No. 8 Texas Tech beats Iowa State 80-73, clinches share of Big 12
AMES, Iowa (AP) - For the first time, Texas Tech can call itself champions of the Big 12. After his performance on Saturday, Jarrett Culver might soon be able to call himself the league's player of the year as well. Culver scored a career-high 31 points, Davide Moretti added 20 and No. 8 Texas Tech clinched a share of the league title by beating Iowa State 80-73.
AMES, Iowa (AP) - For the first time, Texas Tech can call itself champions of the Big 12. After his performance on Saturday, Jarrett Culver might soon be able to call himself the league's player of the year as well. Culver scored a career-high 31 points, Davide Moretti added 20 and No. 8 Texas Tech clinched a share of the league title by beating Iowa State 80-73.
Bane scores 34 to lead TCU over Texas 69-56
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TCU's depleted roster only uses a seven-man rotation. Desmond Bane was about all the Horned Frogs needed to beat Texas. Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points as the Horned Frogs rolled over the Longhorns 69-56 Saturday, handing Texas a critical loss that could be a big blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TCU's depleted roster only uses a seven-man rotation. Desmond Bane was about all the Horned Frogs needed to beat Texas. Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points as the Horned Frogs rolled over the Longhorns 69-56 Saturday, handing Texas a critical loss that could be a big blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes.
Texas fires former QB Vince Young from part-time job
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has fired former star quarterback Vince Young from his part-time role as a development officer for poor performance and often being absent from work or not in touch with his supervisors. The move also comes after Young had a second drunken-driving arrest within three years on Feb. 5.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has fired former star quarterback Vince Young from his part-time role as a development officer for poor performance and often being absent from work or not in touch with his supervisors. The move also comes after Young had a second drunken-driving arrest within three years on Feb. 5.
Brooks, Davis help No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston rebounded from its second loss of the season to wrap up at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Armoni Brooks had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Corey Davis Jr. added 17 points and No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79 on Thursday night.
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston rebounded from its second loss of the season to wrap up at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title and the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Armoni Brooks had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Corey Davis Jr. added 17 points and No. 12 Houston beat SMU 90-79 on Thursday night.
Silva's 22 points lead South Carolina to 71-54 win over A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - South Carolina coach Frank Martin was thrilled his team ended its losing streak with a win against Texas A&M on Tuesday night. He might have been equally as happy that it came thanks to a bounce-back performance from senior star Chris Silva. Silva had 22 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help South Carolina snap a three-game skid with the 71-54 victory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - South Carolina coach Frank Martin was thrilled his team ended its losing streak with a win against Texas A&M on Tuesday night. He might have been equally as happy that it came thanks to a bounce-back performance from senior star Chris Silva. Silva had 22 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help South Carolina snap a three-game skid with the 71-54 victory.
Oklahoma tops Kansas to end Jayhawks' run of Big 12 titles
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kristian Doolittle had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma beat No. 13 Kansas 81-68 on Tuesday night and end the Jayhawks' run of Big 12 regular-season titles at 14 years. The last time Kansas didn't at least tie for the conference crown, Oklahoma State won it outright in 2003-04. Now, Kansas State and Texas Tech remain in contention for the championship. The...
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Kristian Doolittle had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help Oklahoma beat No. 13 Kansas 81-68 on Tuesday night and end the Jayhawks' run of Big 12 regular-season titles at 14 years. The last time Kansas didn't at least tie for the conference crown, Oklahoma State won it outright in 2003-04. Now, Kansas State and Texas Tech remain in contention for the championship. The...
Texas Tech routs Texas 70-51, stays even with Kansas State
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 16 points, Matt Mooney added 15 and No. 8 Texas Tech stayed even with Kansas State atop the Big 12 with one game remaining in a dominating 70-51 win over Texas on Monday night. With his mom watching from the stands after traveling from the Dominican Republic on senior night, Brandone Francis scored all 12 of his points in the second half in an eighth...
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Jarrett Culver scored 16 points, Matt Mooney added 15 and No. 8 Texas Tech stayed even with Kansas State atop the Big 12 with one game remaining in a dominating 70-51 win over Texas on Monday night. With his mom watching from the stands after traveling from the Dominican Republic on senior night, Brandone Francis scored all 12 of his points in the second half in an eighth...
No. 18 Kansas St still in Big 12 lead after 64-52 win at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown had 16 points to lead four Kansas State players in double figures and the 18th-ranked Wildcats beat TCU 64-52 on Monday night to maintain a share of the Big 12 lead with one game remaining in the regular season. Kansas State (23-7, 13-4 Big 12) went ahead to stay with a tiebreaking 13-4 run to end the first half, then scored the first 10 points after halftime.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown had 16 points to lead four Kansas State players in double figures and the 18th-ranked Wildcats beat TCU 64-52 on Monday night to maintain a share of the Big 12 lead with one game remaining in the regular season. Kansas State (23-7, 13-4 Big 12) went ahead to stay with a tiebreaking 13-4 run to end the first half, then scored the first 10 points after halftime.
McDuffie scores 15 to lead Wichita St. past SMU 67-55
Markis McDuffie had 15 points and nine rebounds as Wichita State defeated SMU 67-55 on Sunday.
Markis McDuffie had 15 points and nine rebounds as Wichita State defeated SMU 67-55 on Sunday.
No. 11 Texas Tech beats TCU to stay atop Big 12
Jarett Culver and Davide Moretti each had 15 points and No. 11 Texas Tech won its seventh game in row, beating TCU 81-66 on Saturday to stay atop the Big 12 standings.
Jarett Culver and Davide Moretti each had 15 points and No. 11 Texas Tech won its seventh game in row, beating TCU 81-66 on Saturday to stay atop the Big 12 standings.
Kyler Murray at 5-foot-10, 207 pounds at NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kyler Murray may not show off his arm or his legs at the NFL scouting combine, but on Thursday he assuaged colossal concerns about his size. The Heisman Trophy-winning dual-threat quarterback and speedy outfielder from the University of Oklahoma checked in at just over 5-foot-10 and 207 pounds with a hand size, as measured from his pinkie to his thumb, of 9½ inches.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kyler Murray may not show off his arm or his legs at the NFL scouting combine, but on Thursday he assuaged colossal concerns about his size. The Heisman Trophy-winning dual-threat quarterback and speedy outfielder from the University of Oklahoma checked in at just over 5-foot-10 and 207 pounds with a hand size, as measured from his pinkie to his thumb, of 9½ inches.
Ex-Baylor football player found not guilty of sexual assault
A Texas jury found a former Baylor University football player not guilty of raping another student in 2016.
A Texas jury found a former Baylor University football player not guilty of raping another student in 2016.
No. 23 Cincinnati wins 52-49 at SMU despite shooting woes
DALLAS (AP) - No. 23 Cincinnati found a way to win when it couldn't make many shots. "We've had some great nights this year where we've looked awesome. It's easy on those nights," coach Mick Cronin said. "If you're going to have a great program, you've got to win on nights like tonight."
DALLAS (AP) - No. 23 Cincinnati found a way to win when it couldn't make many shots. "We've had some great nights this year where we've looked awesome. It's easy on those nights," coach Mick Cronin said. "If you're going to have a great program, you've got to win on nights like tonight."
West Virginia upsets TCU 104-96 in 3OT thriller
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - TCU's Jamie Dixon and his team came to Morgantown needing to take care of business. The Horned Frogs failed, falling to West Virginia 104-96 in a triple-overtime thriller behind standout performances from Derek Culver and Jordan McCabe on Tuesday night to soften their bubble.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - TCU's Jamie Dixon and his team came to Morgantown needing to take care of business. The Horned Frogs failed, falling to West Virginia 104-96 in a triple-overtime thriller behind standout performances from Derek Culver and Jordan McCabe on Tuesday night to soften their bubble.
Fall scores 23 to lift UCF past SMU 95-48
Tacko Fall had a season-high 23 points plus 20 rebounds as Central Florida routed SMU 95-48 on Sunday.
Tacko Fall had a season-high 23 points plus 20 rebounds as Central Florida routed SMU 95-48 on Sunday.
Noi, A-Rob double-doubles as TCU beats No. 19 Iowa St 75-72
Kouat Noi had 20 points with 13 rebounds, Alex Robinson also had a double-double and TCU ended a three-game losing streak with a 75-72 win over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday.
Kouat Noi had 20 points with 13 rebounds, Alex Robinson also had a double-double and TCU ended a three-game losing streak with a 75-72 win over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday.
James, Bieniemy preserve Sooners' 69-67 win over Texas
Christian James led Oklahoma with 19 points and Jamal Bieniemy's block at the buzzer clinched the Sooners' 69-67 win over Texas at home Saturday.
Christian James led Oklahoma with 19 points and Jamal Bieniemy's block at the buzzer clinched the Sooners' 69-67 win over Texas at home Saturday.
Texas senior Kerwin Roach suspended for team rules violation
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas senior guard and leading scorer Kerwin Roach II was suspended Friday for the third time in his career for a violation of team rules and the school has put no timetable on his return. Texas said Roach was suspended "indefinitely." Coach Shaka Smart released no statement or details on the suspension as the team traveled to Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas senior guard and leading scorer Kerwin Roach II was suspended Friday for the third time in his career for a violation of team rules and the school has put no timetable on his return. Texas said Roach was suspended "indefinitely." Coach Shaka Smart released no statement or details on the suspension as the team traveled to Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma.
McMurray scores 25, SMU pulls away to beat UConn 77-59
DALLAS (AP) - Jahmal McMurray drove for three straight layups in a 12-2 run late in the first half, and SMU went on to beat UConn 77-59 on Thursday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Jahmal McMurray drove for three straight layups in a 12-2 run late in the first half, and SMU went on to beat UConn 77-59 on Thursday night.
Report: NBA, union forward talks on ending 'one-and-done'
MIAMI (AP) - The NBA and its players are continuing to move forward on plans to eliminate the "one-and-done" rule in college basketball, something that the sides have been working toward for months.
MIAMI (AP) - The NBA and its players are continuing to move forward on plans to eliminate the "one-and-done" rule in college basketball, something that the sides have been working toward for months.