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Virginia Tech survives Colorado State at buzzer to stay undefeated
Jailen Bedford scored 17 points, Neoklis Avdalas finished with 13 and Virginia Tech beat Colorado State 66-64 in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Wednesday. Amani Hansberry contributed 10 points for the Hokies (6-0), will play Saint Mary’s in the semifinals on Thursday. The Rams will play Wichita State in the consolation bracket.
Fighting through injuries, Washington takes on Nevada
Washington coach Danny Sprinkle called his campus “the sprained ankle capital of the world” during his weekly news conference. He might not be far off. The injury-riddled Huskies (4-1) might still be without key several players when they open defense of their Acrisure Holiday Classic title against Nevada (4-2) on Thursday in Palm Desert, Calif. Washington has been idle since a 99-93 double-overtime victory against Southern at home Nov.
Coming off loss, No. 3 Houston eager to bounce back vs. Notre Dame
No. 3 Houston will not have to wait long for a chance to move away from its first loss of the season when the Cougars face Notre Dame in a consolation game of the Players Era men’s championship on Wednesday afternoon at Las Vegas. Houston (6-1) fell short in a marquee matchup against Tennessee on Tuesday, dropping a 76-73 decision.
No. 14 St. John's gets in Players Era win column vs. Baylor
Bryce Hopkins scored 26 points to lead No. 14 St. John’s to a 96-81 win over Baylor in the second round of the Players Era men’s tournament on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Oziyah Sellers scored 22 points, while Dillon Mitchell and Ian Jackson chipped in 18 and 14 off the bench for St. John’s (4-2). Sellers hit five of St. John’s 11 3-pointers, while Hopkins went 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Cameron Carr led Baylor (4-1) with a game-high 27 points.
No. 17 Tennessee pursues better effort in rematch vs. No. 3 Houston
Eight months after punching a ticket to the Final Four with a suffocating 69-50 victory over Tennessee, third-ranked Houston and the No. 17-rated Volunteers meet again in the Player’s Era men’s tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday. But after surviving a 78-74 overtime win over Syracuse on Monday in its tournament opener, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson made a point to emphasize that this team still has a long ways to go to be mentioned in the same breath as last spring’s NCAA tourney runner-up.
Unbeaten Missouri welcomes winless, road-weary South Carolina State
With a chance to extend the program’s best start in three years, Missouri plays host to winless South Carolina State on Tuesday in Columbia, Mo. Missouri (6-0) last won its first six games in head coach Dennis Gates’ debut year in 2022-23, when the Tigers began the season 9-0. Missouri is taking advantage of a favorable part of its nonconference schedule, as it has only faced one power conference opponent, beating Minnesota 83-60 on Nov. 12.
Pryce Sandfort scores 28 as Nebraska comes back to down Oklahoma
Pryce Sandfort scored a career-high 28 points and Nebraska drained 15 3-pointers to beat Oklahoma 105-99 in a battle of former Big 12 foes on Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Cornhuskers (4-0) extended the nation’s longest active win streak to eight by rallying from down 16 late in the first half. They shot 57.6 percent overall, including 15 of 27 from 3-point range, and turned it over just five times against 20 assists.
Surging Providence hands No. 4 UConn second straight loss
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Bryce Hopkins tossed in a game-high 27 points to help Providence extend its winning streak to eight games by beating visiting No. 4 UConn 73-61 Wednesday night. BOX SCORE VS. UCONN Hopkins, a transfer from Kentucky, made both of his 3-point attempts and was 13 of 15 from the free-throw line before he fouled out with 1:02 to play. He finished 6 of 12 from the floor and added five rebounds.
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Lance Terry scored a season-high 24 points and Miles Kelly added 20 to help Georgia Tech stun No. 12 Miami 76-70 on Wednesday in Atlanta to end the Hurricanes’ nine-game winning streak. It is Georgia Tech’s first win over a ranked team since beating No. 15 Florida State in the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. Terry was 8-for-13 from the field, 4-for-5 from 3-point range, with six rebounds. Kelly had three 3-pointers and was 7-for-7 from the free-throw line.
NC State begins fast, upsets No. 16 Duke
Terquavion Smith scored 24 points and host North Carolina State upset No. 16 Duke 84-60 on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C. N.C. State snapped a three-game losing streak to Duke. The margin of victory was just three points shy of the Wolfpack’s biggest ever over the Blue Devils — a 27-point win in 1972. Smith shot 8 of 19 for the Wolfpack (12-4, 2-3 ACC) and also had three rebounds. Jarkel Joiner added 21 points and nine assists, while DJ Burns Jr. chipped in 18 points off the bench.
Top 25 scores and recap: UConn, Duke stunned
The latest college basketball AP Top 25 scores and results last night (Jan. 4) saw the likes of No. 4 UConn and No. 16 Duke both losing games that we thought they would have won. WoW! No. 17 TCU 88, No. 19 Baylor 87 Chuck O’Bannon Jr. hit a go-ahead jumper with four seconds to play and Mike Miles Jr. scored a career-high 33 points as No. 17 TCU came from behind to beat No. 19 Baylor 88-87 on Wednesday in a Big 12 Conference battle in Waco, Texas.
Newly ranked, No. 23 Charleston blows by North Carolina A&T
Dalton Bolon scored 22 points as No. 23 College of Charleston looked the part of a newly ranked team by trouncing North Carolina A&T 92-79 on Wednesday at Greensboro, N.C. The Cougars, playing for the first time with a national ranking in two decades, won their 14th game in a row and led by 30 points at one juncture. Ante Brzovic and Pat Robinson III each scored 12 points and Ben Burnham and Raekwon Horton each had 11.
No. 22 Auburn faces off against Georgia: Who will emerge victorious?
Georgia is off to its best start in 13 seasons and will face the toughest test to date in the opener of SEC play when it hosts No. 22 Auburn on Wednesday in Athens, Ga. This game will broadcast live on SEC Network and stream live on WatchESPN and the ESPN App, starting at 6:30 pm ET at Stegeman Coliseum. Last time out for Georgia Georgia’s 78-72 win over visiting Rider on Dec.
No. 2 Houston targets better offense vs. SMU
The tests will continue unabated for No. 2 Houston, with the Cougars’ ability to manage those weekly challenges providing the clearest indicator of how a season of promise will unfold. The Cougars’ next obstacle is a Thursday home game against SMU in American Athletic Conference action. Read more: Mark, Sasser help No. 3 Houston pull away vs. UCF – highlights and stats Houston overcame its own poor shooting while defeating visiting UCF 71-65 on Saturday.
Can Providence’s 7-game win streak continue vs No. 4 UConn?
Two of the elite teams in the Big East Conference meet Wednesday when fourth-ranked UConn goes on the road to play Providence. Providence has a feel-good factor, but I am backing UConn to end the host healthy current win streak. Live coverage is on Fox Sports 1 USA at Amica Mutual Pavilion and starting at 8:30 pm EST. The Friars (12-3, 4-0 Big East) opened Big East play with four consecutive wins for the first time in the program’s history by prevailing 74-59 over DePaul on Sunday in Chicago.
How to watch No. 1 Purdue vs to No. 24 Ohio State; Will Boilermakers rebound?
Top-ranked Purdue enters uncharted territory when it plays No. 24 Ohio State on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. This game, playing at the Value City Arena, is live on Fox Sports 1 USA, starting at 7:00 pm ET. Don’t miss it! The Boilermakers (13-1, 2-1 Big Ten) will be looking to rebound from their first loss of the season, a 65-64 setback against visiting Rutgers on Monday. Read more: How to watch it? – NC State welcomes No. 16 Duke “Worry about the next one.
How to watch it? - NC State welcomes No. 16 Duke
No. 16 Duke renews an in-state rivalry Wednesday when it travels to Raleigh, N.C., to take on NC State. This game will be live on ACC Network, starting at 7:00 pm ET. You can also follow live here: WATCH | LISTEN | LIVE STATS The Blue Devils (11-3, 2-1 ACC) rose a spot in the AP Top 25 Poll this week after beating Florida State 86-67 on Saturday. Ryan Young led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, while Jaylen Blakes had 17 points.
How did Fresno State handed No. 21 New Mexico shocking first loss?
Isaih Moore made the go-ahead shot with 90 seconds left and recorded 16 points and eight rebounds to help host Fresno State notch a 71-67 upset of No. 21 New Mexico in Mountain West play on Tuesday night. The Lobos (14-1, 2-1 MWC) were the last unbeaten team in the nation after top-ranked Purdue lost 65-64 to Rutgers on Monday night. Read more: Early SEC showdown pits No. 13 Arkansas vs. No. 20 Missouri “Happy for the guys.
Early SEC showdown pits No. 13 Arkansas vs. No. 20 Missouri
No. 13 Arkansas will try rise to the SEC challenge when it hosts No. 20 Missouri on Wednesday to begin a challenging stretch of conference play. The Razorbacks (11-2, 0-1 SEC) lost their conference opener 60-57 at unranked LSU on Dec. 28. After facing Missouri (12-1, 1-0) on Wednesday in Fayetteville, they will travel to No. 22 Auburn on Saturday and host No. 7 Alabama next week.
With win streak in tow, No. 17 TCU meets No. 19 Baylor
No. 17 TCU will bring a 10-game winning streak and plenty of momentum on a trip south down I-35 to face No. 19 Baylor on Wednesday at Waco, Texas, in a Big 12 Conference matchup. The Horned Frogs (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) began their Big 12 schedule with a gritty, come-from-behind 67-61 home win over Texas Tech on Saturday. Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points, including seven in a decisive late-game surge, while Emanuel Miller added 16 and Damion Baugh had 14.
Florida to face Texas A&M in search of offense
Florida will look to break a two-game losing streak and get on track in Southeastern Conference play when it hosts Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Gators (7-6, 0-1 SEC) have lost games against Oklahoma and Auburn, averaging just 55.5 points during the two-game stretch. The offensive struggles have centered on an inability to hit shots from the perimeter. Florida is just 5 for 41 from 3-point range (12.2 percent) over its last two games. “We just need to stay the course,” Gators coach Todd Golden said.
Alabama K Will Reichard changes mind, will make return in 2023
Alabama kicker Will Reichard announced Tuesday that he will return to the Crimson Tide for one more season rather than enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Reichard had previously accepted an invite to play at the Senior Bowl, an indication he was going pro after four seasons at Alabama. The kicker was considered one of the top prospects at the position who could be available to NFL teams in April.
Georgetown takes Big East drought into date with Villanova
Georgetown is set to host Villanova on Wednesday evening in a traditional Big East meeting in Washington, D.C., as both teams aim to bounce back following a loss. The Wildcats look to return to the win column after a setback to Marquette, while the Hoyas seek their first regular-season conference win in 25 tries following their worst loss of the season against Butler.
Youthful poise to carry No. 25 Iowa St. vs. Oklahoma
So far, so good for Iowa State freshman point guard Tamin Lipsey. On Wednesday, Lipsey gets another new challenge as the No. 25 Cyclones (10-2, 1-0 Big 12) play their first conference road game, taking on Oklahoma at Norman, Okla. “If you were watching, you wouldn’t know he was a freshman,” Iowa State senior Gabe Kalscheur said after the Cyclones opened conference play with a 77-62 victory over Baylor on Saturday. “He looks so calm, cool and collected.
Iowa F Patrick McCaffery (anxiety) takes leave of absence
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery announced Tuesday that he is taking an indefinite leave from the basketball team to address anxiety issues. “I have been battling anxiety for a while, and recently it has peaked, which has inhibited my preparation and performance on the court,” McCaffery wrote in a statement. “It’s not fair to myself or teammates to be on the court when I am not myself.
Top 25 roundup: K-State offense overpowers No. 6 Texas
Markquis Nowell poured in a career-high 36 points that included six 3-pointers and a 12-for-12 showing at the free-throw line as Kansas State dominated throughout in an easy 116-103 win over No. 6 Texas on Tuesday in a Big 12 Conference dustup in Austin, Texas. The Wildcats (13-1, 2-0 Big 12) put together a near-perfect first half, after which they led by 18 points.
NCAA committee recommends upping March Madness to 90 teams
The NCAA transformation committee released a final report Tuesday that, among other things, recommended the NCAA expand Division I championship fields in certain sports to ensure 25 percent of participating teams get to compete. If adopted, the proposal would expand the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments from 68 and 65 total teams, respectively, to about 90.
No. 3 Kansas clips Texas Tech to snap home winning streak
Dajuan Harris had a career-high 18 points on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range as No. 3 Kansas defeated Texas Tech 75-72 Tuesday night in Lubbock, Texas. The Red Raiders had a chance to take the lead in the final minute, but were unsuccessful. Kansas (13-1, 2-0 Big 12) had three other players score in double figures, including Jalen Wilson with 16 points. KJ Adams Jr. added 14 and Gradey Dick had 11. Kevin McCullar, who starred for Tech for the past three seasons, was held to seven points.
Pitt upsets No. 11 Virginia for fifth straight win
Blake Hinson and Nike Sibande each scored 16 points as host Pittsburgh rallied to upset No. 11 Virginia 68-65 on Tuesday night. The Panthers (11-4, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won five straight games and are 4-0 in the ACC for the first time since their first season as conference members in 2013-14. Jamarius Burton added 15 points and Federiko Federiko had eight points and 11 rebounds for Pitt, which ended an eight-game losing streak in the series with Virginia.
No. 7 Alabama coasts to win over Ole Miss
Santiago Vescovi scored all 14 points of his points in Tennessee’s 46-point first-half Tuesday night as the No. 8 Volunteers beat Mississippi State for the fourth straight time, walloping the Bulldogs 87-53 in Knoxville, Tenn. The Volunteers (12-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who won their third straight game overall, shot 63 percent in the first half
No. 14 Wisconsin ekes out victory over Minnesota
Steven Crowl scored 17 points and Chucky Hepburn added 16 as No. 14 Wisconsin held off Minnesota 63-60 in a Big Ten matchup on Tuesday night in Madison, Wis. Minnesota, which trailed by 15 early in the second half, pulled within 54-53 on Jamison Battle’s layup with 8:34 left to cap an 11-0 run. The Gophers then missed their next seven field-goal attempts before Dawson Garcia’s layup cut the gap to 63-58 with 48 seconds left.
Creighton blows out Seton Hall, wins third straight
Ryan Kalkbrenner flirted with a triple-double and Arthur Kaluma posted a double-double Tuesday night for host Creighton, which rolled to an 83-61 win over Seton Hall in a Big East game in Omaha, Neb. Kalkbrenner had 17 points, eight rebounds and six blocks for Creighton (9-6, 3-1 Big East), which has won three straight — by a combined 62 points — following a six-game losing streak The six blocks tied a career-high for Kalkbrenner, who also had six blocks against DePaul on Jan. 22, 2022.
Kansas State prevails in offensive slugfest with No. 6 Texas
Markquis Nowell poured in a career-high 36 points that included six 3-pointers and a 12-for-12 showing at the free-throw line as Kansas State dominated throughout in an easy 116-103 win over No. 6 Texas on Tuesday in a Big 12 Conference dustup in Austin, Texas. The Wildcats (13-1, 2-0 Big 12) put together a near-perfect first half, after which they led by 18 points.
Marquette surges in second half to down St. John’s
Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 25 of his game-high 29 points in the second half to lead four Marquette players in double figures as the Golden Eagles rallied for a 96-85 victory over St. John’s in Big East play on Tuesday in Queens, N.Y. Prosper shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to go along with a team-high seven rebounds.
Boston College uses late run to get past Notre Dame
Jaeden Zackery scored 14 of his season-high 18 points in the second half as Boston College rallied past rival Notre Dame 70-63 on Tuesday night at Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Eagles (8-7, 2-2 ACC) never led until Mason Madsen’s pull-up jumper with 1:43 remaining. They closed the game on a 17-4 run. Prince Aligbe had 15 points, Makai Ashton-Langford scored 12 and Quinten Post added 10 and nine rebounds for BC. DeMarr Langford Jr. had seven rebounds and eight assists.
Syracuse holds on for tight win over Louisville
Joseph Girard III scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Syracuse eked out a 70-69 road win over Louisville on Tuesday. Judah Mintz added 16 points and Jesse Edwards chipped in 12 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots for the Orange (10-5, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won seven of their past eight games. The Cardinals (2-13, 0-4) had a chance to win in the final seconds after Mintz fell down and turned the ball over.
No. 8 Tennessee steamrolls Mississippi State
Santiago Vescovi scored all 14 points of his points in Tennessee’s 46-point first-half Tuesday night as the No. 8 Volunteers beat Mississippi State for the fourth straight time, walloping the Bulldogs 87-53 in Knoxville, Tenn. The Volunteers (12-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who won their third straight game overall, shot 63 percent in the first half as they raced away for their 11th straight SEC home win and 24th consecutive overall at Rocky Top.
Vanderbilt battles past South Carolina in OT to win SEC opener
Behind 22 points, seven rebounds and six blocks from Liam Robbins, Vanderbilt scored an 84-79 overtime win over South Carolina on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn., in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Ezra Manjon had 24 points, Jordan Wright had 13 and Tyrin Lawrence added 10 for Vanderbilt (8-6, 1-0 SEC). Chico Carter posted 24 points to lead South Carolina (7-7, 0-1). Meechie Johnson (18), GG Jackson (13) and Hayden Brown (12) tallied double-figure scoring for the Gamecocks.
Penn State aims to extend win streak at Michigan
Led by dynamic guard Jalen Pickett, Penn State is emerging as a potential contender in the Big Ten. The surging Nittany Lions aim for their sixth straight victory on Wednesday when they visit Michigan in Big Ten action at Ann Arbor, Mich. The Nittany Lions (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) began their winning streak by defeating then-No. 17 Illinois by 15 points, and most recently knocked off Iowa 83-79 on Sunday.
Kentucky ends LSU’s seven-game streak, grabs first SEC win
Oscar Tshiebwe had 19 points and 16 rebounds and Kentucky held on for a 74-71 victory over visiting LSU in Southeastern Conference play on Tuesday in Lexington, Ky. Jabob Toppin had 21 points and Cason Wallace added 14 points for the Wildcats (10-4, 1-1), who have won three of their past four games. Tshiebwe shot 7 of 9 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line, while Toppin shot 9 of 13 from the floor and added three rebounds and three assists.
Butler, DePaul battle early doldrums in tilt
It’s not always accurate to compare scores against a common opponent in order to determine who might have the upper hand in a head-to-head matchup. But as DePaul heads to Butler for a conference clash Wednesday night in Indianapolis, their recent meetings with Georgetown look like a fair barometer of where the teams stand. On Thursday, DePaul (7-8, 1-3 Big East) outlasted Georgetown for a seven-point win at home.
Clemson aims to stay unbeaten in ACC vs. Virginia Tech
Off to its hottest start in the Atlantic Coast Conference in five seasons, Clemson will face what figures to be its toughest league test so far when it travels to defending ACC champion Virginia Tech on Wednesday in Blacksburg, Va. While Clemson (11-3, 3-0 ACC) has won its three ACC games decisively, including a 78-64 victory over North Carolina State on Friday, Virginia Tech (11-3, 1-2) has lost its last two tests by razor-thin margins, including Saturday’s 77-75 defeat at Wake Forest.
Improved Wake Forest set to face North Carolina
Wake Forest has struggled on the road, while North Carolina, despite all its faults, remains unbeaten at home. The Demon Deacons will aim to reverse that trend with their in-state trip to face North Carolina on Wednesday night at Chapel Hill, N.C. Wake Forest (10-4, 2-1 ACC) recovered from a tough stretch to knock off nationally-ranked Duke and formerly-ranked Virginia Tech in back-to-back home games.
Michigan State uses elite ball movement to cruise past Nebraska
Tyson Walker had 21 points and Michigan State cruised to a fifth straight victory by beating Nebraska 74-56 on Tuesday night in East Lansing, Mich. Walker was 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 6 from 3-point range with 16 of his points in the first half, one fewer than Nebraska had at halftime. Joey Hauser had 10 points and 10 rebounds, and freshman Jaxon Kohler added 10 points off the bench as the Spartans (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) won their 10th straight over the Cornhuskers.
No. 23 Charleston takes on NC A&T, looks to validation rankings
For the first time in two decades, College of Charleston jumped into the Top 25 rankings propelled by a 13-game winning streak. When does No. 23 Charleston play North Carolina A&T? The No. 23 Cougars survived Towson with a 76-74 overtime win on New Year’s Eve and are determined to stay on the ascent with a trip to North Carolina A&T on Wednesday at Greensboro, N.C. You can LISTEN to live streaming coverage of this game. Fans can watch live on CBS Sports Network on Wednesday night as well.
Watch Rutgers stuns No. 1 Purdue as Spencer hits game-winning 3
Cam Spencer hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds remaining as Rutgers pulled off a 65-64 victory over top-ranked Purdue on Monday night in West Lafayette, Ind. Rutgers (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) earned its second-ever win over a top-ranked team — both against Purdue in the past 13 months. Ron Harper Jr.’s game-winning 3-pointer from midcourt on Dec.
SEC men’s basketball schedule: South Carolina v Vanderbilt on modest win streaks
Vanderbilt and South Carolina each seek a three-game winning streak when they meet for both teams’ Southeastern Conference [SEC] opener on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. This game is one of four matchups on the SEC men’s basketball schedule today and below you will find the entire schedule of games on Jan. 3. South Carolina vs Vanderbilt is live on the SEC Network at 7:00 pm EST. The Gamecocks (7-6) won both meetings last year.
Clemson star DL Bryan Bresee makes the jump to the NFL
Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Monday. Bresee, a junior and former five-star recruit, is projected as a first-round pick by Field Level Media. “It has been a lifelong dream of mine to play in the NFL,” Bresee said. “After much thought and many prayers, I would like to announce that I am declaring for the 2023 NFL draft.
No. 6 Texas, Kansas State square off for round 2 of Big 12 gauntlet
Something has to give when No. 6 Texas and Kansas State, teams with identical records and winning streaks, square off on Tuesday in Austin, Texas, in the second game of the 18-game Big 12 Conference gauntlet. Both teams head into Tuesday’s contest after winning their league openers on Saturday. The Longhorns (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) came from behind and then outlasted Oklahoma 70-69 on the road while Kansas State (12-1, 1-0) had to go into overtime at home to beat No. 24 West Virginia 82-76.
Looking to down another ranked foe, Pitt faces No. 13 Virginia
Pitt seeks a second straight win against a ranked opponent Tuesday night when No. 13 Virginia pays a visit for an Atlantic Coast Conference contest. The Panthers (10-4, 3-0 ACC) got a career-high 31 points on 14-of-17 shooting from Jamarius Burton in a 76-74 win against No. 25 North Carolina on Friday. Blake Hinson scored seven of his 16 points in the final 88 seconds to help Pitt secure its fourth straight win and ninth in 10 games.
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