TCU surprises with QB at Big 12 media day; Sooner stays home
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...
Sooners the favorite again in Big 12 football preseason poll
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
For the 3rd straight year, Oklahoma was picked to finish at the top of the Big 12 football standings.
Baylor denies allegations of racism, cover-up in lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A former Baylor University athletic director's claims that the school used black football players as scapegoats to cover up a school-wide sexual assault scandal are bizarre and "blatantly false," according to the university.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A former Baylor University athletic director's claims that the school used black football players as scapegoats to cover up a school-wide sexual assault scandal are bizarre and "blatantly false," according to the university.
Oregon State beats Arkansas 5-0 for national championship
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Freshman Kevin Abel threw a two-hitter for his record fourth win in the College World Series, and Oregon State beat Arkansas 5-0 on Thursday night for the national championship.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Freshman Kevin Abel threw a two-hitter for his record fourth win in the College World Series, and Oregon State beat Arkansas 5-0 on Thursday night for the national championship.
SMU basketball to play Georgetown in '18-'19, '19-'20
SMU will play one of college basketball’s most storied programs in the upcoming season.
SMU will play one of college basketball’s most storied programs in the upcoming season.
Former SMU player Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee over stun-gun arrest
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.
Former SMU basketball coach and player Bob Prewitt has died
DALLAS (AP) - Bob Prewitt, who was part of SMU's only NCAA Final Four during three decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 93. The school said Friday that Prewitt died on Thursday. Prewitt was an assistant coach for 18 seasons, a stretch during which SMU reached the Final Four in 1956 and won eight Southwest Conference titles. He was then head coach of the Mustangs for eight...
DALLAS (AP) - Bob Prewitt, who was part of SMU's only NCAA Final Four during three decades as a player and coach, has died. He was 93. The school said Friday that Prewitt died on Thursday. Prewitt was an assistant coach for 18 seasons, a stretch during which SMU reached the Final Four in 1956 and won eight Southwest Conference titles. He was then head coach of the Mustangs for eight...
Time is now: Texas Tech folks are ready for Kingsbury to win
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater. As much as fans on the West Texas plains want one of their own to succeed, patience wanes with just two winning seasons and a losing overall record heading into the former quarterback's sixth year.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Kliff Kingsbury is still popular at Texas Tech, five years after his hiring as coach unified a fractured football program at his alma mater. As much as fans on the West Texas plains want one of their own to succeed, patience wanes with just two winning seasons and a losing overall record heading into the former quarterback's sixth year.
Rebounding critical in Texas A&M-UNC game in West 2nd round
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Roy Williams hammers his team so much about rebounding that he has frequently quipped about the existence of an 11th commandment: thou shalt box out. "I think it's the most critical factor in the game, the way we play," Williams said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina coach Roy Williams hammers his team so much about rebounding that he has frequently quipped about the existence of an 11th commandment: thou shalt box out. "I think it's the most critical factor in the game, the way we play," Williams said.
Texas A&M holds off Providence 73-69 in NCAA West 1st round
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tyler Davis and Robert Williams spent all Friday snatching rebound after rebound, blocking a few shots and had Williams offer a highlight-reel capper in the final minute. When Texas A&M's bigs are playing like this, it's tough to tussle with these Aggies. And that gives them their best chance to stick around the NCAA Tournament for another weekend.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Tyler Davis and Robert Williams spent all Friday snatching rebound after rebound, blocking a few shots and had Williams offer a highlight-reel capper in the final minute. When Texas A&M's bigs are playing like this, it's tough to tussle with these Aggies. And that gives them their best chance to stick around the NCAA Tournament for another weekend.
No. 8 Cincinnati tops SMU 61-51 in AAC quarters
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Kyle Washington scored 15 points and Gary Clark added 12 points and 11 rebounds Friday to help No. 8 Cincinnati beat SMU 61-51 in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The Bearcats also got 13 points from Cane Broome and rallied from a six-point second-half deficit to move on to the semifinals against the winner of the Tulsa-Memphis game.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Kyle Washington scored 15 points and Gary Clark added 12 points and 11 rebounds Friday to help No. 8 Cincinnati beat SMU 61-51 in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The Bearcats also got 13 points from Cane Broome and rallied from a six-point second-half deficit to move on to the semifinals against the winner of the Tulsa-Memphis game.
Emelogu, Agau combine for 44 as SMU holds off UConn 80-73
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Ben Emelogu scored 23 points and Akoy Agau added 21 to lift Southern Methodist to an 80-73 win over the University of Connecticut in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Ben Emelogu scored 23 points and Akoy Agau added 21 to lift Southern Methodist to an 80-73 win over the University of Connecticut in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday.
Oklahoma State beats Oklahoma 71-60 in Big 12 opening round
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Cameron McGriff scored 18 points, Jeffrey Carroll added 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Oklahoma State pulled away from Oklahoma after squandering most of a 16-point lead for a 71-60 victory in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. Kendall Smith had 11 points for the eighth-seeded Cowboys (19-13), who led 58-53 with 6 minutes left before easing...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Cameron McGriff scored 18 points, Jeffrey Carroll added 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Oklahoma State pulled away from Oklahoma after squandering most of a 16-point lead for a 71-60 victory in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. Kendall Smith had 11 points for the eighth-seeded Cowboys (19-13), who led 58-53 with 6 minutes left before easing...
S. Florida downs slumping SMU 65-54 in American finale
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - David Collins scored 21 points and Malik Martin scored 15 and South Florida ended the regular season with a 65-54 win over SMU on Sunday. South Florida (10-21, 3-15), with a two-game win streak, enters the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the 12th seed which starts Thursday in Orlando, Florida. SMU (16-15, 6-12) will be seeded ninth. The Mustangs now have dropped...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - David Collins scored 21 points and Malik Martin scored 15 and South Florida ended the regular season with a 65-54 win over SMU on Sunday. South Florida (10-21, 3-15), with a two-game win streak, enters the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the 12th seed which starts Thursday in Orlando, Florida. SMU (16-15, 6-12) will be seeded ninth. The Mustangs now have dropped...
Texas Wesleyan coach fired after turning away Colorado recruit over state's pot laws
Texas Wesleyan University fired its baseball coach Thursday after he told a potential player he wouldn't be recruited because of marijuana laws in his home state.
Texas Wesleyan University fired its baseball coach Thursday after he told a potential player he wouldn't be recruited because of marijuana laws in his home state.
Young's 28 help Oklahoma top Kansas State, end 6-game skid
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Trae Young's entertaining act wasn't translating into wins for Oklahoma, and desperation had set in. Finally, a more collective effort helped the Sooners snap their six-game losing skid. Young scored 28 points, his teammates chipped in, and Oklahoma topped Kansas State 86-77 on Saturday.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Trae Young's entertaining act wasn't translating into wins for Oklahoma, and desperation had set in. Finally, a more collective effort helped the Sooners snap their six-game losing skid. Young scored 28 points, his teammates chipped in, and Oklahoma topped Kansas State 86-77 on Saturday.
Texas A&M holds off Vanderbilt rally for 89-81 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Texas A&M found a way to hold off Vanderbilt. Now, the Aggies hope to find a way into the NCAA Tournament. Texas A&M built a 24-point lead in the second half of Saturday's 89-81 win at Vanderbilt, but the Commodores narrowed the gap to four twice in the final 35 seconds.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Texas A&M found a way to hold off Vanderbilt. Now, the Aggies hope to find a way into the NCAA Tournament. Texas A&M built a 24-point lead in the second half of Saturday's 89-81 win at Vanderbilt, but the Commodores narrowed the gap to four twice in the final 35 seconds.
Roach basket for Texas beats Oklahoma State 65-64
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Kerwin Roach II made a driving shot with 1.2 seconds left, giving Texas a 65-64 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday and keeping the Longhorns' hopes for an NCAA Tournament invitation alive. Kendall Smith scored seven of the last nine points for Oklahoma State, including a jump shot that gave the Cowboys a one-point lead with 22 seconds remaining.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Kerwin Roach II made a driving shot with 1.2 seconds left, giving Texas a 65-64 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday and keeping the Longhorns' hopes for an NCAA Tournament invitation alive. Kendall Smith scored seven of the last nine points for Oklahoma State, including a jump shot that gave the Cowboys a one-point lead with 22 seconds remaining.
McDuffie leads No. 13 Wichita State past SMU 84-78
DALLAS (AP) - Markis McDuffie scored a season-high 26 points off the bench, including nine during the first four minutes of the second half, to lead No. 13 Wichita State to an 84-78 win over SMU on Saturday. The Shockers (23-5, 13-3 American Athletic Conference) have won six straight games and are one-half game behind first-place Cincinnati. Wichita State will host Cincinnati on March 4 in the...
DALLAS (AP) - Markis McDuffie scored a season-high 26 points off the bench, including nine during the first four minutes of the second half, to lead No. 13 Wichita State to an 84-78 win over SMU on Saturday. The Shockers (23-5, 13-3 American Athletic Conference) have won six straight games and are one-half game behind first-place Cincinnati. Wichita State will host Cincinnati on March 4 in the...
Robinson's big 2nd half helps TCU hold off Baylor 82-72
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Baylor chose to make TCU's Alex Robinson beat the Bears on Saturday. Wrong choice. Robinson, the Horned Frogs' point guard, scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half and TCU held off Baylor 82-72. "(Robinson's) more of a facilitator, so our game plan was just to make him a scorer," Baylor forward Tristan Clark said. "Today, he did real...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Baylor chose to make TCU's Alex Robinson beat the Bears on Saturday. Wrong choice. Robinson, the Horned Frogs' point guard, scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half and TCU held off Baylor 82-72. "(Robinson's) more of a facilitator, so our game plan was just to make him a scorer," Baylor forward Tristan Clark said. "Today, he did real...