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Seton Hall looks for offense to pick up steam vs. Vanderbilt
Seton Hall showed plenty of grit defensively through its first four games of the season. In its fifth game, the trait also appeared on the offensive side.,After opening the Charleston Classic in South Carolina with a thrilling overtime victory over Virginia Commonwealth, the Pirates (3-2) will face ...
Miami, Oklahoma State seek consolation in Charleston
The Miami Hurricanes and Oklahoma State Cowboys -- both coming off upset losses against mid-major schools -- will meet Friday afternoon in a Charleston Classic consolation game.,On Thursday afternoon in the first round at Charleston, S.C., Miami (3-1) never led while falling 80-69 to Drake.,Later on...
Washington seeks better offensive balance vs. Alcorn State
Great Osobor is off to a fast start.,The preseason all-Big Ten Conference selection leads Washington in scoring (14.8 points per game), rebounding (13 boards per game) and steals (four per game) heading into the Huskies' game against Alcorn State on Friday in Seattle.,The rest of the Huskies?,Not so...
Sebastian Mack, UCLA ready to run against Cal State Fullerton
UCLA will look to stay perfect on its six-game homestand when it welcomes Cal State Fullerton to Los Angeles on Friday.,The Bruins (4-1) moved to 4-0 at home and 3-0 in their homestand on Wednesday with an 84-70 win over Idaho State. UCLA jumped ahead of the Bengals early, leading by 17 points in th...
SMU seeks 'statement game' vs. Mississippi State
SMU hopes to send an early-season message when it hosts Mississippi State on Friday in Dallas.,"We want to make sure that Friday's game is going to be a statement game for us," senior forward Keon Ambrose-Hylton said. "Showing not just for our fans but showing the country that we are here to play. W...
Hoping to bond at Paradise Jam, K-State faces George Washington
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang believes there are plenty of reasons to play in an in-season tournament such as the Paradise Jam.,The Wildcats open play in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Friday night against George Washington.,"We get to be together," Tang said Monday when asked about the benefi...
Utah State, Iowa ready to light up scoreboard in K.C.
It's tempting to suggest the first team to 100 points would win the neutral-court battle between Utah State and Iowa in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, but both teams could hit the century mark in the NABC Hall of Fame Classic.,Utah State (4-0) enters play leading the country with an average of 104 poi...
Northwestern aims to keep streak alive vs. Pepperdine
Aiming to extend its winning streak to four, Northwestern closes out its homestand when it faces Pepperdine on Friday night in Evanston, Ill.,The Wildcats began the week with a come-from-behind victory against Montana State, 72-69. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had 20 points and 10 rebounds in...
Missouri, after 72-point rout, chases another W vs. Pacific
The Missouri Tigers flexed their depth while routing Mississippi Valley State, but they will face a tougher challenge when they host the Pacific Tigers on Friday in Columbia, Mo.,Missouri (3-1) rolled past the Delta Devils 111-39 on Nov. 14. Missouri coach Dennis Gates used 14 players, with 11 playi...
Despite unbeaten record, Notre Dame seeks better execution vs. Elon
Even though Notre Dame is unbeaten, coach Micah Shrewsberry remains unsatisfied with certain aspects of the Fighting Irish's performances.,Shrewsberry, who is in his second season coaching Notre Dame, hopes his team can produce a better showing Friday night when the Fighting Irish host Elon in South...
No. 11 Tennessee's big second half overwhelms Virginia
Chaz Lanier fueled a strong second half as No. 11 Tennessee ran away with a 64-42 win over Virginia on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, Bahamas., ,Lanier made four of his six 3-pointers and scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half, helping the Volunteers (5-0) hand the Cav...
Latest Harbaugh matchup is key contest for Ravens, Chargers
When Jim Harbaugh met brother John for the postgame handshake following Super Bowl XLVII, he figured he'd get a chance to avenge the setback someday.,Nearly 12 years later, the two Harbaughs will be back on the same field as NFL head coaches when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Los Angeles Chargers o...
Looking to build momentum, Butler takes on Merrimack
The Butler Bulldogs complete their season-opening five-game homestand against the Merrimack Warriors on Friday night.,The Bulldogs (3-1) have won two in a row after their losing to Austin Peay on Nov. 8. ,Butler is coming off an 81-70 victory over SMU on Friday, when six Bulldog players scored in do...
Winthrop, Louisville coaches share bond as teams prepare to meet
Pat Kelsey will face a familiar foe when Louisville hosts Winthrop on Friday.,The first-year coach of the Cardinals (2-1) guided the Eagles' basketball program for nine years, winning four regular-season Big South titles and three conference tournament championships before leaving for the College of...
William & Mary aims to end NC State's unbeaten start
North Carolina State closes its season-opening homestand and aims to keep its unbeaten record intact Friday night when it hosts William & Mary in Raleigh, N.C.,Fresh off their first Final Four appearance in 41 years, the Wolfpack are 4-0, with their most recent victory a 72-49 decision against Colga...
Michigan's second-half surge sinks Tarleton State
Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16 points to lead Michigan to a 72-49 win over Tarleton State in Ann Arbor on Thursday. ,Sam Walters and Tre Donaldson each scored 13 and Vlad Goldin added 12 for Michigan (4-1). Donaldson dished out a game-high five assists.,Bubu Benjamin scored 15 and Ronnie Harrison Jr. chi...
AJ Hoggard leads Vanderbilt to narrow win over Nevada
AJ Hoggard scored 18 points and dished out seven assists as Vanderbilt beat Nevada 73-71 in the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., on Thursday night. ,Jason Edwards (16 points) and MJ Collins (15) also scored in double figures, while Devin McGlockton added nine points and eight rebounds for the...
No. 24 UNLV aims to stay in conference title picture vs. San Jose State
No. 24 UNLV doesn't control its destiny in terms of a Mountain West Conference championship game berth, but a win at San Jose State on Friday night would ensure the Rebels still have a chance.,UNLV (8-2, 4-1 Mountain West) rejoined the College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday and is closing in on it...
Raptors retain home-court mastery over Wolves
RJ Barrett scored 31 points -- 12 in the fourth quarter -- and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Thursday night.,Scottie Barnes returned to the lineup and produced 17 points and six assists for the Raptors, who have won two in a row since a seven-game losing...
Miles Wood, Avalanche pull out victory over Capitals
Miles Wood scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to fuel the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday.,Offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar skated around the upper edge of the left circle before unleashing a shot that was deflected home by ...