NORTHWESTERN STATE (1-8) 57 NO. 1 GONZAGA (5-0) 95 Corey Kispert led five in double figures as Gonzaga took a 43-30 lead into halftime and cruised to its fourth double-digit win of the season. Kispert connected on 10-of-13 shots from the floor including 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point arc. Drew Timme added 12 points and game-high eight rebounds as part of a Gonzaga effort which … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Cone comes off bench to lead Virginia Tech; Kispert paces Gonzaga
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Tuesday’s SU-Notre Dame game postponed
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse's upcoming game against Notre Dame has been postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. The tilt, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has not been rescheduled. The postponement comes after members of Buffalo's men's basketball program tested positive for COVID-19. Syracuse's last game was against Buffalo and the Orange are pausing basketball-related … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s SU-Notre Dame game postponed
Guerrier named ACC Player of the Week
By PAUL CIFONELLI Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier was named ACC Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 15 to Dec. 21. This was the first time Guerrier was given the honor and he is the first Syracuse player to be recognized this season. Guerrier averaged 22.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in two games against Northeastern and Buffalo this past week. He had 18 points and a … [Read more...] about Guerrier named ACC Player of the Week
Top 25 Wrap: Buie, Northwestern stun Michigan State; Creighton edges UConn in overtime
NO. 4 MICHIGAN STATE (6-1) 65NORTHWESTERN (4-1) 79Boo Buie's 3-pointer with 15:56 remaining in the first half gave Northwestern a 7-4 lead, and the Wildcats did not trail again for the remainder of the contest. Buie poured in a game-high 30 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the floor including 5-of-6 from long range. The sophomore converted 5-of-6 free throws. Teammate Pete Nance … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Buie, Northwestern stun Michigan State; Creighton edges UConn in overtime
Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT
By PAUL CIFONELLI With 16 minutes left in the game, Josh Mballa gave Buffalo a 59-43 lead. It was the second time in the last minute the Bulls had that advantage. Syracuse then put on a press, crawled back into the game and won 107-96 in overtime. The Orange's biggest run over the last 16 minutes was 5-0, but the Bulls always had an answer to keep it close. Alan Griffin and … [Read more...] about Syracuse mounts 16-point comeback to top Buffalo in OT