Minnesota coach Ben Johnson believes his team is on the right track toward success.Would Johnson and the Golden Gophers prefer to have cleaner early-season victories against nonconference opponents… MORE
Category Archives: College Basketball
Top 25 roundup: No. 19 Wisconsin turns away upset bid
John Blackwell scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and graduate transfer John Tonje added 19 as No. 19 Wisconsin rallied to hold off stubborn UT Rio Grande Valley 87-84 on Monday… MORE
Samford has chance to prove its mettle vs. Michigan State
If ever there were a nonleague matchup where the home power conference team could have trouble with a visiting mid-major squad, the Tuesday tilt between Samford and Michigan State in East Lansing, Mic… MORE
With Top 25 teams on horizon, Georgia faces Alabama A&M first
In search of its first 5-0 start in four years, Georgia plays host to Alabama A&M in a matchup of Bulldogs teams on Tuesday in Athens, Ga.Fresh off Friday’s 77-69 road win over rival Georgia Tech,… MORE
Louisville comes out of hiatus to face Bellarmine
Louisville returns to the court for the first time in 10 days when it hosts crosstown rival Bellarmine on Tuesday night.The Cardinals (1-1) last played on Nov. 9, losing 77-55 to then-No. 12 Tennes… MORE
Penn, Villanova set to battle for Philly bragging rights
Tyler Perkins will experience the Villanova-Penn rivalry for the second straight year, but in a very different sense on Tuesday when the Wildcats host the Quakers in a Big 5 Classic game.Last seaso… MORE
Graham Ike, No. 3 Gonzaga roll to road win over SDSU
Graham Ike recorded 23 points and nine rebounds to help No. 3 Gonzaga post an 80-67 nonconference road victory over San Diego State on Monday night.Ryan Nembhard added 19 points and 10 assists and… MORE
UCF well-rested entering clash vs. Tennessee Tech
The college basketball season is two weeks old and already UCF has a knack for winning close games.The Knights (3-0) have three come-from-behind, single-digit victories on their home court going in… MORE
Providence aims to cap perfect homestand with win over Delaware St.
Providence looks to polish off a perfect season-opening, five-game homestand Tuesday against Delaware State.The Friars (4-0) are coming off a 79-65 win over Green Bay on Saturday. They now aim for… MORE
Johni Broome’s huge run leads No. 4 Auburn past North Alabama
Johni Broome scored 17 of his 30 points in the final 7 1/2 minutes of the first half to lead fourth-ranked Auburn to a 102-69 victory over visiting North Alabama on Monday night.After moving up one… MORE
