NOAH TRISTER
NCAA faces lawsuit over violence against women at colleges

By Noah Trister Apr. 30, 2020 06:32 PM EDT
The NCAA is facing a federal lawsuit accusing the organization of failing to

FILE - In this March 16, 2014, file photo, Western Michigan's Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard makes a speech to honor the men's basketball team's effort this season before Selection Sunday at Cityscape Events Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. The coronavirus pandemic didn't just wipe out the NCAA Tournament games when it hit college basketball. The coaching carousel is also on hold. Before long, WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard was dealing with restrictions on travel and external hires, and it was obvious this would not be a normal coaching search. (Junfu Han/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
Coaching carousel slows down amid coronavirus concerns

By Noah Trister Apr. 15, 2020 02:32 AM EDT
On March 11, Western Michigan announced it was changing coaches in men’s

Michigan coach Juwan Howard calls in a play to the team as it played against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
No. 25 Michigan beats Nebraska 82-58 with Beilein on hand

By Noah Trister Mar. 05, 2020 08:44 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Zavier Simpson and Jon Teske got a nice surprise for

Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) makes a layup as Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Trice, Wisconsin hold off No. 19 Michigan 81-74

By Noah Trister Feb. 27, 2020 09:20 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Wisconsin inbounded the ball and D'Mitrik Trice spent a

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues a call with a referee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Livers returns, Michigan beats No. 16 Michigan State 77-68

By Noah Trister Feb. 08, 2020 02:31 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Livers came back just in time for Michigan's big

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) drives on Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Review in final minute lifts Ohio State past Michigan 61-58

By Noah Trister Feb. 04, 2020 09:23 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State and Michigan struggled through 40 minutes —

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood speaks with guard Alan Griffin (0) after being called for a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Griffin was ejected for the foul. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Illinois a factor as Big Ten race reaches midway point

By Noah Trister Jan. 29, 2020 08:49 PM EST
After a dramatic victory at Michigan last weekend, Illinois coach Brad

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson plays against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan's Zavier Simpson suspended, will miss Nebraska game

By Noah Trister Jan. 27, 2020 01:11 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan point guard Zavier Simpson has been suspended

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard disputes a call after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Dosunmu's shot lifts No. 21 Illinois over Michigan 64-62

By Noah Trister Jan. 25, 2020 02:29 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu hit a contested jumper from the free throw

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood speaks with guard Alan Griffin (0) after being called for a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Griffin was ejected for the foul. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 21 Illinois in first-place tie, faces Michigan next

By Noah Trister Jan. 24, 2020 02:52 AM EST
What to watch in Big Ten basketball this weekend: GAME OF

Penn State forward John Harrar (21) dunks against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stevens scores 19 as Penn State handles Michigan 72-63

By Noah Trister Jan. 22, 2020 09:16 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Lamar Stevens started scoring right away. Then Curtis

Michigan State's Cassius Winston reacts after sinking a three-point basket against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Spartans rising again after throttling Michigan

By Noah Trister Jan. 06, 2020 04:50 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston smoothly dribbling in and out of

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) attempts a dunk ahead of Presbyterian guard JC Younger (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Livers hurt, but No. 14 Michigan beats Presbyterian 86-44

By Noah Trister Dec. 21, 2019 02:13 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Livers went up for a dunk and missed, drawing a

Oregon head coach Dana Altman reacts to a play against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan 71-70 in OT

By Noah Trister Dec. 14, 2019 02:46 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In a stellar matchup of senior point guards, Payton

Liberty forward Scottie James gets ready to make a shot over Navy forward Richard Njoku during the Flames' win on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Vines Center. (Emily Elconin/The News & Advance via AP)
A look at who is unbeaten or winless in college basketball

By Noah Trister Dec. 11, 2019 03:07 AM EST
The ranks of the unbeaten were thinned out even more Tuesday night.

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Iowa 103-91 despite 44 points from Garza

By Noah Trister Dec. 06, 2019 09:07 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Franz Wagner and No. 4 Michigan rebounded from their

Golden State Warriors forward Glenn Robinson III (22) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in San Francisco, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Michigan State retires Draymond Green’s No. 23

By Noah Trister Dec. 03, 2019 11:02 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — On the night Michigan State retired his number,

Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, right, passes the ball as Creighton guard Shereef Mitchell, bottom left, and forward Christian Bishop defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Strong second half lifts Michigan past Creighton 79-69

By Noah Trister Nov. 12, 2019 08:44 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — At halftime, Michigan had largely wasted a fine

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, passes the ball as Binghamton's Yarden Willis defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 100-47. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston plays after brother's death, Spartans win easily

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2019 09:12 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston breezed smoothly toward the basket

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gives directions against Saginaw Valley State during the second half of an NCAA exhibition college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Back at Michigan, Howard begins a new challenge

By Noah Trister Nov. 06, 2019 02:36 AM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Juwan Howard was musing recently about the state of