Today's results:
Washington 84, Illinois 75
Oregon 85, Northwestern 65
Utah 69, Arizona 48
Minnesota 59, Wisconsin 50
Tomorrow's game schedule (is fire)
College coach news:
Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly is reminding his team of better times.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Monday, December 30, 2024
The undefeated ranks grow smaller
Upset of the unranked kind:
Oregon State took down Portland in OT, 76-72, handing them their first loss of the season.
More results:
No. 25 Ole Miss 93, Alcorn State 41
Arizona State 73, Penn 67
Washington State 74, Pacific 66
Gonzaga 75, Pepperdine 54
College team news:
Iowa is finding ways to be productively unpredictable.
AP poll: status quo
Not much changed in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. UCLA
2. South Carolina
3. Notre Dame
4. USC
5. Texas
6. LSU
7. UConn
8. Maryland
9. Oklahoma
10. Ohio State
11. TCU
12. Kansas State
13. Georgia Tech
14. Duke
15. Tennessee
16. Kentucky
17. North Carolina
18. West Virginia
19. Alabama
20. Cal
21. Michigan State
22. NC State
23. Iowa
24. Michigan
25. Ole Miss
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Early conference looks
Today's results:
No. 1 UCLA 91, Nebraska 54
No. 2 South Carolina 93, Wofford 47
No. 3 Notre Dame 95, Virginia 54
No. 4 USC 78, No. 23 Michigan 58
No. 5 Texas 94, UT Rio Grande Valley 35
No. 6 LSU 83, UAlbany 61
No. 7 UConn 67, Providence 41
No. 8 Maryland 72, No. 19 Michigan State 66
No. 9 Oklahoma 82, New Mexico State 64
No. 10 Ohio State 77, Rutgers 63
No. 11 TCU 79, Brown 47
No. 13 Georgia Tech 100, Pitt 61
No. 15 Tennessee 114, Winthrop 50
No. 17 North Carolina 69, Miami 60
No. 20 Alabama 93, Jacksonville 46
No. 22 NC State 83, Clemson 79
No. 24 Iowa 84, Purdue 63
Vanderbilt 93, Alabama A&M 64
South Florida 74, Rice 64
Louisville 86, Boston College 73
Mississippi State 95, South Carolina State 47
UNLV 78, Fresno State 53
Notes and thoughts:
Only eight undefeated teams remain: LSU, Portland, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, UCLA, Buffalo, Maryland and Tennessee
Wondering why the SEC is the only Power 5 not to be in conference play right now
The Big Ten now might be the toughest conference in the country.......
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Back again
Today's results:
No. 16 Kentucky 88, Western Kentucky 70
Indiana 83, Wisconsin 52
Washington 90, Northwestern 71
Illinois 64, Oregon 59
Minnesota 90, Penn State 54
Oregon State 71, Gonzaga 67
Georgia 83, Ohio 50
Creighton 75, St. John's 56
Portland 81, Santa Clara 54
College team news:
With No. 1 UCLA on deck, the Hoosiers are hitting their stride at the right time.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Finally, a return to action
The long wait is over! Games - and conference play - resume tomorrow:
College team news:
LSU is learning about life without Angel Reese.
Can other teams in the Big East compete with UConn's dominance?
Transfers have been a hit for unbeaten Maryland.
Oregon is quickly adjusting to its new roster ahead of Big 10 play.
Washington is set to begin their Big 10 slate.
The return to Big 10 play puts the Gophers up to a challenge immediately.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Just a drop
Monday, December 23, 2024
WNBA coaching hires announced
WNBA news:
The Mystics have named Sydney Johnson as their new head coach, and Jamila Wideman as general manager.
The Wings have hired Chris Koclanes as their new head coach. He worked under new GM Curt Miller for eight seasons.
The number of female WNBA coaches has gone back down, and only one current coach is a Black woman.
AP top 25 poll looks different this week
Some rising and falling in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. UCLA
2. South Carolina
3. Notre Dame
4. USC
5. Texas
6. LSU
7. UConn
8. Maryland
9. Oklahoma
10. Ohio State
11. TCU
12. Kansas State
13. Georgia Tech
14. Duke
15. Tennessee
16. Kentucky
17. North Carolina
18. West Virginia
19. Michigan State
20. Alabama
21. Cal
22. NC State
23. Michigan
24. Iowa
25. Ole Miss
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Ready for league play
No upsets today, just routs......ready for conference play
Today's results:
No. 3 Notre Dame 97, Loyola Maryland 54
No. 6 Texas 103, South Dakota State 57
No. 10 Oklahoma 111, Omaha 65
No. 13 Kansas State 76, Cincinnati 59
No. 24 Cal 89, Temple 63
Texas Tech 74, Houston 59
No games until Friday
College player news:
The stars were out for USC-UConn yesterday, and Juju Watkins' was the brightest.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
So much quality everywhere
So many great teams, and plenty of them aren't ranked. More quality and parity throughout the NCAA than ever before - it will make the NCAA Tournament interesting......
Upsets!
No. 7 USC upended No. 4 UConn, 72-70.
South Florida toppled No. 9 Duke, 85-56.
Colorado knocked out No. 14 West Virginia, 65-60.
More results:
No. 12 TCU 92, UCF 52
No. 17 Georgia Tech 72, No. 23 Nebraska 61
No. 18 Tennessee 102, Tulsa 61
No. 19 North Carolina 90, Norfolk State 47
No. 24 Cal 69, Fordham 53
No. 25 Ole Miss 78, Mississippi Valley State 44
Oklahoma State 81, Iowa State 75
Vanderbilt 103, West Georgia 68
Alabama 75, Richmond 68
Baylor 86, Kansas 66
Louisville 87, Memphis 68
Utah 102, Arizona State 82
Virginia Tech 81, Campbell 46
Seton Hall 51, Providence 40
Auburn 83, Alabama State 40
Arizona 57, BYU 53
Villanova 71, St. John's 57
Purdue 87, Indiana State 68
Tomorrow's game schedule is the last until Friday
College team news:
Tonight the Huskies wore special shoes adorned with the slogan of Sue Bird's company.
Friday, December 20, 2024
As non-conference play winds down
Upset:
Alabama dethroned No. 15 Michigan State, 82-67, and handed them their first loss of the season.
More results:
No. 11 Ohio State 84, Stanford 59
No. 16 Kentucky 84, Belmont 78
No. 18 Tennessee 92, Richmond 67
No. 20 Michigan 96, Akron 55
No. 22 Iowa 92, Northern Iowa 86
Mississippi State 70, Maryland Eastern Shore 52
Colorado State 72, Georgia 56
College team news:
Iowa State is hoping their tough non-conference schedule has prepared them for the Big 12.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
A bit of everything
Today's results:
No. 2 South Carolina 82, Charleston Southern 46
No. 5 LSU 91, UIC 73
No. 8 Maryland 107, William & Mary 57
No. 15 Michigan State 69, Montana 38
No. 21 NC State 61, James Madison 47
Georgia 75, Clemson 68
Washington 71, Furman 43
Florida State 97, Jacksonville 74
Vanderbilt 80, Dayton 66
Oregon 71, UC Irvine 43
Washington State 65, San Diego 42
Portland 83, LMU 48
San Francisco 73, Gonzaga 58
College player news:
Rebounding machine Aneesah Morrow leads the nation in boards.
How Ayanna Patterson's faith helps her process season-ending injuries.
Jayda Noble's sneaker designs are a hit.
WNBA news:
Caitlin Clark became a Rorschach test in real time.
Natalie Nakase is building the Valkyries franchise with a "never satisfied" mindset.
Nyara Sabally plans to cement her spot on the Liberty's core.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
These are the days of wild
Today's results:
No. 9 Duke 93, Wofford 58
No. 13 Kansas State 83, New Mexico State 39
No. 17 Georgia Tech 88, Rice 57
No. 18 Tennessee 70, Memphis 55
No. 19 North Carolina 77, Florida 57
Baylor 97, Utah Tech 34
Northwestern 79, UNLV 76 (OT)
Washington 64, North Dakota State 51
Syracuse 87, Binghamton 60
Liberty 75, Arkansas 61
College team news:
Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's jersey.
College player news:
Just 11 games into her career, UConn freshman Sarah Strong looks like a star.
A man has pleaded guilty to stalking and harassing Paige Bueckers.
College coach news:
Q&A with former Hawkeye coach Lisa Bluder.
WNBA news:
Courtney Paris is a new assistant coach for the Chicago Sky.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Tuned-in Tuesday
Today's results:
No. 4 UConn 101, Iowa State 68
No. 5 LSU 91, Seton Hall 64
No. 6 Texas 111, LaSalle 49
No. 10 Oklahoma 72, No. 20 Michigan 62
No. 11 Ohio State 82, Grand Valley State 57
No. 12 TCU 103, Samford 64
Oregon 98, Air Force 36
Mississippi State 78, UL Monroe 70
Virginia 80, Maryland Eastern Shore 64
College player news:
Hannah Hidalgo is the AP player of the week.
Ayanna Patterson had shoulder surgery and will miss the season.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Nothing shocking today
Today's results:
No. 1 UCLA 69, Cal Poly 37
Stanford 62, UTSA 57
Montana State 58, FGCU 49
Arizona 87, Weber State 66
Oklahoma State 92, McNeese 41
College team news:
WNBA news:
The Golden State Valkyries' master plan to win a WNBA title in 5 years.
Caitlin Clark had her first workout with new Fever coach Stephanie White.
Everybody's jumpin, jumpin
Notre Dame and Georgia Tech are the big risers in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. UCLA
2. South Carolina
3. Notre Dame
4. UConn
5. LSU
6. Texas
7. USC
8. Maryland
9. Duke
10. Oklahoma
11. Ohio State
12. TCU
13. Kansas State
14. West Virginia
15. Michigan State
16. Kentucky
17. Georgia Tech
18. Tennessee
19. North Carolina
20. Michigan
21. NC State
22. Iowa
23. Nebraska
24. Cal
25. Ole Miss
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Finals over, back to business
Upset:
No. 25 Georgia Tech took down No. 14 North Carolina, 82-76.
More results:
No. 2 UConn 79, Georgetown 44
No. 3 South Carolina 78, South Florida 62
No. 4 LSU 85, Louisiana 57
No. 5 USC 88, Elon 30
No. 6 Texas 65, Richmond 54
No. 8 Notre Dame 118, Eastern Michigan 49
No. 10 Oklahoma 94, Oral Roberts 54
No. 12 TCU 92, Louisiana Tech 41
No. 15 West Virginia 68, Temple 46
No. 17 Michigan State 68, No. 21 Iowa 66
No. 18 Iowa State 87, Eastern Illinois 55
No. 22 Ole Miss 94, South Alabama 39
No. 22 NC State 72, Louisville 42
No. 24 Nebraska 66, Chattanooga 42
Miami 62, Pitt 56
Illinois 73, Southern Indiana 50
Indiana 95, Bellarmine 51
James Madison 71-67
St. John's 77, Fairfield 68
Florida State 101, Drexel 51
Kansas 68, Penn State 65
UNLV 80, DePaul 61
Alabama 90, Murray State 63
Cal 71, Austin Peay 45
College player news:
How Henna Sandvik became a key rotational player for the Hoosiers.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Flexing power on the weekend
Record day:
No. 19 Tennessee broke the NCAA record for three-pointers made in a game, with 30, as they thrashed North Carolina Central, 139-59.
More results:
No. 1 UCLA 102, Long Beach State 51
No. 11 Ohio State 87, Youngstown State 39
No. 13 Kansas State 74, Middle Tennessee 48
No. 16 Kentucky 82, Purdue 52
No. 20 Michigan 100, Detroit Mercy 54
Mississippi State 73, Belmont 70
Vanderbilt 106, Evansville 40
Creighton 74, Green Bay 52
Gonzaga 79, Eastern Washington 50
Buffalo 72, Stony Brook 55
Friday, December 13, 2024
It's a whole new world out here
Today's results:
Cal 83, Stanford 63
BYU 72, Washington State 57
Portland 71, Portland State 46
College team news:
There are reasons to believe in Michigan State, beyond its blistering start.
College player news:
Georgia Amoore and Kenny Brooks have a coach-point guard bond that has traveled 10,000 miles.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Notre Dame is back at it
Upset:
No. 8 Notre Dame unseated No. 2 UConn, 79-68.
College team news:
Virginia has received a historic donation from Serena Williams' husband.
College player news:
Liatu King gave the Irish a fashion makeover.
Maryland's Christina Dalce is coming into her own.
College coach news:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Takedowns can happen any day
Upset:
No. 21 Iowa rallied to top No. 18 Iowa State, 75-69.
More results:
No. 6 Texas 97, Southern 39
No. 14 North Carolina 80, UNC Greensboro 56
No. 22 NC State 59, Davidson 57
No. 24 Nebraska 63, Tarleton State 50
No. 25 Georgia Tech 97, UL Monroe 37
Kansas 79, Kansas State 49
Penn State 68, Providence 51
Minnesota 81, Jackson State 43
SMU 61, Texas Tech 57
College team news:
The Hawkeyes are still selling out arenas, even after Caitlin Clark's departure.
College player news:
The many ways Paige Bueckers is impacting UConn.
Addison O'Grady has emerged as a post threat while finding her voice for Iowa.
WNBA news:
The league and the WNBPA met today to begin talks on a new CBA.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A smattering
Today's results:
No. 5 USC 89, Fresno State 40
No. 11 Ohio State 80, Ball State 48
Tomorrow's game schedule features No. 18 Iowa State at No. 21 Iowa.
College team news:
Cal and Stanford both have strong starts at stake in their first ACC duel.
Tennessee's fast-paced pressing style has lead them into the top 25.
Three reasons for Wisconsin's best season start in 7 years.
College player news:
Azzi Fudd is out for the week with a minor knee sprain.
The second part of the Juju Watkins documentary will be released this month.
WNBA news:
Monday, December 9, 2024
Finals week, day 1
Today's results:
No. 16 Kentucky 87, Queens University 45
George Mason 63, Georgetown 55
Seton Hall 67, Sacred Heart 46
NCAA news:
NCAA and Phoenix revealed the 2026 Final Four logo.
The city and its leaders are excited for the opportunity.
College team news:
Iowa is looking to rebound from their first loss of the season.
College player news:
College coach news:
Longtime Oakland coach Jeff Tungate has back issues, and will retire immediately.
Some shaking in the AP top 25 poll this week
After several upsets, there's a predictable shakeup in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. UCLA
2. UConn
3. South Carolina
4. LSU
5. USC
6. Texas
7. Maryland
8. Notre Dame
9. Duke
10. Oklahoma
11. Ohio State
12. TCU
13. Kansas
14. North Carolina
15. West Virginia
16. Kentucky
17. Michigan State
18. Iowa State
19. Tennessee
20. Michigan
21. Iowa
22. Ole Miss
23. North Carolina State
24. Nebraska
25. Georgia Tech
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Pay attention to the details
No upsets today, but many interesting scores.......
Today's results:
No. 1 UCLA 73, Washington 62
No. 3 South Carolina 85, No. 9 TCU 52
No. 4 Texas 93, James Madison 62
No. 5 LSU 100, Grambling 54
No. 8 Duke 81, Virginia Tech 59
No. 10 Notre Dame 93, Syracuse 62
No. 11 Oklahoma 110, Alabama State 46
No. 12 Ohio State 83, No. 21 Illinois 74
No. 13 Kansas State 89, Texas A&M 50
No. 16 North Carolina 72, Coppin State 46
No. 18 Ole Miss 85, Tennessee State 38
No. 20 Iowa State 82, Central Michigan 56
No. 23 Michigan 60, Northwestern 54
No. 24 Michigan State 89, DePaul 61
No. 25 Nebraska 84, Minnesota 65
Boston College 72, Virginia 57
Florida State 93, SMU 85
Richmond 85, Columbia 76
Fairfield 74, Villanova 71
Georgia Tech 78, Mercer 42
NC State 86, Old Dominion 55
Wisconsin 66, Rutgers 64
Baylor 71, UNLV 64
Colorado State 74, Gonzaga 72 (OT)
Auburn 69, UAB 62
Utah 79, Princeton 76
Mississippi State 102, Chicago 42
Just 10 unbeaten teams left after today: LSU, Maryland, Portland, Buffalo, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Michigan State, UConn, Ohio State and Tennessee.
Tomorrow's game schedule is light, as will be the case this finals week.......
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Never a dull moment
Upset:
Tennessee surged late to knock off No. 17 Iowa, 78-68.
More results:
No. 2 UConn 85, No. 22 Louisville 52
No. 6 USC 66, Oregon 53
No. 7 Maryland 78, Purdue 69
Indiana 75, Penn State 60
Belmont 65, Middle Tennessee 52
Harvard 60, Rhode Island 48
Colorado 76, Southern Utah 59
Creighton 75, Northern Iowa 71
Georgetown 71, Colgate 57
Cal 74, Pacific 66
College team news:
Washington is relishing their preparation in hosting No. 1 UCLA in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
College player news:
Teri Moren challenged her posts. Karoline Striplin took it to heart.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Golden State Valkyries expansion draft takes center stage
WNBA news:
In today's expansion draft, the Valkyries chose 12 players from other teams, including 7 international athletes.
Natalie Nakase's challenge is coaching the team to a winning record in their first season.
Golden State's ride begins now.
The Valkyries are open for business, come free agency.
Fever fans aren't happy that Temi Fagbenle wasn't protected.
How Fagbenle fits in with her new team.
What could be next for Jewell Loyd after her trade request.
Why Morgan Tuck is prepared for her new role with the Sun.
College news:
Tomorrow's game schedule features 6-0 Tennessee at 8-0 No. 17 Iowa
College team news:
How undefeated Maryland overhauled its roster and still found team chemistry.
Three ways Indiana can fix their early-season struggles.
UConn is looking for its identity as the team heads to Brooklyn.
Grand Canyon has taken down both Arizona and Arizona State.
College player news:
Freshman Maddy McDaniel is making the most of her minutes with South Carolina.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
An end-of-the-year March feel
After days of calm, tonight there were.....Upsets!
No. 10 Notre Dame used OT to take down No. 4 Texas, 80-70.
No. 16 North Carolina vaulted past No. 14 Kentucky, 72-53.
NC State dethroned No. 18 Ole Miss, 68-61.
Cal toppled No. 19 Alabama, 69-65.
More results:
No. 3 South Carolina 81, No. 8 Duke 70
No. 5 LSU 94, Stanford 88 (OT)
No. 13 Kansas State 110, South Carolina Upstate 24
Kansas 70, Wichita State 60
Grand Canyon 69, Arizona 66
Auburn 66, Virginia 57
Pacific 66, Oregon State 63
Coppin State 74, Arizona State 68
College team news:
Oregon is back on track before their matchup against USC.
College player news:
Hannah Hidalgo did it again tonight.
Flau'jae Johnson has signed an equity deal with the Unrivaled League.
WNBA news:
Toronto has chosen the Tempo as their team name.
The Tempo hope to have their GM in place by free agency.
The Valkyries unveiled their team uniforms.
Which players will the Aces lose in the expansion draft?
What Sun GM Morgan Tuck said about the hiring of new coach Rachid Meziane.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Some intrigue
Today's results:
No. 9 TCU 78, Florida Atlantic 42
No. 11 Oklahoma 78, No. 22 Louisville 72
Tennessee 79, Florida State 77
Vanderbilt 88, Miami 70
Georgia Tech 78, Mississippi State 75
Virginia Tech 70, Georgia 61
Oregon 85, Washington State 70
Indiana 67, Southern Indiana 63
Texas A&M 57, Syracuse 45
Tomorrow's game schedule will start a forest fire
WNBA news:
A Storm investigation into alleged bullying by coaches revealed no violations.
Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from Seattle, sources say.
Caitlin Clark has debuted on the list of highest-paid female athletes in the world.
Rachid Meziane of France is the Connecticut Sun's new head coach.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The hoops news is flowing
Today's results:
No. 2 UConn 88, Holy Cross 52
No. 6 USC 94, Cal Baptist 52
No. 7 Maryland 87, Mount St. Mary's 52
No. 13 Kansas State 90, Eastern Illinois 43
No. 20 Iowa State 92, South Carolina Upstate 35
No. 25 Nebraska 69, Lindenwood 48
Colorado 91, Tennessee Tech 79
Oregon State 63, Grambling State 56
Texas Tech 78, Stephen F. Austin 68
Minnesota 90, North Florida 44
College team news:
Iowa is finding energy with Taylor Stremlow.
Gonzaga, with a tough start, "has a lot of work to do," according to their coach.
College player news:
Ayoka Lee broke the all-time career scoring record with K-State's win tonight.
Lucy Olsen will likely play for the Hawkeyes Saturday.
WNBA news:
The Sun have named Morgan Tuck as their general manager.....Darius Taylor transitions to chief basketball strategist and director of scouting.
Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin is strategizing for the expansion draft.
How the Valkyries' draft might go.
The complexity of paying Caitlin Clark what she's worth.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Just 22 unbeaten teams left
Today's results:
No. 19 Alabama 98, Georgia State 49
No. 21 Illinois 68, Canisius 55
St. John's 72, Penn State 67......first loss of the year for the Nittany Lions
Florida 75, Hofstra 48
College player news:
Paige Bueckers is now the first NIL athlete to launch a Nike player edition sneaker.
WNBA news:
The WNBA revealed the 2025 schedule today.
Lindsay Whalen and Eric Thibault were introduced as new Lynx assistant coaches today.
Quaking and shaking in the AP top 25 poll
This week's AP top 25 poll sees a lot of rising and falling:
1. UCLA
2. UConn
3. South Carolina
4. Texas
5. LSU
6. USC
7. Maryland
8. Duke
9. TCU
10. Notre Dame
11. Oklahoma
12. Ohio State
13. Kansas State
14. Kentucky
15. West Virginia
16. North Carolina
17. Iowa
18. Ole Miss
19. Alabama
20. Iowa State
21. Illinois
22. Louisville
23. Michigan
24. Michigan State
25. Nebraska
Sunday, December 1, 2024
No upsets - just solid wins
Today's results:
No. 1 UCLA 70, Hawaii 49
No. 5 Texas 78, No. 12 West Virginia 73
No. 7 LSU 131, North Carolina Central 44
No. 9 Kansas State 86, Central Arkansas 39
No. 10 Maryland 92, Toledo 70
No. 13 Duke 77, Columbia 61
Indiana 78, Maine 53
Baylor 98, Louisiana Tech 54
Vanderbilt 94, App State 40
South Dakota State 63, Ball State 55
DePaul 66, SIU Edwardsville 42
Georgetown 69, Howard 63
Hampton 76, Georgia 74 (OT)
College player news:
Raven Johnson is hoping South Carolina's game against Iowa State was a wake-up call.
Harmoni Turner is proud to be a trailblazer after overcoming abuse.
Sydney Parrish will be out at least two weeks with an injury.
College coach news:
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Irish lose another one; mid-majors on the rise
Upset:
Utah knocked off No. 3 Notre Dame, 78-67.
More (interesting) results:
No. 1 UCLA 97, Fresno State 41
No. 4 South Carolina 99, Purdue 51
No. 5 Texas 94, Butler 59
No. 10 Maryland 66, George Mason 56
No. 12 West Virginia 82, Boise State 47
No. 15 Iowa State 75, Middle Tennessee 59
No. 17 TCU 87, South Florida 46
No. 18 Ole Miss 89, Alabama State 27
No. 24 Louisville 79, Colorado 71
Michigan 76, Virginia Tech 65
Kansas 61, Auburn 60
Wyoming 71, Virginia 66
Drake 79, Washington State 68
Richmond 57, Oklahoma State 53
Bowling Green 79, Arkansas 78
WNBA news:
Lindsay Whalen and Eric Thibault are new assistant coaches for the Lynx.
Friday, November 29, 2024
It's all about the dubs
Upset:
No. 19 TCU bettered No. 3 Notre Dame, 76-68.
More results:
No. 1 UCLA 97, UT Martin 37
No. 5 Texas 90, New Mexico State 50
No. 6 USC 104, St. Louis 65
No 11 Ohio State 87, Utah State 51
No. 12 West Virginia 89, High Point 54
No. 16 North Carolina 119, North Carolina Central 43
No. 22 Iowa 68, BYU 48
Kansas 76, Northern Iowa 73
Washington State 75, Virginia 74
Mississippi State 59, South Florida 52
Texas Tech 67, Gonzaga 49
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The turkey games
Today's results:
No. 4 South Carolina 76, No. 15 Iowa State 36
No. 11 Ohio State 70, Old Dominion 47
No. 22 Iowa 69, Rhode Island 62
Mississippi State 66, Utah 62
Missouri State 65, Gonzaga 64
Middle Tennessee 54, Purdue 49
Kansas 59, Pitt 53
Washington State 68, Norfolk State 60
Auburn 65, Northern Iowa 64
San Diego State 73, Wisconsin 67
Tulane 83, Florida 81
College player news:
Amaya Battle's importance grows for Minnesota, as do her stats.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Great competition
Upset:
No. 13 Duke outlasted No. 8 Oklahoma in OT, 109-99.
More results:
No. 2 UConn 73, No. 18 Ole Miss 60
No. 6 USC 84, Seton Hall 51
No. 7 LSU 82, No. 20 NC State 65
No. 9 Kansas State 92, DePaul 66
No. 14 Kentucky 76, No. 19 Illinois 53
Michigan State 78, Vanderbilt 70
Washington 61, Southern 43
Arizona State 95, South Dakota 88
Cal 74, Arizona 62
UNLV 71, UCF 52
College team news:
The Bruins are focused on improving after their upset of the Gamecocks.
College player news:
Azzi Fudd is finding confidence at the Huskies' Thanksgiving tournament.
College coach news:
Dawn Staley counseled some South Carolina fans to remain calm after the team's first loss.
Staley explained why MiLaysia Fulwiley played less than three minutes against UCLA.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Loading up the plate
Upset:
South Dakota State upended No. 21 Oregon, 75-70.
More results:
No. 14 Kentucky 77, Arizona State 61
No. 19 Illinois 75, Maryland Eastern Shore 55
No. 23 Alabama 73, Clemson 39
No. 25 Nebraska 84, Kansas City 38
Tennessee 102, Western Carolina 50
Michigan State 78, Cal 72
Vanderbilt 71, Arizona 60
Princeton 62, Temple 57
Creighton 86, Syracuse 59
College team news:
Why the Cyclones' game against the Gamecocks just got tougher.
College player news:
Alexis Markowski aims for new heights in her final season with the Huskers.
Flau'jae Johnson radiates star power.
Minnesota guard Mara Braun has had foot surgery, and may be out for the season.
College coach news:
UCLA's upset of South Carolina is a testament to Cori Close's roster-building.
Monday, November 25, 2024
It's looking a lot like the season
Upsets:
No. 13 Duke topped No. 9 Kansas State, 73-62.
Georgia Tech powered past No. 21 Oregon, 74-58.
More results:
No. 2 UConn 71, Oregon State 52
No. 7 LSU 68, Washington 67
No. 8 Oklahoma 85, DePaul 62
No. 16 North Carolina 69, Indiana 39
No. 18 Ole Miss 92, Boston College 55
No. 20 NC State 77, Southern 47
No, 23 Alabama 83, Alabama State 33
Baylor 73, Villanova 62
Stanford 81, Cal Poly 45
Syracuse 82, Missouri 59
Texas A&M 79, Southern Miss 57
Oklahoma State 113, Chicago State 50
Creighton 91, Wichita State 63
Columbia 69, Ball State 62
Fairfield 79, Charleston Southern 36
College team news:
How 2 games in LA this weekend changed the title race.
The Hoosiers are trying to find a new identity, but injuries keep getting in the way.
UCLA takes the top spot
There's a new No. 1 in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. UCLA
2. UConn
3. Notre Dame
4. South Carolina
5. Texas
6. USC
7. LSU
8. Oklahoma
9. Kansas State
10. Maryland
11. Ohio State
12. West Virginia
13. Duke
14. Kentucky
15. Iowa State
16. North Carolina
17. TCU
18. Ole Miss
19. Illinois
20. NC State
21. Oregon
22. Iowa
23. Alabama
24. Louisville
25. Nebraska
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Fire, and awakenings
Upsets, and how:
No. 5 UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina, 77-62........which ended the Gamecocks' 43-game winning streak.
Indiana unseated No. 18 Baylor, 73-65.
More results:
Audi Crooks' last-second shot lifted No. 8 Iowa State over Drake, 80-78.
No. 11 Maryland 107, St. Francis PA 35
No. 12 Ohio State 96, Bowling Green 53
No. 16 North Carolina 53, Villanova 36
No. 19 TCU 86, Idaho State 46
No. 25 Louisville 64, South Florida 60
Iowa 72, Washington State 43
Mississippi State 80, Jacksonville 35
Utah 72, Montana State 53
Princeton 66, Rutgers 49
Michigan 111, Long Beach State 56
St. John's 58, Stony Brook 34
FGCU 59, Cincinnati 52
Minnesota 84, Montana 45
Gonzaga 81, New Mexico 68
Ball State 75, Texas A&M 62
College player news:
How will the Hoosiers replace injured Sydney Parrish?
College coach news:
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Drama and intrigue
Upset:
No. 6 Notre Dame knocked off No. 3 USC, 74-61......the hosts were "exposed" in their loss.
More results:
No. 16 North Carolina 63, Ball State 52
No. 18 Baylor 101, Southern Miss 55
Penn State 67, Georgia 47
Indiana 72, Columbia 62
Georgia Tech 71, South Dakota State 57
Arizona 84, Grambling 60
Villanova 65, Texas A&M 57
College player news:
South Carolina and UCLA are committed to growing the game, as they ready for their showdown tomorrow.
College player news:
Kaylene Smikle will do anything to win. Maryland can thank her siblings.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Is this thing on?
Upset:
Creighton upended No. 21 Nebraska, 80-74.
More results:
No. 9 Oklahoma 88, UNLV 58
No. 13 West Virginia 98, Lafayette 28
No. 22 Illinois 85, Oregon State 66
Florida State 98, Florida 74
Utah 72, Saint Joseph's 71 (OT)
Cal 63, Auburn 59
Stanford 91, Morgan State 49
College team news:
What finally having depth means for UConn.
Through selflessness with the ball, Michigan has cultivated success.
College coach news:
Lindsay Gottlieb talks about Juju Watkins, growth and more.
WNBA news:
Which team will be next to hire a coach?
Which cities are vying for a franchise?
Thursday, November 21, 2024
No surprises today
Today's results:
No. 14 Duke 79, Belmont 47
No. 19 TCU 81, Incarnate Word 43
No. 20 NC State 89, Coastal Carolina 68
No. 25 Louisville 107, Morehead State 70
Washington 62, Cal State Fullerton 58
Georgia 60, Tulsa 44
Old Dominion 53, VCU 51 (OT)
Princeton 78, Seton Hall 75
Green Bay 70, DePaul 57
Penn State 74, Marshall 59
Gonzaga 72, Rice 69
College team news:
How do you slow down Juju Watkins? Notre Dame has a game plan.
What we should expect in the USC-ND showdown.
College player news:
Why Juju Watkins is the next big thing in college hoops.
WNBA news:
New Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said the job is a golden opportunity.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Upsets, ranked and unranked
Upsets:
Northern Iowa toppled No. 8 Iowa State, 87-75.
Albany downed Syracuse, 73-70.
Northern Arizona zoomed past Arizona, 92-75.
More results:
No. 1 South Carolina 77, Clemson 45
No. 2 UConn 85, Farleigh Dickinson 41
No. 4 Texas 83, Tarleton State 41
No. 7 LSU 85, Tulane 74
No. 10 Kansas State 111, Milwaukee 46
No. 12 Ohio State 106, Ohio 42
No. 23 Oregon 70, Auburn 68
Iowa 71, Kansas 58
Michigan 96, Long Island 31
Michigan State 101, Detroit Mercy 44
Mississippi State 81, Mercer 40
Cal 86, Grambling 63
College team news:
A deep UCLA team gets ready to take on South Carolina.
The Gamecocks have now won an NCAA record 43 straight games.
College player news:
Tonight Azzi Fudd made her long-awaited return to the Huskies.
Sydney Affolter is stepping into a big role for the Hawkeyes.
Jordan Hobbs is Michigan's glue.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma broke the NCAA DI coach's all-time scoring record tonight.
He was honored by many of his former players.
WNBA news:
Teresa Weatherspoon said the Sky's decision to fire her was a surprise.
An ownership group affiliated with the Cavaliers is backing a bid to bring a team to Cleveland.
Unrivaled League news:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Not your typical Tuesday
Today's results:
No. 9 Oklahoma 79, Wichita State 49
No. 13 West Virginia 78, Bowling Green 47
No. 21 Nebraska 85, North Alabama 48
Virginia Tech 91, Rutgers 80
Colorado 95, Utah State 65
UNLV 88, San Diego 54
Georgetown 85, Temple 51
Texas Tech 66, Abilene Christian 40
Miami 79, FIU 51
MTSU 69, Tennessee Tech 52
College team news:
The Gophers depth, defense and turnover ratio have fueled their 5-0 start.
College player news:
The Claras are finding success at Kentucky.
Injured South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson will play tomorrow.
College coach news:
Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey will be honored together by UConn tomorrow.
WNBA news:
The Sparks have hired longtime Utah coach Lynne Roberts as their new head coach.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Just the facts
Today's results:
No. 7 LSU 98, Troy 59
No. 10 Kansas State 73, Little Rock 43
No. 15 Kentucky 79, Purdue Fort Wayne 67
No. 17 Ole Miss 76, Jackson State 44
No. 22 Illinois 94, Le Moyne 25
No. 23 Oregon 70, Grand Canyon 54
Seton Hall 69, Cincinnati 68
Florida State 119, North Carolina Central 57
Utah 118, McNeese 50
College coach news:
Carla Consuegra got her first win at Marquette in front of a loud crowd.
Not too much movement in the AP top 25 poll
The top 12 stays the same in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. South Carolina
2. UConn
3. USC
4. Texas
5. UCLA
6. Notre Dame
7. LSU
8. Iowa State
9. Oklahoma
10. Kansas State
11. Maryland
12. Ohio State
13. West Virginia
14. Duke
15. Kentucky
16. North Carolina
17. Ole Miss
18. Baylor
19. TCU
20. NC State
21. Nebraska
22. Illinois
23. Oregon
24. Alabama
25. Louisville
Sunday, November 17, 2024
A little spiciness
Upsets:
TCU knocked off No. 13 NC State, 76-73.
Indiana took down No. 24 Stanford, 79-66.
More results:
No. 1 South Carolina 95, East Carolina 44
No. 4 Texas 91, DePaul 61
No. 5 UCLA 101, Arkansas 52
No. 6 Notre Dame 91, Lafayette 55
No. 11 Maryland 98, Towson 63
No. 12 Ohio State 67, Belmont 63
No. 16 Duke 75, South Dakota State 71
No. 17 Baylor 65, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 42
No. 22 Alabama 75, UL Monroe 52
Iowa 86, Drake 73
Michigan 88, Oakland 42
Penn State 100, Monmouth 55
Georgia Tech 83, Georgia 67
Mississippi State 69, Chattanooga 44
Minnesota 65, SMU 56
Montana 82, Washington 68
Kansas 81, North Alabama 64
Vanderbilt 81, Butler 52
St. John's 60, Rhode Island 55
Arizona State 79, Oregon State 60
Michigan State 79, Western Michigan 42
Colorado 65, Southern 45
Portland 74, Eastern Washington 62
Gonzaga 62, Wyoming 51
WNBA news:
The Dallas Wings won the 2025 draft lottery. The Sparks will pick second, the Sky third, and the Mystics, fourth.
WNBA corporate sponsorships are growing, but not every athlete is getting their due.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Possible indications
Upset:
No. 20 Kentucky toppled No. 18 Louisville, 71-61 in OT.
More results:
No. 21 Nebraska 113, South Dakota 70
Tennessee 109, Liberty 93
Miami 83, Florida 73
Arizona 84, Chicago State 48
Virginia Tech 86, Coppin State 51
Quinnipiac 74, Princeton 66
Villanova 68, Columbia 67
Minnesota 73, Oregon State 38
Oklahoma State 64, Fairfield 62
Arizona State 80, SMU 73
Texas Tech 56, Washington State 52
College player news:
KK Arnold and Ice Brady have new roles for UConn.
WNBA news:
The Sky believe Tyler Marsh offers a vision of long-term success.
WBHOF news:
This year's class includes Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Cappie Pondexter.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Big-time performances
Today's results:
No. 2 UConn 69, No. 14 North Carolina 58
No. 3 USC 81, Santa Clara 50
No. 7 LSU 74, Murray State 60
No. 15 West Virginia 83, Texas A&M 62
Rutgers 81, Iona 53
Stony Brook 62, Yale 48
College player news:
Juju Watkins reached 1,000 career points today in just 38 games.
College coach news:
In tonight's win, Geno Auriemma tied the all-time career wins record.
Jill Pizzotti is keeping DePaul on track until Doug Bruno's return.
WNBA news:
The Seattle Storm are being investigated in light of alleged player mistreatment.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
New rulers of the roost
Today's results:
No. 1 South Carolina 92, Coppin State 60
No. 8 Iowa State 80, St. Thomas-Minnesota 34
No. 10 Kansas State 86, Creighton 68
No. 13 NC State 79, Kent State 51
No. 16 Duke 84, Dayton 49
No. 17 Baylor 104, East Texas A&M 55
No. 19 Ole Miss 80, Delaware State 42
No. 22 Alabama 88, Alcorn State 59
No. 23 Illinois 84, Eastern Illinois 37
Penn State 101, Niagara 45
Georgia State 66, Georgia 60
Florida State 101, Samford 68
Michigan State 96, Eastern Kentucky 54
Grand Canyon 70, Arizona State 59
Vanderbilt 62, South Florida 49
Northwestern 71, Utah 69
Michigan 99, Central Michigan 62
Kansas 75, Omaha 56
Auburn 82, Little Rock 48
Cal 86, Gonzaga 65
Washington 83, Eastern Washington 59
College season news:
College team news:
What Butler beating Indiana means for rebuilding the Bulldog program.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Some intrigue here and there
Today's results:
No. 4 Texas 95, Lamar 58
No. 6 Notre Dame 92, James Madison 46
No. 9 Oklahoma 122, Western Carolina 56
No. 11 Maryland 84, Syracuse 73
No. 22 Alabama 68, Norfolk State 58
No. 24 Stanford 69, UC Davis 56
Butler 56, Indiana 46
Iowa 94, Toledo 57
Princeton 70, Villanova 61
BYU 69, Colorado State 55
Virginia Tech 85, UNC Asheville 62
Virginia 83, Radford 41
TCU 90, Texas State 31
South Dakota State 79, Wisconsin 57
Maine 57, Rhode Island 53
College team news:
The Hoosiers are having a rough start to their season.
College player news:
Chloe Kitts will play tomorrow after missing South Carolina's last game, on academic suspension.
WNBA news:
The Dream has hired longtime FGCU coach Karl Smesko as their new head coach.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Many routs
Today's results:
No. 3 USC 124, CSUN 39
No. 5 UCLA 91, Pepperdine 54
No. 12 Ohio State 94, Charlotte 53
No. 14 North Carolina 66, North Carolina A&T 47
No. 15 West Virginia 82, Pitt 54
No. 18 Louisville 86, UT Martin 64
No. 20 Kentucky 76, Wofford 42
No. 21 Nebraska 84, Southern 58
No. 25 Oregon 66, North Texas 35
Tennessee 89, Middle Tennessee 75
Arizona 75, UNLV 66
Colorado 75, Nevada 59
Richmond 62, Fairfield 39
College team news:
Big games are on the horizon for Notre Dame.
UConn has developed a defensive identity.
Arizona State has room for improvement.
College player news:
What to know about Michigan freshman sensation Syla Swords.
College coach news:
Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger addressed allegations of misconduct against her.
WNBA news:
Monday, November 11, 2024
Week 2 begins
Today's results:
Kansas 66, Sam Houston 51
Florida State 93, Florida A&M 54
Michigan State 95, Eastern Michigan 49
Columbia 62, FGCU 51
Arkansas 71, Little Rock 60
Miami 74, Jacksonville 71
College team news:
In light of their jarring loss to Harvard, Indiana has a lot of work to do.
WNBA news:
GM Claire Duwelius and assistant coach Katie Smith have left the Lynx for other jobs.
Making waves in the first top 25 poll of the season
Some changes in this week's AP top 25 poll:
1. South Carolina
2. UConn
3. USC
4. Texas
5. UCLA
6. Notre Dame
7. LSU
8. Iowa State
9. Oklahoma
10. Kansas State
11. Maryland
12. Ohio State
13. NC State
14. North Carolina
15. West Virginia
16. Duke
17. Baylor
18. Louisville
19. Ole Miss
20. Kentucky
21. Nebraska
22. Alabama
23. Illinois
24. Stanford
25. Oregon
Sunday, November 10, 2024
It's getting hot in here
Upsets:
No. 18 Maryland upended No. 11 Duke, 85-80.
Oregon toppled No. 12 Baylor, 76-74.
More results:
No. 1 South Carolina 71, No. 9 NC State 57
No. 2 UConn 86, South Florida 49
No. 4 Texas 119, Southeast Missouri State 47
No. 5 UCLA 81, Colgate 63
No. 6 Notre Dame 102, Purdue 58
No. 8 Iowa State 84, Southern 56
No. 20 Ole Miss 85, Arkansas Pine Bluff 24
No. 24 Alabama 94, Troy 71
Iowa 71, Virginia Tech 52
Stanford 89, Gonzaga 58
Mississippi State 73, Alcorn State 45
Penn State 92, Duquesne 83
Saint Joseph's 84, Syracuse 70
Georgia 74, Furman 46
Villanova 64, Wake Forest 56
Washington State 71, Idaho 60
Norfolk State 57, Missouri 54
Texas A&M 86, Western Michigan 38
TCU 107, New Orleans 52
Boise State 50, Colorado 47
Washington 94, Siena 41
Arizona 65, UC San Diego 54
College team news:
Florida State and FAMU are set to renew a rivalry tomorrow.
College coach news:
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