No. 10 Marquette rebounds in OT after potential winner waved off, beats Villanova 71-65 in Big East
Kam Jones scored 18 points, Oso Ighodaroโs only basket was a huge one with 18 seconds left in overtime and No. 10 Marquette rebounded from having a potential game-winning buzzer-beater waved off in regulation to beat sixth-seeded Villanova 71-65 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.
No. 14 Arizona forces 6 turnovers, rallies to beat No. 12 Oklahoma 38-24 in Alamo Bowl
Gunner Maldonado returned a fumble 87 yards for a touchdown and also had an interception as No. 14 Arizona forced six turnovers in a 38-24 comeback victory over No. 12 Oklahoma on Thursday night in the Valero Alamo Bowl.
Memorial for Oxford High School shooting victims to be removed until long-term plans are made
The temporary memorial that was created by the Oxford community played a magnificent role in honoring and remembering the Wildcats who lost their lives while also providing a place for the community to grieve.
1st-timer Arizona joins mainstays in women's NCAA Final Four
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Arizona has been having fun and playing good basketball, all the way to its first women's NCAA Final Four. The 11-time national champions are making their 13th consecutive Final Four appearance and 21st overall for coach Geno Auriemma. The Cardinal's first Final Four since 2017 is their 14th overall, trailing only to UConn and Tennessee's 18. The Wildcats hadn't even been in the women's NCAA Tournament since 2005, though they would have made it last year with a 24-7 record before the tourney was canceled because of the pandemic. Stanford is in its 34th consecutive women's NCAA Tournament, with Tara VanDerveer in her record 35th overall as a coach.
Video helps Novi High School hockey team keep playing after opponent tests positive
NOVI โ The Novi High School hockey team geared up for Tuesdayโs quarterfinals but over the weekend, the season was in jeopardy. Novi played Livonia Stevenson Saturday in the regional final -- a game that ended in an overtime win for the Wildcats. The Wildcats were riding high until Noviโs athletic director received a call from a team they played Thursday in the regional semi-final. There was a positive COVID case on the opposing team, meaning the team would have to quarantine and the season would be over. โA high school hockey game will never be put in front of that, our kids safety or anybodyโs safety...
Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts 'Horns 53-52
In the most pressure-packed moment of his college career for Abilene Christian, Pleasant's two free throws were perfect from a spot where he'd struggled in the past. Another double-digit seed is moving on in the NCAA Tournament, and this one at the expense of the flagship school in Abilene Christian's home state. Abilene Christian was blown out by Kentucky two years ago when it made its first trip to the NCAA Tournament. Jones hit two free throws with 56 seconds left and his 3-pointer with 14 seconds remaining put the Longhorns in front 52-51. Really disappointed, everybody is.โTexas was rolling coming into the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big 12 Tournament for the first time in school history.
No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break
3 Villanova win its first game in 27 days, 76-74 over Seton Hall on Tuesday night. Mamukelashvili scored 23 points and Rhoden had 19. Myles Cale pulled Seton Hall to 72-70 with 2:33 left and Novaโs Justin Moore was whistled for an offensive foul. Mamukelashvili tied it and the Seton Hall bench started chanting โDefense! Gillespie missed a 3 and Shavar Reynolds grabbed the defensive board to set up a late look for Seton Hall.
The Latest: Nebraska-Maryland basketball game postponed
4 UConn says it also must reschedule Wednesdayโs womenโs basketball game against Seton Hall. The Villanova game was postponed because the Wildcats also are dealing with COVID-19 issues within their womenโs basketball program. ___Richmondโs menโs basketball team has paused team activities in response to the results from the latest COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday that the Syracuse womenโs basketball game at Georgia Tech on Thursday has been postponed. ___The womenโs basketball game between No.
Perfect Alabama finishes No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 12th time
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. โ Alabama finished the season No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the 12th time, extending its record by completing the programโs first perfect season since 2009. With 12 AP titles overall โ Paul โBearโ Bryant was coach for five and Gene Stallings for one โ Alabama has four more than Notre Dame, in second place with eight. The Big 12 finished with a perfect record in five bowl games. ___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/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25___This story has been updated to correct the number of national titles for Alabama to 12, not.
Kentucky runs for 281, beats NC State 23-21 in chippy Gator
24 North Carolina State 23-21 on Saturday in a chippy TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. โJohn was definitely looking down on us; Coach Schlarman definitely inspired us all,โ said Rose, who was named Kentucky's bowl game MVP. โThose are four really good run defenders against a really good rushing offense,โ NC State coach Dave Doeren said. Kentucky: The Wildcats won their third bowl game in as many seasons for the second time in school history. UP NEXTNorth Carolina State: Opens the 2021 season at home against USF on Sept. 2.
NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl
24 North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ยฝ-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday's game in Jacksonville. Kentucky was so bad offensively that coach Mark Stoops fired two assistants less than 24 hours after the regular-season finale. โThey can put us down all they want, but we know what we have in the locker room, and thatโs it,โ NC State quarterback Bailey Hockman said. FAMILY AFFAIRHockman has an uncle who played at Kentucky, and the Gator Bowl matchup has prompted some trash talk. Itโs family before everything,โ said Bailey, who landed at NC State after transferring from Florida State.
The Latest: K-State pauses all women's basketball activities
Clemsonโs offense led the Atlantic Coast Conference at 44.9 points a game and with 343.8 yards passing per game this season. The announcement Wednesday comes amid positive COVID-19 tests, quarantining and contact tracing for the host Cavaliers. The Cardinals later paused all team-related activities after there was a positive COVID-19 test within their program while the Blue Devils decided to end their season due to safety concerns. โBut we have a lot to go through right now.โPerine is the first Jets player to test positive this season. ___The Cleveland Browns have two more positive COVID-19 cases โ another player and a staff member โ as they prepare for Sundayโs finale against the Steelers.
Arizona men's basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban
Arizona coach Sean Miller reacts to a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Colorado, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 88-74. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)TUCSON, Ariz. โ The Arizona men's basketball program has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban related to its long-running NCAA rules infractions case. โI understand and fully support the Universityโs decision to self-impose a one-year post season ban on our menโs basketball program," Miller said in a statement. ___AP College Basketball writer John Marshall contributed to this story. ___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/Collegebasketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Arizona hires Patriots assistant Fisch as head coach
FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback coach Jedd Fisch coaches players during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Arizona is hiring New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, Pool, File)Arizona has hired New England Patriots assistant Jedd Fisch as its head coach. Fisch was hired as New Englandโs quarterbacks coach under Bill Belichick earlier this year after two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams as senior offensive assistant and assistant offensive coordinator. โI am honored and humbled to lead the University of Arizona football program,โ Fisch said.
Arizona fires Sumlin following blowout loss to Arizona State
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)TUCSON, Ariz. โ Arizona fired football coach Kevin Sumlin following a blowout loss to rival Arizona State that extended a record losing streak. Sumlin was fired Saturday, less than 24 hours after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State that stretched the Wildcats' losing streak to 12 games spanning two seasons. Arizona State scored the most points in Territorial Cup series history to send Arizona to its fifth straight loss this season, with another possible game next week. Arizona went 9-20 โ 6-17 in the Pac-12 โ with no bowl appearances under Sumlin and lost all three games to Arizona State. He didn't have the impact Arizona expected, his best classes coming in 2019 and 2021, when Arizona was ranked No.
Territorial rout: Arizona State blows out rival Arizona 70-7
Taylor returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Arizona State scored twice in the opening 56 seconds to rout rival Arizona 70-7 Friday night. Freshman DeaMonte Trayanum converted an opening Arizona fumble into a 4-yard TD run 43 seconds after Taylor's TD return and the Sun Devils piled on one score after another. Arizona State lost the previous two games it played on last-minute TDs and three more to COVID-19 issues. Arizona State led 42-7 at halftime โ most first-half points in Territorial Cup history โ despite being outgained 260-241 in total yards. He is 9-20 and has not beaten Arizona State in three seasons in the desert, but also has a large buyout.
Villanova top choice in Big East ahead of Creighton
NEW YORK โ Villanova is the pick to win the Big East again, according to the league's coaches. The Wildcats, who shared the regular-season title last year with Creighton and Seton Hall, received nine first-place votes on Wednesday. Creighton, led by preseason player of the year Marcus Zegarowski, was picked second. UConn, which returns to the conference after a seven-year absence, was predicted to come in fourth โ just ahead of Seton Hall. The Golden Eagles are expecting big things out of first-year power forward Dawson Garcia, who was chosen as the preseason conference freshman of the year.
Kansas State stuns No. 3 Oklahoma 38-35
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki). It was Kansas State's first-ever road win against a top-three team in the AP poll. Kansas State upset Oklahoma 48-41 in Manhattan, Kansas, last year. Kansas State said earlier in the week it was struggling to have enough players available at all position groups to play the game because of COVID-19. Kansas State's Jahron McPherson intercepted Rattler in the final minute to help close out the win.
Novi Wildcats deals with disappointment of canceled season
NOVI, Mich. Students across the state were denied many experiences after the coronavirus outbreak shut down schools, businesses and programs this year. There were supposed to be high school sports, there was supposed to be a Division 1 State Tournament for girls soccer and Novi High School was supposed to defend its title. The Novi High School Girls Varsity team was on a roll, winning the 2018 state title over Grand Blanc and was undefeated the next year, winning the second straight title over Plymouth. Update June 6, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 58,749; Death toll now at 5,652The seniors took it the hardest, not being able to finish something they started. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):
Oregon football vs. Arizona: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
6 in this weeks College Football Playoff rankings, Oregon will put its eight-game winning streak on the line Saturday night when it hosts Arizona. The Ducks can clinch the North Division title and a spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game with a victory. ET, ESPN LINE: Oregon -27Although Oregon is almost a four-touchdown favorite, the Wildcats will have their full attention. Arizona embarrassed the Ducks, 44-15, last year in Tucson, a loss that still stings some Oregon players. Oregon leads the series with Arizona 26-17, including a 14-5 advantage in Eugene, but has lost three of the last five meetings.
Northwestern football vs. UMass: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
EVANSTON, Ill. Northwestern looks to snap a seven-game losing streak when it hosts non-conference foe Massachusetts on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -40.5Massachusetts has struggled just to stay in games over its current losing streak, allowing 58.8 points per game over that span. ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (1-8)Saturday could be Smiths coming-out party, or at least the coming-out party of the Northwestern passing attack. Northwestern DE Joe Gaziano is half a sack from tying Casey Dailey's program record for career sacks with 28. Northwestern's current seven-game losing streak ties for the longest since the 1998 team lost eight straight.
Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, 67-64
(AP Photo/James Crisp)Sam Cunliffe scored 17 points, including two free throws with 6.8 seconds remaining, and Evansville stunned No. Evansville led much of the game and answered each Kentucky rally with clutch baskets to grab the lead and then maintain it for the season's biggest upset. The Purple Aces raised their hands and ran around a silent Rupp Arena after the final horn as the Wildcats slowly walked off. BIG PICTUREEvansville: The Purple Aces fulfilled their goal in playing their game at the start, shooting from deep and outrunning the Wildcats. Kentucky: The Wildcats played from behind most of the night behind missed shots and turnovers.
Kentucky football vs. Tennessee: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
LEXINGTON, Ky. Lynn Bowden Jr., a receiver turned quarterback, has mostly assumed the role of runner for Kentucky, which meets visiting Tennessee on Saturday in an SEC game. ABOUT KENTUCKY (4-4, 2-4 SEC)Bowden has made some unique history in two recent games for the Wildcats. All told, Bowden leads the SEC and ranks fifth nationally in all-purpose yards per game (149.9). Tennessee K Brent Cimaglia, who booted a 53-yarder against UAB, leads the SEC in field goals made (18) and field goal percentage (90 percent). PREDICTION: Tennessee 27, Kentucky 23
Purdue football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
EVANSTON, Ill. Purdue looks to overcome the loss of another starting quarterback when it visits Northwestern on Saturday. LINE: Northwestern -1.5"He's a guy that I think can execute the offense," Purdue coach Jeff Brohm told reporters. "We'll get this thing turned around as I have a track record of winning football games," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. The Wildcats have been held without a touchdown in three straight games. Northwestern DE Joe Gaziano has recorded at least one TFL in four straight games, which is the longest streak of his career.
Arizona football vs. Oregon State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Tate is likely to remain the starter for the Wildcats, who carry a three-game losing streak into Saturdays matchup against visiting Oregon State. Arizona has won the last two meetings against the Beavers and holds a 24-15-1 lead in the series. Oregon State has committed just two turnovers this season. Arizona has had 18 plays go for 40 or more yards this season, which ranks tied for third in the country. PREDICTION: Arizona 34, Oregon State 24
Iowa football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
"I wish we were rushing for 250 a game in a perfect world," Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters. "Continually beating ourselves," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "He's ascending, playing with more confidence, more decisiveness than a year ago," Ferentz told reporters of Moss. "There's been a change in leadership and that's not to say the leaders aren't doing a good job," quarterback Aidan Smith told reporters. PREDICTION: Iowa 17, Northwestern 9More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Arizona football vs. Stanford: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
STANFORD, Calif. Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin understands the heightened level of interest in his quarterback situation, but he's more concerned about the big picture. Wide receiver Brian Casteel had five catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns at USC, giving the Wildcats their first 100-yard receiving game of the season. Stanford has won the last five meetings against Arizona and holds a 16-14 edge in the all-time series. Arizona has not intercepted a pass in their last three contests after recording nine in their first four games. PREDICTION: Arizona 31, Stanford 17More college football scores
USC football vs. Arizona: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
(PhotoLOS ANGELES - Following back-to-back road losses at Washington and Notre Dame, rumors continue about the long-term future of USC football coach Clay Helton. Helton, for his part, remains optimistic despite coming off a tough 30-27 loss at Notre Dame. ABOUT ARIZONA (4-2, 2-1 Pac-12 South)The Wildcats are looking to bounce back from a 51-27 home loss to No. Arizona ranks ninth in the nation in total offense with an average of 509.3 yards per game. PREDICTION: USC 44, Arizona 31More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Ohio State football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Justin Fields #1 and Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate a touchdown in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)EVANSTON, Ill. - Fourth-ranked Ohio State swings back into action after a bye week with a rare Friday night game at Northwestern. LINE: Ohio State -28After Ohio State travels to Northwestern, it returns home to take on No. Backup quarterback Aidan Smith started last week against Nebraska instead of highly regarded transfer Hunter Johnson, who hasn't lived up to expectations, and both could play against Ohio State. PREDICTION: Ohio State 42, Northwestern 7More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Washington football vs. Arizona: 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. The surging Wildcats look to extend their winning streak to five games Saturday against visiting Washington, which struggled offensively in last week's 23-13 loss to Stanford. While Arizona ranks seventh in the country in total offense at 539.2 yards per game, Washington offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan drew criticism after his unit underperformed against a shaky Stanford defense in last week's loss. Washington has won the last two meetings versus Arizona and holds a 21-11-1 edge in the all-time series. PREDICTION: Arizona 31, Washington 27More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Nebraska football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
The Cornhuskers attempt to bounce back from a disheartening loss and keep the Wildcats winless in conference play Saturday when the schools meet in Lincoln. Dedrick Mills, who ranks third in Big Ten with six rushing scores, was responsible for Nebraska's only touchdown versus the Buckeyes. Northwestern has passed for no more than 165 yards in any game this season and has been held to 265 total yards or fewer in all three of its losses. The Cornhuskers (14 turnovers, 128th in FBS) and Wildcats (11, 118th) rank first and second, respectively, in the Big Ten in turnovers. PREDICTION: Nebraska 27, Northwestern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan State football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Michigan State Spartans players walk around the field with locked arms prior to the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Spartan Stadium on September 14, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten)The frustration around the Michigan State program had to do with more than just the officiating in the loss to Arizona State after the Spartans nearly doubled up the Sun Devils in total offense, 404-216. Michigan State LB Antjuan Simmons recorded a career-high nine tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, against Arizona State. As good as Michigan State has been over the last few seasons, Northwestern has won three straight meetings, averaging 40.7 points in those victories. PREDICTION: Michigan State 31, Northwestern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Texas Tech football vs. Arizona: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Texas Tech won the game 77-0. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)TUCSON, Ariz. - The scoreboard operator figures to be busy Saturday when Texas Tech visits Arizona, which recorded 51 points before halftime in last week's 65-41 victory over Northern Arizona. Texas Tech holds a 26-4-2 lead over Arizona in the all-time series, but the teams are meeting for the first time since 1989. Texas Tech has only been flagged four times in each of the first two games. PREDICTION: Texas Tech 45, Arizona 38More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Miami football vs. Bethune-Cookman: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
MIAMI - It's been a heartbreaking start to the 2019 season for Miami and new head coach Manny Diaz. ET, ACC Network"Everybody's ready to play next week and the week after that," Hurricanes linebacker Shaquille Quarterman told reporters. "It feels good going home to our crowd and our stadium and it gives us time to reflect." Dallas is one of just four running backs in the ACC averaging more than 100 yards per game (100.5). PREDICTION: Miami 40, Bethune-Cookman 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Kentucky football vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky will look to continue its mastery of the Mid-American Conference on Saturday when it meets visiting Eastern Michigan in a non-conference game. LINE: Kentucky -14.5Kentucky dispatched another MAC team - Toledo - in its season opener behind a strong second half from junior quarterback Terry Wilson. The Eagles last four-pick game occurred against Vanderbilt in September 2007. Glass' 90.9 completion percentage against Coastal Carolina is the best for the Eagles since 1999. PREDICTION: Kentucky 37, Eastern Michigan 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Stanford football vs. Northwestern: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after scoring on a seven yard touchdown run against the USC Trojans in the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. LINE: Stanford -6.5Picked to finish third in the Pac-12 North preseason media poll, Stanford lost star running back Bryce Love to the NFL but returns junior quarterback K.J. Northwestern made a surprising run to win the Big Ten West Division title last season and could be even better this year. Northwestern hosts UNLV after a week off while Stanford visits USC next week. PREDICTION: Stanford 21, Northwestern 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.