By PAUL CIFONELLI At points throughout the game, it looked like Syracuse was destined for another loss that would come back to haunt it in March. The Orange couldn't pull away from North Carolina State, which was missing its two leading scorers. Despite the struggle, Syracuse escaped with a 76-73 win that puts the Orange at 10-5 on the season. A pair of free throws from Marek … [Read more...] about Syracuse escapes with close win over shorthanded NC State
Top 25 Wrap: Second-half surge leads No. 15 Kansas past TCU; Tyson scores 31 as Houston rolls
TCU (9-6) 51No. 15 KANSAS (11-5) 59 Kansas outscored TCU 33-18 over the final 16:04 to snap its three-game skid. Down 33-26 at the beginning of the run, the Jayhawks went on an immediate 10-3 run to tie the game. Marcus Garrett put the finishing touches on the stretch, as his dunk with just over three minutes left gave the Jayhawks a 10-point lead that sealed the deal. … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Second-half surge leads No. 15 Kansas past TCU; Tyson scores 31 as Houston rolls
No. 8 Virginia rides defense, shooting to topple Syracuse
By PAUL CIFONELLI Virginia basketball is known for its defense. According to College Basketball Reference, the Cavaliers have led the NCAA in points allowed per game in six of the last seven seasons. The one time they didn't, they finished second. Virginia used that vaunted defense, combined with some hot three point shooting, to blow out Syracuse, 81-58. The Cavaliers were … [Read more...] about No. 8 Virginia rides defense, shooting to topple Syracuse
Syracuse shuts down No. 16 Virginia Tech, moves to 9-4
By PAUL CIFONELLI With Syracuse holding a 47-44 lead with 13:48 left in the second half, the game could've gone either way. Virginia Tech outscored the Orange 10-7 in the half and was beginning to pick up momentum. After that point, Syracuse outscored the Hokies 31-16 to pick up a 78-60 win over the No. 16 team in the AP Top 25 Poll. Quincy Guerrier scored 11 of his team-high … [Read more...] about Syracuse shuts down No. 16 Virginia Tech, moves to 9-4
Top 25 Wrap: UCLA escapes with road win; Indiana upsets Iowa on the road
No. 24 UCLA (12-2) 61CALIFORNIA (7-9) 57 In a game that had eight lead changes and six ties, a three by Jules Bernard with two minutes left gave UCLA a four-point lead that it didn't surrender. No team scored after that three until a made layup by Jarred Hyder, but Johnny Juzang sank two free throws to protect the lead. The largest lead of the game for both teams was six. … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: UCLA escapes with road win; Indiana upsets Iowa on the road