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AP men's player of the week: Johni Broome remains dominant for No. 2 Auburn in Purdue romp

Dec. 24, 2024 14:07 PM EST

The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 7 of the season: Johni Broome, Auburn The 6-foot-10, 240-pound fifth-year senior and preseason Associated Press All-American is making a habit of this. This is the second straight...

USC's JuJu Watkins is AP women's basketball player of the week

Dec. 24, 2024 13:02 PM EST

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans' 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. She had 15...

No. 14 Gonzaga's matchup with No. 22 UCLA is the headliner on the week's light AP Top 25 schedule

Dec. 24, 2024 06:04 AM EST

Gonzaga coach Mark Few hadn't been off the court long over the weekend when the focus turned to preparing for the 14th-ranked Bulldogs' matchup with a ranked opponent days after Christmas. The good news was he could start thinking about it after a win, unlike UCLA's Mick Cronin —...

No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten play

Dec. 24, 2024 06:04 AM EST

Michigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday. The Wolverines won 10 of their first 12 games with the lone losses coming against then-No. 1 South Carolina and No. 9...

Charlotte outlasts Murray State 94-90 in 2OT at Diamond Head Classic

Dec. 24, 2024 04:02 AM EST

HONOLULU (AP) — Nik Graves scored a career-high 31, Giancarlo Rosado added a career-best 23 points off the bench and Charlotte outlasted Murray State 94-90 in double overtime in the consolation bracket of the Diamond Head Classic on Monday night. Graves was 12 for 12 at the...

Nebraska Cornhuskers square off against the Oregon State Beavers

Dec. 24, 2024 03:34 AM EST

Oregon State Beavers (10-2) vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-2, 1-1 Big Ten) Honolulu; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State and Nebraska square off at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Cornhuskers are 8-1 in...

Hawaii faces Oakland

Dec. 24, 2024 03:31 AM EST

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-8, 1-2 Horizon League) vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (7-4, 0-1 Big West) Honolulu; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii takes on Oakland at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Rainbow Warriors...

Nebraska tops Hawaii 69-55, will play Oregon State in title game of Diamond Head Classic

Dec. 24, 2024 01:06 AM EST

HONOLULU (AP) — Brice Williams matched his career high with 32 points and Juwon Gary scored a season-high 21 to lead Nebraska to a 69-55 victory over Hawaii on Monday night, sending the Cornhuskers to the title game of the Diamond Head Classic. Nebraska (9-2) will play Oregon State...

Liutauras Lelevicius rallies Oregon State past Oakland 80-74 in OT of Diamond Head Classic semifinal

Dec. 24, 2024 00:59 AM EST

HONOLULU (AP) — Liutauras Lelevicius scored a career-high 17 points, including four in overtime, and Oregon State rallied to beat Oakland 80-74 on Monday night to advance to the final of the Diamond Head Classic. The Beavers (10-2) advance to play Nebraska in the championship game...

Seattle U beats Washington 79-70, snaps 19-game losing streak to Huskies that spanned 48 years

Dec. 24, 2024 00:26 AM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe set career highs with 23 points and 16 rebounds, John Christofilis had two four-point plays and scored 21 and Seattle University beat Washington 79-70 on Monday night, ending a 19-game losing streak to the Huskies that spanned 48 years. ...