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Boston College hits 18 3-pointers, beats Miami 84-62

Jan. 12, 2021 09:26 PM EST
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Jay Heath scored a career-high 27 points, Rich Kelly added 25 and Boston College made a season-high 18 3-pointers, beating Miami 84...

Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons

Jun. 18, 2020 01:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Texas players sing "The Eyes of Texas" after an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. A group of University of Texas football players and athletes across several sports on Friday, June 12, 2020, urged the school to rename several campus buildings, change the traditional school song and donate a percentage of athletic department revenue to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 12, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, in Atlanta. In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday, June 4, 2020, that nine teams, including football, will cancel all mandatory activities on the Nov. 3 to recognize the importance of casting a ballot. Geoff Collins was one of the first Power Five football coaches to express his support for those protesting the treatment of George Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)
Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day

By Paul Newberry Jun. 04, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal

May. 27, 2020 05:55 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant (74) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Fant, who is now with the New York Jets, spent most of his college days at Western Kentucky shooting basketballs and grabbing rebounds as a physical power forward with big-time hoop dreams. He had no idea then that football would ultimately be his path to stardom. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Basketball helped power Jets' Fant to football success

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 08, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

NCAA faces lawsuit over violence against women at colleges

By Noah Trister Apr. 30, 2020 06:32 PM EDT
The NCAA is facing a federal lawsuit accusing the organization of failing to address gender-based violence by male athletes against female students at colleges...

Texas Tech guard Chris Clarke (44) goes up for a shot defended by Oklahoma forward Kur Kuath (52) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Big 12 bubble teams have chance to help resume this weekend

By Dave Skretta Feb. 28, 2020 02:09 AM EST

Dawes' career-best 22 leads Clemson past BC 82-64

Ken Powtak Feb. 22, 2020 08:07 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell had a simple explanation why his team played so well. “Everything’s better when you shoot it like...

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison (34) bumps Nebraska guard Cam Mack (3) to set up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Davison, Badgers send Huskers to 10th straight loss 81-64

Kent Wolgamott Feb. 15, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Northeastern defeats Coll. Of Charleston 65-51

Feb. 15, 2020 02:52 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Maxime Boursiquot scored 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting and Northeastern topped College of Charleston 65-51 on Saturday. ...

Kelley's 27 points sends S. Dakota past NAIA Peru St.

Feb. 04, 2020 10:40 PM EST
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cody Kelley scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting and South Dakota beat NAIA-member Peru State College 106-45 on Tuesday...

Boston College forward Jairus Hamilton (1) drives to the basket against Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cold-shooting, No. 7 Duke rallies past Boston College 63-55

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 04, 2020 09:32 PM EST

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) gestures after making a three point basket against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Maryland guard Cowan puts winning ahead of individual feats

By David Ginsburg Feb. 03, 2020 02:56 PM EST

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

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

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

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

Texas Southern opens SWAC play, beats Southern 77-68

Jan. 04, 2020 11:26 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Hopkins scored 15 points and Tyrik Armstrong and Eden Ewing each added 14 as Texas Southern snapped a four-game losing streak by beating...

Knight scores 15 as San Jose St. beats NAIA Simpson U. 85-60

Nov. 17, 2019 10:27 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seneca Knight had 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, Zach Chappell added 14 points, and San Jose State beat NAIA Simpson University 85-60 on...