BALTIMORE — If any team can empathize with Virginia basketball’s current circumstances, it’s Villanova.The Wildcats understand the shock of having their championship-winning head coach retire sudd… MORE
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Tyson Degenhart, Boise State hand Clemson first loss
Mountain West Conference Preseason Player of the Year Tyson Degenhart dominated with a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double to lead Boise State over visiting Clemson 84-71 on Sunday afternoon.Degenha… MORE
Saint Mary’s overcomes foul trouble to hold off Nebraska
Freshman Mikey Lewis had 23 points and Saint Mary’s overcame foul trouble from its veterans to outlast Nebraska 77-74 in a nonconference game on Sunday afternoon in Sioux Falls, S.D.Lewis was 8-of-… MORE
No. 22 St. John’s holds off New Mexico in battle of Pitinos
RJ Luis Jr. totaled 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as No. 22 St John’s withstood several comeback attempts and pulled away for an 85-71 victory over visiting New Mexico on Sunday afternoon a… MORE
Transfers making immediate impacts for Pitt, VMI
Off to a perfect start with each of its four wins coming by at least 15 points, retooled Pitt is making noise with two productive transfers in the starting lineup.On Monday, when Pitt (4-0) hosts V… MORE
Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown vs. Texas Rio Grande Valley
After taking down ninth-ranked Arizona, Wisconsin will look to avoid a letdown when the undefeated Badgers host Texas Rio Grande Valley in a non-conference game Monday night in Madison, Wis.Wiscons… MORE
NC State to employ depth against Colgate
North Carolina State has been winning and learning at the same time, and that’s a combination that coach Kevin Keatts is savoring.The Wolfpack will play their fourth consecutive game at home when C… MORE
No. 18 Arkansas, starting to ‘elevate,’ takes on Pacific
Coach John Calipari pledged to teach Arkansas “how to win and how to finish games” after the No. 18 Razorbacks pulled away from Troy on Wednesday night.As Arkansas prepares for a visit from Pacific… MORE
No. 4 Gonzaga, San Diego State to test mettle in battle of powerhouses
Gonzaga and San Diego State have been considered the top programs in the West over the past several seasons.But the evidence shows the topic also is a national one.The No. 4 Bulldogs have the be… MORE
Michigan, Miami (Ohio) share early-season traits
Miami (Ohio) and Michigan will have identical records and identical motives when they collide Monday night in Ann Arbor, Mich.Both the RedHawks and Wolverines have relatively new rosters, so in add… MORE
