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Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) tries to move the ball between Indiana guard Rob Phinisee (10) and forward De'Ron Davis (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers returns to basketball poll for first time since 1979

By Tom Canavan Jan. 20, 2020 04:07 PM EST

The Gonzaga bench reacts after guard Admon Gilder (1) dunked during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Gonzaga won 92-69. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Baylor jumps Zags to give AP poll record-tying seventh No. 1

By Dave Skretta Jan. 20, 2020 12:18 PM EST

Zegarowski's late 3 lifts No. 25 Creighton past Friars 78-74

By Eric Olson Jan. 18, 2020 07:13 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski hit the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left and No. 25 Creighton came back late to beat Providence 78-74 on...

DePaul forward Romeo Weems (1) tips the ball away rom Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Reed scores 23 points, DePaul upsets No. 5 Butler 79-66

By Patrick Rose Jan. 18, 2020 05:32 PM EST

Howard's 42 points power Marquette past Georgetown, 84-80

Jan. 18, 2020 04:37 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Markus Howard scored half of Marquette's total points and Koby McEwen hit four free throws in the final nine seconds as the Golden Eagles...

Seton Hall guard Quincy McKnight (0) attempts a basket as St. John's forward Ian Steere (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
No. 18 Seton Hall beats St. John's 82-79 for 8th straight

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jan. 18, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels reacts to his basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. Villanova won 61-55. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
No. 14 Villanova rallies behind Samuels to beat UConn 61-55

By Dan Gelston Jan. 18, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Trio sparks Drexel to 63-41 romp over Elon

Jan. 16, 2020 10:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Camren Wynter tossed in 27 points and James Butler and Zach Walton posted double-doubles as Drexel rolled past Elon 63-41 on Thursday night...

Diallo scores 19 to lift Providence past St. John's 63-58

Jan. 15, 2020 11:19 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alpha Diallo had 19 points as Providence edged past St. John's 63-58 on Wednesday night. Luwane Pipkins had six...

Howard's big night sends Marquette past Xavier

Jan. 15, 2020 10:57 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 35 points with five 3-pointers and Marquette beat Xavier 85-65 on Wednesday to end a two-game losing streak. ...

Georgetown center Omer Yurtseven (44) handles the ball next to Creighton guard Denzel Mahoney (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Washington. Georgetown won 83-80. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Hoyas beat No. 25 Creighton behind Yurtseven's double-double

By Bobby Bancroft Jan. 15, 2020 09:33 PM EST

DePaul's Jaylen Butz, left, tries to drive past Villanova's Saddiq Bey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 14 Villanova survives scare, beats DePaul 79-75 in OT

By Dan Gelston Jan. 14, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) drives against Providence guard David Duke (3) and forward Kalif Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) drives to the basket as Creighton guard Ty-Shon Alexander (5) and guard Mitch Ballock (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Ballock, Alexander lead Creighton past Xavier 77-65

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 11, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Georgetown's Terrell Allen, left, goes up for a shot against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bey scores 33, leads No. 16 Villanova past Georgetown 80-66

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) loses control of the ball in front of Providence guard Alpha Diallo (11) as Butler forward Christian David (25) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
No. 6 Butler beats Providence 70-58 for 6th straight win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 10, 2020 11:48 PM EST

Seton Hall's Ike Obiagu (21) and Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Powell scores 24, surging Seton Hall beats Xavier 83-71

By Joe Kay Jan. 08, 2020 11:03 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) goes to the basket past Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski, left, and Christian Bishop (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Gillespie scores 24, leads No. 16 'Nova past Creighton 64-59

By Eric Olson Jan. 07, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Gonzaga won 75-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6

By John Marshall Jan. 06, 2020 12:05 PM EST

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson directs his team against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Marshall, Tandy lead Xavier past St. John's 75-67

By Joe Kay Jan. 05, 2020 07:14 PM EST