College Basketball

Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) runs into the end zone for a touchdown late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave) | Bryon Houlgrave The ninth-ranked BYU Cougars football team had this week off, but things couldn’t have gone any better for …

Nov. 2—STORRS — UConn is facing a familiar challenge this season. The Huskies are in reloading mode after losing four starters from one of the most dominant men’s team in college basketball history. Been there, done that before and still won a national championship That’s why coach Dan Hurley is confident the Huskies will be in the running for a …

A potential must-win game for Kansas State ended in defeat for the Wildcats, as they lost to unranked Houston, 24-19. The Cougars scored 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to come back and beat K-State. The rainy conditions in Houston were the story of the game. This game had an hour-long rain delay, but the rain continued throughout the …

Nov. 2—ROCHESTER — One day after dropping its opener, the Rochester Community and Technical College men’s basketball team bounced back with an 83-71 home win over Vermilion on Saturday. Friday, the Yellowjackets lost 67-58 to Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range. RCTC built a 45-29 halftime lead against Vermilion and then easily hung on. Jamison Lien led the winners with 25 points. …

EMMITSBURG — When Mount St. Mary’s opens its men’s basketball season Monday at Knott Arena against Notre Dame of Maryland, Xavier Lipscomb will be back on the floor for the Mountaineers. Aside from his on-ball defense and ability to distribute, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound guard and graduate student carries a significant voice for the Mountaineers this season because of his past …

No. 7 Tennessee football charges into November to face old rival Kentucky. Two weeks after beating Alabama, the Vols return to action following an open week. This is their last game before the first College Football Playoff rankings are released Nov. 5. Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) plays Kentucky (3-5, 1-5) on Saturday (7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland Stadium. …

A year after Kansas men’s basketball was officially placed on probation without a postseason ban in relation to the FBI investigation that started in 2017, the Jayhawks signaled that their recruitment trail is back to normal. For the first time in eight years, the team got the commitment of a top-five player in his respective class. Darryn Peterson, a 6-foot-5 …

After a Midnight Madness atmosphere in the CareSource Charity Classic vs. Ohio State over two weeks ago, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team plays a game that counts Monday night, facing Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Fifth Third Arena. Coming off the high of defeating the Buckeyes in a charity exhibition and the low of falling to Pitt in a …

There’s nothing like the start of a new season for hope to spring eternal. The last time Xavier took the Cintas Center floor, the Musketeers suffered an 86-80 loss to No. 8 Marquette, a fitting regular-season finale in a year where Xavier constantly knocked on the door of a breakthrough win but could never finish the job. But that was …

Season glance: Games 23-25 After 22 games, I have the Tigers with a record of 16-6 overall and 5-4 in SEC play. We’re getting into the final portion of the season as we look at matchups with Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Georgia. (Photo by Petre Thomas – USA TODAY Sports) GAME 23: Hosting Texas A&M. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m. …

There’s nothing like the start of a new season for hope to spring eternal. The last time Xavier took the Cintas Center floor, the Musketeers suffered an 86-80 loss to No. 8 Marquette, a fitting regular-season finale in a year where Xavier constantly knocked on the door of a breakthrough win but could never finish the job. But that was …

The Steve Lutz era of Oklahoma State men’s basketball is about to begin. The former Western Kentucky and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi coach, and longtime Purdue assistant, was hired by OSU in March following the dismissal of Mike Boynton. Expectations are low for Lutz and the Cowboys entering Year 1 of a new regime. OSU was picked in the preseason Big …

Indiana will be going for a bit of history Saturday in East Lansing; a win would give the Hoosiers their first nine-win season since 1967, which is also the most recent season in which they won the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl. Michigan State football, meanwhile, has less gaudy goals in mind: An upset of the No. …

Indiana will be going for a bit of history Saturday in East Lansing; a win would give the Hoosiers their first nine-win season since 1967, which is also the most recent season in which they won the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl. Michigan State football, meanwhile, has less gaudy goals in mind: An upset of the No. …

Six news transfers, five new freshmen. And, surely a soothing tune to Mizzou fans’ ears, a brand new basketball season. Missouri basketball opens its season Monday on the road at Memphis, where Dennis Gates’ third year at the helm will commence. Mizzou had a putrid conference campaign plagued by injuries to close last season, as it went 0-19 against SEC …

How to watch, stream, listen to Nebraska-UCLA and all CFB Week 10 games Nebraska football is back at it again as Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the Huskers (5-3 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) square off with UCLA (2-5, 1-4) on Saturday in Lincoln. Below, you will find the information for TV, streaming and radio options, additional game notes to prepare …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball has enjoyed numerous instances of success during head coach Bill Self’s tenure with the program, which began a little more than two decades ago. Although last season didn’t reach the heights many expected, the Jayhawks aren’t far removed from their last Big 12 Conference regular season title, which they won during the 2022-23 season. They aren’t far removed …

Iowa State running back Carson Hansen leaps over teammate offensive lineman Tyler Miller as he is tackled by Central Florida running back RJ Harvey during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. | Matthew Putney Going into November, even in the chaotic Big 12, there are four clear leaders for the …

BLOOMINGTON – IU basketball delivered the straightforward exhibition performance Mike Woodson will have hoped for in the Hoosiers’ preseason finale. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out from a 106-64 win: STARTERS ∎ Myles Rice: 7/10 Once again managed the pace of the game well. A quieter night offensively, with just six points, but five assists and three rebounds speak to …

BLOOMINGTON – IU basketball delivered the straightforward exhibition performance Mike Woodson will have hoped for in the Hoosiers’ preseason finale. Here’s how the Hoosiers graded out from a 106-64 win: STARTERS ∎ Myles Rice: 7/10 Once again managed the pace of the game well. A quieter night offensively, with just six points, but five assists and three rebounds speak to …

BLOOMINGTON – Mike Woodson’s Hoosiers eased past Marian on Friday to complete a perfect pair of preseason exhibitions, Indiana winning 106-64 in its first swing through Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this season. The evening was emotional for Woodson, who welcomed back longtime fried and Marian AD Steve Downing, as well as first-year Marian coach Pat Knight. Here are three observations …

BLOOMINGTON – Mike Woodson’s Hoosiers eased past Marian on Friday to complete a perfect pair of preseason exhibitions, Indiana winning 106-64 in its first swing through Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this season. The evening was emotional for Woodson, who welcomed back longtime fried and Marian AD Steve Downing, as well as first-year Marian coach Pat Knight. Here are three observations …

Texas men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry picked up his program’s first commitment of the 2025 class Friday when Houston-area post John Clark pledged to the Longhorns. Texas basketball received the first commitment for its 2025 class on Friday when four-star forward John Clark picked the Longhorns over finalists Kansas, Texas A&M and Houston. A Houston-area native who played at …

The Field of 68 is partnering with Sanford Sports and the Sanford Pentagon to host the “The Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase,” an event featuring matchups between six college basketball programs, on Monday. The Field of 68 is a college basketball media network created by longtime sports reporters Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman. The inaugural event will feature matchups …

NORMAN — OU basketball coach Porter Moser said Friday, if everything goes to plan forward Sam Godwin, who has been in concussion protocol, should be available for the Sooners’ season opener against Lindenwood on Monday night. Godwin, one of two returning starters from last season, is projected to be one of the Sooners’ leaders this season alongside senior forward Jalon …