College team news:
Indiana has reached new heights, and it might get even better.
Can Notre Dame still make the Tournament?
What do we know about UConn so far this season?
Yesterday's version of the Irish vs. Huskies was more of a mirage.
UConn is returning, while Notre Dame is rebuilding.
A new culture is helping North Carolina to its best start in years.
Taking a look at Duke's ACC competition.
Oregon State is No. 1 in the NCAA's first RPI rankings.
College player news:
Maryland guard Channise Lewis will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn lateral meniscus.
UConn's Megan Walker is ESPN's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach's Chair: Doug Bruno, DePaul University.
Jeff Walz is USA Basketball's coach of the year.
It's finals week:
.....so there won't be as many games for a few days.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
WNBA news:
President Trump could make WNBA ownership tricky for new Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Five Pac-12 teams in the AP top 25 poll
Lots of West Coast in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. Stanford
2. UConn
3. Oregon
4. Oregon State
5. South Carolina
6. Baylor
7. Louisville
8. Florida State
9. NC State
10. UCLA
11. Texas A&M
12. Indiana
13. Maryland
14. Kentucky
15. Mississippi State
16. DePaul
17. Gonzaga
18. Arizona
19. Michigan State
20. Missouri State
21. Arkansas
22. West Virginia
23. Tennessee
24. Michigan
25. Miami
1. Stanford
2. UConn
3. Oregon
4. Oregon State
5. South Carolina
6. Baylor
7. Louisville
8. Florida State
9. NC State
10. UCLA
11. Texas A&M
12. Indiana
13. Maryland
14. Kentucky
15. Mississippi State
16. DePaul
17. Gonzaga
18. Arizona
19. Michigan State
20. Missouri State
21. Arkansas
22. West Virginia
23. Tennessee
24. Michigan
25. Miami
Sunday, December 8, 2019
It's a jungle out there
Upsets:
West Virginia upended No. 10 Mississippi State, 71-65, to give the Bulldogs their first home non-conference loss since 2012.
Texas took down No. 17 Tennessee, 66-60, to give the Lady Vols their first loss of the season.
More results:
Kansas City beat Missouri, 59-56, for the first time since 1991.
Creighton rallied to defeat Northern Iowa, 57-54.
Arizona State outlasted Idaho State in OT, 74-69, but senior guard Robbi Ryan was injured.
No. 3 Oregon blew out South Dakota State, 95-56.
No. 8 Florida State rolled past Clemson, 81-64, for their ninth straight win.
Kansas is 8-0 after their 76-66 win over Florida.
Road-weary Syracuse smashed UMBC, 82-48.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
NC State makes its debut in the NCAA's power 10, while Stanford stays on top.
Today's Tennessee loss stemmed from inconsistent offense.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu tracker.
West Virginia upended No. 10 Mississippi State, 71-65, to give the Bulldogs their first home non-conference loss since 2012.
Texas took down No. 17 Tennessee, 66-60, to give the Lady Vols their first loss of the season.
More results:
Kansas City beat Missouri, 59-56, for the first time since 1991.
Creighton rallied to defeat Northern Iowa, 57-54.
Arizona State outlasted Idaho State in OT, 74-69, but senior guard Robbi Ryan was injured.
No. 3 Oregon blew out South Dakota State, 95-56.
No. 8 Florida State rolled past Clemson, 81-64, for their ninth straight win.
Kansas is 8-0 after their 76-66 win over Florida.
Road-weary Syracuse smashed UMBC, 82-48.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
NC State makes its debut in the NCAA's power 10, while Stanford stays on top.
Today's Tennessee loss stemmed from inconsistent offense.
College player news:
Sabrina Ionescu tracker.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
For whom the ball bounces
Upset:
Oklahoma toppled No. 25 LSU, 90-68.
More results:
No. 6 South Carolina held off Temple, 78-71.
No. 11 UCLA is 8-0 after beating CSUN, 58-44.
No. 12 Texas A&M outran Oklahoma State, 74-62. Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 31 points and moved up to fourth on the Aggies all-time scoring list.
No. 14 Indiana routed North Florida, 72-45.
No. 16 DePaul rallied back to stuff Green Bay, 76-65.
No. 20 Arizona is 9-0 after a 54-43 win over UTEP.
No. 23 Arkansas downed Kansas State, 81-72, behind 32 points from Chelsea Dungee.
Ohio 70, IUPUI 64
Texas Southern 63, Rice 56
TCU 80, Auburn 65
Cal 73, Boston University 62
Princeton 62, Marist 50
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Nine unranked teams that could be making noise in March.
Florida State opens ACC play at Clemson.
UConn and Notre Dame played in last year's Final Four. A lot has changed since then.
The teams face off tomorrow.
Cal has won six straight.
Creighton looks to bounce back against Northern Iowa.
Missouri is looking for its second straight win in Kansas City tomorrow.
Maine enters life without Blanca Millan.
WNBA news:
Sky guard Kahleah Copper is embracing a bigger role with her overseas team.
Oklahoma toppled No. 25 LSU, 90-68.
More results:
No. 6 South Carolina held off Temple, 78-71.
No. 11 UCLA is 8-0 after beating CSUN, 58-44.
No. 12 Texas A&M outran Oklahoma State, 74-62. Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 31 points and moved up to fourth on the Aggies all-time scoring list.
No. 14 Indiana routed North Florida, 72-45.
No. 16 DePaul rallied back to stuff Green Bay, 76-65.
No. 20 Arizona is 9-0 after a 54-43 win over UTEP.
No. 23 Arkansas downed Kansas State, 81-72, behind 32 points from Chelsea Dungee.
Ohio 70, IUPUI 64
Texas Southern 63, Rice 56
TCU 80, Auburn 65
Cal 73, Boston University 62
Princeton 62, Marist 50
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Nine unranked teams that could be making noise in March.
Florida State opens ACC play at Clemson.
UConn and Notre Dame played in last year's Final Four. A lot has changed since then.
The teams face off tomorrow.
Cal has won six straight.
Creighton looks to bounce back against Northern Iowa.
Missouri is looking for its second straight win in Kansas City tomorrow.
Maine enters life without Blanca Millan.
WNBA news:
Sky guard Kahleah Copper is embracing a bigger role with her overseas team.
Friday, December 6, 2019
So many different storylines
College team news:
Stanford is too busy preparing for finals to think about their No. 1 ranking.
"Banged up" Arizona is ready for their road trip to UTEP.
South Carolina grew from their Thanksgiving trip.
Utah has won five straight, and is beginning to gel.
Green Bay is moving forward without key players who are out for the season with injury.
Siena and UAlbany restart their rivalry this weekend.
CBS Sports has Oregon State atop their power rankings.
College player news:
How Destinee Walker can save Notre Dame's season.
Senior Molly Bent has moved into Geno Auriemma's good graces.
Bent started in place of Crystal Dangerfield.
College coach news:
DePaul coach Doug Bruno and Northwestern coach Joe McKeown are lifetime coaches and lifelong friends.
Tennessee State coach Jessica Kern has temporarily stepped down to focus on health issues.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
WNBA news:
The Lynx have signed coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension.
Rehabbing Elena Delle Donne will miss the National Team's exhibition games.
Stanford is too busy preparing for finals to think about their No. 1 ranking.
"Banged up" Arizona is ready for their road trip to UTEP.
South Carolina grew from their Thanksgiving trip.
Utah has won five straight, and is beginning to gel.
Green Bay is moving forward without key players who are out for the season with injury.
Siena and UAlbany restart their rivalry this weekend.
CBS Sports has Oregon State atop their power rankings.
College player news:
How Destinee Walker can save Notre Dame's season.
Senior Molly Bent has moved into Geno Auriemma's good graces.
Bent started in place of Crystal Dangerfield.
College coach news:
DePaul coach Doug Bruno and Northwestern coach Joe McKeown are lifetime coaches and lifelong friends.
Tennessee State coach Jessica Kern has temporarily stepped down to focus on health issues.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
WNBA news:
The Lynx have signed coach Cheryl Reeve to a multi-year contract extension.
Rehabbing Elena Delle Donne will miss the National Team's exhibition games.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Becoming a frequent theme: upsets
Exciting night in the Big Ten-ACC challenge......
Upsets:
No. 13 NC State took down No. 9 Maryland, 66-59.
Ohio State toppled No. 2 Louisville, 67-60.
Almost-upset:
No. 24 Michigan needed an OT to outrun Syracuse, 84-76.
More results:
No. 4 UConn 92, Seton Hall 78
No. 8 Florida State 78, No. 19 Michigan State 68
No. 18 Gonzaga 70, Montana State 55
North Carolina 85, Illinois 60
Rutgers 73, Virginia 63
Penn State 78, Pitt 73
Georgia Tech 60, Wisconsin 41
Virginia Tech 67, Purdue 54
Iowa State 75, Alabama 66
Missouri 83, St. Louis 58
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
The NCAA is wide open.
An offseason program has helped Notre Dame in rebuilding.
Thanksgiving tradition brought Penn together.
Colorado is taking their perfect record on the road.
College player news:
Syracuse center Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi has expanded her game.
ASU freshman Sara Bejedi says she's her own worst enemy.
WNBA news:
With the CBA set to expire, the Dream are balancing possibilities for 2020.
After a shortened season, Layshia Clarendon relished her National Team experience.
Former WNBA star Sue Wicks now owns an oyster company.
Upsets:
No. 13 NC State took down No. 9 Maryland, 66-59.
Ohio State toppled No. 2 Louisville, 67-60.
Almost-upset:
No. 24 Michigan needed an OT to outrun Syracuse, 84-76.
More results:
No. 4 UConn 92, Seton Hall 78
No. 8 Florida State 78, No. 19 Michigan State 68
No. 18 Gonzaga 70, Montana State 55
North Carolina 85, Illinois 60
Rutgers 73, Virginia 63
Penn State 78, Pitt 73
Georgia Tech 60, Wisconsin 41
Virginia Tech 67, Purdue 54
Iowa State 75, Alabama 66
Missouri 83, St. Louis 58
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
The NCAA is wide open.
An offseason program has helped Notre Dame in rebuilding.
Thanksgiving tradition brought Penn together.
Colorado is taking their perfect record on the road.
College player news:
Syracuse center Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi has expanded her game.
ASU freshman Sara Bejedi says she's her own worst enemy.
WNBA news:
With the CBA set to expire, the Dream are balancing possibilities for 2020.
After a shortened season, Layshia Clarendon relished her National Team experience.
Former WNBA star Sue Wicks now owns an oyster company.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Match up results continue to intrigue
Today's results:
No. 14 Indiana stopped No. 21 Miami, 58-45.
No. 22 Missouri State pulled away from Wichita State, 68-55.
Nebraska edged Duke, 83-79.
Minnesota beat Notre Dame, 75-67.
South Dakota downed Creighton, 72-65.
Iowa defeated Clemson, 74-60.
No. 7 Baylor 72, Georgia 38
No. 12 Texas A&M 76, Central Arkansas 46
No. 15 Kentucky 86, Charlotte 39
Temple 74, Towson 59
FGCU 57, Houston 45
Western Kentucky 74, Oklahoma 63
Penn 65, LaSalle 49
Bethune-Cookman 53, Jacksonville 52
Northwestern 66, Boston College 63
Auburn 82, South Alabama 62
Texas Tech 84, Ole Miss 48
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Louisville's first test after beating Oregon comes against Ohio State.
Maryland has a big game, and a game of bigs, against NC State.
Missouri State isn't satisfied.
UConn injury update.
ESPN explores who should be the No. 1 team in the country.
College player news:
How many three-pointers does Kentucky's coach want Rhyne Howard to shoot?
Megan Walker's transformation shows how difficult but rewarding the UConn experience can be.
Sabrina Haines loves playing at Kentucky.
Janai Crooms is the straw that stirs the drink for Ohio State.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Quentin Hillsman sees a quick return to the top 25 for Syracuse.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart is targeting Team USA's game against UConn for her return.
No. 14 Indiana stopped No. 21 Miami, 58-45.
No. 22 Missouri State pulled away from Wichita State, 68-55.
Nebraska edged Duke, 83-79.
Minnesota beat Notre Dame, 75-67.
South Dakota downed Creighton, 72-65.
Iowa defeated Clemson, 74-60.
No. 7 Baylor 72, Georgia 38
No. 12 Texas A&M 76, Central Arkansas 46
No. 15 Kentucky 86, Charlotte 39
Temple 74, Towson 59
FGCU 57, Houston 45
Western Kentucky 74, Oklahoma 63
Penn 65, LaSalle 49
Bethune-Cookman 53, Jacksonville 52
Northwestern 66, Boston College 63
Auburn 82, South Alabama 62
Texas Tech 84, Ole Miss 48
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Louisville's first test after beating Oregon comes against Ohio State.
Maryland has a big game, and a game of bigs, against NC State.
Missouri State isn't satisfied.
UConn injury update.
ESPN explores who should be the No. 1 team in the country.
College player news:
How many three-pointers does Kentucky's coach want Rhyne Howard to shoot?
Megan Walker's transformation shows how difficult but rewarding the UConn experience can be.
Sabrina Haines loves playing at Kentucky.
Janai Crooms is the straw that stirs the drink for Ohio State.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Quentin Hillsman sees a quick return to the top 25 for Syracuse.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart is targeting Team USA's game against UConn for her return.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Gearing for big games
College team news:
Three things to know about Indiana's showdown with Miami.
Florida State is ready to be tested against Michigan State.
Injuries are piling up for Arizona, whose depth is on display.
Notre Dame is trying to find an identity.
Iowa's chemistry is building as they prepare to host Clemson.
The Hawkeyes will face a former player on Clemson's staff.
VCU's schedule is challenging.
UConn's short rotation is due to recruiting misfires, and more. And there are six numbers to define the Huskies' first games of the season.
Louisville is the NCAA's team of the week.
College player news:
Ashley Joens is stepping right back into a primary scoring role for Iowa State.
Oklahoma's Taylor Robertson is building a case as college's best sharpshooter.
UConn transfer Mikayla Coombs will have to sit out the year at Georgia after the NCAA denied her waiver application.
Vanderbilt's second-leading scorer, Brinae Alexander, ruptured her Achilles.
College coach news:
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw wants to see more women coaching women.
Today's scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
Bonus:
A welcome funding source for college athletics: women investing in women's sports.
WNBA news:
The Mystics have elevated Asjha Jones to assistant coach.
Three things to know about Indiana's showdown with Miami.
Florida State is ready to be tested against Michigan State.
Injuries are piling up for Arizona, whose depth is on display.
Notre Dame is trying to find an identity.
Iowa's chemistry is building as they prepare to host Clemson.
The Hawkeyes will face a former player on Clemson's staff.
VCU's schedule is challenging.
UConn's short rotation is due to recruiting misfires, and more. And there are six numbers to define the Huskies' first games of the season.
Louisville is the NCAA's team of the week.
College player news:
Ashley Joens is stepping right back into a primary scoring role for Iowa State.
Oklahoma's Taylor Robertson is building a case as college's best sharpshooter.
UConn transfer Mikayla Coombs will have to sit out the year at Georgia after the NCAA denied her waiver application.
Vanderbilt's second-leading scorer, Brinae Alexander, ruptured her Achilles.
College coach news:
Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw wants to see more women coaching women.
Today's scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
Bonus:
A welcome funding source for college athletics: women investing in women's sports.
WNBA news:
The Mystics have elevated Asjha Jones to assistant coach.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Needed this quiet night
Today's results:
No. 20 Arizona outran Monmouth, 86-34.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
How to watch the key matchups in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge.
The Big Ten's ranked teams open December on the road.
Oregon State's aggressive approach has them ranked fifth.
Syracuse's 31-week run in the AP poll ended today.
Iowa by the numbers.
The NCAA's weekly power rankings.
College player news:
Dominique McBryde sustained an ankle injury in Arizona's game tonight.
Blanca Millan's injury is a big blow to Maine.
Louisville's Dana Evans is ESPN's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach’s Chair: Diane Richardson, Towson University.
WNBA news:
Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler has been tapped to fill a Georgia Senate position.
No. 20 Arizona outran Monmouth, 86-34.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
How to watch the key matchups in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge.
The Big Ten's ranked teams open December on the road.
Oregon State's aggressive approach has them ranked fifth.
Syracuse's 31-week run in the AP poll ended today.
Iowa by the numbers.
The NCAA's weekly power rankings.
College player news:
Dominique McBryde sustained an ankle injury in Arizona's game tonight.
Blanca Millan's injury is a big blow to Maine.
Louisville's Dana Evans is ESPN's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach’s Chair: Diane Richardson, Towson University.
WNBA news:
Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler has been tapped to fill a Georgia Senate position.
Stanford the new No. 1 in the AP top 25 poll
As anticipated, LOTS of shifting in this week's AP top 25 poll, after a long weekend of upsets. Stanford is the new No. 1, and Missouri State is finally ranked:
1. Stanford
2. Louisville
3. Oregon
4. UConn
5. Oregon State
6. Baylor
7. South Carolina
8. Florida State
9. Maryland
10. Mississippi State
11. UCLA
12. Texas A&M
13. North Carolina State
14. Indiana
15. Kentucky
16. DePaul
17. Tennessee
18. Gonzaga
19. Michigan State
20. Arizona
21. Miami, Florida
22. Missouri State
23. Arkansas
24. Michigan
25. LSU
1. Stanford
2. Louisville
3. Oregon
4. UConn
5. Oregon State
6. Baylor
7. South Carolina
8. Florida State
9. Maryland
10. Mississippi State
11. UCLA
12. Texas A&M
13. North Carolina State
14. Indiana
15. Kentucky
16. DePaul
17. Tennessee
18. Gonzaga
19. Michigan State
20. Arizona
21. Miami, Florida
22. Missouri State
23. Arkansas
24. Michigan
25. LSU
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