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'City Game' between Pitt/Duquesne won't return in 2020

May. 14, 2020 05:03 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The annual “City Game” between Pitt’s and Duquesne’s basketball teams will remain on hiatus for a second straight year. ...

Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 81-67. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Kentucky adds Rhode Island guard Jacob Toppin as transfer

Apr. 20, 2020 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, George Washington's Arnaldo Toro (11) heads to the basket as Saint Louis' Demarius Jacobs (15) and Jimmy Bell Jr. (32) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in St. Louis. St. John’s signed Toro on Thursday, April 16, as a graduate transfer from George Washington. After spending four years at George Washington, he will be eligible to play for the Red Storm immediately. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
George Washington Colonials at Saint Louis Billikens 1/8/2020

Apr. 17, 2020 12:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, George Washington's Arnaldo Toro (11) heads to the basket as Saint Louis' Demarius Jacobs (15) and Jimmy Bell Jr. (32) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in St. Louis. St. John’s signed Toro on Thursday, April 16, as a graduate transfer from George Washington. After spending four years at George Washington, he will be eligible to play for the Red Storm immediately. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
St. John’s adds forward Arnaldo Toro, grad transfer from GW

Apr. 17, 2020 12:22 AM EDT

UConn lands transfer guard Tyrese Martin from Rhode Island

Apr. 16, 2020 11:22 AM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has added guard Tyrese Martin, a transfer from Rhode Island, to its roster, the school announced Thursday. The 6...

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) shoots against Stanford forward Lukas Kisunas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Dayton's Obi Toppin wins Wooden Award as top hoops player

Apr. 07, 2020 03:24 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2020 01:27 PM EDT
March 30 1940 — Indiana routs Kansas 60-42 for the NCAA basketball championship. 1943 — Ken Sailors scores 16 points to...

FILE - In this Feb 1, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) drives to the basket against St. Louis forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was voted the AP men's college basketball player of the year, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)
Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

By Aaron Beard Mar. 24, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the first half in an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2020 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the first half in an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Rhode Island Rams at Dayton Flyers 2/11/2020

Mar. 19, 2020 07:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) dunks as North Texas' Javion Hamlet (3) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. Kansas finished the season No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Dayton was third behind breakout stars Jalen Crutcher and Obi Toppin, the leading candidate for national player of the year. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Dayton coach Anthony Grant, center, gives a hug to players Trey Landers, left, and Ryan Mikesell following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton from its dream of a basketball season. The 29-2 Flyers were rolling into tournament play on a 20-game winning streak that had lifted spirits in an Ohio city battered in the past year by violent deaths and devastation. The NCAA decision to cancel March Madness ended hopes for the small Roman Catholic school’s first Final Four appearance in 53 years. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dream denied: Virus dashes Dayton's magical hoops season

By Dan Sewell Mar. 13, 2020 10:41 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2020 09:59 AM EDT
March 14 1933 — The Chicago Black Hawks forfeit a game when players refuse to return to the ice after their coach, Tom Gorman, is ejected....

Soriano lifts Fordham over George Washington in A10 tourney

Mar. 11, 2020 06:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Soriano tallied 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift Fordham to a 72-52 win over George Washington in the first round of the Atlantic 10...

Wilson lifts George Mason over Saint Joseph's in A10 tourney

Mar. 11, 2020 03:41 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Wilson scored a career-high 24 points as George Mason beat Saint Joseph's 77-70 to open the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on Wednesday. ...

Kansas' Udoka Azubuike (35) blocks a shot by Texas Tech's Chris Clarke (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
League tournaments set to impact who gets high NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 10, 2020 02:51 AM EDT

Dayton forward Obi Toppin interacts with fans following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

Saint Louis wins 5th straight, beats St. Bonaventure 72-49

Mar. 07, 2020 10:50 PM EST
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hasahn French tallied 16 points and 18 rebounds to carry Saint Louis to a 72-49 win over Saint Bonaventure on Saturday night. ...

Russell helps Rhode Island hold off UMass for 64-63 win

Mar. 07, 2020 10:43 PM EST
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored four of his 11 points in the final 19 seconds as Rhode Island held off UMass 64-63 on Saturday night. ...