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Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang, left, shakes hands with Baylor head coach Scott Drew before their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas. Tang was a long-time coach with Baylor before moving on to Kansas State. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Big 12 hasn't had top-to-bottom start like this in a decade

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 12, 2023 04:34 PM EST

Oklahoma State turns away Sam Houston 65-51

Dec. 06, 2022 11:16 PM EST
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Bryce Thompson scored 17 points and Oklahoma State pulled away from Sam Houston in the second half for a 65-51 win on Tuesday night. ...

TCU guard Shahada Wells (13) scores against Jackson State forward Trace Young (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 24 TCU eases by Jackson State 78-51 for 5th straight win

Dec. 06, 2022 10:48 PM EST

Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) tries to steal the ball from Abilene Christian guard Ja'Sean Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
N’Guessan's 23 points help K-State beat Abilene Christian

Dec. 06, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Baylor guard Dale Bonner (3) drives past Tarleton State guard Javontae Hopkins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
George, Love lead No. 12 Baylor past Tarleton State 80-57

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST

Kansas City forward Jeff Ngandu grabs a rebound in front of Oklahoma forward Sam Godwin (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sherfield's big second half carries Sooners to win over Roos

Dec. 06, 2022 10:28 PM EST

Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) eyes the basket against Texas' Marcus Carr (5) in overtime during the team's NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Abilene Christian guard Tobias Cameron (11) drives past Kansas State forward David N'Guessan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Kansas State Wildcats 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2

Dec. 05, 2022 11:59 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Preseason No. 1 North Carolina falls out of men's AP Top 25, UConn into top five; Houston, Texas remain 1-2. ...

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill (2) fouls St. John's guard Montez Mathis (10) on a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/ Matthew Putney)
No. 23 Iowa State hands St. John's 1st loss of season 71-60

By Andrew Logue Dec. 04, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Creighton senior Sofia Deatherage, 22, of Portland, Oregon, plays the saxophone with the Creighton Pep Band before Creighton plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Creighton Bluejays 12/4/2022

Dec. 04, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Wichita State guard Xavier Bell (1) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State rallies late to turn back Wichita State 55-50

Dec. 03, 2022 11:42 PM EST

Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen, and Houston forward Jarace Walker try to get possession of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)
Saint Mary's Gaels at Houston Cougars 12/3/2022

Dec. 03, 2022 11:12 PM EST

Boum, Nunge lead Xavier's rally past West Virginia 84-74

Dec. 03, 2022 09:26 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Souley Boum scored 23 points, Jack Nunge added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Xavier defeated West Virginia 84-74 in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...

Villanova's Cam Whitmore, right, goes up for a shot against Oklahoma's Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Whitmore sparks Villanova past Oklahoma in fantastic debut

By Dan Gelston Dec. 03, 2022 03:01 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Hunter Salis (5) dribbles the ball upcourt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Friday, Dec 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
Baylor Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 11:08 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew, center, talks to his team on the floor during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)
No. 6 Baylor rallies past No. 14 Zags in 2021 title rematch

Dec. 02, 2022 10:53 PM EST

Seton Hall forward KC Ndefo, left, and Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 9 KU routs Seton Hall 91-65 in Big East-Big 12 Battle

By Dave Skretta Dec. 01, 2022 11:11 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris, right, looks to pass under pressure from Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 87-55. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seton Hall Pirates at Kansas Jayhawks 12/1/2022

Dec. 01, 2022 10:02 PM EST

Creighton guard Trey Alexander (23) drives against Texas forward Dylan Disu, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Carr scores 19, No. 2 Texas beats No. 7 Creighton 72-67

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 01, 2022 09:40 PM EST