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Butler forward Christian David (25) blocks the shot of Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Butler trip to Baylor highlights Top 25 college hoops slate

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 03:11 AM EST

Iowa State forward Solomon Young, center, pulls down a rebound in front of Seton Hall center Ike Obiagu, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State upends No. 16 Seton Hall 76-66

By Luke Meredith Dec. 08, 2019 11:18 PM EST

Graves, Buffalo hand DePaul first loss 74-69

Dec. 08, 2019 07:16 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Jayvon Graves hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 points with seven rebounds and Buffalo beat DePaul 74-69 on Sunday, handing the Blue Demons...

Blair scores 21 to lift Georgetown over SMU 91-74

Dec. 07, 2019 11:43 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Jahvon Blair matched his career high with 21 points as Georgetown defeated SMU 91-74 on Saturday night. Mac McClung had 19...

Marquette forward Theo John (4) blocks a shot by Kansas State forward Makol Mawien (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Howard, Cain help Marquette hold off Kansas St., win 73-65

By Avery Osen Dec. 07, 2019 11:41 PM EST

Xavier's Naji Marshall reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Marshall scores 31, Xavier beats rival Cincinnati 73-66

By Joe Kay Dec. 07, 2019 07:39 PM EST

Saint Joseph's guard Cameron Brown (3) grabs a rebound away from Villanova forward Saddiq Bey and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. Villanova won 78-66. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 23 Villanova holds off Saint Joseph's surge, wins 78-66

Dec. 07, 2019 05:42 PM EST

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) passes the ball away from Nebraska's Dachon Burke Jr., right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Creighton rides fast start to a 95-76 win over Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Dec. 07, 2019 04:43 PM EST

Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) shoots on Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Butler defeated Florida 76-62. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Butler tops Florida 76-62 behind balanced scoring

Dec. 07, 2019 02:42 PM EST

Russell leads Rhode Island over Providence 75-61

Dec. 06, 2019 09:21 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 24 points as Rhode Island defeated Providence 75-61 on Friday night. Russell reached 20 points for...

DePaul forward Jaylen Butz (2) and Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune via AP)
DePaul tops Texas Tech 65-60 in OT behind Coleman-Lands

By Patrick Rose Dec. 04, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Anim scores 19 to carry Marquette over Jacksonville 75-56

Dec. 04, 2019 11:50 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sacar Anim had 19 points as Marquette, minus the nation’s leading scorer Markus Howard, beat Jacksonville 75-56 on Wednesday night. ...

Georgetown's Mac McClung (2) is fouled by Oklahoma State's Yor Anei (14) as he makes a basket during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
McClung leads short-handed Georgetown over Oklahoma State

By John Tranchina Dec. 04, 2019 10:29 PM EST

Naji Marshall leads Xavier past Green Bay, 84-71.

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 04, 2019 09:22 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Xavier coach Travis Steele was concerned about his team’s focus for Wednesday’s game against Wisconsin Green Bay with a matchup with...

Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing shouts during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Stillwater, Okla. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
Ewing says Georgetown players don’t get special treatment

Dec. 04, 2019 09:12 PM EST

Pennsylvania's Jordan Dingle, left, grabs a loose ball next to Villanova's Saddiq Bey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Behind Bey, No. 23 Villanova holds off pesky Penn 80-69

By Dan Gelston Dec. 04, 2019 08:39 PM EST

Bishop leads Creighton past Oral Roberts 72-60

Dec. 03, 2019 11:28 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Christian Bishop recorded 17 points and eight rebounds to lift Creighton to a 72-60 win over Oral Roberts on Tuesday night. ...

Xavier Johnson's 20 Points Lead Pitt Over Rutgers, 71-60

By Alan Saunders Dec. 03, 2019 11:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For Pittsburgh’s Xavier Johnson, defense turned into offense on Tuesday night in a big way. The sophomore point guard...

Missouri's Reed Nikko, left, blocks the shot of Charleston Southern's Ty Jones, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Charleston Southern dials in the 3, upsets Missouri, 68-60

By Hannah Hoffmeister Dec. 03, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo, left, dunks over Maryland-Eastern Shore guard Ty Gibson, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Butler scores 20 as No. 18 Baylor wins 78-46 over 0-10 team

Dec. 03, 2019 10:11 PM EST