College Basketball

02.09.22 Nunge, Scruggs each finish with a 20-point effort NEWARK, N.J. – Jack Nunge and Paul Scruggs each finished with more than 20 points as No. 25 Xavier erased a 14-point deficit to pull within one late, but a shot for the win at the buzzer bounced off the backboard, giving the Musketeers a 73-71 loss at Seton Hall on…

Musketeers will play Seton Hall twice in February. 02.07.22 CINCINNATI — The No. 25 Xavier University Musketeers, 16-6 overall and 6-5 in the BIG EAST Conference, visit the Seton Hall University Pirates, 14-7 overall and 5-6 in the BIG EAST, on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Xavier has yet to play…

Online Version: https://bit.ly/3Lh9DGq FINAL STATS: https://bit.ly/3uC2BGb FAYETTEVILLE – Down one with 2:39 left in overtime, Jaylin Williams (13 points and 11 rebounds) and JD Notae (28 points, three steals and four blocked shots) made seven straight free throws to give the Razorbacks a lead it would not relinquish as Arkansas upset top-ranked Auburn 80-76 in overtime before a…

 02.05.22 Four Musketeers hit double figures CINCINNATI – A strong second half effort for the Musketeers, led by 14 points for Paul Scruggs, helped Xavier erase a halftime deficit, but No. 21 Xavier was unable to hold off DePaul, falling 69-65 at Cintas Center on Saturday. Scruggs finished with 21 points for the game, leading four Musketeers…

COLLEGE PARK, MD (Jan. 25, 2022) – The University of Maryland Athletics Department will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Maryland men’s basketball program’s 2002 NCAA Championship at the Terrapins’ Feb. 27 game against Ohio State at 4 pm in College Park.  Hall of Fame head coach Gary Williams and and Juan Dixon, Steve Blake and Lonny Baxter,…

Maryland (11-11, 3-8) vs. #16 Ohio State (13-5, 6-3)February 6, 2022 1:00 pm EDT COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Maryland men’s basketball team travels to Columbus to face No. 13 Ohio State Sunday afternoon on CBS and the Maryland Sports Radio Network. OHIO STATE STORYLINES ROAD WARRIORS The Terps picked up their second straight conference victory with a tip-to-horn defeat…

02.04.22 CINCINNATI — The No. 21 Xavier University Musketeers, 16-5 overall and 6-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, will shoot to extend their two-game winning streak when they host the DePaul University Blue Demons, 10-10 overall and 1-9 in the BIG EAST, on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Cintas Center. Xavier leads the series 17-11, including…

Saturday’s Game Is At 2 P.M. ET On ESPNU DAYTON –– The University of Dayton men’s basketball team plays its second straight road game Saturday, playing Saint Louis for the second time this season.  Game time is 2 p.m. ET.   On Wednesday, the Flyers handed VCU its most lopsided loss since 2003, winning at…

2/5/2022 ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Men’s Basketball hopes to rebound from its Friday night loss as it looks ahead to tonight’s matchup against the Raiders of Wright State at the Nutter Center in a 7:00 p.m. tip off. The “Voice of the Golden Grizzlies” Neal Ruhl will be on the call on TheBet 1270AM(WXYT-AM) and on the…

02.02.22 Freemantle finishes 7-of-8 on two point field goals CINCINNATI – Zach Freemantle scored a game-high 23 points to lead No. 21 Xavier to a 68-66 win over Butler at Cintas Center on Wednesday night. The Musketeers led by as many as 15 points in the second half before a late Butler run pulled the Bulldogs within two…

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 Challenge. Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler combined for 44 points and 21 rebounds…

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, Coach Bruce Pearl has earned this contract extension that’s commensurate with his…

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 series. Kansas had won four of the past five coming…

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 win at Creighton on Saturday afternoon. Jack Nunge, one of four…

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 selection. Ohio’s game at Central Michigan was originally scheduled for…

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 evened the score with two points of their own from…

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 Creighton University Bluejays, 12-6 overall and 4-3 in the BIG…

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 four straight and is coming off an 85-71 loss at…

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 series 23-18, including victories in four of the last five…

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 the season. “Coaching transitions are always difficult, especially during the…