After tears, Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr. hopes for joy Vegas
March 23, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Arkansas had just returned to its locker room after knocking out defending national champion and West Region No.
Weekend Sports In Brief
March 20, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE BASKETBALL
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers and topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No.
Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eric Musselman and his players rushed across the floor at the final buzzer to celebrate with their joyfully delirious friends from Arkansas.
The 58-year-old coach jumped onto the press table, ripped off his red polo shirt and waved it over his head, shouting all the while to the fans' delight, as has become his tradition after the biggest of his wins.
Boise State seeks 1st March Madness tournament win
March 15, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Max Rice remembers the excitement he saw watching Northwestern win its first NCAA Tournament game six years ago.
Southern women top Pine Bluff 62-53 to win SWAC
March 11, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Genovea Johnson scored 18 points, Amani McWain changed the momentum with two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and Southern earned its sixth NCAA Tournament berth with a 62-53 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff in the Southwestern Athletic Conference on Saturday.
Arkansas AD apologizes for incident with Kentucky reporter
March 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Arkansas' athletic director has apologized after a Kentucky student journalist said his cellphone was grabbed and thrown to the ground by a Razorbacks staffer following an early exit at the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Arkansas coach Musselman upset in SEC loss to No. 18 Aggies
March 11, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Arkansas coach Eric Musselman made it very clear he wasn't happy with a loss to No. 18 Texas A&M and an early exit at the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Razorbacks assistants had to restrain Musselman a couple times during a 67-61 loss Friday night in the quarterfinals in which the Aggies rallied from a 13-point deficit.
Arkansas holds off Auburn 76-73 in SEC Tournament
March 10, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Black scored 19 points and Arkansas held off Auburn for a 76-73 victory on Thursday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Auburn used a 15-6 run for a 73-72 lead with 41 seconds remaining for its only lead since scoring the first two points of the game.
ORU rides fast start to Summit title past N. Dakota St.
March 8, 2023 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Max Abmas scored 26 points and distributed 11 assists and Oral Roberts overwhelmed North Dakota State 92-58 in the Summit League Tournament championship game Tuesday night clinching an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament.
Alabama looking for another SEC double dip in Nashville
March 7, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference Tournament is back in Music City after a one-year detour to Florida, and almost anyone could go home with this championship.
Eight teams currently are projected to make the NCAA Tournament when the bracket is announced Sunday, with Mississippi State on the bubble.
Reeves stars as No. 23 Kentucky beats Arkansas 88-79
March 4, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored a career-high 37 points, and No. 23 Kentucky handed Arkansas its third straight loss with an 88-79 victory on Saturday.
Oscar Tshiebwe had 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-10, 12-6 Southeastern Conference).
No. 1 Gamecocks stay perfect, top ’Hogs 93-66 at SEC tourney
March 3, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Victaria Saxton has willingly played a supporting role in South Carolina's starting lineup, letting talented teammates like Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke lead the way for the defending national champions.
Carr scores 34, Arkansas rallies by Missouri in SEC tourney
March 2, 2023 GMTGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Chrissy Carr set career-highs with six 3-pointers and 34 points and No. 8 seed Arkansas rallied to beat ninth-seeded Missouri 85-74 on Thursday to advance to the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt
March 1, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua scored 16 points to lead No. 12 Tennessee to a 75-57 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night.
Despite the win, the Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) may have sustained a significant loss.
Showdown looms for South Carolina, LSU at SEC Tournament
February 28, 2023 GMTAnother SEC showdown is looming at the league tournament this week between undefeated No. 1 South Carolina and one-loss, No. 4 LSU.
The teams met on Super Bowl Sunday in a highly anticipated game featuring two of the game's biggest stars in reigning AP player of the year Aliyah Boston for the Gamecocks and the Tigers' Angel Reese.
Houston, Alabama top AP Top 25; Marquette climbing, Pitt in
February 27, 2023 GMTThe top five spots in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained the same. The rest of the AP Top 25 was a big jumble.
Miller has another big game as No. 2 Alabama tops Arkansas
February 26, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 24 points and Mark Sears made seven of eight free throws over the final 1:04 to help No. 2 Alabama top Arkansas 86-83 on Saturday.
Miller delivered his second straight huge game for the Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 Southeastern Conference) since police alleged in courtroom testimony that he brought a gun to former teammate Darius Miles, who is charged with capital murder in a fatal shooting.
Miller leads No. 2 Alabama following pregame pat-down intro
February 26, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller and No. 2 Alabama eked out another close win in a week that has proved challenging on and off the court.
Caldwell lifts Lindenwood past Little Rock 97-96 in OT
February 26, 2023 GMTSAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Kevin Caldwell Jr. knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to earn Lindenwood a 97-96 overtime win over Arkansas-Little Rock Saturday to send the Lions into the Ohio Valley Conference tournament as the No.
Robinson leads Kennesaw State past Central Arkansas 72-56
February 25, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Demond Robinson had 13 points in Kennesaw State's 72-56 victory over Central Arkansas on Friday night.
Robinson was 5 of 6 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Owls (23-8, 15-3 Atlantic Sun Conference).
King scores 35, Jacksonville St tops Central Arkansas 101-71
February 23, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Demaree King recorded 35 points as Jacksonville State beat Central Arkansas 101-71 on Wednesday night.
King made 10 3-pointers for the Gamecocks (12-18, 5-12 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Smith, Council lead Arkansas in 97-65 rout over Georgia
February 22, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Nick Smith Jr. scored a career-high 26 points, Ricky Council IV added 22 and Arkansas rolled to a 97-65 victory over Georgia on Tuesday night.
Arkansas (19-9, 8-7 SEC) shot 64% from the floor, had 26 assists and scored 20 points from 13 Georgia turnovers.
College Baseball Notebook: No break in sight for rising TCU
February 20, 2023 GMTBig 12 preseason favorite TCU had the best opening weekend in college baseball, knocking off two top-10 opponents in a multi-team event at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
There's no relief in sight for a Horned Frogs team playing one of the most ambitious nonconference schedules in the country.
Suder scores 16, Bellarmine beats Central Arkansas 68-67
February 20, 2023 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Peter Suder scored 16 points and Curt Hopf made a layup with five seconds remaining to lift Bellarmine over Central Arkansas 68-67 on Sunday.
Suder also grabbed eight rebounds for the Knights (13-16, 8-8 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Hunter, Central Arkansas Sugar Bears take on the Bellarmine Knights
February 19, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (9-19, 4-11 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (12-16, 7-8 ASUN)
Louisville, Kentucky; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bellarmine -8; over/under is 145.5
Graham has career-high 26 in Arkansas’ win over Florida
February 18, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Reserve Jalen Graham scored a career-high 26 points and Arkansas beat Florida 85-64 on Saturday, overwhelming a Gators team playing without leading scorer and rebounder Colin Castleton.
Bellarmine faces Central Arkansas in conference matchup
February 18, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (9-19, 4-11 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (12-16, 7-8 ASUN)
Louisville, Kentucky; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Camren Hunter and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears take on Garrett Tipton and the Bellarmine Knights in ASUN action Sunday.
Cozart scores 16 as Eastern Kentucky beats Central Arkansas
February 17, 2023 GMTRICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Isaiah Cozart had 16 points and Eastern Kentucky beat Central Arkansas 74-58 on Thursday night.
Cozart also had nine rebounds and seven blocks for the Colonels (18-10, 11-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Texas A&M continues charge to top of SEC sinking Arkansas
February 16, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Wade Taylor IV scored 18 points and Dexter Dennis had a double-double and Texas A&M closed to within a game of the top of the SEC standings, beating Arkansas 62-56 on Wednesday night.
COLLEGE BASEBALL ’23: 10 teams to watch
February 14, 2023 GMTTen teams to watch in college baseball this season, listed in alphabetical order with 2022 records:
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Dave Van Horn has led the Razorbacks to the College World Series in seven of his 20 seasons and is still looking for the program's first national championship.
Davis scores 17, Mississippi State fends off Arkansas 70-64
February 12, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Dashawn Davis scored 17 points and Mississippi State picked up its fifth straight win with a 70-64 victory over Arkansas on Saturday.
Davis sank 6 of 11 shots from the floor with two 3-pointers for the Bulldogs (17-8, 5-7 Southeastern Conference).
Kayouloud powers Central Arkansas past Austin Peay 76-69
February 12, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Eddy Kayouloud finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead Central Arkansas over Austin Peay 76-69 on Saturday.
Camren Hunter added 13 points and three steals for the Bears (9-18, 4-10 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Anderson scores 29 as Alabama State beats UAPB 74-71
February 12, 2023 GMTPINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Alex Anderson scored 29 points as Alabama State beat Arkansas Pine Bluff 74-71 on Saturday night.
Anderson shot 11 of 18 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line for the Hornets (8-17, 6-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Lipscomb defeats Central Arkansas 93-81
February 10, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Jacob Ognacevic had 28 points in Lipscomb's 93-81 win against Central Arkansas on Thursday night.
Ognacevic added six rebounds for the Bisons (16-10, 8-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Arkansas pulls away from Kentucky in 2nd half, wins 88-73
February 8, 2023 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Ricky Council IV scored 20 points, Anthony Black had 19 and Arkansas used a blazing second half to pull away and beat Kentucky 88-73 on Tuesday night, giving coach Eric Musselman his 200th collegiate victory.
Graham sparks Arkansas to 65-63 victory over South Carolina
February 4, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jalen Graham came off the bench to score 16 points and Arkansas held off South Carolina 65-63 on Saturday.
Graham sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Razorbacks (16-7, 5-5 Southeastern Conference), who earned their first true road win of the season.
Blackmon’s 27 lead Stetson over Central Arkansas 99-80
February 4, 2023 GMTDELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Blackmon's 27 points helped Stetson defeat Central Arkansas 99-80 on Saturday.
Blackmon shot 9 for 16, including 7 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Hatters (13-10, 8-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Kayouloud scores 32, Central Arkansas knocks off FGCU 91-87
February 3, 2023 GMTFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Eddy Kayouloud scored 32 points to lead Central Arkansas past FGCU 91-87 on Thursday night.
Kayouloud had 11 rebounds for the Bears (8-16, 3-8 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Davis, Council lead Arkansas to 81-70 victory over Texas A&M
February 1, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Davonte Davis and Ricky Council IV scored 19 points apiece and Arkansas never trailed in an 81-70 victory over Texas A&M on Tuesday night.
Davis sank 4 of 8 shots from 3-point range for the Razorbacks (15-7, 4-5 Southeastern Conference).
Milton scores 23, Doss 22 as UAPB wins 88-72 over MVSU
January 29, 2023 GMTPINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Kylen Milton had 23 points in UAPB's 88-72 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
Milton also contributed six assists for the Golden Lions (10-12, 6-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
George 24 as No. 17 Baylor beats Arkansas 67-64 in SEC/B12
January 29, 2023 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Keyonte George and No. 17 Baylor keep finding ways to win despite their recent struggles shooting the ball.
The true freshman scored 24 points, including seven in a row down the stretch, and the Bears edged Arkansas 67-64 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.
Davis, Osifo power Jacksonville past Central Arkansas 74-64
January 28, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Jordan Davis scored 18 points and Osayi Osifo had a double-double to lead Jacksonville to a 74-64 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday.
Davis had six rebounds for the Dolphins (12-9, 5-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Central Arkansas wins 88-85 in OT against North Florida
January 27, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Camren Hunter's 24 points helped Central Arkansas defeat North Florida 88-85 in overtime on Thursday night.
Hunter had 12 rebounds and four steals for the Bears (7-15, 2-7 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Arkansas rides hot 1st half, routs cold-shooting LSU 60-40
January 25, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVLLE, Ark. (AP) — Davonte Davis scored 16 points, Arkansas raced to a 24-point first-half lead and the Razorbacks walloped cold-shooting LSU 60-40 on Tuesday night.
Arkansas lost its Southeastern Conference opener in Baton Rouge, but the rematch turned into a first-half route, as the Tigers were held to just 14 points.
SEC/Big Challenge will feature marquee nonconference games
January 24, 2023 GMTConference races across the country are getting tight as the regular season winds toward the finish.
The Big 12 and Southeastern conferences will take a break from league games on Saturday to play each other, gifting college basketball fans with some marquee midseason nonconference games.
Boston sets record, No. 1 Gamecocks top Arkansas 92-46
January 22, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston showed once more her consistency is every bit as important as her enormous talent.
Boston had her program record-setting 73rd double double with 13 points and 14 rebounds as No.
No. 14 TCU blows out No. 2 Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse
January 22, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Shahada Wells scored 17 points as No. 14 TCU beat No. 2 Kansas 83-60 on Saturday in one of the worst losses in Bill Self’s 20-year coaching career with the Jayhawks.
The loss snapped a 16-game winning streak at home for Kansas and was the second-largest home loss under Self.
UAPB earns 62-55 win against Southern
January 22, 2023 GMTPINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Shaun Doss scored 23 points as UAPB beat Southern 62-55 on Saturday night.
Doss added six rebounds and three steals for the Golden Lions (9-11, 5-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
No. 25 Arkansas snaps 4-game skid, beats Ole Miss 69-57
January 21, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Anthony Black scored 17 points, reserve Joseph Pinion had 13 and No. 25 Arkansas snapped a four-game losing streak by topping Mississippi 69-57 on Saturday.
Only nine teams in Division I had made fewer 3-pointers than Arkansas (13-6, 2-5 Southeastern Conference) this season, but the Razorbacks tied a season high by making eight from beyond the arc.
Angel Reese scores 30, unbeaten No. 3 LSU edges Arkansas
January 20, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Prolific LSU forward Angel Reese and flashy freshman guard Flau'jae Johnson complemented their evident talent with ample composure.
“I'm blessed, and they got ice water in their veins,” LSU coach Kim Mulkey said.
Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48
January 20, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory.
With her fourth straight double-double and 12th this season, the reigning AP national player of the year matched the program record of 72 set by Sheila Foster between 1979 and 1982.
Kendal Briles returns to Big 12 as TCU offensive coordinator
January 20, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kendal Briles is headed back to the Big 12 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at TCU, leaving Arkansas after three seasons.
The former Baylor assistant, whose hiring was announced Thursday, takes over for Garrett Riley.
Missouri rallies to down No. 25 Arkansas 79-76
January 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Kobe Brown scored 17 points and hit two free throws with 29 seconds to lift Missouri to a 79-76 win over No. 25 Arkansas on Wednesday night.
DeAndre Gholston added 16 and Sean East II had 12 points for the Tigers (14-4, 3-3 SEC), who avenged a 74-68 loss in Fayetteville on Jan.
Seton Hall rallies from 17 down, beats No. 15 UConn 67-66
January 19, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — KC Ndefo grabbed a rebound and made a follow-up layup with 1.6 seconds remaining to give Seton Hall a 67-66 come-from-behind win over No. 15 UConn on Wednesday night.
Ndefo grabbed his eighth rebound of the game and scored the decisive points as he was fouled on the play.
North Alabama wins despite Hunter’s triple-double 78-73
January 19, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Jacari Lane's 19 points helped North Alabama defeat Central Arkansas 78-73 on Wednesday night.
Lane was 7 of 9 shooting and 4 of 6 from the free throw line for the Lions (10-10, 2-5 Atlantic Sun Conference).
McGhee scores 32 as Liberty downs Central Arkansas 82-62
January 15, 2023 GMTLYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius McGhee's 32 points led Liberty over Central Arkansas 82-62 on Saturday night.
McGhee added five assists for the Flames (14-5, 5-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Colin Porter was 5-of-10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) to add 16 points.
Vanderbilt rallies from 10 down, beats No. 15 Arkansas 97-84
January 14, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores leaned on their experience and trust in coach Jerry Stackhouse after an emotional end to a very chippy first half that led to an ejection of a teammate.
North Alabama hosts McKee and Queens
January 14, 2023 GMTNorth Alabama Lions (9-9, 1-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-6, 2-3 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -7.5; over/under is 154.5
McKee and Queens host North Alabama
January 13, 2023 GMTNorth Alabama Lions (9-9, 1-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-6, 2-3 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Queens plays the North Alabama Lions after AJ McKee scored 22 points in Queens' 92-91 loss to the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears.
Central Arkansas takes on Queens on 8-game skid
January 12, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (5-12, 0-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-5, 2-2 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Queens -10; over/under is 159.5
Ja Morant gifts gear to young fan who had signed ball stolen
January 12, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — After a young Memphis Grizzlies fan had her prized basketball stolen, Ja Morant jumped in to ease the anguish.
Ellie Hughes, an 11-year-old Grizzlies fan, was trying to get Morant's attention for an autograph at Monday's game against San Antonio when two people swiped her special ball.
Sasser, Shead get hot in 2nd half as No. 1 Houston beats USF
January 12, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 31 points, Jamal Shead added 20 points and six rebounds, and No. 1 Houston used a huge second half to beat South Florida 83-77 on Wednesday night.
Sasser scored 25 points and Shead had 13 as the backcourt mates combined to score 38 of Houston’s 46 second-half points.
No. 4 Alabama uses late runs to put away No. 15 Arkansas
January 12, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — No. 4 Alabama went on a 16-4 run midway through the second half and an 11-0 run late to beat No. 15 Arkansas, 84-69, on Wednesday and stay unbeaten in the Southeastern Conference.
Hunter and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears visit conference foe Queens
January 11, 2023 GMTCentral Arkansas Sugar Bears (5-12, 0-4 ASUN) at Queens Royals (12-5, 2-2 ASUN)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kenny Dye and the Queens Royals host Camren Hunter and the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears in ASUN play.
Green, No. 22 Auburn beats No. 13 Arkansas , 72-59
January 8, 2023 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Wendell Green Jr. hit a 3-pointer, drew a foul and polished off a four-point play just 14 seconds into the game.
No. 22 Auburn never lost the lead after that fast start.
Green scored 19 points and Allen Flanigan matched his season high with 18 to lead the Tigers to a 72-59 victory over No.
Fauntleroy’s 17 helps Austin Peay top Central Arkansas 86-62
January 8, 2023 GMTCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Guy Fauntleroy had 17 points in Austin Peay's 86-62 win against Central Arkansas on Saturday night.
Fauntleroy shot 6 for 8, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Governors (8-9, 2-2 Atlantic Sun).
UAPB wins 70-66 against Texas Southern
January 8, 2023 GMTPINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Shaun Doss had 22 points in Arkansas-Pine Bluff's 70-66 win over Texas Southern on Saturday night.
Doss also contributed 10 rebounds for the Golden Lions (5-11, 1-2 Southwestern Athletic).
Eastern Kentucky defeats Central Arkansas 77-75
January 6, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Devontae Blanton scored 22 points to help Eastern Kentucky defeat Central Arkansas 77-75 on Thursday night.
Blanton added eight rebounds for the Colonels (9-7). Leland Walker scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 12 from the floor, and added five rebounds.
Changes on horizon for bowls as CFP expands to 12 teams
January 5, 2023 GMTCollege football's bowl season began on Dec. 16, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern, with two .500 teams squaring off in a 15,000-seat stadium in the Bahamas.
UAB's 24-20 victory against Miami (Ohio) drew an average of 822,000 viewers to ESPN.
Providence beats No. 4 UConn 73-61 for 8th straight win
January 5, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 27 points and Providence dominated the second half and knocked off fourth-ranked UConn 73-61 on Wednesday night for its eighth straight victory.
Noah Locke added 17 points to help the Friars (13-3, 5-0) earn their second win over a ranked team this season and remain unbeaten in the Big East.
O’Neal scores 18 as Alabama State downs UAPB 80-66
January 5, 2023 GMTMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jordan O'Neal scored 18 points as Alabama State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 80-66 on Wednesday night.
O'Neal added 18 rebounds for the Hornets (4-11, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
No. 13 Arkansas rallies from 17 down to beat No. 20 Missouri
January 5, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Council scored 25 points and Joseph Pinion scored 13 off the bench as No. 13 Arkansas rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No. 20 Missouri 74-68 on Wednesday night.
No. 21 New Mexico lone undefeated team after Purdue’s loss
January 3, 2023 GMTPurdue had cleared every hurdle in its way, holding the top spot in the AP Top 25 for four straight weeks
Rutgers changed that Monday night with a 65-64 victory that will surely knock the Boilermakers from No.
FGCU earns 84-79 OT win over Central Arkansas
January 3, 2023 GMTCONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Isaiah Thompson hit four free throws and Florida Gulf Coast hit 7 of 8 from the line in overtime to earn an 84-79 win over Central Arkansas on Monday night.
Johannes Kirsipuu's two free throws with 33 seconds left in regulation gave Central Arkansas a 75-71 lead, but Caleb Cotto answered with a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left, drawing a foul from Johan Crafoord, then added the free throw to complete a four-point play to tie the game and force overtime.
Hicks’ 19 lead Alabama A&M past UAPB 66-59
January 3, 2023 GMTHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Garrett Hicks had 19 points in Alabama A&M's 66-59 win over UAPB in a Southwestern Athlatic Conference opener on Monday night.
Hicks added seven rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (4-9).
No. 24 Arkansas women get rare win at Kentucky 71-50
January 1, 2023 GMTLEXINGTON, Kent. (AP) — Erynn Barnum and Saylor Poffenbarger scored 17 points apiece and No. 24 Arkansas ended a three-game losing streak with a rare win at Kentucky, topping the Wildcats 71-50 on Sunday.
No. 21 Creighton women rally to beat DePaul 92-82
December 31, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 21 points, including seven straight late in the game to give Creighton back the lead, and the No. 21 Bluejays edged DePaul 92-82 on Saturday.
Emma Ronsiek led the Bluejays with 22 points before fouling out midway through the fourth quarter and shortly thereafter DePaul took its final lead, 82-80, but didn't score again.
No. 5 Notre Dame rallies in 4th to beat Miami 66-63
December 30, 2022 GMTCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Maddy Westbeld scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No. 5 Notre Dame rallied in the fourth quarter to hold off Miami 66-63 on Thursday night.
Sonia Citron scored 13 and Olivia Miles finished with 12 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Notre Dame.
No. 9 LSU dominates No. 24 Arkansas 69-45 in SEC opener
December 30, 2022 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Angel Reese and Alexis Morris each scored 19 points to lead No. 9 LSU past No. 24 Arkansas in both teams’ SEC opener Thursday night, 69-45.
The Tigers (13-0), who remained one of only five Division teams still unbeaten, didn’t trail after the fourth minute of the game.