College Basketball

Baylor beats Arkansas in Dallas Duel

The No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) dropped their first game of the season in a 72-67 loss Saturday to a talented No. 8 Baylor Bears (1-1) squad in the Lone Star Showcase at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Arkansas never led in the game, which was also dubbed the “Dallas Duel,” and the Hogs only managed to tie the score …

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Key matchup: Touted Arizona State freshman Jayden Quaintance brings rim-protecting prowess to Sun Devils

Nov. 9—Jayden Quaintance wasn’t originally supposed to appear on Gonzaga’s nonconference schedule in early November, but the Bulldogs would have still been preparing a scouting report for the talented Arizona State freshman at some point during the first two months of the season even if he hadn’t switched up his college commitment in late April. Quaintance initially signed a letter …

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Valley City holds off late charge from DWU men

Nov. 9—MITCHELL — The Dakota Wesleyan University men’s basketball team dug itself a big hole in the second half on Saturday evening at the Corn Palace, and then nearly escaped with a victory. But it was visiting Valley City State (N.D.) that left with the joy of victory, a 78-76 win capped by Lamar Grayson’s floater in the lane with …

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Auburn passes first major test, takes down No. 4 Houston

Nov 9, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl felt that his team would be “exposed” during Saturday’s game with No. 4 Houston, and that is exactly what happened. However, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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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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 …

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