If the first half of Tuesday night’s Champions Classic game showed how good Duke can be against an elite team, the second half put Duke’s flaws on display for the first time. The result — a 77-72 loss to Kentucky at State Farm Arena — leaves a taste of both bitterness and optimism. The former is obvious, as the sixth-ranked Blue Devils lost for the first time this season.
Tracey scores 19, rallies Oregon from 13 down to beat Portland 80-70 in OT
Jadrian Tracey scored 19 points and Oregon scored the first 11 points in overtime to pull out an 80-70 win over Portland after erasing a 13-point second-half deficit on Tuesday night. The Ducks were down 54-41 with eight minutes to go and they were still in an 11-point hole with 4:46 to play. Tracey made a layup and then Keeshawn Barthelemy hit back-to-back 3-pointers to get back into the game, trailing 60-57 with three minutes left.
Kentucky gets early signature win at Champions Classic against Duke | Opinion
Kentucky toppled Duke at the Champions Classic in Atlanta, showing that Wildcats basketball is fun again under new coach, Mark Pope.
Lake’s 19 lead Colorado State past Denver 74-65
Jalen Lake had 19 points in Colorado State's 74-65 win against Denver on Tuesday. Lake went 7 of 10 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Rams (3-0). Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
Raynaud’s double-double send Stanford past Northern Arizona 90-64
Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and Stanford won its third straight in overwhelming fashion beating Northern Arizona 90-64 on Tuesday night. Oziyah Sellers scored 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, reserve Ryan Agarwal scored 15 points, Jaylen Blakes 13 and Benny Gealer 10. Trent McLaughlin scored 20 points, Oakland Fort scored 13 and Carson Towt 11 for Northern Arizona (2-1).
Oweh’s big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72
Otega Oweh knocked down four free throws in the final 10.3 seconds and No. 19 Kentucky claimed the first big win of Mark Pope’s coaching tenure, knocking off No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night. In the frenetic closing seconds, Duke (2-1) tied the game at 72 on Cooper Flagg’s lay-in with 1:14 remaining but never got off another shot. Flagg ruined a 26-point night by turning it over twice in the final minute to hand the victory to the Wildcats (3-0).
Kentucky overcomes Cooper Flagg’s huge night, earns Mark Pope’s first signature victory
Everything was set up for Flagg to deliver a signature moment on the Champions Classic stage, but for one of the only times all night the Duke freshman failed to come through.
Lander scores 23 as Western Kentucky beats Campbellsville 104-76
Khristian Lander's 23 points off of the bench helped Western Kentucky to a 104-76 victory against Campbellsville on Tuesday night. Lander went 9 of 13 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Hilltoppers (1-2). Julius Thedford scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 8, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Utes sink 14 more 3-pointers, beat Queens University 96-65
Gabe Madsen scored 24 points, Mike Sharavjamts added 19 and Utah pulled away in the second half to beat Queens University 96-65 on Tuesday night. Madsen, who had 12 3s over Utah's first two games, was 5 of 12 from the arc. Utah, which made a school-record 19 3s in each of its first two games, hit 14 on 30 attempts against the Royals (2-1).
Banks scores 23, Illinois State beats Ohio 85-75
Dalton Banks had 23 points in Illinois State's 85-75 win over Ohio on Tuesday night. Banks added five rebounds for the Redbirds (2-1). Caden Boser scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Josh Dix scores 23 to lead 5 Iowa players in double figures, Hawkeyes beats South Dakota
Josh Dix made 5 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting to lead five Iowa players scoring in double figures Tuesday night and helped the Hawkeyes beat South Dakota 96-77. Seydou Traore and Payton Sandfort scored 12 points apiece for Iowa (3-0). Ladji Dembele and Drew Thelwell each added 11.
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk, 11/12/2024
Michigan State basketball showed it belongs vs. Kansas. That can only be enough for so long
Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans' performance Tuesday against Kansas in the Champions Classic with three quick takes.
Arnett scores 19, Cleveland State beats Valparaiso 75-67
Dylan Arnett had 19 points in Cleveland State's 75-67 victory over Valparaiso on Tuesday night. Arnett also contributed 14 rebounds and three blocks for the Vikings (2-2). Tahj Staveskie scored 19 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line and added six assists.
Josh Hubbard scores 23 points, Mississippi State beats SE Louisiana 80-59
Josh Hubbard hit four 3-pointers and scored 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting Tuesday night to help Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 80-59. Kanye Clary added 12 points and KeShawn Murphy scored 10 for Mississippi State (3-0). Cameron Matthews had 13 rebounds to go with seven points, four assists and three steals.