Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU
Dae Dae Grant scored 19 points to help No. 11 seed Duquesne keep retiring coach Keith Dambrot working a little bit longer with a 71-67 victory against sixth-seeded BYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Houston lands No. 1 seed in South Region that also features Marquette, Kentucky and Duke
Houston claimed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but will have to navigate the likes of Duke, Kentucky and Marquette in the South Region if the Cougars are able to make their first Final Four since 2021.
Top-ranked Houston claims Big 12 regular-season title with 76-46 win over No. 14 Kansas
Jamal Shead had 13 points, six rebounds and eight assists, Damian Dunn added 12 points and No. 1 Houston claimed the Big 12 regular-season title in its first season in the conference, dominating No. 14 Kansas 76-46 on Saturday.
Washington State holds on for 85-82 win over No. 2 UCLA despite knee injury to Leger-Walker
Bella Murekatete scored 20 points, Eleonora Villa added 18 and Washington State held on for a 85-82 victory over No. 2 UCLA despite All-Pac-12 guard Charlisse Leger-Walker suffering a knee injury during the second half.
Pac-2 Champs? No. 21 Washington State tops No. 14 Oregon State 38-35
Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams.
Houston tops Oregon State, reaches 1st Final Four since '84
Yes, Houston is going back to the Final Four for the first time since the famed โPhi Slama Jamaโ era after Monday night's 67-61 win against Oregon State. And Houston knocked down enough free throws late while holding Oregon State without a basket during a critical 3 1/2 minutes. Fittingly, it was DeJon Jarreau โ the American Athletic Conference's defensive player of the year who led the effort that stymied Oregon State star Ethan Thompson โ who was named the most outstanding player of the Midwest Region. โIt was right there within our grasp with the effort we showed in the second half,โ Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle said. They held the Beavers to 35% shooting in the first half before Oregon State found some openings.
Houston locks in on defense, beats Syracuse 62-46 in NCAAs
Now it's taken coach Kelvin Sampson's team somewhere new: the program's deepest NCAA Tournament run since the days of Olajuwon, Drexler and the famed โPhi Slama Jama." That sent the second-seeded Cougars through to their first regional final in 37 years, earning a matchup with No. Houston (27-3) came in holding opponents to a national-low 37.3% shooting, and then harassed Syracuse (18-10) into just 28% (14 for 50). โItโs the best defense that that weโve seen this year and they deserved to win,โ coach Jim Boeheim said. Syracuse had shot at least 52% each time while making 29 3-pointers โ but there would be no repeat of that unexpected 2016 Final Four run thanks to Houston's defense.
Grimes helps No. 2 seed Houston rally past Rutgers, 63-60
The Cougars play No. By the time the first half ended, and the Scarlet Knights had forged a 30-27 lead, Rutgers and Houston each had two regulars mired in foul trouble. AdChaney took a seat with his fourth with 15:45 left and the Scarlet Knights went on the attack. And by the time there was 10 minutes to go, the Scarlet Knights had meticulously built a 50-40 lead. UP NEXTThe Cougars play the Orange next weekend for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Juzang carries No. 11 UCLA past sixth-seeded BYU, 73-62
UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. 11 seed Bruins rally past Michigan State in the First Four, Juzang poured in 27 points against sixth-seeded BYU on Saturday night, carrying his team to a 73-62 victory and the second round of the East Region. This is the height of college basketball,โ Juzang said, โand playing for the Bruins โ I'm from Los Angeles. He's scouting Abilene Christian and he told me they would win,โ UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. There's a number of things we can take from this game to get better,โ BYU coach Mark Pope said.
No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over Cincy
7 Houston beat Cincinnati 91-54 on Sunday in the third consecutive American Athletic Conference tournament championship game between the two teams. AdThe Bearcats had won the previous two AAC title game matchups before last yearโs tournaments were canceled because of COVID-19 after Houston had won its second consecutive AAC regular-season title. This was the most lopsided AAC tournament final game, surpassing SMU's 15-point win over Cincinnati in 2017. The Bearcats got to their fourth consecutive AAC tournament title game with a 60-59 win over the top-seeded Shockers in their semifinal game Saturday. AdHouston: The Cougars are going to their third consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Charlisse Leger-Walker leads Wash St over No. 5 UCLA 67-63
Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) shoots next to UCLA guard Chantel Horvat (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)PULLMAN, Wash. โ Freshman star Charlisse Leger-Walker helped Washington State knock off its highest-ranked opponent ever. โMy shot felt good the whole game,โ Leger-Walker said. She called Charlisse Leger-Walker mature beyond her years. AdThe Bruins led 22-16 after the first quarter despite 11 points from Charlisse Leger-Walker.
Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Sooners climb, Drake in
9 Alabama on Saturday, the Sooners became just the second team in 25 years to beat three straight top-10 opponents. The Sooners got off to shaky Big 12 start, opening 2-3 after losses to Baylor and Kansas. Oklahoma (11-4, 6-3 Big 12) has been on quite a run since then, taking down then-No. 17 West Virginia earlier this month, knocked off the Crimson Tide despite playing without Austin Reaves and starting guard Alondes Williams due to COVID-19 protocols. The Bears (16-0, 8-0 Big 12) received the other three first-place votes following wins over Kansas State and Auburn.
No. 11 Houston uses big first half to cruise past UCF 75-58
11 Houston used a dominant first half to cruise to a 75-58 win over UCF on Sunday. Houston (11-1, 6-1 American Athletic Conference) won its fourth straight game since its loss to Tulsa. โIt was a great game for us,โ Houston guard DeJon Jarreau said. โThey made a lot of shots to start the first half off and kind of knocked us back,โ UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. Sampson passed former Houston coach Tom Penders.
No. 25 Washington St earns 1st ranking in women's AP Top 25
Washington State has earned its first ranking ever in The Associated Press womens college basketball poll, entering at No. (AP Photo/Collin Andrew, File)Kamie Ethridge was surprised to hear that Washington State had never been ranked before. How exciting it is to be on the way up.โThe ranking comes a day after Washington State beat then-No. Washington State (7-1) has won five of its first six Pac-12 games for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Weโll celebrate and acknowledge and enjoy the feeling.โWhile Washington State was enjoying its first ranking, Stanford tightened its grip on the No.
Big Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teams
17 Michigan State โ sets the stage for what could be an epic start to the new year in the improbably deep Big Ten. 15 Illinois and Michigan State visits the Cornhuskers. The weekend wraps up Sunday with Wisconsin visiting Penn State, Northwestern heading to Michigan and Ohio State traveling to Minnesota in a pair of matchups involving ranked teams. The Hokies already have wins over teams that were ranked in Villanova and Clemson. BIG 12 BATTLESThe Big Ten has the most teams in the Top 25 but the Big 12 may have the best โ the league has five teams ranked in the top 13.
No. 13 BYU, UCF bring explosive offenses to Boca Raton Bowl
(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupelโs plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. โA really good football team,โ Heupel said. โKind of reminds me of why you donโt play football in Provo in December,โ Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.
BYU beats No. 18 San Diego St despite Mitchell's 35 points
BYU forward Matt Haarms (3) celebrates after BYU defeated San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in San Diego. 18 San Diego State 72-62 on Friday despite Matt Mitchellโs career-high 35 points. But BYU (7-2) regained control and handed San Diego State (5-1) its first loss. San Diego State: The Aztecs couldnโt handle BYUโs size early. San Diego State: Faces Saint Maryโs at Cal Poly SLO on Tuesday.
No. 14 Coastal Carolina holds off No. 8 BYU 22-17
The Cougars defense, which had allowed less than 90 yards rushing a game coming in, was pounded by Coastal Carolina for 281 yards. But Coastal Carolina linebackers Gunter and Teddy Gallagher kept blocking and hitting Wilson after the interception. Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers pulled off the latest milestone in a season full of them. POLL IMPLICATIONSCount on Coastal Carolina moving up if there's any room in the rankings. Coastal Carolina travels to Troy next Saturday to make up a game postponed in November.
Plan B as in BYU: Cougars face Chanticleers on short notice
Coastal Carolina needed a Plan B โ as in BYU. BYU is currently 13th in the College Football Playoff rankings. Coastal Carolina is No. That kind of scheduling flexibility is unheard of in college football, where nonconference games are usually set years in advance. "Everybody's just kind of been riding the wave and trying to prepare the most they can.โ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/tag/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
No. 9 BYU routs No. 21 Boise State 51-17 to remain unbeaten
21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night. Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. โThey came out and they put on a show,โ Boise State receiver Khalil Shakir said. Boise State: The Broncos have another short week before returning to conference play, and it couldnโt have come at a worse time.
Wilson throws 4 TDs in No. 14 BYU's 43-26 win over Houston
Down 12, Wilson found Milne for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 53 seconds remaining in the third. Wilson gave BYU the lead back with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Masen Wake with 10:35 left to make it 29-26 following a 2-point conversion pass from Wilson to Tyler Allgeier. Wilson threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Milne with three minutes remaining before Allgeier iced it with a 14-yard touchdown run with 1:40 left. Clayton Tune finished 21 of 31 for 310 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston (1-1). Trailing by 11 to start the second quarter, Houston scored 23 straight points to take a 26-14 lead with three minutes left in the third.
College Football Picks: UGA vs. 'Bama and BYU's tough test
Alabama won 63-48. 2 Alabama in a game that could very well be first of three meetings between the SEC superpowers. A conference title rematch in Atlanta would surprise no one and another meeting in the College Football Playoff would hardly be shocking. UCF (minus 3 1/2) at Memphis โ @alanwooten19Knights have won 13 straight against the Tigers; average score in the last three: 50-42 ... UCF 45-44. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
No. 15 BYU, Wilson hold off UTSA 27-20 to stay unbeaten
15 BYU past UTSA 27-20 on Saturday. Allgeier posted his second 100-yard game of his career to help rescue an inconsistent BYU offense. Lowell Narcisse threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns โ all after halftime โ on 17-of-20 passing to lead the Roadrunners. BYU trailed for the first time this season when UTSA took a 3-0 lead on a 39-yard field goal from Hunter Duplessis in the first quarter. The Roadrunners forced a punt, but BYU was able to run out the clock following a roughing the punter penalty with 15 seconds left.
Michigan DNR: 6 confirmed cougar sightings in 2020
The Michigan DNR has confirmed six cougar sightings in 2020, all in the Upper Peninsula. Since 2008, the DNR has confirmed 55 cougar sightings, with only one of those coming in the Lower Peninsula, in 2017. Though originally native to Michigan, cougars were driven from the states landscape due to several factors, including habitat loss, around the early 1900s. In 2019, at least 11 cougar sightings were confirmed in the state. There have been periodic reports of cougar sightings since that time from various locations in Michigan.
Memphis football vs. Houston: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
HOUSTON Memphis needed a bye week to exhale after showcasing its lethal offense during a huge win on national television, and looks to continue its quest for a spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game Saturday afternoon at Houston. LINE: Memphis -10.5Weve played in a lot of big games this season, Memphis coach Mike Norvell told reporters at his weekly press conference. Its pretty taxing when youre competitive, when youre handcuffed and limited, but youre competitive and you just come up short against ranked opponents. Houston junior S Grant Stuard leads the team with 73 tackles, but managed a season-low three in the last game against UCF. PREDICTION: Memphis 48, Houston 28
Washington State football vs. Stanford: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
PULLMAN, Wash. Two of the more disappointing teams in the Pac-12 look to remain bowl eligible Saturday when Washington State meets visiting Stanford. LINE: Washington State -10.5After putting up 41 points in a win over Arizona, the Cardinal struggled offensively in last weeks 16-13 loss to Colorado and will need an improved effort against the high-powered Cougars. ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (4-5, 1-5)Quarterback Anthony Gordon threw for 407 yards in last weeks 33-20 loss to California and leads the country in passing yards (3,794), passing yards per game (421.6) and passing touchdowns (34). Stanford holds a 40-28-1 lead in the all-time series, but Washington State has won the last three meetings. PREDICTION: Washington State 34, Stanford 24
Boise State football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Wide receiver Octavius Evans #1 of the Boise State Broncos leads the team on to the field prior to the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd on September 6, 2019 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. 13 Boise State visits BYU in Saturday's nonconference game in Provo, Utah. LINE: Boise State -6.5. Boise State holds a 7-2 series edge with both of BYU's wins coming at LaVell Edwards Stadium (2013, 2015). PREDICTION: Boise State 45, BYU 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Houston football vs. North Texas: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
DENTON, Texas - Houston heads north minus two of its better playmakers for Saturday's non-conference game at North Texas. Tune has yet to attempt a pass this season but appeared in five games last season, including a pair of starts, and had eight touchdown passes and two interceptions. ABOUT NORTH TEXAS (2-2)Fine owns nearly every career record for a quarterback at North Texas, including touchdown passes (73) and total offense (10,491 yards), but there is still one that he is chasing. Houston has come up with at least one takeaway in 21 straight games, the longest active streak in the FBS. PREDICTION: Houston 34, North Texas 31More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Washington football vs. BYU: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Hunter Bryant #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the fourth quarter during their game at Husky Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)PROVO, Utah - Washington bounced back from a rare home loss to thrash Hawaii this past weekend. Now the 21st-ranked Huskies close out non-conference play with their first road test of the season in Saturday afternoon's game at BYU. BYU was held to 194 yards of total offense in the contest and didn't score until the game's final 41 seconds. PREDICTION: Washington 30, BYU 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Houston football vs. Tulane: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
LINE: Tulane -4.5"We're looking at it as a must-win (game)," King, who threw for 36 touchdowns and ran for 14 last year, told reporters. "It was good that we could get off of our feet early and rest because they played (Friday), so they're a day ahead of us," Tulane senior wide receiver Darnell Mooney told reporters. Freshman Tyjae Spears had 89 yards rushing and an 88-yard TD reception in last week's win with McMillan telling reporters: "It's what I see from him every day. Houston, which received 139 rushing yards from current senior RB Patrick Carr against Tulane last season, is 17-6 all-time in the series. PREDICTION: Tulane 38, Houston 31More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.