basketball

Fresno State rallies from 20-point deficit to beat SDSU

Jan. 23, 2019 01:26 AM EST
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Braxton Huggins had a career-high 20 points with eight rebounds and five assists, Nate Grimes added 13 points and 16 rebounds and Fresno State...

South Carolina forward Maik Kotsar (21) drives to the hoop against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Auburn 80-77. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks 1/22/2019

Jan. 23, 2019 01:21 AM EST

Buffalo forward Nick Perkins, left, shoots against Northern Illinois forward Noah McCarty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in DeKalb, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Buffalo Bulls at Northern Illinois Huskies 1/22/2019

Jan. 23, 2019 01:20 AM EST

Block scores 16 to lead Ohio past Western Michigan 81-76

Jan. 23, 2019 12:32 AM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Gavin Block scored 16 points with five 3-pointers as Ohio beat Western Michigan 81-76 on Tuesday night. Jason Carter had 14 points...

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson reacts to his team's play against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Petty, Hall lead Alabama past No. 20 Ole Miss 74-53

By Cody Estremera Jan. 23, 2019 12:16 AM EST

Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter (12) takes a shot as Wake Forest guard Chaundee Brown, bottom, and Wake Forest guard Brandon Childress, right, fall as they defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Guy, Huff lead No. 3 Virginia past Deacons, 68-45

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2019 12:04 AM EST

Allen, Locke carry Florida to 81-72 win against Texas A&M

By Mark Long Jan. 22, 2019 11:35 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With the shot clock winding down and the lead dwindling, KeVaughn Allen took his longest 3-pointer of the night. And he banked...

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins gestures to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Falzon scores 21, Northwestern beats Indiana 73-66

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 22, 2019 11:31 PM EST

Air Force beats Boise State with late rally

Jan. 22, 2019 11:15 PM EST
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Lavelle Scottie scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Chris Joyce scored a go-ahead jumper, and Air Force pulled away late to...

Dixon hits late 3, Saint Peter's edges Niagara 74-72

Jan. 22, 2019 10:34 PM EST
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Manny Dixon made a decisive 3-pointer with six seconds left and Saint Peter's held off Niagara's late rally for a 74-72 victory on Tuesday...

South Florida beats Wichita State 54-41

Jan. 22, 2019 10:27 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — David Collins scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds and South Florida beat Wichita State 54-41 on Tuesday night after holding the Shockers to...

Villanova guard Phil Booth (5) is fouled as he shoots by Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 18 Villanova pulls away at Butler for 7th straight win

By Michael Marot Jan. 22, 2019 10:18 PM EST

Florida State tops Clemson 77-68 behind Kabengele

By Bob Ferrante Jan. 22, 2019 10:04 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Mfiondu Kabengele scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half and David Nichols added 16 points as Florida State halted a three-game slide...

Bowling Green wins 10th straight game, 80-67 over EMU

Jan. 22, 2019 09:48 PM EST
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Justin Turner scored 19 points, Demajeo Wiggins had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Bowling Green won its 10th straight game with an 80-67...

Akron leads entire way in 70-67 win over Central Michigan

Jan. 22, 2019 09:33 PM EST
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Cheese had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead Akron to a 70-67 victory over Central Michigan on Tuesday night. The Chippewas...

Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) makes a basket, watched by Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Matthews beats buzzer, No. 5 Michigan edges Minnesota 59-57

By Noah Trister Jan. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST

Miami (OH) downs Ball State 71-65 behind Bowman, Ringo

Jan. 22, 2019 09:30 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Bam Bowman scored 16 points, Darrian Ringo added 15 with six assists and five steals, and Miami (OH) held off Ball State 71-65 on Tuesday night...

Kent State rallies from 17-point deficit, beats Toledo in OT

Jan. 22, 2019 09:30 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Jaylin Walker tied a career high with 36 points, making seven 3-pointers, and Kent State rallied from a 17-point, second-half deficit to beat...

Guard declares for NBA draft after knee injury ended season

Jan. 22, 2019 07:10 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland says he's leaving for the NBA draft after a knee injury ended his freshman season in November. ...