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Johnson, Matthews lead West Virginia over No. 11 Iowa State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kedrian Johnson tied a career high with 22 points, and West Virginia held off No. 11 Iowa State 76-71 on Wednesday night. Emmitt Mathews added a season-high 20 points for the Mountaineers (15-9, 4-7 Big 12), who have won five of seven to get their season...
Georgia Tech beats Notre Dame on Terry's tip-in at buzzer
ATLANTA (AP) — Lance Terry scored 19 points, the last two on a game-winning tip-in at the buzzer that gave Georgia Tech a 70-68 victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday night. With the score tied at 68 with five seconds remaining, the Yellow Jackets' Kyle Sturdivant drove the left side...

Norvell gets raise, 3-year extension from Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State football coach Mike Norvell, whose team ended last season with a six-game winning streak, was rewarded with a three-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $8.05 million annually through 2029. The school released the contract...

Gardner, Beekman lift No. 8 Virginia past No. 22 N.C. State
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett had a simple message for his team after a poor defensive performance in a loss at Virginia Tech. “Talk is cheap. Do it. Show us, to our players, to us as a staff, show up, work in practice, step to between the lines and...

No. 5 Arizona uses massive run to rout Oregon State 84-52
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona got stuck in Oregon State's preferred pace, forced to grind out half-court possessions. A litany of whistles further bogged down the game. The Wildcats still managed to build a 14-point lead. Once the whistles subsided and the floor...

Ryland, Haener lead National team's 27-10 Senior Bowl win
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Maryland's Chris Ryland kicked four field goals and Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passed for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. Haener, named the game's MVP,...

Clemson gives raises, contract extensions to football staff
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's board of trustees approved raises for special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach Mike Reed and defensive tackles coach Nick Eason on Friday. Reed and Eason also received one-year extensions keeping them tied to the Tigers through Jan. 31, 2026. ...

Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock
Quarterbacks Max Duggan and Tyson Bagent have turned the page on terrific seasons that ended badly with national championships in sight. TCU’s Duggan and Shepherd's Bagent are trying to improve their NFL draft stock in a weeklong audition ending in Saturday’s Senior Bowl in...

No. 1 South Carolina wins 28th straight 87-69 over 'Cats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley's pleased South Carolina had made its once-lopsided series with UConn more competitive the past few years. She hopes her top-ranked team can accomplish another milestone when the teams meet for a top-five showdown on Sunday. “It...

Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn's foul shots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes' third straight loss. Wisconsin led 62-47 with 7:18 remaining before Ohio State scored the next 13 points to get within 62-60....
