Basketball Page 657 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
New Mexico, No. 13 Colorado State paired in early MWC headliner
Along with a 12-1 record entering this Mountain West Conference opener, visiting New Mexico and No. 13 Colorado State head into Tuesday's matchup with a few common bonds....
Julius Randle helps Knicks outlast Timberwolves
Julius Randle scored 12 of the final 13 points for the New York Knicks, who squandered most of a 22-point third-quarter lead Monday afternoon before holding off the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 112-106....
Different coaches in new era for Syracuse-Duke rivalry
It's certain that the whole mold of a Syracuse-Duke matchup has been altered....
Jaylin Williams, No. 25 Auburn set to face Penn
Jaylin Williams didn't miss a single shot the last time Auburn took the floor....
No. 19 Baylor throwing house-warming party vs. Cornell
No. 18 Baylor looks to begin a new era and a new year on a winning note when they host dangerous Cornell on Tuesday at Waco, Texas, in the opening of Foster Pavilion, the Bears' new $212-million arena....
No. 20 Texas storms away to topple UT Arlington 79-62
Max Abmas poured in 18 points and Kadin Shedrick added 17 as No. 20 Texas pulled away early in the second half on the way to a 79-62 win over Texas-Arlington on Monday afternoon in Austin, Texas, to remain undefeated at home....
Pop Isaacs, Texas Tech top North Alabama for sixth straight win
Texas Tech roared to the finish line of nonconference play in style on Monday in Lubbock, Texas, rolling past North Alabama 85-57 for its sixth win in a row....
No. 21 Wisconsin tries to carry momentum into Big Ten vs. Iowa
After a successful stretch against nonconference opponents, No. 21 Wisconsin returns to the Big Ten grind when it hosts Iowa on Tuesday night in Madison, Wis....
Still seeking first ACC win, Pitt takes on RJ Davis, No. 8 UNC
Winless in its first pair of Atlantic Coast Conference matchups, Pitt will take another try at getting in the win column in league play against No. 8 North Carolina at home Tuesday night....
South Carolina remains No. 1, grip no longer unanimous
South Carolina remained atop the Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll Monday, although the Gamecocks no longer were the consensus choice....
Purdue remains No. 1; Gonzaga holds on at No. 24
Purdue stayed at No. 1 in the first Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the new year, released on Monday....
No. 7 FAU heads back to drawing board vs. East Carolina
Florida Atlantic University had plenty of riches to enjoy when it returned from a productive trip to Las Vegas, but the winnings wasted away on Florida's west coast....
Illinois dials in for defensive-minded Northwestern
In his 10-plus seasons as Northwestern's head coach, Chris Collins has accomplished some things that once seemed impossible in Evanston. He has led the Wildcats to their first two NCAA Tournament appearances and their first two wins over a top-ranked team, which includes Purdue's only loss this seas...
No. 6 Tennessee's Dalton Knecht aims to ignite offense vs. Norfolk State
The same guy who scored 37 points in Tennessee's loss to North Carolina on Nov. 29 has totaled just 15 in his last three games....
Maryland puts home winning streak on line vs. No. 1 Purdue
Any team that visited Maryland's Xfinity Center in 2023 left with a loss....
No. 5 UConn looks to shake off rust in clash vs. DePaul
Reigning national champion UConn will come off a pronounced layoff on Tuesday evening when Big East rival DePaul visits Storrs, Conn....
Blazers visit Suns to open long road trip
The Portland Trail Blazers open 2024 on Monday with the first game in a seven-game road swing, starting the odyssey off against the surging Phoenix Suns....
Top 25 roundup: Stanford downs No. 4 Arizona
Freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored a career-high 28 points and Spencer Jones added 21 as they led Stanford's historic 3-point barrage in a stunning 100-82 wire-to-wire victory over No. 4 Arizona on Sunday in Stanford, Calif....
NBA roundup: Suns lean on star power to clip Magic
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals to help the Phoenix Suns post a 112-107 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday night....
Suns' big three shines in win over Magic
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals to help the Phoenix Suns post a 112-107 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday night....