Category: NCAA Basketball

UConn had runs of 11-0 and 15-0 before the Terriers made their second basket of the game.

Freshman center Clara Silva scored 18 points, Clara Strack had 15 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and No. 22 Kentucky beat Northern Kentucky 70-41 on Thursday night. Strack started a 10-3 run to close the first half that gave Kentucky a double-digit lead it would not relinquish. Silva, from Portugal, was coming off a 6-for-6 performance on Monday to become the first Kentucky player to be perfect from the field – with at least five field goals – since Makayla Epps in 2014.

The Golden Gophers welcome the Mavericks to Minneapolis for a non-conference clash on Peacock this Saturday.

Matija Zuzic had 21 points in UT Martin's 114-61 win against Kentucky Christian on Thursday. Zuzic shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Skyhawks (2-0). Josue Grullon scored 19 points while going 7 of 13 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds.

UCLA coach Mick Cronin is weighing which lineup to start during a high-level matchup against New Mexico Friday.

Ashlyn Watkins was charged with assault and kidnapping on Aug. 31

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars face the Fighting Illini this Friday night in a men's basketball showdown on Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET.

After beating Lipscomb, Arkansas must quickly shift attention to the Baylor Bears, who lost big to Gonzaga on Monday.

Harper, a combo guard, is considered one of the top freshmen in the country.

Before the game, the Huskies unveiled their 2023-24 national championship banner.

Max Mackinnon scored 20 points as Portland beat Lewis & Clark 83-70 on Wednesday night to begin the season. Mackinnon also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Pilots. Austin Rapp added 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc while he also had nine rebounds.

It turns out the Big East’s three-time defensive player of the year can play a little offense.

Artese Stapleton scored 17 points as Eastern Illinois beat Earlham 97-61 on Wednesday night. Stapleton added eight assists for the Panthers (1-1). Kooper Jacobi added 16 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while he also had 11 rebounds and three steals.

O'Mar Stanley's 15 points helped Boise State defeat Oakland 87-43 on Wednesday night. Stanley also added eight rebounds for the Broncos in their season opener. Tyson Degenhart finished 6 of 13 from the field to finish with 13 points.

Stefan Todorovic scored 25 points as Pepperdine beat Western Illinois 77-64 on Wednesday night. Todorovic added five rebounds for the Waves (1-0). Moe Odum scored 18 points and added eight assists.