College Basketball

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Egor Demin scored 18 points and had 11 assists and BYU rolled to an 88-50 victory over Central Arkansas on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams. Kanon Catchings scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half for BYU. Richie Saunders finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Keba Keita grabbed …

The Texas Tech basketball team shook off a cold start and ran away with a 94-61 season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday in United Supermarkets Arena. The Red Raiders (1-0) utilized a 19-2 run over a six-minute span to turn a close game into a blowout. Texas Tech was without a few key bodies and had to settle in on …

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — David N’Guessan scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Kansas State to an 89-65 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Max Jones added 19 points and five assists and Brendan Hausen scored 15 points for Kansas State. The pair each made four of the Wildcats’ 13 …

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kerwin Walton scored 21 points and JT Toppin scored 19 and Texas Tech all but wrapped it up at halftime beating Bethune-Cookman 94-61 on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams each scored 17 points and Kevin Overton 10. The Red Raiders shot 36 of 63 (57%) including 16 …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 12: Meechie Johnson Jr. #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass the ball in the game against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 12, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Ohio State basketball went …

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zoe Brooks scored 21 points and Aziaha James posted all but two of her 17 points in the second half to help No. 9 N.C. State open a highly anticipated season with an 80-55 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Saniya Rivers and Madison Hayes both had 11 points as the Wolfpack geared up …

Jackson State men’s basketball has claimed a second in-state commitment. Booneville forward Kedrick Simmons announced his commitment to the Tigers on Tuesday. Simmons wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, “110% committed, Home.” The 6-foot-6, 180-pound senior is a three-star recruit, according to 247Sports, and is the No. 3 recruit in Mississippi and No. 79 overall small forward in the …

LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s Big 12 Conference slate continues Saturday with a home game set for 2:30 p.m. (CT) against Iowa State. The Jayhawks (2-6, 1-4 in Big 12) are coming off of an open week. The No. 18 Cyclones (7-1, 4-1 in Big 12) are coming off of a loss at home against Texas Tech. Although Kansas isn’t enjoying the …

Nov 4, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts with guard Cade Tyson (5) after dunking the ball in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images In any team’s first game of the college basketball season, there’s expected to be a little – or a lot …

Florida State men’s basketball opened its season at Donald L. Tucker Center with a win over Northern Kentucky 72-64 Monday. FSU coach Leonard Hamilton said he was pleased with the performance from both ends of the field. FSU men’s basketball’s top scorer Jamir Watkins is being defended as he attempts to make pass from the corner against Northern Kentucky on …

MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team officially opens its 2024-25 season against Oral Roberts Wednesday night, but the debut for Frank Mitchell will have to wait. Gophers’ coach Ben Johnson said Tuesday Mitcheill will not play in the opener due to a shoulder injury. Mitchell got hurt early in the first half of Minnesota’s exhibition win over …

Michigan State’s Jase Richardson celebrates his 3-pointer against Ferris State during the first half on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in East Lansing. Michigan State basketball opened up the regular season with a convincing victory over Monmouth on Monday. The Spartans led the entire way in route to the 81-57 victory over the Hawks. Monmouth cut the Spartans’ lead to six …

EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo revealed he plans to redshirt Michigan State basketball freshman Jesse McCullouch. With a caveat or two. And plenty of hype and hope for the future. “If somebody got hurt or if I don’t like the way someone’s playing,” Izzo said after Monday’s season-opening 81-57 win over Monmouth. “This kid is redshirting because he’s good enough. …

MANHATTAN — The wait is over and Kansas State basketball officially gets its 2024-25 season underway tonight against New Orleans at Bramlage Coliseum. It will be the Wildcats’ third season under coach Jerome Tang, who has restocked the roster with nine Division I and one junior college transfer, plus a freshman and a walk-on to go with three returning players …

Every day is one step closer to banner night for the UConn men’s basketball team. Fans already got their first look at Coach Dan Hurley’s new group during its preseason exhibition against Rhode Island, a 102-75 win at Mohegan Sun. But the reigning back-to-back champs will officially unveil the newest banner in Gampel Pavilion and tip-off their 2024-25 season against …

Another basketball season in Storrs will begin with a banner ceremony. The UConn men’s basketball program will recognize its 2023-24 back-to-back national championship team, one of the most dominant teams of all-time, on Wednesday night before it tips off against Sacred Heart at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies, ranked No. 3 nationally in the preseason, have a chance to become the …

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball is waiting for more information before determining Jonas Aidoo’s status for the season opener against Lipscomb. Aidoo did not play in either of the Razorbacks’ preseason scrimmages as he recovers from an undisclosed injury. Arkansas assistant coach Chuck Martin said the Hogs are pleased with Aidoo’s progress, but no decision has been made if he will …

Niceville, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets suffered two losses in the Northwest Florida Classic Tournament in Niceville, FL, over the weekend to drop to 0 – 2 in the opening of the 2024 – 2025 basketball season. The Jets fell to Southern Union Community College, 95 – 87 Friday, and then Northwest Florida overpowered the Jets 102 …

Holy Cross basketball head coach Dave Paulsen praised John Tonje’s 23-point night after Wisconsin’s 85-61 win over the Crusaders on Monday night. Tonje’s 23 points were the most by a Badger in their debut since at least 2000, surpassing Josh Gasser’s 21-point debut in 2010. He also chipped in with five rebounds and shot a perfect 8-8 mark from the …

With a roster featuring 11 new players, UCF coach Johnny Dawkins knew chemistry would be crucial to the Knights’ success in Year 2 of the Big 12. That team dynamic would be tested in the season opener against No. 13 Texas A&M, a program coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. To make things even more challenging, UCF was without two …

Former WI Gov. Tommy Thompson on the life of MU President Mike Lovell Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson talks about the life of his friend, Marquette President Mike Lovell Before the Marquette men’s basketball team rolled to a 102-62 victory over Stony Brook in its season opener on Monday, there was a video tribute and a moment of silence for …