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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes as No. 14 Kansas overcame a second-half surge to defeat No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday, marking the 1,000th game at historic Allen Fieldhouse. Bryson Tiller added a career-high 21 points and seven rebounds for the Jayhawks (16-5, 6-2 Big 12), helping Kansas maintain a double-digit lead for most of the contest. Kansas built a 20-point advantage by halftime, shooting 64.3 percent from the field and hitting 9 of 12 th

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a tightly contested matchup that saw multiple lead changes and clutch scoring, UCF edged Texas Tech 83-79 on Saturday night, extending their recent winning streak and demonstrating depth across their roster. Christian Anderson and Themus Fulks led the Knights offensively, combining for 34 points, while Riley Kugel contributed 16 points and key defensive plays that shifted momentum in the second half. JT Toppin and LeJuan Watts paced the Red Raiders with 25

Illinois surge into the national spotlight headlines this latest college basketball power rankings update as several contenders separate themselves entering the heart of conference play, with performance metrics and on court results beginning to define the postseason picture. Illinois has emerged as one of the most complete teams in the country after last season’s midyear collapse raised questions about sustainability. Brad Underwood’s current group answers those concerns wit

Arizona leaned on a dominant performance from Brayden Burries to survive a late comeback attempt and defeat No. 13 BYU 86–83 on Monday night in Provo, Utah. The win kept the Wildcats undefeated and tied the best start in program history. Burries finished with a game-high 29 points and delivered the decisive play in the closing seconds, blocking a potential go-ahead layup to preserve the victory. Jaden Bradley contributed 26 points for Arizona, which improved to 21–0 overall a

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mikel Brown Jr. made a strong return after an eight-game absence, scoring 20 points to help No. 23 Louisville defeat Virginia Tech 85-71 on Saturday. The 6-foot-5 freshman point guard, sidelined with a back injury, went 7-for-11 from the field, marking his fourth 20-point performance of the season, and also contributed a team-high six assists. The first half featured poor shooting from both teams, but the Cardinals (14-5, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) finis

Hartford, Conn.  — Solo Ball scored a game-high 24 points, including a crucial three-pointer in overtime, while Alex Karaban poured in all 17 of his points after halftime to lift No. 2 UConn to a 75–67 overtime victory over Villanova on Saturday. Silas Demary Jr. and Tarris Reed Jr. each added 10 points for the Huskies (19–1, 9–0 Big East), who extended their winning streak to 15 games. Villanova briefly took control late in regulation when Matthew Hodge knocked down a three-

EVANSTON, Ill. — Gabriela Jaquez scored 19 points as No. 3 UCLA cruised to an 80–46 win over Northwestern on Sunday, marking the Bruins’ 13th consecutive victory. Lauren Betts contributed 16 points, while Kiki Rice recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for UCLA (19–1, 9–0 Big Ten). The Bruins never trailed in the game and remained tied with No. 10 Iowa atop the Big Ten standings. UCLA took a 21–14 lead after the first quarter and closed the first half with a

Norman, Oklahoma — Aaliyah Chavez scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime to lead No. 16 Oklahoma past No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 on Thursday night, delivering the Sooners’ biggest upset of the season. Freshman guard Chavez struggled in regulation, hitting just 4 of 14 shots, but went perfect in overtime, making 5 of 5 to secure the win. Payton Verhulst contributed 19 points, while Raegan Beers recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds as Oklahoma (15-4, 3-3 Southeastern Conference)

Lexington, Kentucky — Georgia extended its SEC momentum with a 72-67 victory over No. 11 Kentucky on Saturday, building a near wire-to-wire lead behind strong performances from Dani Carnegie and Rylie Theuerkauf. Carnegie and Theuerkauf each scored 19 points as Georgia (18-3, 4-3 SEC) controlled the pace early and resisted multiple Kentucky rallies. Mia Woolfolk added 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Trinity Turner contributed 14 points, providing key balance in scoring and i

Austin, Texas — Texas delivered a decisive SEC statement on Saturday, erasing a halftime deficit with a dominant second half to defeat No. 21 Georgia 87 to 67 at Moody Center in a result that reshapes both teams conference outlooks. Dailyn Swain led the Longhorns with 26 points on 12 of 16 shooting, adding five steals as Texas overwhelmed Georgia after the break. Tramon Mark followed with a season high 23 points, including 16 in the second half, as Texas flipped a seven point

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech delivered a defining Big 12 result Saturday night as JT Toppin powered the Red Raiders to a 90 to 86 victory over No. 6 Houston, ending the Cougars 11 game winning streak and handing them their first true road loss in conference play in nearly two seasons. JT Toppin finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds to record the 44th double double of his career, anchoring Texas Tech on both ends in a game that featured eight lead changes and eight ties. Dono

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Illinois delivered a statement Big Ten road win Friday night, closing strong to defeat Purdue 88 to 82 in a high tempo conference matchup that featured 14 lead changes and extended scoring runs on both sides. Illinois trailed 43 to 39 at halftime after Purdue controlled much of the opening period behind balanced interior scoring and early three point shooting. The Boilermakers built leads of as many as 6 in the first half while Illinois relied on perime

No. 2 UConn extended its dominance in the Big East on Saturday night, outlasting Villanova 75 to 67 in overtime behind clutch shot making and a decisive late surge at Gampel Pavilion. Solo Ball scored a game high 24 points for UConn, punctuating the performance with a critical three pointer in overtime that helped swing momentum for good. Alex Karaban added 17 points, all of them coming after halftime, as the Huskies improved to 19 and 1 overall and 9 and 0 in Big East play w

Georgia Tech secured a significant transfer portal addition Tuesday as former Indiana quarterback Alberto Mendoza announced he has signed with the Yellow Jackets following the Hoosiers national championship season. Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal one day after Indiana’s 27 to 21 College Football Playoff title victory over Miami and quickly committed to Georgia Tech after an immediate visit. The move addresses a major roster need for the Yellow Jackets as they prepare

A state judge has issued a breaking update that could reshape college basketball eligibility rules, granting former Alabama center Charles Bediako immediate permission to return to the Crimson Tide while his legal challenge against the NCAA moves forward. On Wednesday, James H. Roberts Jr. of the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court approved a temporary restraining order declaring Bediako immediately eligible for all team activities and barring the NCAA from imposing or threatenin

Fernando Mendoza delivered the defining moment of Indiana football history on Monday night, powering the Hoosiers to a 27 to 21 victory over Miami and completing an undefeated season with a College Football Playoff National Championship in Miami Gardens, Florida. Indiana finished 16 and 0, capturing the first national title in program history and closing one of the most improbable championship runs college football has ever seen. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and former

No. 2 South Carolina delivered a defining Southeastern Conference statement Thursday night, holding off No. 4 Texas 68 to 65 at Colonial Life Arena to secure its 11th consecutive win and remain unbeaten in league play. Joyce Edwards led the Gamecocks with 14 points and 8 rebounds, anchoring a balanced offensive effort as South Carolina improved to 18 and 1 overall and 5 and 0 in the SEC. Tessa Johnson added 13 points, while Raven Johnson provided late game control, scoring 6

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati delivered its most significant win of the season Saturday night, knocking off No. 2 Iowa State 79 to 70 in a result that reshapes the Bearcats’ NCAA Tournament outlook and hands the Cyclones their second straight loss after a dominant start. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 19 points, controlling the tempo late as the Bearcats secured their first Quad 1 victory of the season. Jizzle James added 15 points, while Sencire Harris and Jalen Celestine scor

Stanford, Calif — Freshman guard Ebuka Okorie delivered a breakout performance Wednesday night, scoring 36 points with 9 assists as Stanford erased a 12 point second half deficit to defeat No. 14 North Carolina 95 to 90 in a statement Atlantic Coast Conference victory. The win marked Stanford’s second consecutive season defeating North Carolina as ACC opponents and continued a rapid program turnaround under head coach Kyle Smith. Stanford improved to 14 and 4 overall and 3 an

Austin, TX — Texas continued its surge in Southeastern Conference play Wednesday night, using balanced scoring and second half control to hand No. 10 Vanderbilt its first loss of the season with an 80 to 64 victory at the Moody Center. Matas Vokietaitis scored 22 points and Tramon Mark added 21 as the Longhorns improved to 11 and 6 overall and 2 and 2 in SEC play. The win followed Saturday’s victory over then No. 13 Alabama, giving Texas consecutive wins against AP Top 25 opp