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Nickel hits 6 3s, scores 24 points to lead Vanderbilt over Seton Hall in Charleston Classic 76-60
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tyler Nickel made six 3-pointers on his way to a career-high tying 24 points and Vanderbilt beat Seton Hall 76-60 Friday in the semifinals of the Charleston Classic. Vanderbilt (6-0) will play Drake, a 75-63 winner over Florida Atlantic, in Sunday’s...
CalHOPE Courage Award winners Gayles, Daniel-Dalton overcame physical and mental health struggles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Aaliyah Gayles had a bright future ahead after being named a McDonald’s All-American and receiving an offer to play basketball at Southern California. Then a student at Spring Valley High in Las Vegas, her life took a drastic turn in April 2022 when she...
Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson, Andrej Stojakovic lead California over Air Force 78-69
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson had 23 points off the bench, Andrej Stojakovic scored 21 and California defeated Air Force 78-69 on Thursday night. Wilkinson, who came into the game with 11 points through the first four games, made 8 of 12 shots from the floor...
Biddle has career night with 23 points, 14 boards as Oregon rallies past Oregon State 78-75
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Nate Biddle scored 17 of his career-high 23 points in the second half and grabbed a career-best 14 rebounds as Oregon rallied to defeat its rival Oregon State 78-75 on Thursday night. Jackson Shelstad added 15 points for the Ducks, including a 3-pointer that...
Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke. It didn't take him long to create a memorable moment with his new team. Roach swished a 3-pointer at...
Reynolds scores 26 points, Ajogbor's free throw gives Saint Joseph's 78-77 win over Texas Tech
NEW YORK (AP) — Erik Reynolds II sank six 3-pointers and scored 26 points, but it was Justice Ajogbor's free throw with 13.7 seconds left that gave Saint Joseph's a 78-77 win over Texas Tech on Thursday night in the UKG Legends Classic. The Hawks (4-1) will take on Texas, a 70-66...
Roddy Gayle Jr. scores 16 to lead Michigan to 72-49 victory over Tarleton State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Roddy Gayle Jr. scored 16 points to guide Michigan to a 72-49 victory over Tarleton State on Thursday night. Gayle buried 6 of 7 shots from the floor, including his only 3-point attempt, and 3 of 4 free throws for the Wolverines (4-1). He added four assists...
Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beating 3 gives No. 13 Baylor 99-98 win over No. 22 St. John's in 2OT
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jeremy Roach made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and No. 13. Baylor rallied from five points down in the final 18 seconds of the second overtime to beat No. 22 St. John's 99-98 on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship. St. John's led 98-93 when Deivon Smith...
Freshman Jeremiah Fears, Duke Miles propel Oklahoma to 84-56 victory over East Texas A&M
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Freshman Jeremiah Fears finished with 20 points, Duke Miles scored 19 and Oklahoma cruised to an 84-56 victory over East Texas A&M on Thursday night. Fears used 7-for-10 shooting to turn in his best scoring effort thus far for the Sooners (4-0). He was 1...
Johnson's free throws fend off Syracuse for 70-66 Texas victory in Legends Classic
NEW YORK (AP) — Tre Johnson endured a poor offensive night before scoring Texas' final six points — all from the line — and the Longhorns got past Syracuse 70-66 Thursday night after blowing a 16-point second-half lead at the UKG Legends Classic. Friday the Longhorns (4-1) take...
