Paige Bueckers scored 20 points as No. 5 UConn beat Providence 77-40 on Sunday to extend its Big East regular-season winning streak to 33 games. Bueckers did all scoring in the first three quarters, shooting 6 for 12 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line. Azzi Fudd had 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting, and Ashlynn Shade added 12 points.
Duke coach says it’s time to get Cooper Flagg ‘refreshed and reenergized’ after battling illness
Cooper Flagg wasn’t at his best Saturday. Coincidentally, Duke’s preseason All-American wasn’t feeling anywhere near his best either.
No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech
Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.
Taylor’s 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left leads No. 10 Texas A&M past No. 15 Missouri 67-64
The Aggies dominated the paint in the first half by scoring 24 of 38 points inside and outrebounding Missouri 19-12.
Kansas State extends winning streak to five with 81-73 victory over No. 16 Kansas
David N’Guessan scored 20 points and Kansas State beat No. 16 Kansas 81-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight win, including three against ranked opponents.
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Nascimento leads William & Mary against Hampton after 23-point showing
William & Mary Tribe (9-11, 6-3 CAA) at Hampton Pirates (5-16, 1-9 CAA) Hampton, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary visits Hampton after Bella Nascimento scored 23 points in William & Mary's 92-71 loss to the Campbell Camels. The Pirates are 3-7 on their home court.
No. 20 Michigan State hosts Michigan after Vanslooten’s 20-point game
Michigan Wolverines (16-7, 7-5 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (18-4, 8-3 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State hosts Michigan after Grace Vanslooten scored 20 points in Michigan State's 89-75 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats.
Butler Bulldogs face the Marquette Golden Eagles on 6-game losing streak
Marquette Golden Eagles (15-7, 7-4 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (12-13, 2-10 Big East) Indianapolis; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Butler heads into the matchup with Marquette as losers of six in a row. The Bulldogs have gone 8-5 at home.
Uchenna and Southern Illinois host Indiana State
Southern Illinois allows 74.3 points and has been outscored by 14.7 points per game. The Sycamores have gone 1-10 against MVC opponents. Indiana State is ninth in the MVC scoring 62.8 points per game and is shooting 37.2%.
Campbell visits Dorsey and N.C. A&T
N.C. A&T ranks seventh in the CAA with 22.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Chaniya Clark averaging 5.1. The Camels are 6-4 against CAA opponents. Campbell is 0-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
No. 23 Alabama plays Mississippi State after Nye’s 27-point game
Alabama Crimson Tide (19-5, 6-4 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (17-7, 4-6 SEC) Starkville, Mississippi; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama visits Mississippi State after Aaliyah Nye scored 27 points in Alabama's 84-66 win over the Florida Gators.
Evansville plays Missouri State following Hartwig’s 29-point outing
Evansville Purple Aces (5-17, 1-10 MVC) at Missouri State Bears (17-5, 9-2 MVC) Springfield, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville visits Missouri State after Maggie Hartwig scored 29 points in Evansville's 72-69 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Bears have gone 10-0 in home games.
Wenzel and Virginia Tech host Virginia
Virginia Tech Hokies (15-8, 6-6 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (12-12, 4-8 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech visits Virginia after Carleigh Wenzel scored 24 points in Virginia Tech's 93-87 loss to the Syracuse Orange. The Cavaliers are 8-6 on their home court.