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FILE- In a Dec. 4, 2020 file photo, Detroit Mercy head coach Mike Davis prepares to talk to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, in East Lansing, Mich. In a college basketball season unlike any other, players have had to adjust to coronavirus protocols and just general anxiety about what's to come. Even for those who manage to avoid catching the virus, the mental strain can be a real issue. Detroit Mercy's men's basketball program paused activities earlier this season, citing the mental health of its players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

After mental health break, a turnaround at Detroit Mercy

By Noah Trister 6 hrs ago

Gonzaga coach Mark Few, left, speaks with guard Jalen Suggs during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

The Latest: West Coast Conference tourneys won't have fans

By The Associated Press 9 hrs ago

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after hitting his second shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

The Latest: Charleston Southern pauses athletics

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 07:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2020, file photo, photographers practice social distancing while sitting with fan cutouts during a baseball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says pro sports teams could allow up to 30% of fans in stadiums this spring under a pandemic-related plan for sports. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

Indians at Reds 8/4/2020

Feb. 22, 2021 07:16 PM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Louisville head coach Chris Mack directs his players on defense against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)

Louisville's Mack: 'Not a good look' going maskless in video

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 22, 2021 04:27 PM EST

Jones leads Coastal Carolina over Georgia Southern 65-55

Feb. 21, 2021 03:52 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — DeVante’ Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Coastal Carolina defeated Georgia Southern 65-55 in its home finale on Sunday. ...

Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54

Feb. 20, 2021 08:27 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures and the Tar...

Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) brings the ball up court against Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Randy Sartin/Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest: Texas A&M men's hoops has 7th postponement

By The Associated Press Feb. 20, 2021 05:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017, file photo, Mitch Barnhart, athletic director at Kentucky, takes part in a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn. There is no need to worry about geography in this year's NCAA Tournament. Get ready for plenty of talk about the so-called “S curve” instead. And do not worry — it's not that complicated. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

The Latest: NHL down to 11 players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2021 06:14 PM EST

NCAA OKs limited fan attendance at men's, women's tourneys

Feb. 19, 2021 12:08 PM EST

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert, right, shoots in front of Saint Mary's forward Kyle Bowen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Saint Mary's Gaels at Gonzaga Bulldogs 2/18/2021

Feb. 18, 2021 09:52 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (75) and Kyle Turris (8) defend against Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Ivy League not having spring sports season again

Feb. 18, 2021 11:39 AM EST

FILE - Boston College head coach Jim Christian calls to his bench as he fixes his face mask during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, file photo. Notre Dame won 80-70. Boston College fired basketball coach Jim Christian on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, with three weeks left in his seventh season. Assistant Scott Spinelli will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)

Virus-hit Boston College (3-13) fires coach Jim Christian

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 15, 2021 12:37 PM EST

North Carolina's Walker Kessler, left, is pressured by Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) and forward Jay Huff during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, Pool)

The Latest: SEC shifts men's basketball schedule

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2021 11:23 AM EST

The Latest: Texas Tech-TCU juggle schedule because of storm

By The Associated Press Feb. 14, 2021 08:30 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Extreme winter weather in Texas...

Aldama scores 19, carries Loyola (Md.) past Lafayette 88-69

Feb. 14, 2021 07:48 PM EST
BALTIMORE (AP) — Santi Aldama scored 19 points as Loyola (Md.) topped Lafayette 88-69 on Sunday, the fourth straight meeting of the two teams and sixth in a...