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.
Zion's freak injury ripples in basketball, business worlds
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Soon after Zion Williamson's shoe ripped apart, Nike's stock price took a hit. The freak injury during one of the college basketball season's marquee games immediately sparked debates about everything from the shoe manufacturer to insurance issues and whether the likely NBA lottery pick should risk his professional future by continuing to play for the...
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Soon after Zion Williamson's shoe ripped apart, Nike's stock price took a hit. The freak injury during one of the college basketball season's marquee games immediately sparked debates about everything from the shoe manufacturer to insurance issues and whether the likely NBA lottery pick should risk his professional future by continuing to play for the...
Texas A&M overcomes big deficit for 65-56 win over Alabama
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When Texas A&M fell behind by double digits in the second half on Tuesday night against Alabama, coach Billy Kennedy was certain his team could get back in it if the Aggies focused on defense. They did, holding Alabama scoreless for more than five minutes to dig out of the hole and go on to a 65-56 win. Savion Flagg and Wendell Mitchell scored 18 points each...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When Texas A&M fell behind by double digits in the second half on Tuesday night against Alabama, coach Billy Kennedy was certain his team could get back in it if the Aggies focused on defense. They did, holding Alabama scoreless for more than five minutes to dig out of the hole and go on to a 65-56 win. Savion Flagg and Wendell Mitchell scored 18 points each...
Butler helps Baylor upset No. 19 Iowa State 73-69
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa State might have blown its shot at the Big 12 title because it suddenly and somewhat inexplicably can't win in Ames. Jared Butler scored 17 points, Freddie Gillespie had 14 and Baylor upset No. 19 Iowa State 73-69 on Tuesday night.
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa State might have blown its shot at the Big 12 title because it suddenly and somewhat inexplicably can't win in Ames. Jared Butler scored 17 points, Freddie Gillespie had 14 and Baylor upset No. 19 Iowa State 73-69 on Tuesday night.
Oklahoma State hands TCU 3rd straight loss 68-61
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Thomas Dziagwa matched a career-high with 23 points, connecting on 6 of 11 3-pointers, to help lead Oklahoma State to a 68-61 victory over TCU Monday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. Lindy Waters added 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists for Oklahoma State (10-16, 3-10 Big 12).
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Thomas Dziagwa matched a career-high with 23 points, connecting on 6 of 11 3-pointers, to help lead Oklahoma State to a 68-61 victory over TCU Monday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. Lindy Waters added 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists for Oklahoma State (10-16, 3-10 Big 12).
Murray waits to measure up after picking NFL over baseball
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Now that Kyler Murray has decided to play in the NFL instead of reporting to spring training as a first-round draft pick by baseball's Oakland Athletics, the questions can shift to the Heisman Trophy winner's height. The former Oklahoma star says everyone will get their answer at the NFL combine next week. And that was after Murray listed himself at 5-foot-10...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Now that Kyler Murray has decided to play in the NFL instead of reporting to spring training as a first-round draft pick by baseball's Oakland Athletics, the questions can shift to the Heisman Trophy winner's height. The former Oklahoma star says everyone will get their answer at the NFL combine next week. And that was after Murray listed himself at 5-foot-10...
Roach and Osetkowski lead Texas over Oklahoma State 69-57
Kerwin Roach II scored 16 points and Texas beat Oklahoma State 69-57 Saturday, sending the Cowboys to their fifth straight loss.
Kerwin Roach II scored 16 points and Texas beat Oklahoma State 69-57 Saturday, sending the Cowboys to their fifth straight loss.
Lawson's 3s send South Carolina past Texas A&M 84-77
A.J. Lawson had 23 points off six of South Carolina's program record-tying 16 3-pointers to rally past Texas A&M 84-77 on Saturday.
A.J. Lawson had 23 points off six of South Carolina's program record-tying 16 3-pointers to rally past Texas A&M 84-77 on Saturday.
OU stops 5-game skid with 71-62 win over TCU
Kristian Doolittle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Brady Manek chipped in 14 points with seven boards and Oklahoma stopped a five-game losing streak with a 71-62 victory against TCU on Saturday.
Kristian Doolittle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Brady Manek chipped in 14 points with seven boards and Oklahoma stopped a five-game losing streak with a 71-62 victory against TCU on Saturday.
Culver scores 19 as No. 15 Texas Tech routs Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Texas Tech took its stifling defense up a notch. Jarrett Culver scored 19 points, and the 15th-ranked Red Raiders defeated Oklahoma State 78-50 on Wednesday night.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Texas Tech took its stifling defense up a notch. Jarrett Culver scored 19 points, and the 15th-ranked Red Raiders defeated Oklahoma State 78-50 on Wednesday night.
Starks and Chandler help lift Aggies over Georgia 73-56
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When the Texas A&M Aggies were struggling through a stretch where they dropped six of seven games, coach Billy Kennedy maintained the same upbeat and optimistic attitude with his team. That, his players say, is what helped them get on track and win their last two games, capped by Tuesday night's 73-56 victory over Georgia.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - When the Texas A&M Aggies were struggling through a stretch where they dropped six of seven games, coach Billy Kennedy maintained the same upbeat and optimistic attitude with his team. That, his players say, is what helped them get on track and win their last two games, capped by Tuesday night's 73-56 victory over Georgia.
Brown, Stokes, lead No. 18 Kansas State past Texas 71-64
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown and Xavier Sneed each scored 16 points, and No. 18 Kansas State beat Texas 71-64 Tuesday night for its ninth straight Big 12 victory. Three other Wildcats scored in double figures, Dean Wade with 12 points, and Kamau Stokes and Makol Mawien with 11 apiece. Kerwin Roach led Texas with 17 points, and Courtney Ramey added 10.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown and Xavier Sneed each scored 16 points, and No. 18 Kansas State beat Texas 71-64 Tuesday night for its ninth straight Big 12 victory. Three other Wildcats scored in double figures, Dean Wade with 12 points, and Kamau Stokes and Makol Mawien with 11 apiece. Kerwin Roach led Texas with 17 points, and Courtney Ramey added 10.
Dotson scores 25 as No. 14 Kansas wins 82-77 in OT at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Devon Dotson scored 25 points, including six free throws in the final 40 seconds of overtime, and No. 14 Kansas beat TCU 82-77 on Monday night for its second win in a row while starting four freshmen. After blowing a 12-point lead in the second half, the Jayhawks (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) never trailed in overtime. They broke the final tie on K.J. Lawson's jumper with 1:09...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Devon Dotson scored 25 points, including six free throws in the final 40 seconds of overtime, and No. 14 Kansas beat TCU 82-77 on Monday night for its second win in a row while starting four freshmen. After blowing a 12-point lead in the second half, the Jayhawks (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) never trailed in overtime. They broke the final tie on K.J. Lawson's jumper with 1:09...
Kyler Murray chooses NFL over baseball and A's
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - When Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma last season, the Oakland Athletics knew there was a chance he might chose football over baseball. That is exactly what happened. On the day the A's started spring training workouts, Murray said he will pursue a career in the NFL.
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - When Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma last season, the Oakland Athletics knew there was a chance he might chose football over baseball. That is exactly what happened. On the day the A's started spring training workouts, Murray said he will pursue a career in the NFL.