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Bracket Big Board: Purdue leads the field of 68

Bracket Big Board: Purdue leads the field of 68

Kansas and its most Quad 1 wins in college basketball, for now, remains a No. 1 seed on the latest Bracket Big Board, which is a snapshot of how the men's NCAA tournament field would look if the regular season ended today. UPDATED: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 8:50 PM ET (Power

Gophers COVID-19 issues force postponement against Illinois

Gophers COVID-19 issues force postponement against Illinois

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's game at Illinois that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers' program. The announcement was made Monday by Minnesota, which didn't specify how many players would have been unable to play. The game at State Farm Center

Big Bet of the Day: No. 5 Texas at No. 9 Kansas

Big Bet of the Day: No. 5 Texas at No. 9 Kansas

Multiple times each week, Bally Sports’ resident action seeker, Brad Evans, will attempt to bang the ‘books with his favorite selections on sides, totals, props, teasers or parlays. As always, fade or follow Brad’s picks — fading is encouraged — but that’s up to you.

Purdue stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; NC State in at No. 22

Purdue stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; NC State in at No. 22

Purdue's unquestioned grip on No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll is gone after a weekend loss. That didn't stop the Boilermakers from remaining at the top anyway. The Boilermakers earned 38 of 62 first-place votes in the poll released Monday to remain at No. 1 for

Marquette rises to No. 10 in AP Top 25 after five consecutive Big East wins

Marquette rises to No. 10 in AP Top 25 after five consecutive Big East wins

The Marquette Golden Eagles have risen to No. 10 in AP Top 25 after five consecutive win over Big East opponents.

Wisconsin edged out by Northwestern in defensive battle

Wisconsin edged out by Northwestern in defensive battle

MADISON, Wis. — Boo Buie scored 13 points, Brooks Barnhizer had a clutch blocked shot in the final minute, and Northwestern defeated Wisconsin 54-52 on Sunday night. The Wildcats swept the season series with Wisconsin for the first time since the 1995-96 season. Wisconsin scored seven consecutive points and took

Gophers lose by 35 to Maryland as woes continue 

Gophers lose by 35 to Maryland as woes continue 

MINNEAPOLIS — Julian Reese made 8 of 10 shots from the field and finished with 16 points, Jahmir Young added 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting and Maryland beat Minnesota 81-46 Saturday night, handing the Golden Gophers' their eighth consecutive loss. The Terrapins have won four games in a row and

No. 9 UCLA routs Washington State 76-52; 13-0 at home

No. 9 UCLA routs Washington State 76-52; 13-0 at home

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 24 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, and No. 9 UCLA defeated Washington State 76-52 on Saturday night to win its 21st consecutive home game. The Bruins (19-4, 10-2 Pac-12) own the nation's longest active home winning streak, including a 13-0 mark

No. 14 Marquette takes down Butler, win streak hits five

No. 14 Marquette takes down Butler, win streak hits five

MILWAUKEE — While Marquette has surged into Big East title contention due to the efficiency of its offense, the 14th-ranked Golden Eagles showed Saturday they also can win with defense. Tyler Kolek had 13 points and eight assists as Marquette overcame a sluggish performance and defeated Butler 60-52 on Saturday

Coaches on the hot seat in men's college basketball

Coaches on the hot seat in men's college basketball

It’s February, which means it’s crunch time for coaches throughout the country in college hoops. For some, it’s too late. For others, they are hoping to do enough to get another year. Then there are the coaches that have already saved their jobs — for now.

Michigan earns second road win, tops Northwestern 68-51

Michigan earns second road win, tops Northwestern 68-51

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points and Michigan pulled away in the second half to earn a 68-51 win on the road, completing a season sweep of Northwestern on Thursday night. The victory is just the second win away from home for the Wolverines this season and

Badgers scoop up big road win at Ohio State

Badgers scoop up big road win at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes' third straight loss. Wisconsin led 62-47 with 7:18 remaining before Ohio State scored the next 13 points to get within 62-60. The Badgers missed their

Kolek scores 20, Marquette rallies to beat Villanova

Kolek scores 20, Marquette rallies to beat Villanova

MILWAUKEE — The jug full of sticky notes that Marquette kept near its bench Wednesday night helped the Golden Eagles pour it on down the stretch and maintain a share of the Big East lead. Tyler Kolek scored 20 points and No. 14 Marquette rallied to beat Villanova 73-64, keeping

Gophers fall to Rutgers, suffer sixth straight loss  

Gophers fall to Rutgers, suffer sixth straight loss  

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Cam Spencer scored 17 points to lead six in double figures and Rutgers cruised to a 90-55 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. Rutgers shot 60% (37 of 62) from the floor and made 10 of 20 from long range. The Scarlet Knights also had 30 assists,

No. 16 Xavier beats No. 17 Providence 85-83 in OT thriller

No. 16 Xavier beats No. 17 Providence 85-83 in OT thriller

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jack Nunge had 23 points and 14 rebounds as No. 16 Xavier held off No. 17 Providence 85-83 in an overtime thriller Wednesday night. Colby Jones and Souley Boum each scored 20 for the Musketeers, who won a first-place showdown in the Big East without injured forward