1/29/2022 AUBURN, Ala. – No. 1 Auburn unfurled a banner for its legendary former coach, agreed to a new contract with its legendary current coach and extended the nation’s longest active win streak to 17, defeating Oklahoma 86-68 Saturday at Auburn Arena in the Big 12/SEC […]
College Basketball
Auburn Tigers News: University, Bruce Pearl agree to huge contract extension
1/29/2022 AUBURN, Ala.— Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has agreed to a new eight-year contract that runs through 2030, Auburn Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Saturday. The contract will pay Pearl $5.4 million annually with a $250,000 annual escalator. “By leading Auburn’s men’s basketball program to unprecedented heights, […]
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News: No. 12 UK Wins at No. 5 Kansas led by Keion Brooks Jr.
1/29/2022 Box Score LAWRENCE, Kan. – Keion Brooks Jr. scored 27 points and Oscar Tshiebwe had a double-double as No. 12 Kentucky manhandled No. 5 Kansas 80-62 on Saturday night. The Wildcats grabbed a big halftime lead in Allen Fieldhouse and cruised to improve to 24-10 all-time in the […]
#21 Xavier comes back from 17-point halftime deficit to win at Creighton, 74-64
01.29.22 Xavier outscores Creighton 29-2 to open the second half to take control after trailing by 17 at the break OMAHA, Neb. – No. 21 Xavier shot over 65 percent from the floor in the second half to erase a 17-point halftime-deficit and take a 74-64 […]
Ohio Bobcats News: Men’s Basketball Releases Schedule Changes
1/28/2022 FOLLOW OHIO MEN’S BASKETBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mid-American Conference has announced schedule updates for two Ohio men’s basketball contests. Ohio’s previously postponed game against Central Michigan has been rescheduled, and the Bobcats’ game at Kent State has been selected as CBS Sports Network’s wildcard […]
Ohio Bobcats win at Buffalo, 74-53
1/28/2022 FOLLOW OHIO MEN’S BASKETBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram BUFFALO, N.Y. – Led by 27 points from sophomore Mark Sears (Muscle Shoals, Ala.), the Ohio men’s basketball team (16-3, 7-1 MAC) returned to action Friday night (Jan. 28), defeating Buffalo (10-8, 4-4) 74-53. Buffalo won the tip and scored the first field goal; Ohio quickly […]
#21 Xavier stays on road for today’s matchup in Omaha against Creighton, 2 PM
CINCINNATI — The No. 21 Xavier University Musketeers, 14-5 overall and 4-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, are shooting to bounce back from a last-second 65-62 loss to No. 17 Providence on Wednesday when they travel to Omaha, Neb., this weekend. XU takes on the […]
Miami RedHawks Men’s Basketball at Eastern Michigan today at 3 PM
SATURDAY’S GAME: Miami rounds out a two-game road stretch when the RedHawks travel to Eastern Michigan for a 3 p.m. game on Saturday, Jan. 29. ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN: The Eagles enter Saturday’s game with a 7-11 overall record and a 2-5 Mid-American Conference mark. EMU has lost […]
Rhode Island Rams after blowing game against Richmond on Tuesday, aims at Dayton Flyers tonight
THE BASICSRhode Island (12-6, 3-3 Atlantic 10) at Dayton (13-7, 5-2 Atlantic 10)Tip-Off: Friday, Jan. 28, 7:00 p.m. ESTCoverage: ESPN2 | Listen | Live Stats | Game Notes RHODE ISLAND VS. DAYTON – SERIES NOTES Friday’s game will be the 42nd meeting between Rhode Island and Dayton. The Flyers lead the all-time […]
As rumored for weeks, Louisville Cardinals, head basketball coach Chris Mack mutually part ways
January 26, 2022 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately, Interim Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced today. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Pegues will serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of […]
No. 21 Xavier falls at No. 17 Providence on Late Three
01.26.22 Paul Scruggs leads Xavier with 16 points, scoring 10 in the second half CINCINNATI – Paul Scruggs scored 16 points, with 10 coming in the second half, to help the Musketeers erase a 14-point deficit against No. 17 Providence, and take the lead late, but a three […]
Dayton Flyers News: Men’s Basketball Returns Home Tuesday To Face Fordham
1/24/2022 DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team is back home Tuesday, welcoming Fordham to UD Arena. Game time is 7 p.m. ET. UD had its four-game win streak snapped Saturday at George Mason, 50-49. Malachi Smith (12 points), Koby Brea (11) and Kobe Elvis (11) led UD […]
Fordham Rams News: Men’s Basketball Travels to Dayton on Tuesday
1/24/2022 Rams and Flyers meet for 39th time Watch | Listen | Live Stats | Follow on Twitter Dayton, Ohio – The Fordham University Rams continue the 2021-2022 Atlantic 10 season, Fordham’s 119th varsity season, by traveling to Dayton, Ohio, to face the University of Dayton Flyers in the UD Arena on […]
Fordham Rams Men’s Basketball News: Darius Quisenberry Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week
1/24/2022 Grad student guard averages 29.5 ppg in two games on the week Newport News, Va. – Fordham University graduate student guard Darius Quisenberry has been named the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the week for game played January 17-23 it was announced by the conference […]
#24 Tennessee clamps down defensively on #13 LSU, 64-50
January 22, 2022 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 24th-ranked Tennessee basketball team led wire-to-wire and avenged an early-season loss to No. 13 LSU in front of a season-high crowd of 21,061 Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Santiago Vescovi led Tennessee with 16 points, including five made 3-pointers. Vescovi also […]
TCU upsets #15 Iowa State in Ames, 59-44
1/22/2022 Horned Frogs hold Cyclones to 44 points and 30 percent shooting AMES, Iowa – Junior Damion Baugh scored a career-high 23 points as TCU led throughout the game in a 59-44 win at No. 15 Iowa State Saturday afternoon in Hilton Coliseum. Baugh set the tone early […]
#21 Providence edges Butler 69-62 as Ed Cooley passes Dave Gavitt for all-time wins in Friars history
1/23/2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The 21/21 Providence College men’s basketball team defeated the Butler Bulldogs, 69-62, on Sunday, January 23 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. With the win, the Friars improved to 16-2 overall for the first time since the 1977-78 season, as […]
Auburn Tigers stars Kessler and Smith sweep SEC Weekly Honors
1/24/2022 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Auburn sophomore forward/center Walker Kessler and freshman forward Jabari Smith swept the SEC weekly player awards on Monday. Kessler shared SEC Co-Player of the Week honors with Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams. It marked his second weekly honor this season. Kessler led top-ranked Auburn to another 2-0 week with […]
Auburn Men’s Basketball #1 national ranking for first time in program’s history
1/24/2022 AUBURN, Ala. – For the first time in the 116-year history of Auburn men’s basketball, the program has achieved its first-ever No. 1 national ranking in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll released on Monday. “The No. 1 ranking matters because it’s historical,” Auburn […]
#2 Auburn takes control of SEC with 15th straight win, 80-71 over #12 Kentucky
1/22/2022 Auburn are making a case as the best basketball team in college basketball after Saturday as the second-ranked Tigers defeated No. 12 Kentucky 80-71, Auburn’s 15th straight win. Walker Kessler scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. K.D. Johnson scored 17 points and had […]