Latest blog entries about College Basketball
After becoming the No. 1 ranked team in the nation Thursday, the Maryland Terrapins had an opportunity to back up their new tag Friday night. In their regular season finale at DeMartin Stadium, despite late pressure, the Terps did just that, taking down Michigan State, 4-3. Maryland won its first Big Ten regular season title […]
From Testudo Times | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Boilers got an ugly home victory over Oakland 87-77 to move to 2-0 on the season on the back of Braden Smith. The pre-season favorite for player of the year went for 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists in a performance that supports that assumption. The shot selection, rebounding, and defense at times looked […]
From Hammer and Rails | 3 months ago | 1 read
The party was Monday night but the hangover stuck around a little longer. Arizona shook off a handful of sluggish periods, as well as a small deficit in the opening minutes, to easily beat Utah Tech 93-67 in its home opener Friday night at McKale Center. Brayden Burries, Anthony Dell’Orso and Koa Peat each scored […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 3 months ago | 1 read
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers blew out the Northern Illinois Huskies 97-72 in a dominant performance on Saturday, getting off to a strong start and never looking back. Playing at the Kohl Center yet again, the Badgers never trailed on Friday evening, putting together a complete game from start to finish behind a strong showing […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 3 months ago | 1 read
CHAMPAIGN — State Farm Center, during these kinds of games, given the expectations for a No. 17 Illinois program, tends to be in a less-than-full-capacity formation and temper. But on Friday night’s 113-70 beatdown of Florida Gulf Coast at State Farm Center, it was the blocks by Zvonimir Ivisic, frenetic flashes from freshman Keaton Wagler, […]
From The Champaign Room | 3 months ago | 1 read
CHAMPAIGN — State Farm Center, during these kinds of games, given the expectations for a No. 17 Illinois program, tends to be in a less-than-full-capacity formation and temper. But on Friday night’s beatdown of Florida Gulf Coast, 113-70, it was the blocks by Zvonimir Ivisic, frenetic flashes from freshman Keaton Wagler, and the occasional energizing […]
From The Champaign Room | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Friday night was a fun one for the Kentucky Wildcats, who stormed past Valparaiso to a 107-59 win, highlighted by 11/28 shooting from 3-point range. It marked the sixth time the Cats have topped 100 points in the Mark Pope era. Kentucky did so without the services of sophomore forward Trent Noah, who was easily […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 months ago | 1 read
Mizzou men’s basketball survived an upset bid from SEMO Friday night, sweating out an 89-84 victory in its home-opener. The win maintains the Tigers’ all-time undefeated record against their in-state opponent, a mark that now sits at 10-0. The two sides traded the lead late into the game until Mark Mitchell converted an and-one opportunity […]
From Rock M Nation | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Last season, the ACC got just 4 teams into the NCAA tournament, and UNC’s inclusion was heavily criticized. The quality wins were few and far between, the ACC/SEC challenge was a disaster, and the maligned league’s metrics were awful. Duke appeared to be and was the only ACC team you could trust in March. It’s … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Last season, the ACC got just 4 teams into the NCAA tournament, and UNC’s inclusion was heavily criticized. The quality wins were few and far between, the ACC/SEC challenge was a disaster, and the maligned league’s metrics were awful. Duke appeared to be and was the only ACC team you could trust in March. It’s … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion | 3 months ago | 4 reads
First Half Second Half Pregame Updates Mizzou vs SEMO When | 7:00 p.m. CT Where | Mizzou Arena; Columbia, MO TV | SECN+ Radio | Tiger Radio Network Twitter | @MizzouHoops Kenpom prediction | Mizzou -19 ESPN win probability | 98.9% chance The Starters Mizzou (1-0) G: Anthony Robinson II (JR, 9.0 PPG in 24-25) G: Sebastian Mack (JR, 9.6 PPG in 24-25 […]
From Rock M Nation | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Deacs moved to 2-0 on the season after taking down Morehead State by a score of 81-65. This was one where the final score was not representative of the game, because I really don’t think the Deacs played very well in this one. The story of the first half was free throw shooting. The […]
From Blogger So Dear | 3 months ago | 1 read
Clemson left no doubt in their quest to reach 2-0 this basketball season. It took less than 10 minutes for the Tigers to build a 29-10 lead. They’d lose a little steam before halftime and enter the break with a 15-point advantage at 45-30. In the second half, they were even more dominant outscoring the […]
From Shakin The Southland | 3 months ago | 1 read
It finally happened: after five consecutive losses to Kansas, the Tar Heels were finally able to finally send the Jayhawks home with a loss in what was an impressive showing by both teams. This gives UNC their first win over a ranked team this season, and their record has improved to 2-0. Things got off […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Cougars’ first-half woes struck again, as they fell to 0–2 with an 85–69 defeat at Davidson. It was the first-ever meeting between Washington State and Davidson — the alma maters of Klay Thompson and Steph Curry. The “Splash Bros” are two of the greatest shooters the game has ever seen, but only one of […]
From CougCenter | 3 months ago | 0 reads
No. 3 Penn State fell to No. 1 Michigan State 2-1 in overtime on Friday night in the first of four regular season meetings between the two teams. A spectacular performance by Kevin Reidler was enough to net the Nittany Lions a standings point, but poor defense and an atrocious power play kept Penn State […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Where: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene Oregon When: 7:00PM PST Watch: BIG+ Listen: Oregon Sports Network The Ducks look to bounce back from an ugly season opening win against the Owls of Rice at Matthew Knight arena. Let’s see what 3 days of Dana practice can do on a short week. As always Sco Ducks!
From Addicted To Quack | 3 months ago | 0 reads
After dominating in the paint and on the offensive glass in their season opener, the Virginia Cavaliers found their shooting stroke versus NC Central in Game 2 of the Odom era. The ‘Hoos shot 38.9% (14-for-36) from deep, far improved from their 26.7% mark versus Rider. Their 14 makes came from six different players with […]
From Streaking The Lawn | 3 months ago | 1 read
That’s more like it. This was the vision coming into the season for Kentucky basketball The No. 9 Wildcats were in full command on both ends of the floor from start to finish Friday night in a blowout 107-59 win over the Valparaiso Beacons. Building a lead as large as 48 points, the Wildcats overwhelmed […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The West Georgia Wolves (0-1) take on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (0-1) on November 8, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+. West Georgia dropped its previous game to Oregon, 100-59, on Monday. Jasmine Jones was its leading scorer with 19 points. Gardner-Webb dropped its most recent game to Queens (NC), 58-47, on Monday. Jaelyn Acker was its leading scorer with eight points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The UMass Minutewomen (1-0) take on the Siena Saints (0-1) on November 8, 2025. In its most recent game, UMass topped Old Dominion on Monday, 58-52. Yahmani McKayle scored a team-high 14 points (and chipped in four assists and five boards). Siena lost its most recent game to Colgate, 53-43, on Tuesday. Jamariah Turner starred with 13 points, and also had two boards and zero assists. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Marquette Golden Eagles (1-0) play the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) on November 8, 2025. Marquette won its previous game versus Winthrop, 89-57, on Monday. Jaidynn Mason led the way with 25 points, and also had seven boards and five assists. In its most recent game, Wisconsin beat Oakland on Wednesday, 79-68. Destiny Howell scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in three assists and six boards). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Virginia Cavaliers have two studs at center in Johann Grünloh and Ugonna Onyenso, and they continued to prove their upside for UVA this season in Friday night’s win against NC Central. The Wahoos advanced to 2-0 with an 81-62 victory behind 20 points from Thijs de Ridder, 12 points from Malik Thomas, 10 points […]
From Streaking The Lawn | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Kentucky Wildcats are 2-0 on the season after a dominant 107-59 win over Valparaiso tonight at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by 32 at halftime to cruise to victory. The Cats scored 58 points in the first half and dominated throughout, thanks to a […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 months ago | 1 read
Purdue played just about the ugliest first half you could imagine in this one yet somehow they went into the locker room tied 35-35. Just how bad did Purdue play in that first half? Well, let’s just take a look at some numbers shall we? As they say, the numbers don’t lie. Of course, Oakland […]
From Hammer and Rails | 3 months ago | 1 read