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Pittsburgh guard Xavier Johnson (1) makes a layup past Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 2/20/2019

Feb. 20, 2019 10:35 PM EST

Xavier holds on to beat Seton Hall 70-69

Feb. 20, 2019 10:06 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Naji Marshall scored a career-high 28 points with six rebounds and five assists as Xavier held on late to beat Seton Hall 70-69 on Wednesday...

Villanova guard Joe Cremo (24) shoots against Georgetown guard James Akinjo (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Georgetown knocks off No. 17 Villanova 85-73

Bobby Bancroft Feb. 20, 2019 09:04 PM EST

Longtime AP basketball writer Jim O'Connell to be honored

Feb. 20, 2019 06:34 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The late Jim O'Connell, the long-time Associated Press college basketball writer, will have an award named for him and be honored as its first...

Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie, left, rips down a rebound in front of Iowa State forward Michael Jacobson, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Butler helps Baylor upset No. 19 Iowa State 73-69

By Luke Meredith Feb. 19, 2019 11:10 PM EST

Kansas State forward Dean Wade (32) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Lamont West (15) during the first half/second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/18/2019

Feb. 18, 2019 09:59 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright, left, argues a call with an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Figueroa lifts St. John's to 71-65 win over No. 13 Villanova

By Doug Feinberg Feb. 17, 2019 07:32 PM EST

Cale scores 20 to lead Seton Hall past Creighton 81-75

Feb. 17, 2019 05:31 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Myles Cale had 20 points as Seton Hall beat Creighton 81-75 on Sunday. Myles Powell had 19 points and six rebounds for Seton Hall ...

Butler's Joey Brunk (50) looks for shot as DePaul's Jaylen Butz (2) and Lyrik Shreiner (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baldwin scores 25 to lead Butler over DePaul 91-78

Feb. 16, 2019 10:36 PM EST

Gee leads Alabama St. past Alabama A&M 68-62

Feb. 16, 2019 09:52 PM EST
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Reginald Gee scored 17 points as Alabama State beat Alabama A&M 68-62 on Saturday. Leon Daniels and Tobi Ewuosho added 15...

Jones leads Xavier over Providence 75-61

Feb. 16, 2019 04:35 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Xavier to a 75-61 win over Providence on Saturday. Jones made 9 of 11 shots...

Connecticut starter Jalen Adams, who is out injured, right, talks with teammate Mamadou Diarra, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Team World at Team USA 2/15/2019

Feb. 14, 2019 09:50 PM EST

Creighton coach Greg McDermott, right, speaks with Christian Bishop during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marshall leads Xavier over Creighton 64-61 in OT

By Joe Kay Feb. 13, 2019 10:55 PM EST

Powell scores 30 as Seton Hall routs Georgetown 90-74

By Tom Canavan Feb. 13, 2019 10:52 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall had a laugher in a game that gave its NCAA Tournament hopes a boost. Myles Powell scored 30 points and the Pirates...

Providence's Drew Edwards, left, and Villanova's Phil Booth chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Paschall, Booth lead No. 13 Villanova past Providence, 85-67

By Dave Zeitlin Feb. 13, 2019 08:52 PM EST

Heron scores 28 to lead St. John's past Butler 77-73 in OT

Feb. 12, 2019 11:05 PM EST
JAMAICA, N.Y. (AP) — Mustapha Heron had a season-high 28 points as St. John's beat Butler 77-73 in overtime on Tuesday night. Heron hit 10 of 12 foul...

DePaul guard Lyrik Shreiner (0) drives against Marquette forward Brendan Bailey (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Howard scores 36 as No. 10 Marquette beats DePaul 92-73

By Jay Cohen Feb. 12, 2019 10:19 PM EST

Boston College center Johncarlos Reyes (12) dunks against Pittsburgh guard Sidy N'Dir (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles 2/12/2019

Feb. 12, 2019 08:04 PM EST

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao, right, works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
DePaul rallies for 74-62 win, ends 8-game skid vs Xavier

By Joe Kay Feb. 09, 2019 11:01 PM EST

Powell scores 22 to carry Seton Hall past Creighton 63-58

Feb. 09, 2019 10:26 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Myles Powell had 22 points as Seton Hall narrowly beat Creighton 63-58 on Saturday night. Powell converted all 10 of his free throw...