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Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four
DETROIT (AP) — Dalton Knecht was all over the court, jumping into passing lanes for steals, shooting 3-pointers, driving and dishing to set up teammates for shots. He wasn't alone. Tennessee, with its relentless defense from logo to rim and unselfish offense, was too...
Tennessee Volunteers take on the Creighton Bluejays in Sweet 16
Creighton Bluejays (25-9, 14-7 Big East) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (26-8, 14-5 SEC) Detroit; Friday, 9:59 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Volunteers -3; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 Tennessee and No. 11 Creighton square off in the NCAA...
Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16
Sixteen may be sweet, but it isn’t the only relevant number as the NCAA Tournament heads into the regional semifinals. Here are some other numbers worth knowing for each team. These statistics will help you learn more about each of the remaining teams and could explain how some of...
Creighton do-it-all man Baylor Scheierman looking for happier ending in March Madness
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Hands on his head with the front of his jersey pulled up to cover his face, Baylor Scheierman was the picture of Creighton's raw emotion in the immediate aftermath of its crushing loss in the NCAA Elite Eight last year. That loss to San Diego State denied the...
Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Before the second overtime began, Greg McDermott looked over at Dana Altman and the two coaches and close friends shared a smile. This was madness. “We were both in disbelief about what was transpiring in front of our eyes,” McDermott said. ...
Creighton and Oregon play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Oregon Ducks (24-11, 15-8 Pac-12) vs. Creighton Bluejays (24-9, 14-7 Big East) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 9:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Creighton squares off against Oregon in the second round of...
March Madness: Creighton outmuscles Akron for 77-60 win in NCAA Tournament opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Creighton leaned on experience from past trips through March to make sure this one didn't start with a stumble. Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points and Trey Alexander had 19 as the Bluejays, who came within seconds of making the Final Four a year ago, opened the...
Creighton and Akron square off in first round of NCAA Tournament
Akron Zips (24-10, 16-5 MAC) vs. Creighton Bluejays (23-9, 14-7 Big East) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -12.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Creighton plays Akron in the opening round of the NCAA...
Creighton Bluejays take on Akron Zips in first round of NCAA Tournament
Akron Zips (24-10, 16-5 MAC) vs. Creighton Bluejays (23-9, 14-7 Big East) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -12.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Creighton plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament...
Purdue's Edey, Tennessee's Knecht, UNC's Davis headline the AP men's college All-America teams
For the second straight year, Purdue's Zach Edey is the unanimous headliner for The Associated Press men's college basketball All-America team. The 7-foot-4, 300-pound senior topped all 62 ballots from AP Top 25 poll voters in results released Tuesday. The reigning AP national player...
