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Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) drives to the basket against Providence's Ed Croswell (21), Noah Horchler (14) and David Duke (3) during an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 06, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Bouknight scores 21 to carry UConn past Georgetown 98-82

Mar. 06, 2021 02:27 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 21 points as UConn got past Georgetown 98-82 on Saturday. Jalen Gaffney had 15 points for UConn ...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Creighton coach Greg McDermott watches the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis. McDermott apologized publicly Tuesday, March 2, for using insensitive language in his postgame locker room talk with players and staff following a loss over the weekend. In a tweet, McDermott said he used a “terribly inappropriate analogy in making a point about staying together as a team despite the loss.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Creighton suspends Greg McDermott for 'plantation' remark

By Eric Olson Mar. 04, 2021 10:47 PM EST

Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) dunks the ball past Oklahoma State guard Bryce Williams (14) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Big 12 champ No. 3 Baylor beats No. 17 Oklahoma State 81-70

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 04, 2021 09:28 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova loses Gillespie to season-ending knee injury

Mar. 04, 2021 07:37 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2021 01:16 PM EST
March 10 1913 — The Quebec Bulldogs win the Stanley Cup in two games over Sydney. 1920 — Quebec’s Joe Malone scores six...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2021 01:13 PM EST
March 6 1920 — Mickey Roach of Toronto scores five goals to lead the St. Patricks to an 11-2 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs. ...

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins Big East title; McDermott coaches under fire

By Dan Gelston Mar. 03, 2021 10:48 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) moves around Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Arizona Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Dunn scores 21 to lead St. John's past Providence 81-67

Mar. 03, 2021 09:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Rasheem Dunn had a season-high 21 points as St. John’s defeated Providence 81-67 on Wednesday night. Julian Champagnie had...

Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) drives around Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
SEC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Texas A&M Aggies 3/5/2021

Mar. 03, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Whaley leads UConn past Seton Hall 69-58

Mar. 03, 2021 08:45 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Isaiah Whaley had 17 points and 10 rebounds as UConn defeated Seton Hall 69-58 on Wednesday night. Adama Sanogo and...

Villanova head coach Jay Wright reacts to a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Big East teams to get tickets for men's hoops

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:59 PM EST

Carton scores 20 to lift Marquette over DePaul 77-71

Mar. 02, 2021 11:49 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — D.J. Carton scored 20 points and Koby McEwen and Dawson Garcia each scored 12 and Marquette beat DePaul 77-71 on Tuesday night. ...

Bile lifts Georgetown past Xavier 72-66

Mar. 02, 2021 09:36 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chudier Bile had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead Georgetown to a 72-66 win over Xavier on Tuesday night. Jamorko...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Creighton coach Greg McDermott watches the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis. McDermott apologized publicly Tuesday, March 2, for using insensitive language in his postgame locker room talk with players and staff following a loss over the weekend. In a tweet, McDermott said he used a “terribly inappropriate analogy in making a point about staying together as a team despite the loss.” (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Creighton coach McDermott apologizes for 'plantation' remark

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Houston guard Quentin Grimes, left, celebrates his 3-point basket with Fabian White Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 2/28/2021

Feb. 28, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) defends as Creighton forward Damien Jefferson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier boosts tourney hopes with win over No. 13 Creighton

By Jeff Wallner Feb. 27, 2021 07:25 PM EST

Bouknight lifts UConn over Marquette 80-62

Feb. 27, 2021 05:50 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 24 points as UConn beat Marquette 80-62 on Saturday. R.J. Cole added 21 points for the Huskies. ...