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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 68-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 18 Hawkeyes face pair of challenges in Big Ten race

By Aaron Beard 21 hrs ago

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike, right, watches as Kansas guard Marcus Garrett, left, drives the ball under pressure from Oklahoma State guard Chris Harris Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Braun, Moss lead No. 3 Kansas to 65-50 win over Okla. St.

By John Tranchina Jan. 27, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Baylor remains No. 1 in AP Top 25 with few changes at top

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 12:06 PM EST

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo (2) takes a shot over Florida guard Tre Mann (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 1 Baylor stifles Florida 72-61 for 16th straight victory

By Mark Long Jan. 25, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots the ball for three points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 15 Kentucky pulls out 76-74 OT win at No. 18 Texas Tech

Jan. 25, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Lewis sends Alabama past Kansas St. in 77-74 win

By Katie Windham Jan. 25, 2020 08:49 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Kira Lewis Jr. played for Kansas State coach Bruce Weber last summer in Greece on the gold medal-winning USA U19...

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike, right, rebounds against Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Dotson, Azubuike lift No. 3 Kansas over Tennessee 74-68

By Maddy Tannahill Jan. 25, 2020 06:31 PM EST

Likekele leads balanced Oklahoma State past Aggies 73-62

Associated Press Jan. 25, 2020 06:26 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State did not care if a victory occurred in nonconference play -– the Cowboys needed it in a big way. ...

Arkansas ends 2-game skid, bolsters resume with win over TCU

By Eric W. Bolin Jan. 25, 2020 06:24 PM EST
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mason Jones scored 20 points and Desi Sills added 18 to lead Arkansas to a 78-67 win over TCU in a Big 12/SEC Challenge game on...

Mississippi State guard Nick Weatherspoon (0) tries to stop a shot by Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
Manek leads Oklahoma past Mississippi State 63-62

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 25, 2020 05:48 PM EST

LSU head coach Will Wade call to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas , Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watford scores 22 and LSU overcomes Texas rally 69-67

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 25, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) celebrates a 3-point basket against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, Okoro lead No. 16 Auburn past Iowa State 80-76

By Sumner Martin Jan. 25, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Missouri guard Dru Smith (12) drives it up court as he is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 14 WVU beats Missouri 74-51 in Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Matt Thornsbury Jan. 25, 2020 02:45 PM EST

Texas head coach Shaka Smart argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Big 12-SEC Challenge gives both leagues chance to impress

By Steve Megargee Jan. 24, 2020 12:58 PM EST

Florida forward Omar Payne (5) spins between Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) and guard Samir Doughty (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Florida hosts No. 1 Baylor in marquee Big 12/SEC matchup

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 24, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Baylor guard Te'a Cooper, center, is doubled by TCU guard Kianna Ray, left, and guard Lauren Heard, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Baylor won 66-57. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Big 12 breaks out of league play to challenge SEC schools

By Dave Skretta Jan. 24, 2020 02:59 AM EST

A fight between players spills into the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Kansas and Kansas State in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Kansas defeated Kansas State 81-59. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Big 12 suspends 4 players from KU-KSU brawl 25 games total

By Dave Skretta Jan. 22, 2020 11:35 AM EST

Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 89-82. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Young's 27 points sends Iowa St. past Oklahoma St. 89-82

By Robert Gray Jan. 21, 2020 10:25 PM EST

TCU guard Desmond Bane, right, drives to the basket as Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. TCU won 65-54. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Bane scores 27 points as TCU upends No. 18 Texas Tech 65-54

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 21, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Kansas guard Marcus Garrett, right, shoots over Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Ugly brawl breaks out at end of Kansas State-Kansas game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2020 09:17 PM EST