College Basketball

[ad_1] When Purdue throttled Michigan basketball in a home game earlier this season by 32 points in West Lafayette, it was demoralizing. What happened Sunday afternoon, even though Purdue only won 84-76, felt in some ways as bad. The Boilermakers and their fans turned Crisler Center into Mackey Arena North, alternating chants of ‘Boiler Up’ with ‘Let’s Go Boilers’ during …

[ad_1] Halftime Report A win for Milwaukee would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 40-39 lead against PFW. The finale is shaping up to be a lot like these teams’ last head-to-head, which was decided by just …

[ad_1] Halftime Report Marist is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 38-30 lead against St. Peter’s. Marist entered the matchup having won five straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it six, or will St. Peter’s step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s …

[ad_1] Rick Pitino led St. John’s to a massive win over No. 15 Creighton on Sunday afternoon. (Wendell Cruz/USA Today) Rick Pitino’s wild rant seems to have worked. Pitino led St. John’s to the program’s biggest win since his arrival on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm stunned No. 15 Creighton 80-66 just days after the Bluejays …

[ad_1] Halftime Report Rider and the Bobcats have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. Sitting on a score of 38-37, Rider has looked like the better team, but there’s still one more half to play. Rider entered the contest having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, …

[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored a season-high 27 points and St. John’s shredded No. 15 Creighton 80-66 on Sunday for its biggest victory under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino. Jordan Dingle added 18 points and the Red Storm (16-12, 8-9 Big East) finally closed out a quality conference opponent following a string of blown leads. They …

[ad_1] The Purdue Boilermakers (24-3) enter the weekend as the projected top overall seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament according to Jerry Palm of CBS Sports, and they’ll look to keep it rolling on Sunday against the Michigan Wolverines (8-19). Michigan has struggled mightily and coach Juwan Howard is feeling the heat. The Wolverines have, however, been feisty underdogs at …

[ad_1] Texas basketball is not a legitimate contender heading into March. It’s time to embrace it. The Longhorns fell to the No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, 86-67. It was an abhorrent but unsurprising performance for the team given that it lost in characteristic ways. Texas hurled a handful of errant shots to start off the game offensively. Regularly bad …

[ad_1] We’ve got another exciting Big East matchup on the schedule as the Marquette Golden Eagles and Xavier Musketeers are set to tip at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Fiserv Forum. Marquette is 20-6 overall and 12-1 at home, while Xavier is 13-13 overall and 2-6 on the road. Marquette has dominated this series in recent years, winning …

[ad_1] USATSI No. 3 Purdue can take another step toward clinching the Big Ten title on Sunday when it travels to face Michigan in a conference battle on CBS. The Boilermakers (24-3, 13-3 Big Ten) have clearly established themselves as one of the top teams in college basketball, but they have proven susceptible on the road against league foes. An …

[ad_1] Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Wagner and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 32-22 lead against LIU. Wagner came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re …

[ad_1] You could argue since the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, no one is playing better for the Oklahoma Sooners than Rivaldo Soares. Off the bench, Soares is averaging 13.9 points per game, 68.1% from the field, 61.1% from three and five rebounds in that seven-game stretch. It just shows how big it was to not have him …

[ad_1] We’ve got another exciting American Athletic matchup on the schedule as the South Florida Bulls and the SMU Mustangs are set to tip at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Yuengling Center. South Florida is 20-5 overall and 13-2 at home, while SMU is 19-8 overall and 5-5 on the road. The Mustangs have won six of the …

[ad_1] USATSI No. 3 Purdue can take another step toward clinching the Big Ten title on Sunday when it travels to face Michigan in a conference battle on CBS. The Boilermakers (24-3, 13-3 Big Ten) have clearly established themselves as one of the top teams in college basketball, but they have proven susceptible on the road against league foes. An …

[ad_1] USATSI A big one in the Big Apple for the Big East awaits us this afternoon on CBS as No. 15 Creighton heads to Madison Square Garden to take on St. John’s. Creighton, coming off a shocking dismantling of No. 1 UConn earlier in the week, is a narrow road favorite as it looks to keep any hope of …

[ad_1] USATSI The final game of a Sunday tripleheader on CBS features Michigan State hosting Ohio State in a Big Ten showdown. This will mark the first and only matchup between the two programs this season. Michigan State is on the cusp of extending its NCAA Tournament streak to 26 consecutive seasons. The last time the Spartans missed the NCAA …

[ad_1] SYRACUSE, NY — Playing against his former team for the first time was just another game for Syracuse guard JJ Starling. Sure, Starling was satisfied with beating his old squad, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as his Orange held onto the Atlantic Coast Conference contest with an 88-85 win Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome. Securing a victory …

[ad_1] There are a number of confusing teams in college basketball — none more so than Kentucky. Undeniably, the Wildcats are the most bewildering. Saturday provided the latest example. Final score: UK 117, Alabama 95. Just three days after losing 75-74 at LSU, the Wildcats shot 63.1% from the field en route to a 22-point blowout of an Alabama team …

[ad_1] The Michigan St. Spartans (17-10) enter the weekend as a No. 9 seed in the latest bracket projections from Jerry Palm of CBS Sports. They’ll look to keep building their resume when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12) on Sunday afternoon on CBS and Paramount+. The Spartans had their three-game winning streak stopped when they fell to Iowa on …

[ad_1] Butler coach Thad Matta delivered a message to his team that was equal parts blunt and sarcastic during an early first-half huddle against Seton Hall. It was his way of getting through to his players and hoping they’d snap out of the funk that put them down 16-3 in less than eight minutes of game time. “I said, ‘Look, …

[ad_1] Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best bets for the Sunday College Basketball slate, including Rutgers hosting Maryland and FAU at Memphis. Maryland at Rutgers (-2): O/U 129.5 After winning four straight, Rutgers dropped its past two on the road compared to Maryland who is 1-5 in the past six games overall. Rutgers is playing some of its best basketball …

[ad_1] Feb. 25—CUMBERLAND — WVU Potomac State College threw everything it had at Allegany College, and then some on Saturday. Leading most of the second half, hitting clutch shots and playing lockdown defense, the Catamounts (9-14, 8-12 NJCAA Region 20) were in control for most of the final 24 minutes. However, a fadeaway jumper by Cam Brown gave the Trojans …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing IUPUI Jaguars @ N. Kentucky Norse Current Records: IUPUI 6-22, N. Kentucky 15-13 How To Watch When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. ETWhere: Truist Arena — Highland Heights, KentuckyFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $7.69 What to Know IUPUI has quite the challenge ahead of them as they’re expected to be blown off the …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing Iona Gaels @ Mt St Mary’s Mountaineers Current Records: Iona 13-13, Mt St Mary’s 11-16 How To Watch What to Know Mt St Mary’s will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Iona Gaels will face off in a …

[ad_1] Who’s Playing American Eagles @ Colgate Raiders Current Records: American 14-14, Colgate 20-8 How To Watch When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2 p.m. ETWhere: Cotterell Court — Hamilton, New YorkFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know American has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Colgate …