Joe Bamisile had 18 points in VCU's 73-61 win against Fordham on Wednesday night. Bamisile had eight rebounds for the Rams (12-4, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Max Shulga scored 16 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and added six rebounds.
Karl-Anthony Towns returns to lineup, helps Knicks snap losing streak with 112-98 win over Raptors
The Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at the Garden.
Mark Sears scores 22 points, No. 5 Alabama beats South Carolina 88-68 for 7th straight win
Mark Sears scored 22 points — hitting of 4 of 6 3-pointers — to help No. Alabama beat South Carolina 88-68 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. Aden Holloway added 13 points for the Crimson Tide (13-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) in their 10th straight victory over the Gamecocks (10-5, 0-2).
Miller’s 20 lead Florida Atlantic past Charlotte 75-64
Baba Miller's 20 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat Charlotte 75-64 on Wednesday night. Miller added seven rebounds for the Owls (9-7, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Tre Carroll scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks.
Tripp’s 17 help Wofford take down Western Carolina 77-69
Corey Tripp scored 17 points as Wofford beat Western Carolina 77-69 on Wednesday night. Tripp shot 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (8-8, 2-1 Southern Conference). Dillon Bailey scored 17 points while shooting 4 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Oumar Ballo’s 23 points help Indiana power past USC, 82-69 for best start since 2015-16
After Chibuzo Agbo's 3 put USC in front 27-24, Ballo grabbed a rebound, drew a foul and converted a pair of free throws, added two more from the line, a layup and a short jumper to help Indiana draw even at intermission, 38-38. Ballo dunks 90-seconds apart helped the Hoosiers to a 57-47 lead, and when the Trojans got within single digits down the stretch, Rice found the seven-footer for a layup and a three-point play to hold USC at bay. Mackenzie Mgbako scored 20 points in Indiana's 77-71 win over Penn State but was 0-8 from the floor and did not score.
Azzi Fudd leads the way for No. 7 UConn in commanding 81-27 win over Xavier
Azzi Fudd had 18 of her 23 points in the first half as No. 7 UConn rolled to an 81-27 win over Xavier on Wednesday night.
Boxer Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul to fight: ‘I can whip his (expletive)’
(This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.) Boxer Claressa Shields is preparing for a world title heavyweight bout against Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2, but she’s happy to discuss fighting someone else. Jake Paul. “I don't know if it's something tha
VIDEO: Calipari, Davis postgame – Ole Miss 73, Arkansas 66
Watch the postgame press conference from Arkansas head coach John Calipari and guard Johnell Davis after the 73-66 loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday evening at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.Visit our homepage for complete coverage of Arkansas basketball, including everything you need to know from the Hoop Hogs' game.
No. 9 UConn falls to Villanova, 68-66, after Alex Karaban’s missed free throws
Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday night after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with 3.1 seconds left.
Felton, Woodard lead East Carolina over Temple 80-79
RJ Felton scored 23 points and Jayshayne Woodard made a go-ahead shot in the lane with 9.9 seconds remaining as East Carolina took down Temple 80-79 on Wednesday night. Temple quickly went the other way but Zion Stanford's layup rolled off the rim. Felton added 12 rebounds for the Pirates (9-7, 1-2 American Athletic Conference).
Pearsall’s ‘unbelievable’ rookie year exceeds Shanahan’s expectations
After a chaotic start to his NFL career, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall impressed San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan.
Coleman and Seton Hall win 85-80 in OT against DePaul
Isaiah Coleman scored 24 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds in regulation, and Dylan Addae-Wusu scored eight of his 24 in overtime as Seton Hall took down DePaul 85-80 on Wednesday night. Coleman also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Pirates (6-9, 1-3 Big East Conference). Addae-Wusu went 7 of 12 from the floor, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and 5 for 9 from the line and added seven assists and three steals.
Bears are expected to interview Iowa State coach Matt Campbell
The Bears plan to interview Iowa State coach Matt Campbell for their head coaching vacancy, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hill, Middlebrooks lead last-minute rally and N.C. State edges Notre Dame 66-65
Ben Middlebrooks made the go-ahead free throw with 11 seconds left to cap N.C. State's rally from a late seven-point deficit and the Wolfpack defeated Notre Dame 66-65 on Wednesday night. Marcus Hill's layup with 1:07 remaining tied the score and Middlebrooks made 1 of 2 free throws nearly a minute later to put the Wolfpack ahead for the first time since 7:40 remained in the second half. Notre Dame's Markus Burton missed a jumper and Hill rebounded as time ran out.