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AMES — In the Big 12 regular season finale, Audi Crooks delivered a dominant 41 point performance to lead Iowa State to a 93-79 victory over Kansas State, reinforcing the Cyclones’ postseason outlook. Iowa State shot 52 percent from the field and controlled the glass with a 48-24 rebounding advantage, producing one of its most complete offensive performances of the season. The Cyclones also converted 23 of 24 free throws for 96 percent, a critical efficiency marker entering t

LUBBOCK — No. 20 Texas Tech closed the regular season with a 58-51 victory over Arizona State on Sunday, using a decisive third quarter run to secure its 25th win and strengthen its Big 12 Tournament outlook. Jalynn Bristow led the Red Raiders with 18 points, while Jada Malone and Denae Fritz added 11 points each. Texas Tech finished the regular season 25-6 overall and 12-6 in Big 12 play, earning the No. 5 seed in the upcoming conference tournament in Kansas City. The game f

FORT WORTH — No. 11 TCU secured back to back outright Big 12 regular season championships Sunday with a 65-53 win over No. 18 Baylor, extending the Horned Frogs’ home winning streak to 42 games and reinforcing their postseason outlook. TCU improved to 27-4 overall and 15-3 in Big 12 play, finishing alone atop the conference standings for the second consecutive year. Baylor dropped to 24-7 and 13-5, missing an opportunity to share the regular season crown for the second straig

BLACKSBURG — In a dramatic ACC women basketball showdown, Virginia Tech survived a late push from in state rival Virginia to secure an 83-82 victory, fueled by a 29 point performance from Carleigh Wenzel. The Hokies shot 42 percent from the field and 38 percent from three point range, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts beyond the arc. Virginia countered with 50 percent overall shooting but was limited to 4 of 15 from distance, a decisive statistical margin in a one point game. W

LOUISVILLE — In a breaking update with major ACC Tournament implications, Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points to lead Notre Dame to a 65-62 comeback victory over No. 10 Louisville on Sunday, closing the regular season with momentum. The Fighting Irish improved to 20-9 overall and 12-6 in ACC play, winning their fifth straight game. Louisville fell to 25-6 and 15-3 in conference action, missing an opportunity to strengthen its case for a potential share of the regular season crown

CHAPEL HILL — In a breaking update from one of college basketball’s premier rivalries, No. 21 North Carolina defeated No. 12 Duke 74-69 on Sunday, reshaping the latest ACC women basketball standings and tournament outlook. Elina Aarnisalo delivered a career high 22 points, while Nyla Harris scored 19, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to help the Tar Heels secure their 25th win of the season. North Carolina improved to 25-6 overall and 14-4 in ACC play, extending a late sea