NO. 9 WISCONSIN (10-3) 54 NO. 7 MICHIGAN (11-0) 77 The Michigan Wolverines became the first team in NCAA history to win three straight games over ranked opponents by 19 or more points. Mike Smith totaled 16 points, Franz Wagner scored 15 points, Isaiah Livers added in 13 points, and Hunter Dickinson scored 12 points in the balanced starting lineup. Michigan went on a massive … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Michigan sets NCAA record in blowout win; Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State pull off the upset
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Pass-happy Bonnies prepare for Fordham defense
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first indication of the 2020-21 St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's on-court chemistry was its first possession of the season. The Bonnies' first play took just 14 seconds to complete and featured seven passes to just six dribbles, concluding with an easy backdoor layup by Kyle Lofton. All five players touched the ball, including two … [Read more...] about Pass-happy Bonnies prepare for Fordham defense
Richmond transfer Andre Weir joins FGCU
Courtesy of FGCUAthletics.com FORT MYERS, Fla. - Center Andre Weir (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna College Prep/Richmond) has officially joined the FGCU men's basketball program after spending the fall semester at the University of Richmond, announced Eagles' head coach Michael Fly today. Per NCAA Transfer Rules, the 6-foot-10, 265-pound freshman is not eligible to suit up … [Read more...] about Richmond transfer Andre Weir joins FGCU
Top 25 Wrap: Martin paces late UConn run as Huskies win fourth straight
NO. 25 UCONN (7-1) 60DePAUL (1-4) 53 Ranked for the first time since the 2016-17 pre-season poll, UConn closed the game on an 8-0 run for its fourth straight victory. Trailing 53-52 with less than four minutes remaining in the contest, Brendan Adams, Tyrese Martin and Tyler Polley each converted one of two free throws. Martin followed with a pair of layups, and R.J. Cole … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Martin paces late UConn run as Huskies win fourth straight
Holmes’s performance against St. Joe’s earns Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jaren Holmes is St. Bonaventure's newest Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Holmes earned the award with a 38-point, 10-rebound performance in Bona's 83-57 win over St. Joseph's at the Reilly Center last Wednesday. Holmes shot 8-of-12 from 3-point range, scoring 26 of his 38 points in the second half. The junior tied for third … [Read more...] about Holmes’s performance against St. Joe’s earns Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors