kaden Metheny led Liberty with 15 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds remaining, and the Flames defeated Seattle University 66-64 on Saturday night. Metheny shot 5 for 9, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Flames (2-0). Jay Maughmer scored 12 points while shooting 5 for 6, including 2 for 3 from …
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Read More »Zawdie Jackson scores 24 to lead New Mexico State over Utah Tech 75-63
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Zawdie Jackson scored 24 points to guide New Mexico State to a 75-63 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Jackson added five rebounds and seven assists for the Aggies (2-0). Christian Cook scored 21 points, shooting 8 for 16, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Robert Carpenter went 5 of 11 from …
Read More »Arizona State visiting No. 6 Gonzaga for third game of busy six-day span
Nov. 9—After putting the college basketball world on notice with a resounding 101-68 victory over eighth-ranked Baylor, Gonzaga players were rewarded with a five-day layoff — time they likely used to recover, refine their skills and review film before welcoming another Big 12 opponent to Spokane. The past five days have looked much different — and significantly more hectic — …
Read More »Kendal Coleman scores 21, California Baptist holds off Kennesaw State 88-84
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Kendal Coleman scored 21 points to lead California Baptist to an 88-84 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday night. Coleman also contributed 10 rebounds for the Lancers (2-0). Martel Williams added 20 points while going 5 of 12 and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line with six rebounds. Dominique Daniels Jr. shot 7 of 19 …
Read More »San Francisco defeats Boise State 84-73
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 22 points in San Francisco’s 84-73 win against Boise State on Saturday. Thomas shot 8 of 13 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Dons (2-0). Marcus Williams added 20 points while shooting 6 for 12 (4 for 5 …
Read More »UTEP men’s basketball drop to 1-1 after 89-60 loss to Utah Valley in road matchup
The UTEP men’s basketball team couldn’t get much going and lost 89-60 to Utah Valley in Orem, Utah. The Miners fall to 1-1 and Utah Valley is 2-0. It was the first meeting between the two schools Saturday, Nov. 9. For Utah Valley, players scored in double figures, led by Domonic Nelson with 21 points and Tanner Toolson with 16 …
Read More »Kobe Sanders scores 20, Nevada uses late 10-0 run to beat Washington 63-53
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kobe Sanders scored 20 points, Nick Davidson added 14 and nine rebounds and Nevada pulled away late Saturday night to beat Washington 63-53. Sanders threw down a dunk — just Nevada’s second made field goal in 7 1/2 minutes — to ignite an 8-0 spurt that culminated when Brandon Love stole a pass near midcourt and …
Read More »Clippers hold off late surge by Toronto to pick up fourth consecutive win
Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-103 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) The Clippers have played four games in seven days. In 10 games this season, they’ve played three sets of back-to-backs. Before Saturday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, Clippers coach …
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