Russell, No. 23 Baylor struggle early in 40-13 win over SMU
WACO, Texas (AP) — Seth Russell threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 23 Baylor recovered from a slow start to rout SMU 40-13 on Saturday. Russell and the Bears (2-0) struggled offensively in the first half and had to settle for a 6-6 tie at intermission, but broke through with a 20-point third quarter on their way to a 13th straight victory over their...
WACO, Texas (AP) — Seth Russell threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 23 Baylor recovered from a slow start to rout SMU 40-13 on Saturday. Russell and the Bears (2-0) struggled offensively in the first half and had to settle for a 6-6 tie at intermission, but broke through with a 20-point third quarter on their way to a 13th straight victory over their...
Officials' miscue, Hail Mary: Okla St stunned by CMU
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The officiating mistake was a doozy — and it cannot be fixed. The play that followed was even more astonishing. One of the oddest endings imaginable left Oklahoma State stunned and Central Michigan celebrating.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The officiating mistake was a doozy — and it cannot be fixed. The play that followed was even more astonishing. One of the oddest endings imaginable left Oklahoma State stunned and Central Michigan celebrating.
Sutton snags 3 TD passes in SMU's 34-21 win over North Texas
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Courtland Sutton only made four catches but three went for touchdowns in SMU's 34-21 victory over North Texas in a season opener on Saturday. Sutton finished with 162 yards receiving, including an 88-yarder from Ben Hicks for the fifth-longest touchdown pass in Mustangs history. Sutton's other two TD receptions were thrown by Matt Davis. Xavier Jones added 115...
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Courtland Sutton only made four catches but three went for touchdowns in SMU's 34-21 victory over North Texas in a season opener on Saturday. Sutton finished with 162 yards receiving, including an 88-yarder from Ben Hicks for the fifth-longest touchdown pass in Mustangs history. Sutton's other two TD receptions were thrown by Matt Davis. Xavier Jones added 115...
Gov. Greg Abbott demands Houston in any Big 12 expansion
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding that the University of Houston be included in any expansion of the Big 12 Conference. In a message posted on social media, Abbott said: "Big 12 expansion is a non-starter unless it includes University of Houston." Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Abbott's fellow Texas Republican and a former Houston radio talk show host, also...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding that the University of Houston be included in any expansion of the Big 12 Conference. In a message posted on social media, Abbott said: "Big 12 expansion is a non-starter unless it includes University of Houston." Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Abbott's fellow Texas Republican and a former Houston radio talk show host, also...
Potential expansion candidates for the Big 12, BYU to Tulane
Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has referred to what the Big 12 is about to step into as it moves toward expansion as a seller's market. The conference is selling salvation for two to four schools that are clamoring for a spot in the Power Five and all the amenities (mostly lots of money) that goes with moving up in the world.
Commissioner Bob Bowlsby has referred to what the Big 12 is about to step into as it moves toward expansion as a seller's market. The conference is selling salvation for two to four schools that are clamoring for a spot in the Power Five and all the amenities (mostly lots of money) that goes with moving up in the world.
Former Baylor DE Oakman indicted on sexual assault charge
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was indicted Wednesday by a Texas grand jury on a charge of sexually assaulting a woman at his apartment earlier this year. A McLennan County grand jury returned the indictment against the 24-year-old Oakman, who finished his college eligibility in December as the Bears' career leader in quarterback sacks.
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman was indicted Wednesday by a Texas grand jury on a charge of sexually assaulting a woman at his apartment earlier this year. A McLennan County grand jury returned the indictment against the 24-year-old Oakman, who finished his college eligibility in December as the Bears' career leader in quarterback sacks.
SMU Football to Hold Fundraiser for Victims of Dallas Shooting
To help those affected by the shooting in Downtown Dallas last week, SMU Football is holding a Ladies Clinic. Coach Chad Morris said originally it was to raise money for the Careity Foundation and the Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, but now all donations will be matched by he and his family and given to the families of the officers killed in the tragedy.
To help those affected by the shooting in Downtown Dallas last week, SMU Football is holding a Ladies Clinic. Coach Chad Morris said originally it was to raise money for the Careity Foundation and the Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, but now all donations will be matched by he and his family and given to the families of the officers killed in the tragedy.
SMU's basketball coach Larry Brown steps down
Larry Brown is calling it quits as Southern Methodist University’s head basketball coach, according to reports.
Larry Brown is calling it quits as Southern Methodist University’s head basketball coach, according to reports.
Pat Summitt, winningest coach in D1 history, has died at 64
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died. She was 64.
Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women's game from obscurity to national prominence during her 38-year career at Tennessee, has died. She was 64.
Coastal Carolina beats TCU 7-5, to face Arizona in finals
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Chadwick homered and doubled, Alex Cunningham pitched 6 1/3 solid innings, and surprising Coastal Carolina reached the College World Series finals with a 7-5 victory over TCU on Saturday night. The Chanticleers (53-17) of the Big South Conference will play Arizona in a best-of-three series starting Monday, trying to win the national championship in their first...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Chadwick homered and doubled, Alex Cunningham pitched 6 1/3 solid innings, and surprising Coastal Carolina reached the College World Series finals with a 7-5 victory over TCU on Saturday night. The Chanticleers (53-17) of the Big South Conference will play Arizona in a best-of-three series starting Monday, trying to win the national championship in their first...
Briles officially out at Baylor after sexual assault scandal
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor and Art Briles have mutually agreed to part ways, almost a month after the release of a scathing report over the university's handling of sexual assault complaints against football players which led school regents to suspend the coach "with intent to terminate." A statement released by the university Friday night said Baylor and Briles "agreed...
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor and Art Briles have mutually agreed to part ways, almost a month after the release of a scathing report over the university's handling of sexual assault complaints against football players which led school regents to suspend the coach "with intent to terminate." A statement released by the university Friday night said Baylor and Briles "agreed...
Beckwith goes distance again, Coastal Carolina tops TCU 4-1
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Andrew Beckwith pitched his second straight complete game and set a school record with his nation-leading 14th win, and Coastal Carolina stayed alive in the College World Series with a 4-1 victory over TCU on Friday night.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Andrew Beckwith pitched his second straight complete game and set a school record with his nation-leading 14th win, and Coastal Carolina stayed alive in the College World Series with a 4-1 victory over TCU on Friday night.
Coastal Carolina capitalizes on Texas Tech errors, wins 7-5
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Coastal Carolina's incredible postseason run will continue for at least another day. The Chanticleers got a big boost offensively from an unlikely source, and they capitalized on Texas Tech's struggles in the field to beat the Red Raiders 7-5 on Thursday night in a College World Series elimination game.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Coastal Carolina's incredible postseason run will continue for at least another day. The Chanticleers got a big boost offensively from an unlikely source, and they capitalized on Texas Tech's struggles in the field to beat the Red Raiders 7-5 on Thursday night in a College World Series elimination game.
SMU's Larry Brown visits Cowboys practice
Cowboys players have been frequent visitors to SMU men’s basketball home games. Wednesday, SMU head coach Larry Brown returned the favor and took in a Cowboys offseason practice at Valley Ranch.
Cowboys players have been frequent visitors to SMU men’s basketball home games. Wednesday, SMU head coach Larry Brown returned the favor and took in a Cowboys offseason practice at Valley Ranch.
TCU to 6th NCAA Super Regional after 8-1 win over Arizona St
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brian Howard pitched eight strong innings, Cam Warner drove in three runs and TCU beat Arizona State 8-1 on Sunday night to win an NCAA regional at home for the third year in a row. Howard (8-2) struck out nine with no walks and retired the last 17 batters he faced after David Greer's RBI single in the third inning.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Brian Howard pitched eight strong innings, Cam Warner drove in three runs and TCU beat Arizona State 8-1 on Sunday night to win an NCAA regional at home for the third year in a row. Howard (8-2) struck out nine with no walks and retired the last 17 batters he faced after David Greer's RBI single in the third inning.
TCU beat Gonzaga 4-3, win from 3rd straight Super Regional
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Elliott Barzilli had a two-run single in the eighth inning and TCU beat Gonzaga 4-3 on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Regional. The Horned Frogs (44-15) are one win away from getting to an NCAA Super Regional for the third consecutive season. TCU led 2-0 until Jeffry Bohling's three-run homer put Gonzaga up in the sixth.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Elliott Barzilli had a two-run single in the eighth inning and TCU beat Gonzaga 4-3 on Saturday night in the Fort Worth Regional. The Horned Frogs (44-15) are one win away from getting to an NCAA Super Regional for the third consecutive season. TCU led 2-0 until Jeffry Bohling's three-run homer put Gonzaga up in the sixth.
Top-seeded host TCU blanks Oral Roberts 7-0 in NCAA opener
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mitchell Traver allowed just two hits in five innings, Cam Warner homered in a four-run sixth and top-seeded host TCU beat Oral Roberts 7-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's Fort Worth Regional on Friday night. Sidelined most of the season with a muscle strain in his back, Traver (1-1) got his first win in his fifth start, striking out four and...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mitchell Traver allowed just two hits in five innings, Cam Warner homered in a four-run sixth and top-seeded host TCU beat Oral Roberts 7-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's Fort Worth Regional on Friday night. Sidelined most of the season with a muscle strain in his back, Traver (1-1) got his first win in his fifth start, striking out four and...
Dallas Baptist knocks out Fairfield in Lubbock Regional 8-5
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darick Hall gave up three runs over 7 1/3 innings and homered twice to help Dallas Baptist beat Fairfield 8-5 in an elimination game in the NCAA tournament's Lubbock Regional on Saturday. Second-seeded Dallas Baptist (42-18) moves on to face the Texas Tech-New Mexico loser on Sunday in another elimination game.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darick Hall gave up three runs over 7 1/3 innings and homered twice to help Dallas Baptist beat Fairfield 8-5 in an elimination game in the NCAA tournament's Lubbock Regional on Saturday. Second-seeded Dallas Baptist (42-18) moves on to face the Texas Tech-New Mexico loser on Sunday in another elimination game.
New Mexico beats Dallas Baptist 12-6 in Lubbock Regional
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Luis Gonzalez went 4 for 4 with three doubles and five RBIs on Friday night and New Mexico beat Dallas Baptist 12-6 in the opening round of the Lubbock Regional. The third-seeded Lobos (39-21) pulled away with a five-run ninth inning and will face No. 1 seed Texas Tech on Saturday. The second-seeded Patriots (41-18) will play Fairfield in an elimination game.
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Luis Gonzalez went 4 for 4 with three doubles and five RBIs on Friday night and New Mexico beat Dallas Baptist 12-6 in the opening round of the Lubbock Regional. The third-seeded Lobos (39-21) pulled away with a five-run ninth inning and will face No. 1 seed Texas Tech on Saturday. The second-seeded Patriots (41-18) will play Fairfield in an elimination game.
Oklahoma QB Mayfield regains his lost year of eligibility
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Big 12 will have to deal with Baker Mayfield for two more years instead of one. The conference adopted a rule change Thursday that gives back the Oklahoma quarterback the year of eligibility he lost when he transferred from Texas Tech, meaning he will be eligible to play for the Sooners in 2017.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Big 12 will have to deal with Baker Mayfield for two more years instead of one. The conference adopted a rule change Thursday that gives back the Oklahoma quarterback the year of eligibility he lost when he transferred from Texas Tech, meaning he will be eligible to play for the Sooners in 2017.