By PAUL CIFONELLI Rutgers went on a 17-4 run over the final five and a half minutes to take down Syracuse, 79-69. It was Rutgers' first win over the Orange since 2003. The Scarlet Knights' run was led by Jacob Young and Myles Johnson, who finished with a double-double. Rutgers' defense forced the Orange into some bad shots late in the game, but Syracuse also forced up some … [Read more...] about No. 21 Rutgers turns up defense late for first win over SU in 17 years
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Wolverines go from crash to Big Ten champs in four days
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP- MICHIGAN 71 No. 24 WISCONSIN 56 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- D.J. Wilson scored four points as Michigan went on an 11-2 run early in the second half, leading to the Wolverines fourth win in four days after nearly missing the tournament due to a plane crash. The Wolverines are the first eight-seed to win the Big Ten tournament. Derrick Walton Jr. led the … [Read more...] about Wolverines go from crash to Big Ten champs in four days
Late free throws seal record sixth Pac-12 title for No. 7 Arizona
PAC 12 CHAMPIONSHIP- No. 7 ARIZONA 83 No. 5 OREGON 80 LAS VEGAS, NV-- Allonzo Trier knocked down four consecutive free throws to end the game, following five straight misses by Arizona, to help the Wildcats beat the Oregon Ducks and earn himself Most Outstanding Player for the tournament. Trier led the Wildcats with 23 points and eight rebounds. Dillon Brooks' 25 points … [Read more...] about Late free throws seal record sixth Pac-12 title for No. 7 Arizona
Horned Frogs eliminate No. 1 Kansas
BIG 12 TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS- TCU 85 No. 1 KANSAS 82 KANSAS CITY, MO-- Desmond Bane drew a foul and knocked down three free throws with two seconds left in the second half, giving the TCU Horned Frogs the upset win over the Kansas Jayhawks. Kenrich Williams had 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Horned Frogs. Frank Mason III (29 points) and Landen Lucas … [Read more...] about Horned Frogs eliminate No. 1 Kansas
Gonzaga captures fifth straight WCC title
WCC TOURNAMENT FINAL- No. 4 GONZAGA 74 No. 19 SAINT MARY'S 56 LAS VEGAS, NV-- Przemek Karnowski netted six points during a 12-0 Gonzaga run late in the first half to the Bulldogs up 31-13, on their way to a fifth consecutive WCC Championship. Nigel Williams-Goss scored 22 points and Karnowski's double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) combined to lead the Bulldogs. Jock … [Read more...] about Gonzaga captures fifth straight WCC title