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Washington wins Allstate Big Ten women's championship
SEATTLE — The University of Washington women's sports programs combined efforts have led to them being recognized …
Wake Forest women upset Virginia Tech 58-55 at ACC tourney
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ivana Raca had 16 points and six rebounds, Gina Conti scored four of her 11 points in the final minute and Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech 58-55 on Thursday in the second round of the Atlanti…
NET? Quadrants? Deciphering lingo about NCAA tourney bids
If the talk about bubble teams and NCAA Tournament bids was just about the number of wins and losses it would be a simple conversation.
Ex-football, hockey players sue University of Michigan
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Three former athletes at the University of Michigan filed lawsuits Thursday against the school, alleging that a late doctor sexually assaulted them while the men were members of the football…
Former Husker lineman now dominant wrestler at small college
SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — Tanner Farmer just wants to be another guy on the Concordia University wrestling team, and for the most part he is.
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Smith hits 5 3-pointers, Texas A&M-CC tops Sam Houston State
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Myles Smith scored 25 points, draining five 3-pointers, as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defeated Sam Houston State 71-60 on Wednesday night.
Salnave scores 34 to lift Monmouth past Fairfield 69-45
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Ray Salnave drilled 5 of 6 3-points and scored a career-high 34 points and Monmouth rolled past Fairfield 69-45 on Wednesday night.
Brandon scores 23 to lift Canisius over Marist 85-69
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Majesty Brandon had 23 points as Canisius got past Marist 85-69 on Wednesday night.
Hoosiers earn crucial victory, 72-67, sweep Golden Gophers
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Joey Brunk spent most of Wednesday night fighting and scrapping against one of the Big Ten's top post players.
Locke's 3s help Gators take control late to beat Dogs 66-54
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — If defense is the measuring stick, Florida is peaking just in time for the postseason.
Tyree lead Ole Miss charge past past Missouri 75-67
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Kermit Davis leaned in and whispered to his senior guard Breein Tyree as both exited the court with smiles after Mississippi defeated Missouri 75-67 Wednesday night.
Perkins scores 25 as Saint Louis stays in thick of A-10 race
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Javonte Perkins scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as Saint Louis broke away from George Mason 69-57 on Wednesday night.
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Boise St women top Fresno in OT for 4th straight NCAA trip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jade Loville scored 20 points off the bench, including five-straight late in overtime, and Boise State became the first team to qualify for the NCAA Tournament, knocking off Fresno State 80-76 on W…
Nicholls State gets off to fast start, takes 80-56 win
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Andre Jones had 16 points to lead five Nicholls State players in double figures as the Colonels won their seventh consecutive home game, beating McNeese State 80-56 on Wednesday night.