Big East

Houston guard Dejon Jarreau, left, pulls down a rebound in front of forward Brison Gresham, center, and South Florida forward Antun Maricevic, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

South Florida Bulls at Houston Cougars 2/23/2019

Feb. 23, 2019 06:55 PM EST

Butler scores 21 to lead S. Utah over Idaho 85-76

Feb. 23, 2019 06:54 PM EST
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Harrison Butler had a season-high 21 points plus 13 rebounds as Southern Utah stretched its home win streak to seven games, defeating Idaho...

Krampelj scores 22 to carry Creighton over Georgetown 82-69

Feb. 23, 2019 04:51 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Creighton topped Georgetown 82-69 on Saturday. Kaleb Joseph had 16 points for...

Marquette's Sacar Anim (2) reacts beside teammates Sam Hauser (10) and Theo John (4) after scoring and drawing a foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

S. Hauser, Anim lead No. 11 Marquette past Providence 76-58

Feb. 23, 2019 02:51 PM EST

Alexander, Krampelj lead Creighton past DePaul 79-67

Feb. 20, 2019 11:32 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander had 16 points to lead five Creighton players in double figures as the Bluejays defeated DePaul 79-67 on Wednesday night. Martin...

Marquette's Ed Marrow, right, is defended by Butler's Paul Jorgensen, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)

Howard and John lead Marquette to 79-69 win over Butler

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 20, 2019 11:20 PM EST

Watson scores 21 to lead Providence past St. John's 78-59

Feb. 20, 2019 11:05 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Nate Watson tied his career high with 21 points as Providence topped St. John's 78-59 on Wednesday night. Alpha Diallo had 16...

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...