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Cougs name Citowicki new women's soccer head coach
PULLMAN — Washington State athletics announced Chris Citowicki as its new head coach of the Cougars women’s soccer…
Defense a big reason for UCLA's turnaround this season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA had one of the worst defenses in the nation during Chip Kelly's first two seasons, a huge reason the Bruins won only seven games during that time.
Black helps No. 14 UNC top Stanford 67-63 in Maui semifinals
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Leaky Black and North Carolina spent last season struggling in late-game situations, fumbling away leads and failing to make a needed play at the most critical of moments.
No. 9 Creighton routs Omaha 94-67 with Bishop leading way
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two statistics stood out with Creighton coach Greg McDermott after his ninth-ranked Bluejays rolled past Omaha 94-67 Tuesday.
ACC moves games to give Clemson, ND off before championship
No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before th…
No. 25 Arizona State at Cal highlights Pac-12 this week
A look at things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball:
TCU gets to 10 games by adding Louisiana Tech on Dec. 12
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has added a nonconference home game against Louisiana Tech on Dec. 12, giving the Horned Frogs a 10th scheduled game this season.
UC Riverside takes down Pac-12's Washington 57-42
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jock Perry scored 21 points, Arinze Chidom had eight points and 12 rebounds and UC Riverside beat Washington 57-42 on Tuesday for coach Mike Magpayo's first victory with the Highlanders.
Buffalo's under-recruited Patterson is hard to ignore now
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jaret Patterson was nearly inconsolable upon learning how difficult it was going to be landing a football scholarship despite a decorated high school career.
Huff's 13 lead No. 15 Virginia past St. Francis (Pa), 76-51
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jay Huff said the lesson No. 15 Virginia learned in
No. 24 Iowa's Smith-Marsette rebuilds trust after his arrest
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ihmir Smith-Marsette knew he messed up when Iowa City police pulled him over after clocking him driving 74 mph in a 30 mph zone in the wee hours of Nov. 1.
Newman, Stefanovic lead Purdue past Oakland 93-50
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Brandon Newman and Sasha Stefanovic combined for 41 points, going 10 of 17 from 3-point range, and Purdue rolled to a 93-50 win over Oakland in its home opener on Tuesday.
Auburn lineman Alec Jackson has hand surgery, out vs Aggies
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn left tackle Alec Jackson had surgery on his right hand and will miss the game with No. 5 Texas A&M.
Healthy, deeper No. 4 Clemson ready for championship run
Coach Dabo Swinney believes No. 4 Clemson is healthy and deeper as they prepare for another championship run after battling injuries and COVID-19-related issues.
Basketball in a mask? Rare but not unheard of in pandemic
It is not unusual to see players and coaches wearing masks on the sideline as the college basketball season gets going.
Special teams blunders proving problematic for Boilermakers
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm watched the momentum swing in the blink of an eye Saturday.