Calipari gets lukewarm response in return to Kentucky as Arkansas coach

John Calipari received a mixed reception at Rupp Arena on Saturday night prior to his Arkansas Razorbacks playing No. 12 Kentucky. Calipari, in his first season at Arkansas, served as coach of the Wildcats for 15 seasons and compiled a 410-123 mark. There were definitely more boos, but some applause and cheers as well in Calipari's first time back in Lexington.

Dorn scores 19, Elon knocks off Northeastern 71-60

Nick Dorn scored 19 points as Elon beat Northeastern 71-60 on Saturday night. Dorn shot 3 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 11 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (15-8, 6-4 Coastal Athletic Association). TK Simpkins scored 15 points, going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the foul line.

Tilly scores 19 in Santa Clara’s 83-49 victory over Pacific

Christoph Tilly scored 19 points as Santa Clara beat Pacific 83-49 on Saturday night. Tilly had six rebounds for the Broncos (15-9, 7-4 West Coast Conference). Camaron Tongue scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.

McMillian’s 2 free throws in OT send No. 22 Texas Tech past No. 6 Houston 82-81

Chance McMillian had 23 points including two free throws with 16 seconds left in overtime as No. 22 Texas Tech won its sixth straight, 82-81 over No. 6 Houston on Saturday night. Elijah Hawkins scored 17 points and Kerwin Walton added 14 points for Texas Tech (17-4, 8-2 Big 12). L.J. Cryer scored 22 points, Roberts added 18 points and Milos Uzan had 10 points for Houston (17-4, 9-1), which had won 13 in a row and suffered its first loss at home since Jan. 22, 2023, against Temple, a 33-game streak.

Senior Bowl practice standouts to know for Cardinals

Senior Bowl Week is over. The game was exciting, a 22-19 win by the American Team on a last-second touchdown pass from Memphis quarterback Seth Hanigan to TCU receiver Jack Bech. But before the game were three days of practice for players to show off competitively against…

Tejada’s 20 lead Towson past Drexel 55-54

Tyler Tejada scored 20 points as Towson beat Drexel 55-54 on Saturday night. Tejada added six rebounds for the Tigers (14-9, 9-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Dylan Williamson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 15, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds.