Big East

Marquette guard Kam Jones (1) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Seton Hall during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Newark, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Efficient offense has No. 16 Marquette chasing league title

By Steve Megargee 23 hrs ago

Providence's Bryce Hopkins tries to drive between Marquette's Tyler Kolek, left, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Milwaukee. Marquette won 83-75. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No. 20 Marquette holds off No. 22 Providence, 83-75

By Rich Rovito Jan. 18, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Providence guard Noah Locke (10) and forward Clifton Moore (21) celebrate the team's win over UConn in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Providence, R.I. Providence won 73-61. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston back at No. 1, Kansas State jumps to 11th in AP poll

By Aaron Beard Jan. 09, 2023 12:06 PM EST

FILE - Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing, right, talks with Georgetown's Akok Akok (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing's loss-filled stint at his alma mater was called a “challenging and frustrating time" by athletic director Lee Reed, who added Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, that “no one is more committed” to turning things around than the former star center.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Georgetown AD acknowledges 'frustrating time' under Ewing

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 04, 2023 03:47 PM EST

Samuel, Dawes lead Seton Hall's rally past St. John's 88-66

By Tom Canavan Dec. 31, 2022 03:49 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — After losing their first three Big East Conference games, Shaheen Holloway put a must-win label on Seton Hall's matchup with St. John's. His...

Fans pose for a photo with Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, second from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball between Connecticut and Long Island University, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 5 UConn tops LIU, is unbeaten ahead of Big East play

By William S. Paxton Dec. 10, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright watches warmups before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jay Wright at ease leaving Nova after 'fighting it' as coach

By Dan Gelston Dec. 06, 2022 03:27 PM EST

Nebraska plays against Creighton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Walker scores 22, Huskers upset No. 7 Creighton 63-53

By Eric Olson Dec. 04, 2022 06:40 PM EST

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill (2) fouls St. John's guard Montez Mathis (10) on a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/ Matthew Putney)

No. 23 Iowa State hands St. John's 1st loss of season 71-60

By Andrew Logue Dec. 04, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Creighton senior Sofia Deatherage, 22, of Portland, Oregon, plays the saxophone with the Creighton Pep Band before Creighton plays against Nebraska during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Creighton Bluejays 12/4/2022

Dec. 04, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Boum, Nunge lead Xavier's rally past West Virginia 84-74

Dec. 03, 2022 09:26 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Souley Boum scored 23 points, Jack Nunge added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Xavier defeated West Virginia 84-74 in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Milwaukee. Wisconsin won 80-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Hepburn paces Wisconsin to 80-77 OT win over Marquette

Dec. 03, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Johnson, Jackson rally South Carolina past Georgetown in OT

Dec. 03, 2022 03:09 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Meechie Johnson hit a long 3-pointer with 25.9 seconds to go and Georgetown missed two 3s in the closing seconds and South Carolina rallied to...

Villanova's Cam Whitmore, right, goes up for a shot against Oklahoma's Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Whitmore sparks Villanova past Oklahoma in fantastic debut

By Dan Gelston Dec. 03, 2022 03:01 PM EST

Seton Hall forward KC Ndefo, left, and Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., right, battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 9 KU routs Seton Hall 91-65 in Big East-Big 12 Battle

By Dave Skretta Dec. 01, 2022 11:11 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris, right, looks to pass under pressure from Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 87-55. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Seton Hall Pirates at Kansas Jayhawks 12/1/2022

Dec. 01, 2022 10:02 PM EST

Creighton guard Trey Alexander (23) drives against Texas forward Dylan Disu, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Carr scores 19, No. 2 Texas beats No. 7 Creighton 72-67

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 01, 2022 09:40 PM EST

Lampkin leads balanced TCU past Providence 75-62

Nov. 30, 2022 10:58 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lampkin scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds TCU pulled away from Providence for a 75-62 win in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...