Upsets:
Dominant rebounding led Rutgers over No. 4 Maryland, 73-65.
Michigan downed No. 12 Minnesota, 76-60.
It was the first loss of the season for both the Terps and Gophers.
More results:
Wisconsin stopped Purdue, 76-69.
Nebraska rallied again in the fourth quarter to take Ohio State, 78-69. They are 2-0 in Big 10 play.
No. 20 Marquette 85, Creighton 67
Northwestern 68, Illinois 45
Indiana 83, Penn State 75
All scores
Only one game tomorrow
College team news:
A look across the MAC landscape.
Colorado State is growing ahead of Mountain West play.
College player news:
Wisconsin's Marsha Howard says leadership has been glued to her personality since she was young.
Harvard's Katie Benzan is both the ESPNW and Ivy League player of the week.
College coach news:
In the Coach's Chair this week: Vanessa Blair-Lewis, Bethune-Cookman University.
Was hiring Cam Newbauer a mistake for Florida?
Bonus:
How a group of Rutgers alums are shedding light on a forgotten National Championship of 40 years ago.
Senegal's national team has become an inspiration to girls.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart conducted a successful basketball clinic in her hometown.
Kristi Toliver is paid only $10,000 for her role as an assistant coach with the Washington Mystics.
The 2019 draft order has been confirmed.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Just a few changes in the AP top 25 poll
Nothing too surprising in this week's poll:
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Louisville
4. Maryland
5. Oregon
6. Stanford
7. Mississippi State
8. Baylor
9. NC State
10. Tennessee
11. Oregon State
12. Minnesota
13. Texas
14. Syracuse
15. Michigan State
16. Kentucky
17. Gonzaga
18. California
19. Iowa
20. Marquette
21. Texas A&M
22. Arizona State
23. South Carolina
24. DePaul
25. Iowa State
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Louisville
4. Maryland
5. Oregon
6. Stanford
7. Mississippi State
8. Baylor
9. NC State
10. Tennessee
11. Oregon State
12. Minnesota
13. Texas
14. Syracuse
15. Michigan State
16. Kentucky
17. Gonzaga
18. California
19. Iowa
20. Marquette
21. Texas A&M
22. Arizona State
23. South Carolina
24. DePaul
25. Iowa State
Sunday, December 30, 2018
It's a "down they go" day
Four upsets, count 'em:
Harvard knocked off No. 14 Cal, 85-79.
Nia Clouden's career-high 27 points sent No. 21 Michigan State past No. 16 Iowa, 84-70.
Arizona shut down No. 17 Arizona State, 51-39.
Central Michigan upended No. 24 Miami, 90-80.
More results:
Guess who's 12-0? Utah, after today's 76-61 victory over Colorado.
NC State is 13-0 after thrashing Davidson, 75-45.
Duke 57, Florida Gulf Coast 41
UCF 47, Quinnipiac 45
Chattanooga 66, Maine 61
Seton Hall 77, St. John's 67
South Dakota 67, North Dakota State 41
Virginia 65, Charlotte 61
Fordham 61, Middle Tennessee 49
LSU 78, South Florida 49
UCLA 72, USC 65
Washington State 79, Washington 76
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Can a Pac-12 break through to win the first NCAA title since 1992?
Freshmen are a big part of Nebraska's balanced attack.
The Gamecocks must simplify their game heading into SEC play, according to Dawn Staley.
College player news:
Cataloging Sabrina Ionescu's 14 triple-doubles.
Oregon State's Maddie Washington is playing big in the post.
USC's Mariya and Minyon Moore are making the most of their season together.
Former UConn guard Lexi Gordon has transferred to Texas Tech.
South Florida has signed Latvian guard Luize Septe, who is eligible to play immediately.
Milestones:
Notre Dame gave Muffet McGraw career win No. 900, against the school where she started her head coaching career 37 years ago.
Megan Gustafson became Iowa's all-time scoring leader today.
Kennedy Leonard became Colorado's all-time assists leader today.
WNBA news:
Sky guards Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot were married in Seattle Thursday.
Kia Nurse had a knee injury scare playing in the WNBL.
Harvard knocked off No. 14 Cal, 85-79.
Nia Clouden's career-high 27 points sent No. 21 Michigan State past No. 16 Iowa, 84-70.
Arizona shut down No. 17 Arizona State, 51-39.
Central Michigan upended No. 24 Miami, 90-80.
More results:
Guess who's 12-0? Utah, after today's 76-61 victory over Colorado.
NC State is 13-0 after thrashing Davidson, 75-45.
Duke 57, Florida Gulf Coast 41
UCF 47, Quinnipiac 45
Chattanooga 66, Maine 61
Seton Hall 77, St. John's 67
South Dakota 67, North Dakota State 41
Virginia 65, Charlotte 61
Fordham 61, Middle Tennessee 49
LSU 78, South Florida 49
UCLA 72, USC 65
Washington State 79, Washington 76
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Can a Pac-12 break through to win the first NCAA title since 1992?
Freshmen are a big part of Nebraska's balanced attack.
The Gamecocks must simplify their game heading into SEC play, according to Dawn Staley.
College player news:
Cataloging Sabrina Ionescu's 14 triple-doubles.
Oregon State's Maddie Washington is playing big in the post.
USC's Mariya and Minyon Moore are making the most of their season together.
Former UConn guard Lexi Gordon has transferred to Texas Tech.
South Florida has signed Latvian guard Luize Septe, who is eligible to play immediately.
Milestones:
Notre Dame gave Muffet McGraw career win No. 900, against the school where she started her head coaching career 37 years ago.
Megan Gustafson became Iowa's all-time scoring leader today.
Kennedy Leonard became Colorado's all-time assists leader today.
WNBA news:
Sky guards Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot were married in Seattle Thursday.
Kia Nurse had a knee injury scare playing in the WNBL.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Another day, another upset
Upset:
Creighton stunned No. 19 DePaul, 85-82.
More results:
Sort of an upset?.....Tulane 68, Central Michigan 57
No. 6 Stanford 69, CSUN 43
No. 20 Gonzaga 78, LMU 53
No. 23 Texas A&M's 84-61 win over UTRGV is their seventh straight
Auburn's 83-50 win over Alabama State makes nine in a row.....will they get rankings love come Monday?
Fordham 72, Maine 64 (OT)
Boston College is 11-2 after a 99-68 victory over Dartmouth
TCU's 88-31 win over Alcorn State puts them at 10-1, tying the program record for best start
Pitt 66, Duquesne 58
Butler 63, Villanova 55
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule is full of interesting match ups
College team news:
Another deep and competitive season is ahead in the Pac-12.
No. 21 Michigan State is out to prove even more as Big Ten play begins.
Utah was unbeaten in non-conference play. Will that carry over into the Pac-12?
After a 1-17 conference record last season, can Washington compete in the Pac-12?
TCU is redefining "Lady-Like" in its campaign this year, and they roll into conference play on fire.
Montana State is capitalizing on the unknown.
College player news:
Ally and Megan: the torch-passing of the Iowa scoring record.
Cierra Porter has come out of medical retirement to play for Missouri.
Duke freshman Rayah Porter won't be enrolled at the University for spring semester due to an unspecified violation of school policy.
Hannah Fox broke Amherst College's single-game scoring record, with 43 points.
College coach news:
A conversation with Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw as she approaches win 900.
Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer became the first coach in Big 10 history last night to record 200 wins in conference play.
Colorado State coach Ryun Williams won his 400th career game today.
Creighton stunned No. 19 DePaul, 85-82.
More results:
Sort of an upset?.....Tulane 68, Central Michigan 57
No. 6 Stanford 69, CSUN 43
No. 20 Gonzaga 78, LMU 53
No. 23 Texas A&M's 84-61 win over UTRGV is their seventh straight
Auburn's 83-50 win over Alabama State makes nine in a row.....will they get rankings love come Monday?
Fordham 72, Maine 64 (OT)
Boston College is 11-2 after a 99-68 victory over Dartmouth
TCU's 88-31 win over Alcorn State puts them at 10-1, tying the program record for best start
Pitt 66, Duquesne 58
Butler 63, Villanova 55
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule is full of interesting match ups
College team news:
Another deep and competitive season is ahead in the Pac-12.
No. 21 Michigan State is out to prove even more as Big Ten play begins.
Utah was unbeaten in non-conference play. Will that carry over into the Pac-12?
After a 1-17 conference record last season, can Washington compete in the Pac-12?
TCU is redefining "Lady-Like" in its campaign this year, and they roll into conference play on fire.
Montana State is capitalizing on the unknown.
College player news:
Ally and Megan: the torch-passing of the Iowa scoring record.
Cierra Porter has come out of medical retirement to play for Missouri.
Duke freshman Rayah Porter won't be enrolled at the University for spring semester due to an unspecified violation of school policy.
Hannah Fox broke Amherst College's single-game scoring record, with 43 points.
College coach news:
A conversation with Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw as she approaches win 900.
Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer became the first coach in Big 10 history last night to record 200 wins in conference play.
Colorado State coach Ryun Williams won his 400th career game today.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Back at it
Finally! We have some game results:
No. 4 Maryland 77, Penn State 61
No. 10 Tennessee 98, Murray State 77
No. 12 Minnesota 74, Wisconsin 56
Mississippi 82, North Florida 69
Purdue 60, Ohio State 42
Rutgers 45, Northwestern 41
Duke 83, East Carolina 66
Nebraska 70, Michigan 56
Indiana 85, Illinois 83 (OT)
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule is packed
College team news:
Team-by-team Pac-12 preview.
A multi-pronged scoring attack has lead Florida State to a strong start.
UCLA is searching for consistency in league play.
Nebraska is focused on improving defense.
What should Arizona expect in the Pac-12?
Gonzaga enters West Coast Conference play after a program best nonconference start.
Minnesota is putting up better defensive numbers this season.
Oregon State is focused on improving defense.
Northern Arizona looks to right the ship as they enter Big Sky Conference play.
USC aims to maintain their hot start in Pac-12 play.
Entering WCC play, BYU looks to continue to exceed expectations.
Strong rebounding carries Montana State into the Big Sky.
New-look Montana wants to make a fun at conference supremacy.
UTEP will try to close out nonconference play with a win.
College player news:
Megan Gustafson is maintaining Iowa's focus.
Sarah Shewan is staying in the moment with Illinois.
A Kentucky State player is recovering after allegedly being struck by the team's head coach.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma says UConn is good for the game.
Marshall coach Tony Kemper wants his team to be tougher mentally and physically.
Games on deck:
Power 5 preview for a busy January.
High school news:
ESPN's top 25.
WNBA news:
The WNBA is at a crossroads as it searches for its next president.
No. 4 Maryland 77, Penn State 61
No. 10 Tennessee 98, Murray State 77
No. 12 Minnesota 74, Wisconsin 56
Mississippi 82, North Florida 69
Purdue 60, Ohio State 42
Rutgers 45, Northwestern 41
Duke 83, East Carolina 66
Nebraska 70, Michigan 56
Indiana 85, Illinois 83 (OT)
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule is packed
College team news:
Team-by-team Pac-12 preview.
A multi-pronged scoring attack has lead Florida State to a strong start.
UCLA is searching for consistency in league play.
Nebraska is focused on improving defense.
What should Arizona expect in the Pac-12?
Gonzaga enters West Coast Conference play after a program best nonconference start.
Minnesota is putting up better defensive numbers this season.
Oregon State is focused on improving defense.
Northern Arizona looks to right the ship as they enter Big Sky Conference play.
USC aims to maintain their hot start in Pac-12 play.
Entering WCC play, BYU looks to continue to exceed expectations.
Strong rebounding carries Montana State into the Big Sky.
New-look Montana wants to make a fun at conference supremacy.
UTEP will try to close out nonconference play with a win.
College player news:
Megan Gustafson is maintaining Iowa's focus.
Sarah Shewan is staying in the moment with Illinois.
A Kentucky State player is recovering after allegedly being struck by the team's head coach.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma says UConn is good for the game.
Marshall coach Tony Kemper wants his team to be tougher mentally and physically.
Games on deck:
Power 5 preview for a busy January.
High school news:
ESPN's top 25.
WNBA news:
The WNBA is at a crossroads as it searches for its next president.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Tipping off again in 5....4....3....2....
College team news:
Iowa hopes to challenge Maryland for the Big 10 title.
Under Lindsay Whalen, the Gophers have tightened up considerably on defense.
Auburn is off to an 11-1 start and still isn't ranked.
Three things to know as Indiana opens conference play against Illinois.
After a disappointing start, Nebraska begins the second half of the season with the Big 10.
Colorado is ready for Pac-12 play.
Duke and Virginia are struggling to stay on track in the ACC.
Five points from UConn's 11-0 season so far.
UMass is fighting inconsistency as they head into Atlantic-10 play.
Only one game today
Many teams back in action tomorrow
College player news:
Indomitable will power and mental toughness drive Iowa's Tania Davis.
Kat Tudor is providing a spark off the bench for Oregon State.
Malaysia McHenry turned a corner for CSUB last postseason.
Freshman Maddie Willet is already making an impact for Cal Poly.
College coach news:
Challenge accepted by Dawn Staley.
Nicole Mealing is ECU's new acting head coach.
Iowa hopes to challenge Maryland for the Big 10 title.
Under Lindsay Whalen, the Gophers have tightened up considerably on defense.
Auburn is off to an 11-1 start and still isn't ranked.
Three things to know as Indiana opens conference play against Illinois.
After a disappointing start, Nebraska begins the second half of the season with the Big 10.
Colorado is ready for Pac-12 play.
Duke and Virginia are struggling to stay on track in the ACC.
Five points from UConn's 11-0 season so far.
UMass is fighting inconsistency as they head into Atlantic-10 play.
Only one game today
Many teams back in action tomorrow
College player news:
Indomitable will power and mental toughness drive Iowa's Tania Davis.
Kat Tudor is providing a spark off the bench for Oregon State.
Malaysia McHenry turned a corner for CSUB last postseason.
Freshman Maddie Willet is already making an impact for Cal Poly.
College coach news:
Challenge accepted by Dawn Staley.
Nicole Mealing is ECU's new acting head coach.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Warming back up for the season's second half
College team news:
Gonzaga takes over the top spot in ESPN's mid-major rankings this week.
The Pac-12 is set to begin conference with intriguing storylines and star student-athletes. Here's the breakdown.
Touring the newly-revamped Tennessee locker room, which was designed for utility and comfort, while maintaining tradition.
A more balanced LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana tomorrow.
College player news:
Wright State is getting a boost from Michal Miller and Angel Baker.
College coach news:
Chad Killinger will step down as ECU's interim head coach to deal with a non-life threatening health issue.
Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato isn't afraid of cancer and what's ahead.
Bonus:
Stanford-bound Haley Jones is staying in control on the court.
Japan star Norika Konno is ready to turn heads in the U.S. next year, playing for Louisville.
Edniesha Curry is breaking barriers on the court.
Gonzaga takes over the top spot in ESPN's mid-major rankings this week.
The Pac-12 is set to begin conference with intriguing storylines and star student-athletes. Here's the breakdown.
Touring the newly-revamped Tennessee locker room, which was designed for utility and comfort, while maintaining tradition.
A more balanced LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana tomorrow.
College player news:
Wright State is getting a boost from Michal Miller and Angel Baker.
College coach news:
Chad Killinger will step down as ECU's interim head coach to deal with a non-life threatening health issue.
Kennesaw State coach Agnus Berenato isn't afraid of cancer and what's ahead.
Bonus:
Stanford-bound Haley Jones is staying in control on the court.
Japan star Norika Konno is ready to turn heads in the U.S. next year, playing for Louisville.
Edniesha Curry is breaking barriers on the court.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
T'was the night before two days before game action resumes
College team news:
The road will become more daunting for Arizona.
No. 13 Minnesota enters Big 10 play unbeaten.
College player news:
Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard is all hiss and no meow.
In her first start for Maryland last week, Shakira Austin matched a single-game school record, with eight blocks.
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu is ESPNW's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach's Chair: Mike McLaughlin, University of Pennsylvania.
Weekly top 25 AP poll:
No drop-ins or drop-outs, but some shifting.
Bonus:
Cal chancellor Carol Crist aims to unify academics and athletics in 2019.
The road will become more daunting for Arizona.
No. 13 Minnesota enters Big 10 play unbeaten.
College player news:
Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard is all hiss and no meow.
In her first start for Maryland last week, Shakira Austin matched a single-game school record, with eight blocks.
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu is ESPNW's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach's Chair: Mike McLaughlin, University of Pennsylvania.
Weekly top 25 AP poll:
No drop-ins or drop-outs, but some shifting.
Bonus:
Cal chancellor Carol Crist aims to unify academics and athletics in 2019.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Non-conference play comes to a close
College team news:
Ohio is off to its best start in program history.
Is a program turnaround in progress for Oklahoma?
College player news:
Taja Cole is serving up assists at Georgia.
Freshman Shaylee Gonzales is meeting her high expectations at BYU.
Kalani Brown's high school has retired her jersey.
Wyoming freshman Tommi Olson's long journey home.
Today's game result
No games until Dec. 27
Nike TOC:
Miami Country Day won the tournament.
WNBA/international news:
Kristy Wallace looks to have retorn her ACL after spending nine months in rehab.
Bonus:
The truth about gender equality in sports.
Ohio is off to its best start in program history.
Is a program turnaround in progress for Oklahoma?
College player news:
Taja Cole is serving up assists at Georgia.
Freshman Shaylee Gonzales is meeting her high expectations at BYU.
Kalani Brown's high school has retired her jersey.
Wyoming freshman Tommi Olson's long journey home.
Today's game result
No games until Dec. 27
Nike TOC:
Miami Country Day won the tournament.
WNBA/international news:
Kristy Wallace looks to have retorn her ACL after spending nine months in rehab.
Bonus:
The truth about gender equality in sports.
Saturday, December 22, 2018
It's beginning to look a lot like a holiday break
Today's results:
No. 1 UConn beat No. 14 Cal, 76-66, in front of a record crowd at Haas Pavilion.
No. 2 Notre Dame routed No. 19 Marquette, 87-63.
No. 13 Minnesota took care of Rhode Island, 91-71.
No. 15 Syracuse got past UCF, 57-52.
Northeastern 63, Maine 55
Auburn 96, Elon 44
Saint Mary's 83, Old Dominion 65
Long Beach State 50, Utah State 48
All scores
Only one game tomorrow
College team news:
Three things we learned from Indiana's trip to Puerto Rico.
Nike TOC results:
Last games were today.
WNBA news:
How one player found her purpose in poetry.
Bonus:
The NBA continues to set trends in hiring women.
Kelly Krauskopf feels like "a girl who got picked to play on the boy's team" with her new Pacers job.
No. 1 UConn beat No. 14 Cal, 76-66, in front of a record crowd at Haas Pavilion.
No. 2 Notre Dame routed No. 19 Marquette, 87-63.
No. 13 Minnesota took care of Rhode Island, 91-71.
No. 15 Syracuse got past UCF, 57-52.
Northeastern 63, Maine 55
Auburn 96, Elon 44
Saint Mary's 83, Old Dominion 65
Long Beach State 50, Utah State 48
All scores
Only one game tomorrow
College team news:
Three things we learned from Indiana's trip to Puerto Rico.
Nike TOC results:
Last games were today.
WNBA news:
How one player found her purpose in poetry.
Bonus:
The NBA continues to set trends in hiring women.
Kelly Krauskopf feels like "a girl who got picked to play on the boy's team" with her new Pacers job.
Friday, December 21, 2018
A bit of parallel universe
Today's results:
No. 16 Iowa won the mythical battle of Iowa with a 91-82 decision over Drake. Megan Gustafson had 44 points, including 30 in the second half.
Virginia Tech tied a school record with 15 three-point shots in their 81-73 comeback win over Ohio State.
Indiana ended South Dakota's long winning streak, 68-60.
Big win for Virginia today, taking down South Florida, 74-67.
No. 8 Stanford prevailed over Buffalo, 62-55.
No. 9 Tennessee bounced back with an 80-61 win over ETSU.
No. 25 South Carolina routed Temple, 88-60.
Purdue took down unbeaten Bradley, 74-61.
Missouri stopped Illinois, 67-45.
Grambling State slipped past Loyola Marymount, 62-61.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Kentucky heads into their break on a high note.
Old Dominion has reached their win total from last year.
UMaine faces a tough test in Northeastern tomorrow.
Marquette is set for tomorrow's star-studded clash with Notre Dame.
Washington allowed the most points ever in a home game last night.
College player news:
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu got her second triple-double in two days, and broke her own NCAA record, just set yesterday: 14 triple-dubs.
Twins Jenn and LeeAnne Wirth rely on each other on and off the court at Gonzaga.
Getting to know Cal's Asha Thomas.
Keeping the game simple is a key to getting Indiana's Kym Royster back on track.
Former Texas point guard Chasity Patterson has transferred to Kentucky.
College coach news:
McDaniel College will name their court after longtime coach Becky Martin.
Nike TOC:
Results so far.
How Miami Country Day toppled No. 1 St. John's College.
WNBA news:
Sue Bird and Kristi Toliver in their NBA roles.
No. 16 Iowa won the mythical battle of Iowa with a 91-82 decision over Drake. Megan Gustafson had 44 points, including 30 in the second half.
Virginia Tech tied a school record with 15 three-point shots in their 81-73 comeback win over Ohio State.
Indiana ended South Dakota's long winning streak, 68-60.
Big win for Virginia today, taking down South Florida, 74-67.
No. 8 Stanford prevailed over Buffalo, 62-55.
No. 9 Tennessee bounced back with an 80-61 win over ETSU.
No. 25 South Carolina routed Temple, 88-60.
Purdue took down unbeaten Bradley, 74-61.
Missouri stopped Illinois, 67-45.
Grambling State slipped past Loyola Marymount, 62-61.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Kentucky heads into their break on a high note.
Old Dominion has reached their win total from last year.
UMaine faces a tough test in Northeastern tomorrow.
Marquette is set for tomorrow's star-studded clash with Notre Dame.
Washington allowed the most points ever in a home game last night.
College player news:
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu got her second triple-double in two days, and broke her own NCAA record, just set yesterday: 14 triple-dubs.
Twins Jenn and LeeAnne Wirth rely on each other on and off the court at Gonzaga.
Getting to know Cal's Asha Thomas.
Keeping the game simple is a key to getting Indiana's Kym Royster back on track.
Former Texas point guard Chasity Patterson has transferred to Kentucky.
College coach news:
McDaniel College will name their court after longtime coach Becky Martin.
Nike TOC:
Results so far.
How Miami Country Day toppled No. 1 St. John's College.
WNBA news:
Sue Bird and Kristi Toliver in their NBA roles.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Every game night, the unexpected
Upsets:
Grambling State handed Indiana their first loss of the season, 65-62.
Creighton tossed South Florida, 83-76.
More results:
No. 3 Louisville survived Central Michigan, 72-68.
Utah is 10-0 after a 74-58 win over Florida.
No. 11 Oregon State 71, Duke 57
No. 12 Texas 81, UT Rio Grande Valley 66
No. 21 Gonzaga 88, Idaho 51
Illinois State 72, St. Louis 67. It's the fifth straight for the Redbirds.
Georgia Tech 84, Seton Hall 73
Arkansas 61, Tulsa 59.....and the Razorbacks are 10-3.
Auburn 86, North Carolina 81 (OT)
Butler 66, Ohio State 53
Virginia Tech is 11-0 after beating Dayton, 69-57
Wyoming 77, South Dakota State 70
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Iowa and Drake share and share alike, and they will face off tomorrow.
Notre Dame prepares to move in to their new facility.
Missouri hopes to earn their bragging rights tomorrow.
Texas A&M is rolling with confidence after their USC win.
Duke and South Carolina may reschedule their postponed game at an unusual date.
UConn is vulnerable.
ESPNFM's mid-major poll.
College player news:
Evina Westbrook is having a breakout season for Tennessee.
Megan Gustafson is making the case for the best of all time at Iowa.
Shakira Austin made the most of her first start for the Terps tonight.
Austin boosted Maryland immediately, and coach Brenda Frese said it's just a start.
College coach news:
Matthew Mitchell wants Kentucky to sharpen things up.
South Dakota State has given Aaron Johnston a contract extension through 2022-2023.
Charli Turner Thorne ranks ASU as Final Four contenders after their 9-2 non-conference record.
Dawn Staley talks about facing her former team, Temple.
Milestone:
Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu recorded her 13th career triple-double today and broke the NCAA record for both women and men.
NCAA Tournament:
......dates have been set.
WNBA news:
Five of the Storm's 17 home games will be played in nearby Everett.
The Sparks president and COO is leaving to take another job.
Five things to know about new Wings coach Brian Agler.
Police will seek to charge Mercury assistant coach Todd Troxel after a domestic altercation with his fiancee.
Grambling State handed Indiana their first loss of the season, 65-62.
Creighton tossed South Florida, 83-76.
More results:
No. 3 Louisville survived Central Michigan, 72-68.
Utah is 10-0 after a 74-58 win over Florida.
No. 11 Oregon State 71, Duke 57
No. 12 Texas 81, UT Rio Grande Valley 66
No. 21 Gonzaga 88, Idaho 51
Illinois State 72, St. Louis 67. It's the fifth straight for the Redbirds.
Georgia Tech 84, Seton Hall 73
Arkansas 61, Tulsa 59.....and the Razorbacks are 10-3.
Auburn 86, North Carolina 81 (OT)
Butler 66, Ohio State 53
Virginia Tech is 11-0 after beating Dayton, 69-57
Wyoming 77, South Dakota State 70
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Iowa and Drake share and share alike, and they will face off tomorrow.
Notre Dame prepares to move in to their new facility.
Missouri hopes to earn their bragging rights tomorrow.
Texas A&M is rolling with confidence after their USC win.
Duke and South Carolina may reschedule their postponed game at an unusual date.
UConn is vulnerable.
ESPNFM's mid-major poll.
College player news:
Evina Westbrook is having a breakout season for Tennessee.
Megan Gustafson is making the case for the best of all time at Iowa.
Shakira Austin made the most of her first start for the Terps tonight.
Austin boosted Maryland immediately, and coach Brenda Frese said it's just a start.
College coach news:
Matthew Mitchell wants Kentucky to sharpen things up.
South Dakota State has given Aaron Johnston a contract extension through 2022-2023.
Charli Turner Thorne ranks ASU as Final Four contenders after their 9-2 non-conference record.
Dawn Staley talks about facing her former team, Temple.
Milestone:
Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu recorded her 13th career triple-double today and broke the NCAA record for both women and men.
NCAA Tournament:
......dates have been set.
WNBA news:
Five of the Storm's 17 home games will be played in nearby Everett.
The Sparks president and COO is leaving to take another job.
Five things to know about new Wings coach Brian Agler.
Police will seek to charge Mercury assistant coach Todd Troxel after a domestic altercation with his fiancee.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Fighting towards that break
Today's results:
No. 1 UConn 72, Oklahoma 63 (Sooners almost won)
No. 23 Texas A&M 71, USC 51 (the first loss of the season for the Trojans)
Indiana 67, Loyola Marymount 43 (Hoosiers are 10-0)
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Cal is embracing a visit from UConn this weekend.
Notre Dame can't wait for their move to a new facility.
Drake has been a mid-major headache for many teams so far this season.
Two MAC teams could make statements this week.
Tennessee was short on defense but bit on potential in last night's loss to Stanford.
It's back to defensive basics for UMaine.
UTEP heads to Las Vegas looking for some luck.
The game between Rutgers and Charlotte has been canceled after the two schools couldn't find a mutually-agreeable reschedule date.
College player news:
Redshirt freshman forward Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi is bolstering Syracuse's inside game.
Cal guard Mi'Cole Cayton will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery to repair torn cartilage.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Nikki McCray has ODU off to their best start in years.
The Unbeaten Gophers are embracing Lindsay Whalen's way.
Oregon coach Kelly Graves won't appeal his two-game suspension by the NCAA, and will sit out the next two match ups.
WNBA news:
The Dream will be back at State Farm Arena next season, after a three-year hiatus.
No. 1 UConn 72, Oklahoma 63 (Sooners almost won)
No. 23 Texas A&M 71, USC 51 (the first loss of the season for the Trojans)
Indiana 67, Loyola Marymount 43 (Hoosiers are 10-0)
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Cal is embracing a visit from UConn this weekend.
Notre Dame can't wait for their move to a new facility.
Drake has been a mid-major headache for many teams so far this season.
Two MAC teams could make statements this week.
Tennessee was short on defense but bit on potential in last night's loss to Stanford.
It's back to defensive basics for UMaine.
UTEP heads to Las Vegas looking for some luck.
The game between Rutgers and Charlotte has been canceled after the two schools couldn't find a mutually-agreeable reschedule date.
College player news:
Redshirt freshman forward Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi is bolstering Syracuse's inside game.
Cal guard Mi'Cole Cayton will miss the rest of the season after having knee surgery to repair torn cartilage.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Nikki McCray has ODU off to their best start in years.
The Unbeaten Gophers are embracing Lindsay Whalen's way.
Oregon coach Kelly Graves won't appeal his two-game suspension by the NCAA, and will sit out the next two match ups.
WNBA news:
The Dream will be back at State Farm Arena next season, after a three-year hiatus.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
A really big show
Upset:
No. 7 Oregon rallied past No. 4 Mississippi State, 82-74.
The other big match up:
No. 8 Stanford outran No. 9 Tennessee, 95-85.
More results:
Arkansas escaped Nebraska, 84-80.
North Carolina routed Rice, 71-50.
All scores
Lots of games on tomorrow's schedule.
College team news:
Indiana is prepping for three games in three days in Puerto Rico.
Northern Iowa is embracing the "WNBA" portion of the season.
South Dakota is the NCAA's team of the week.
College player news:
Aaliyah Wilson will miss the remainder of the season for Texas A&M after tearing her ACL.
WNBA news:
ESPN has expanded its TV coverage for next year.
Brian Agler has been named coach of the Dallas Wings.
His hiring is more of the same.
Sue Bird is Outsports' female athlete of the year.
No. 7 Oregon rallied past No. 4 Mississippi State, 82-74.
The other big match up:
No. 8 Stanford outran No. 9 Tennessee, 95-85.
More results:
Arkansas escaped Nebraska, 84-80.
North Carolina routed Rice, 71-50.
All scores
Lots of games on tomorrow's schedule.
College team news:
Indiana is prepping for three games in three days in Puerto Rico.
Northern Iowa is embracing the "WNBA" portion of the season.
South Dakota is the NCAA's team of the week.
College player news:
Aaliyah Wilson will miss the remainder of the season for Texas A&M after tearing her ACL.
WNBA news:
ESPN has expanded its TV coverage for next year.
Brian Agler has been named coach of the Dallas Wings.
His hiring is more of the same.
Sue Bird is Outsports' female athlete of the year.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Gearing up for Super Tuesday
College team news:
Mississippi State is undefeated, and ready to face Oregon's offense.
Lamar has now won 32 straight home games - the second-longest such streak in the country.
Portland State looks to complete the program's first undefeated run through nonconference play.
Today's scores
No. 8 Stanford at No. 9 Tennessee and No. 4 Mississippi State at No. 7 Oregon highlight tomorrow's game schedule.
College player news:
How does Tennessee's Meme Jackson build on a career-scoring performance?
Madison Treece will transfer from Duke.
Fun MAC stats.
Stanford's Alanna Smith is both the ESPNW and Pac-12 player of the week.
College coach news:
The Women's Sports Foundation has created a fund in honor of Stanford's Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer.
Drake's Jennie Baranczyk is in the Coach's Chair this week.
High school news:
Zia Cooke is famous.
WNBA news:
Sources say Brian Agler will be the new coach of the Dallas Wings, to be named tomorrow.
The Pacers have hired longtime Fever president Kelly Krauskopf as their assistant GM. Her job will be to build championship culture.
Q&A with Sue Bird.
Q&A with new Sparks coach Derek Fisher.
Lisa Leslie appeared in an episode of ABC's "Speechless" last week.
Mississippi State is undefeated, and ready to face Oregon's offense.
Lamar has now won 32 straight home games - the second-longest such streak in the country.
Portland State looks to complete the program's first undefeated run through nonconference play.
Today's scores
No. 8 Stanford at No. 9 Tennessee and No. 4 Mississippi State at No. 7 Oregon highlight tomorrow's game schedule.
College player news:
How does Tennessee's Meme Jackson build on a career-scoring performance?
Madison Treece will transfer from Duke.
Fun MAC stats.
Stanford's Alanna Smith is both the ESPNW and Pac-12 player of the week.
College coach news:
The Women's Sports Foundation has created a fund in honor of Stanford's Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer.
Drake's Jennie Baranczyk is in the Coach's Chair this week.
High school news:
Zia Cooke is famous.
WNBA news:
Sources say Brian Agler will be the new coach of the Dallas Wings, to be named tomorrow.
The Pacers have hired longtime Fever president Kelly Krauskopf as their assistant GM. Her job will be to build championship culture.
Q&A with Sue Bird.
Q&A with new Sparks coach Derek Fisher.
Lisa Leslie appeared in an episode of ABC's "Speechless" last week.
This week's AP top 25 poll
Missouri out, Texas A&M back into this week's AP top 25 poll, which also sees Baylor out of the top five for the first time in a long while:
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Louisville
4. Mississippi State
5. Maryland
6. Baylor
7. Oregon
8. Stanford
9. Tennessee
10. NC State
11. Oregon State
12. Texas
13. Minnesota
14. California
15. Syracuse
16. Iowa
17. Arizona State
18. Kentucky
19. Marquette
20. DePaul
21. Gonzaga
22. Michigan State
23. Texas A&M
24. Miami
25. South Carolina
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Louisville
4. Mississippi State
5. Maryland
6. Baylor
7. Oregon
8. Stanford
9. Tennessee
10. NC State
11. Oregon State
12. Texas
13. Minnesota
14. California
15. Syracuse
16. Iowa
17. Arizona State
18. Kentucky
19. Marquette
20. DePaul
21. Gonzaga
22. Michigan State
23. Texas A&M
24. Miami
25. South Carolina
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Nothing but the scores
Close ones today:
No. 21 Gonzaga 70, Missouri State 67
No. 23 Michigan State 74, Hartford 66 (OT)
No. 25 South Carolina 82, Purdue 73 (2OT)
Iowa State 86, Drake 81
Ohio State 46, Florida 41
Old Dominion 60, VCU 57
Boise State 73, Washington 69
Ball State 86, Western Kentucky 83
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
What we learned from No. 15 Iowa's dominant win over Northern Iowa.
Boise State won their second tournament title this month today.
College player news:
11 of Kristine Anigwe's 16 rebounds today were offensive. She is six boards shy of becoming the third player in Cal history to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
High school news:
Noelle Quinn is the head coach at her former high school, Bishop Montgomery.
Sue Bird is enjoying working for the Denver Nuggets, but still wants to play.
No. 21 Gonzaga 70, Missouri State 67
No. 23 Michigan State 74, Hartford 66 (OT)
No. 25 South Carolina 82, Purdue 73 (2OT)
Iowa State 86, Drake 81
Ohio State 46, Florida 41
Old Dominion 60, VCU 57
Boise State 73, Washington 69
Ball State 86, Western Kentucky 83
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
What we learned from No. 15 Iowa's dominant win over Northern Iowa.
Boise State won their second tournament title this month today.
College player news:
11 of Kristine Anigwe's 16 rebounds today were offensive. She is six boards shy of becoming the third player in Cal history to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
High school news:
Noelle Quinn is the head coach at her former high school, Bishop Montgomery.
Sue Bird is enjoying working for the Denver Nuggets, but still wants to play.
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Once again, it's lit
Upsets:
No. 11 Stanford derailed No. 3 Baylor, 68-63.
South Dakota stopped No. 22 Missouri, 74-61.
More results:
No. 4 Louisville 92, Northern Kentucky 59
No. 10 NC State 84, Maine 56
No. 18 Kentucky 72, Middle Tennessee 55
No. 19 Marquette 80, Green Bay 54
Louisiana Tech 80, Mississippi 71
BYU 51, Colorado State 42
Rutgers 57, LSU 43
Utah 77, Weber State 56
Princeton 60, Marist 57
Washington 69, Montana 54
Rice 66, SMU 52
Central Michigan 66, Vanderbilt 57
Still to come tonight: No. 8 Oregon State vs. Texas A&M
Today's results so far
Nice full game slate tomorrow as we come out of finals
College team news:
For Iowa, step two towards a mythical state title is tomorrow, and both the Hawkeyes and Panthers push on despite different circumstances.
South Carolina's second-round tourney win at Purdue in 2017 propelled them to new heights.
Vanderbilt is being hammered by injuries, with only six players after today's game.
Today, Louisville honored its 2009 Final Four team.
College player news:
UConn's Kyla Irvin is earning trust with her solid play.
Utah's Megan Huff is garnering a lot of attention nationwide.
High school news:
Rickea Jackson is a powerhouse basketball talent that built a dynasty.
WNBA news:
The Milwaukee Bucks owner would like to bring a WNBA team to the city.
No. 11 Stanford derailed No. 3 Baylor, 68-63.
South Dakota stopped No. 22 Missouri, 74-61.
More results:
No. 4 Louisville 92, Northern Kentucky 59
No. 10 NC State 84, Maine 56
No. 18 Kentucky 72, Middle Tennessee 55
No. 19 Marquette 80, Green Bay 54
Louisiana Tech 80, Mississippi 71
BYU 51, Colorado State 42
Rutgers 57, LSU 43
Utah 77, Weber State 56
Princeton 60, Marist 57
Washington 69, Montana 54
Rice 66, SMU 52
Central Michigan 66, Vanderbilt 57
Still to come tonight: No. 8 Oregon State vs. Texas A&M
Today's results so far
Nice full game slate tomorrow as we come out of finals
College team news:
For Iowa, step two towards a mythical state title is tomorrow, and both the Hawkeyes and Panthers push on despite different circumstances.
South Carolina's second-round tourney win at Purdue in 2017 propelled them to new heights.
Vanderbilt is being hammered by injuries, with only six players after today's game.
Today, Louisville honored its 2009 Final Four team.
College player news:
UConn's Kyla Irvin is earning trust with her solid play.
Utah's Megan Huff is garnering a lot of attention nationwide.
High school news:
Rickea Jackson is a powerhouse basketball talent that built a dynasty.
WNBA news:
The Milwaukee Bucks owner would like to bring a WNBA team to the city.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Situations
College team news:
The schedule is tightening for Iowa.
Stanford is fighting to be the leader of the Pac.
Nebraska is trying to get a handle on its turnovers.
Syracuse is feasting on a diet of threes.
USC is taking the lead in community service.
An overview of South Carolina's No. 1 recruiting class.
New Mexico's freshman have keyed their hot start.
Drake and Iowa State are ready for the next chapter of their reignited rivalry.
Baylor wants to continue acing tests on the road.
Washington will host the first Husky Classic in nine years.
Remembering Louisville's 2009 NCAA finalist team.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
Macy Miller became South Dakota State's all-time leading scorer tonight.
Allazia Blockton crossed paths with Krystal Ellis a while back, and now has passed her as Marquette's all-time scoring leader.
Drake's Sara Rhine has become one of the nation's top forwards.
Utah's Jordan Cruz is growing on and off the court.
Syracuse freshman Emily Engstler has taken lessons from bench time.
Aubrey Griffin's road to UConn.
College coach news:
DePaul coach Doug Bruno is sidelined after spinal surgery.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart's year of empowerment.
The Drew League in Los Angeles features Sparks players.
Candace Parker has stepped up her offseason game.
New Sparks coach Derek Fisher is accused of trying to make money off of broke athletes with his new loan shark venture.
Bonus:
Lindsey Harding podcast.
100 years of basketball: Karen Elsner and Jackie Israel.
The schedule is tightening for Iowa.
Stanford is fighting to be the leader of the Pac.
Nebraska is trying to get a handle on its turnovers.
Syracuse is feasting on a diet of threes.
USC is taking the lead in community service.
An overview of South Carolina's No. 1 recruiting class.
New Mexico's freshman have keyed their hot start.
Drake and Iowa State are ready for the next chapter of their reignited rivalry.
Baylor wants to continue acing tests on the road.
Washington will host the first Husky Classic in nine years.
Remembering Louisville's 2009 NCAA finalist team.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
Macy Miller became South Dakota State's all-time leading scorer tonight.
Allazia Blockton crossed paths with Krystal Ellis a while back, and now has passed her as Marquette's all-time scoring leader.
Drake's Sara Rhine has become one of the nation's top forwards.
Utah's Jordan Cruz is growing on and off the court.
Syracuse freshman Emily Engstler has taken lessons from bench time.
Aubrey Griffin's road to UConn.
College coach news:
DePaul coach Doug Bruno is sidelined after spinal surgery.
WNBA news:
Breanna Stewart's year of empowerment.
The Drew League in Los Angeles features Sparks players.
Candace Parker has stepped up her offseason game.
New Sparks coach Derek Fisher is accused of trying to make money off of broke athletes with his new loan shark venture.
Bonus:
Lindsey Harding podcast.
100 years of basketball: Karen Elsner and Jackie Israel.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Dunkin' Fran
High school news:
Stanford commit Fran Belibi dunked in a high school game again, and oh what a dunk it was.
How a Colorado girl went from basketball newbie to viral dunking sensation.
A tiny town called Beaver Dam has one of the best high school girls basketball teams in the country.
College team news:
Unbeaten NC State is emerging as one of the nation's top teams this season.
Oregon State won't be distracted by their trip to Hawaii.
ESPNW's mid-major rankings have South Dakota on top.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
Q&A with Gonzaga's Laura Stockton.
Macy Miller is close to breaking South Dakota State's scoring record.
Andra Espinoza-Hunter is embracing Southern hospitality at Mississippi State.
College coach news:
Why Vic Schaefer is excited about Mississippi State's upcoming road trip.
UMBC coach Phil Stern has been places on leave.
Former UConn assistant Marisa Moseley is off to a good start at Boston University.
Eliza Pierre returns to Cal as an assistant coach for opponent UCSB on Sunday.
USA Basketball news:
The women's national team is USA Basketball's 2018 team of the year.
WNBA news:
Q&A with Candace Parker.
Bonus:
Lisa Leslie will be honored with the NCAA's silver anniversary award.
Winnipeg pro hooper and former Utah Ute is rebounding after knee surgery.
Stanford commit Fran Belibi dunked in a high school game again, and oh what a dunk it was.
How a Colorado girl went from basketball newbie to viral dunking sensation.
A tiny town called Beaver Dam has one of the best high school girls basketball teams in the country.
College team news:
Unbeaten NC State is emerging as one of the nation's top teams this season.
Oregon State won't be distracted by their trip to Hawaii.
ESPNW's mid-major rankings have South Dakota on top.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
Q&A with Gonzaga's Laura Stockton.
Macy Miller is close to breaking South Dakota State's scoring record.
Andra Espinoza-Hunter is embracing Southern hospitality at Mississippi State.
College coach news:
Why Vic Schaefer is excited about Mississippi State's upcoming road trip.
UMBC coach Phil Stern has been places on leave.
Former UConn assistant Marisa Moseley is off to a good start at Boston University.
Eliza Pierre returns to Cal as an assistant coach for opponent UCSB on Sunday.
USA Basketball news:
The women's national team is USA Basketball's 2018 team of the year.
WNBA news:
Q&A with Candace Parker.
Bonus:
Lisa Leslie will be honored with the NCAA's silver anniversary award.
Winnipeg pro hooper and former Utah Ute is rebounding after knee surgery.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
As finals week rolls on
Today's results:
No. 3 Baylor 96, Morehead State 58
No. 7 Oregon 87, South Dakota State 79
Mississippi 79, Louisiana 57
UCF 71, Duquesne 63
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Ranking elite college programs from 2015-2018.
A UCLA-USC story.
How Kansas State is staying ahead of the curve with ShotTracker.
Indiana: still rolling.
Who has impressed early for South Carolina.
Ball State looks to refocus after two straight losses.
VCU sits atop the Atlantic-10 Conference.
College player news:
Cal's Kristine Anigwe is set to join the 2,000 point, 1,000 rebound club.
Ute star Sarah Porter is driving to make a difference on and off the court.
Savannah Smith is expected to return to the Northern Colorado lineup.
Amanda Kalin is coming on strong in her second season at Duquesne.
College coach news:
Montana State coach Tricia Binford is proud of her team's efforts on and off the court.
USA Basketball news:
Breanna Stewart is USA Basketball's female athlete of the year.
WNBA news:
Brian Agler has reportedly interviewed for the Dallas Wings job.
Renee Montgomery is acting in an upcoming movie, "Not my favorite Christmas."
Q&A with Candace Parker.
No. 3 Baylor 96, Morehead State 58
No. 7 Oregon 87, South Dakota State 79
Mississippi 79, Louisiana 57
UCF 71, Duquesne 63
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Ranking elite college programs from 2015-2018.
A UCLA-USC story.
How Kansas State is staying ahead of the curve with ShotTracker.
Indiana: still rolling.
Who has impressed early for South Carolina.
Ball State looks to refocus after two straight losses.
VCU sits atop the Atlantic-10 Conference.
College player news:
Cal's Kristine Anigwe is set to join the 2,000 point, 1,000 rebound club.
Ute star Sarah Porter is driving to make a difference on and off the court.
Savannah Smith is expected to return to the Northern Colorado lineup.
Amanda Kalin is coming on strong in her second season at Duquesne.
College coach news:
Montana State coach Tricia Binford is proud of her team's efforts on and off the court.
USA Basketball news:
Breanna Stewart is USA Basketball's female athlete of the year.
WNBA news:
Brian Agler has reportedly interviewed for the Dallas Wings job.
Renee Montgomery is acting in an upcoming movie, "Not my favorite Christmas."
Q&A with Candace Parker.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
A bit of everything
College team news:
South Carolina's 2019 recruiting class is one of the best ever.
Syracuse's difficult nonconference schedule aims to reward them later in the season.
Depth is fueling Wright State's winning streak.
The Women's Sports Fund could take Boise State to the next level.
What it would take to salvage UTEP's season.
Michigan State is the NCAA's team of the week.
There are three remaining undefeated DII teams.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
West Virginia's Tynice Martin is back in a big way.
The career paths of Lexy Richardson and Sydney Mathiason have merged at Wisconsin.
A pair of Buckeyes are moving forward after a lost season.
Alexxus Gilbert is CSUB's version of Diana Taurasi.
You can't turn down a player like James Madison's Jackie Benitez.
Chanelle Molina is thriving at Washington State.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Q&A with UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
WNBA news:
There is still reason to question Derek Fisher's appointment as Sparks coach.
Why Breanna Stewart is a handful for any team.
Five athletes are featured on the new Eastbay poster.
High school news:
MaxPreps' top 25 rankings.
ESPN's top 25 rankings.
South Carolina's 2019 recruiting class is one of the best ever.
Syracuse's difficult nonconference schedule aims to reward them later in the season.
Depth is fueling Wright State's winning streak.
The Women's Sports Fund could take Boise State to the next level.
What it would take to salvage UTEP's season.
Michigan State is the NCAA's team of the week.
There are three remaining undefeated DII teams.
Today's results
Tomorrow's game schedule
College player news:
West Virginia's Tynice Martin is back in a big way.
The career paths of Lexy Richardson and Sydney Mathiason have merged at Wisconsin.
A pair of Buckeyes are moving forward after a lost season.
Alexxus Gilbert is CSUB's version of Diana Taurasi.
You can't turn down a player like James Madison's Jackie Benitez.
Chanelle Molina is thriving at Washington State.
The NCAA's starting five for the week.
College coach news:
Q&A with UConn coach Geno Auriemma.
WNBA news:
There is still reason to question Derek Fisher's appointment as Sparks coach.
Why Breanna Stewart is a handful for any team.
Five athletes are featured on the new Eastbay poster.
High school news:
MaxPreps' top 25 rankings.
ESPN's top 25 rankings.
Monday, December 10, 2018
The day after a big game day
College team news:
Michigan State showed what could be with their upset of Oregon yesterday.
The "center by committee" approach is working for Oregon State so far.
Northeastern is off to the best start in program history.
LSU is ready to get back on the court against McNeese State.
Arizona is off to their best start since 2011.
George Washington lacks scoring depth and has seen a decrease in point production.
College player news:
Kristin Scott's development is a key to Iowa State's success.
Kentucky's Rhyne Howard is a freshman to fear.
"Tough cookie" Ashtyn Verbeek has lead Nebraska to their first winning streak of the season, and the frosh are stepping up overall.
On and off the court, Katie Lou Samuelson is A-plus for UConn.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen is ESPNW's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach's Chair: Bart Brooks, Belmont University.
Recruiting news:
Missouri recruit Aijha Blackwell will have to transfer to another high school to finish her career.
Today's scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
Michigan State showed what could be with their upset of Oregon yesterday.
The "center by committee" approach is working for Oregon State so far.
Northeastern is off to the best start in program history.
LSU is ready to get back on the court against McNeese State.
Arizona is off to their best start since 2011.
George Washington lacks scoring depth and has seen a decrease in point production.
College player news:
Kristin Scott's development is a key to Iowa State's success.
Kentucky's Rhyne Howard is a freshman to fear.
"Tough cookie" Ashtyn Verbeek has lead Nebraska to their first winning streak of the season, and the frosh are stepping up overall.
On and off the court, Katie Lou Samuelson is A-plus for UConn.
Michigan State's Jenna Allen is ESPNW's player of the week.
College coach news:
Coach's Chair: Bart Brooks, Belmont University.
Recruiting news:
Missouri recruit Aijha Blackwell will have to transfer to another high school to finish her career.
Today's scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
AP top 25 poll: predictable shiftings
Michigan State in, Drake out, Oregon tumbles, why is Minnesota ranked so high on a weak schedule? Oh wait, we know........
This week's AP top 25 poll:
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Baylor
4. Louisville
5. Mississippi State
6. Maryland
7. Oregon
8. Oregon State
9. Tennessee
10. North Carolina State
11. Stanford
12. Texas
13. Minnesota
14. California
15. Syracuse
16. Iowa
17. Arizona State
18. Marquette
19. Kentucky
20. DePaul
21. Gonzaga
22. Missouri
23. Michigan State
24. Miami
25. South Carolina
This week's AP top 25 poll:
1. Connecticut
2. Notre Dame
3. Baylor
4. Louisville
5. Mississippi State
6. Maryland
7. Oregon
8. Oregon State
9. Tennessee
10. North Carolina State
11. Stanford
12. Texas
13. Minnesota
14. California
15. Syracuse
16. Iowa
17. Arizona State
18. Marquette
19. Kentucky
20. DePaul
21. Gonzaga
22. Missouri
23. Michigan State
24. Miami
25. South Carolina
Sunday, December 9, 2018
And then there were 18
After the weekend's games, there are still 18 undefeated teams left in Division I:
NC State
UConn
Mississippi State
Maryland
Virginia Tech
Louisville
Northeastern
Ohio
Minnesota
California
Indiana
Utah
Southern California
South Alabama
Baylor
Bradley
Tennessee
Portland State
NC State
UConn
Mississippi State
Maryland
Virginia Tech
Louisville
Northeastern
Ohio
Minnesota
California
Indiana
Utah
Southern California
South Alabama
Baylor
Bradley
Tennessee
Portland State
Heating up
Upset:
Michigan State came from behind to topple No. 3 Oregon, 88-82. Jenna Allen led the way for the Spartans with 27 points.
Close ones:
No. 5 Louisville survived No. 19 Kentucky, 80-75.
Meme Jackson's 33 points paced No. 9 Tennessee past No. 12 Texas, 88-82.
No. 14 Minnesota outlasted Boston College, 77-69.
Winthrop 58, Elon 57
Florida State 57, St. John's 53
CSUN 77, San Diego State 74
More results:
No. 17 Arizona State 70, Colorado State 39
No. 20 DePaul 87, Oklahoma 76
No. 23 Missouri 74, St. Louis 62
No. 24 Gonzaga 76, Washington State 53
Indiana 98, Missouri State 74
Villanova 76, Temple 68
Michigan 85, Oakland 69
Florida 62, Florida A&M 38
Portland State is now 6-0 after an 89-61 win over UTEP. The Miners have lost seven straight.
South Alabama moves to 8-0 on the year with a 77-65 victory over Alabama State.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Iowa State's narrow loss to Iowa is motivating them moving forward.
College player news:
On Friday, Channon Fluker became CSUN's all-time scoring leader.
Today, Allazia Blockton became Marquette's all-time scoring leader.
Florida State transfer Kiah Gillespie is making the most of her second chance.
Battle-tested Joyner Holmes is ready for her junior year at Texas.
Katie Lou Samuelson is evolving into an all-around threat for UConn.
Former UCLA forward Nicole Kornet won a shooting contest Friday, but is ineligible to win the car that goes with it.
College coach news:
As the Gopher's coach, Lindsay Whalen still pulls the right strings.
Michigan State came from behind to topple No. 3 Oregon, 88-82. Jenna Allen led the way for the Spartans with 27 points.
Close ones:
No. 5 Louisville survived No. 19 Kentucky, 80-75.
Meme Jackson's 33 points paced No. 9 Tennessee past No. 12 Texas, 88-82.
No. 14 Minnesota outlasted Boston College, 77-69.
Winthrop 58, Elon 57
Florida State 57, St. John's 53
CSUN 77, San Diego State 74
More results:
No. 17 Arizona State 70, Colorado State 39
No. 20 DePaul 87, Oklahoma 76
No. 23 Missouri 74, St. Louis 62
No. 24 Gonzaga 76, Washington State 53
Indiana 98, Missouri State 74
Villanova 76, Temple 68
Michigan 85, Oakland 69
Florida 62, Florida A&M 38
Portland State is now 6-0 after an 89-61 win over UTEP. The Miners have lost seven straight.
South Alabama moves to 8-0 on the year with a 77-65 victory over Alabama State.
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Iowa State's narrow loss to Iowa is motivating them moving forward.
College player news:
On Friday, Channon Fluker became CSUN's all-time scoring leader.
Today, Allazia Blockton became Marquette's all-time scoring leader.
Florida State transfer Kiah Gillespie is making the most of her second chance.
Battle-tested Joyner Holmes is ready for her junior year at Texas.
Katie Lou Samuelson is evolving into an all-around threat for UConn.
Former UCLA forward Nicole Kornet won a shooting contest Friday, but is ineligible to win the car that goes with it.
College coach news:
As the Gopher's coach, Lindsay Whalen still pulls the right strings.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Weather frightful, games delightful
Upset:
South Dakota State 80, No. 21 Drake 71
Close ones:
No. 13 Cal 81, St. Mary's 78 (OT)
Idaho State 65, Pepperdine 63
More results:
Green Bay 55, Wisconsin 46
Princeton 54, Quinnipiac 42
Kansas State 53, Little Rock 47
Utah 78, BYU 67
All scores
Tomorrow's incredible game schedule
College game news:
The weather has forced tomorrow's Duke-South Carolina game to be postponed.
College team news:
Oregon's starting five looks better than ever.
Kentucky takes its three spree to Louisville for the battle of the unbeatens.
Notre Dame's visit to Toledo is a credit to the Rockets' great fans.
College player news:
Her surgeries behind her, Kayla Belles is ready to contribute for Michigan State.
Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard and coach Matthew Mitchell share history, and mutual admiration.
South Dakota State 80, No. 21 Drake 71
Close ones:
No. 13 Cal 81, St. Mary's 78 (OT)
Idaho State 65, Pepperdine 63
More results:
Green Bay 55, Wisconsin 46
Princeton 54, Quinnipiac 42
Kansas State 53, Little Rock 47
Utah 78, BYU 67
All scores
Tomorrow's incredible game schedule
College game news:
The weather has forced tomorrow's Duke-South Carolina game to be postponed.
College team news:
Oregon's starting five looks better than ever.
Kentucky takes its three spree to Louisville for the battle of the unbeatens.
Notre Dame's visit to Toledo is a credit to the Rockets' great fans.
College player news:
Her surgeries behind her, Kayla Belles is ready to contribute for Michigan State.
Kentucky freshman Rhyne Howard and coach Matthew Mitchell share history, and mutual admiration.
Friday, December 7, 2018
Previewing the weekend
College team news:
Tennessee and Texas face big questions as their rivalry resumes.
Two undefeateds: Louisville is ready to face Kentucky.
West Virginia heads to Pitt for a backyard brawl.
UConn will look to Kyla Irwin against Seton Hall, as Megan Walker is out.
Nebraska faces challenges despite their recent win.
The beginning of Kansas State basketball, 50 years in the making.
College player news:
A high-scoring trio is carrying the unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats.
Gopher international players are bonding over distance.
Graduate transfar Recee Caldwell has been on point for Cal.
The importance of Gabby Burris' versatility for Ohio's offense.
Pitt senior Aysia Bugg is out indefinitely due to blood clots.
College coach news:
Gopher coach Lindsay Whalen says her team's No. 14 ranking shows good progress.
Megan Duffy has guided Miami to its best start in 37 years.
Drake graduate manager Chantel Osahor has a new blog post.
Three particularly notable scores:
3-5 Dayton took down 6-2 Buffalo, 72-59
UCLA snapped a four-game losing streak by grinding out an 89-80 win over Fresno State
LMU ran past CSUN, 72-53
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
WNBA news:
The Maya Moore x Air Jordan 10 "Court Lux" releases Dec. 22.
Kia Nurse has started an elite girls basketball program in Canada because she wants to give kids there opportunities to play at the highest levels.
Podcast with new Sparks coach Derek Fisher.
Today's press conference announcing Fisher as the new coach was oddly revealing.
Bonus:
UConn will retire Rebecca Lobo's number.
Lindsay Allen is making all the right moves for the Melbourne Boomers.
Lisa Willis has passed her first big test as a high school coach.
Tennessee and Texas face big questions as their rivalry resumes.
Two undefeateds: Louisville is ready to face Kentucky.
West Virginia heads to Pitt for a backyard brawl.
UConn will look to Kyla Irwin against Seton Hall, as Megan Walker is out.
Nebraska faces challenges despite their recent win.
The beginning of Kansas State basketball, 50 years in the making.
College player news:
A high-scoring trio is carrying the unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats.
Gopher international players are bonding over distance.
Graduate transfar Recee Caldwell has been on point for Cal.
The importance of Gabby Burris' versatility for Ohio's offense.
Pitt senior Aysia Bugg is out indefinitely due to blood clots.
College coach news:
Gopher coach Lindsay Whalen says her team's No. 14 ranking shows good progress.
Megan Duffy has guided Miami to its best start in 37 years.
Drake graduate manager Chantel Osahor has a new blog post.
Three particularly notable scores:
3-5 Dayton took down 6-2 Buffalo, 72-59
UCLA snapped a four-game losing streak by grinding out an 89-80 win over Fresno State
LMU ran past CSUN, 72-53
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
WNBA news:
The Maya Moore x Air Jordan 10 "Court Lux" releases Dec. 22.
Kia Nurse has started an elite girls basketball program in Canada because she wants to give kids there opportunities to play at the highest levels.
Podcast with new Sparks coach Derek Fisher.
Today's press conference announcing Fisher as the new coach was oddly revealing.
Bonus:
UConn will retire Rebecca Lobo's number.
Lindsay Allen is making all the right moves for the Melbourne Boomers.
Lisa Willis has passed her first big test as a high school coach.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Things are (finals)-ally beginning to slow down
College team news:
What's behind Minnesota's hot start?
What's next for UConn after missing out on top prospects?
South Carolina's three-point barrage is primed to continue against Duke.
College player news:
Tania Davis' heroics last night for Iowa punctuated her long journey back from injury.
Arizona State fought for Sophie Elenga, and she is returning the favor.
Janessa Thropay is getting a chance to shine for Oregon State.
BYU's dual sport athlete Sara Hamson is making the most of her recovery.
Volleyball player Lexi Wallen has been added to the Illinois State roster.
Lexi Gordon will transfer from UConn.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa brings infinite potential and a unique personality to Storrs.
Crystal Dangerfield is redoubling her effort for the Huskies.
Turnarounds:
No. 19 Kentucky is 9-0 after their 75-52 win over Rhode Island.
Boston College is 8-1 after beating Bryant, 83-46.
More results:
No. 6 Mississippi State 87, No. 18 Marquette 82
Vanderbilt 60, Ball State 43
Villanova 60, George Washington 45
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
Remember that schools are in finals the next two weeks, so games will be spotty, and the schedule will be lighter than usual.
College bonus:
How a group of Rutgers alums are shining light on a ‘forgotten’ National Championship team.
Meet Crystal Hogan, the only female official in DI men's college basketball.
Recruiting news:
The secrets behind South Carolina's historic recruiting class.
WNBA news:
Great feature on Breanna Stewart.
What's behind Minnesota's hot start?
What's next for UConn after missing out on top prospects?
South Carolina's three-point barrage is primed to continue against Duke.
College player news:
Tania Davis' heroics last night for Iowa punctuated her long journey back from injury.
Arizona State fought for Sophie Elenga, and she is returning the favor.
Janessa Thropay is getting a chance to shine for Oregon State.
BYU's dual sport athlete Sara Hamson is making the most of her recovery.
Volleyball player Lexi Wallen has been added to the Illinois State roster.
Lexi Gordon will transfer from UConn.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa brings infinite potential and a unique personality to Storrs.
Crystal Dangerfield is redoubling her effort for the Huskies.
Turnarounds:
No. 19 Kentucky is 9-0 after their 75-52 win over Rhode Island.
Boston College is 8-1 after beating Bryant, 83-46.
More results:
No. 6 Mississippi State 87, No. 18 Marquette 82
Vanderbilt 60, Ball State 43
Villanova 60, George Washington 45
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
Remember that schools are in finals the next two weeks, so games will be spotty, and the schedule will be lighter than usual.
College bonus:
How a group of Rutgers alums are shining light on a ‘forgotten’ National Championship team.
Meet Crystal Hogan, the only female official in DI men's college basketball.
Recruiting news:
The secrets behind South Carolina's historic recruiting class.
WNBA news:
Great feature on Breanna Stewart.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
"Pettiness," and more big news
Notre Dame and UConn have been having Twitter wars since Sunday's game.
A counterpoint.
More program news:
The NCAA has put Oregon on two years probation for compliance violations in women's and men's basketball.
WNBA coach news:
The Sparks named Derek Fischer their new head coach, and he has some things to prove.
Big battles:
No. 16 Iowa slipped past archrival Iowa State, 73-70.
Unbeaten Indiana routed Butler, 66-46, to hand them their first loss.
No. 20 DePaul eased past rival Northwestern, 76-60.
More results:
No. 9 Tennessee 65, Stetson 55
No. 22 South Carolina 80, Appalachian State 50
South Alabama 72, Alabama 67
North Carolina 82, UNCW 55
Colorado State 65, Northern Arizona 54
Elon 73, Davidson 72 (OT)
Florida State 57, Mercer 56
Ohio 80, Purdue 73
Washington 69, Ohio State 59
Duquesne 64, Penn State 58
Nebraska 58, Kansas 52
Pepperdine 68, Weber State 47
Oklahoma 65, Central Arkansas 52
New Mexico 69, UTEP 51
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have work to do to keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive.
Arizona is exceeding expectations early.
Indiana currently has the longest active winning streak in the NCAA, at 14.
College player news:
One slight adjustment has changed things for Kentucky's "very stubborn" point guard.
Asha Thomas has been cleared to play for Cal after a knee injury Sunday.
Kansas State will miss Cymone Goodrich.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa is emerging off the bench for UConn.
College coach news:
Tulane coach Lisa Stockton has been coach of the program for 25 years, and won her 500th game last night.
More WNBA news:
Players are using their offseason to pursue their off-court careers.
Sue Bird is scouting for the Nuggets.
A counterpoint.
More program news:
The NCAA has put Oregon on two years probation for compliance violations in women's and men's basketball.
WNBA coach news:
The Sparks named Derek Fischer their new head coach, and he has some things to prove.
Big battles:
No. 16 Iowa slipped past archrival Iowa State, 73-70.
Unbeaten Indiana routed Butler, 66-46, to hand them their first loss.
No. 20 DePaul eased past rival Northwestern, 76-60.
More results:
No. 9 Tennessee 65, Stetson 55
No. 22 South Carolina 80, Appalachian State 50
South Alabama 72, Alabama 67
North Carolina 82, UNCW 55
Colorado State 65, Northern Arizona 54
Elon 73, Davidson 72 (OT)
Florida State 57, Mercer 56
Ohio 80, Purdue 73
Washington 69, Ohio State 59
Duquesne 64, Penn State 58
Nebraska 58, Kansas 52
Pepperdine 68, Weber State 47
Oklahoma 65, Central Arkansas 52
New Mexico 69, UTEP 51
All scores
Tomorrow's game schedule
College team news:
Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have work to do to keep their NCAA Tournament streak alive.
Arizona is exceeding expectations early.
Indiana currently has the longest active winning streak in the NCAA, at 14.
College player news:
One slight adjustment has changed things for Kentucky's "very stubborn" point guard.
Asha Thomas has been cleared to play for Cal after a knee injury Sunday.
Kansas State will miss Cymone Goodrich.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa is emerging off the bench for UConn.
College coach news:
Tulane coach Lisa Stockton has been coach of the program for 25 years, and won her 500th game last night.
More WNBA news:
Players are using their offseason to pursue their off-court careers.
Sue Bird is scouting for the Nuggets.
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