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Villanova forward Eric Paschall (4) reacts as he looks at the score in the waning minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 79-75. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The champs are here: Villanova wants to reign again in NYC

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2019 03:13 AM EDT

Butler carries Texas Southern over Southern U. 80-70

Mar. 13, 2019 12:03 AM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Devocio Butler had 16 points to lead five Texas Southern players in double figures as the Tigers got past Southern 80-70 in the quarterfinals of the...

Boston College's Ky Bowman, front and Pittsburgh's Sidy N'Dir, back, compete for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Pittsburgh Panthers at Boston College Eagles 3/12/2019

Mar. 12, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Villanova head coach Jay Wright talks with guard Phil Booth (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington. Villanova opens their Big East conference tournament play on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Villanova facing challenges in wide-open Big East Tournament

By Tom Canavan Mar. 12, 2019 03:25 PM EDT

Simon of St. John's named Big East defensive player of year

By Tom Canavan Mar. 11, 2019 10:57 AM EDT
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Junior guard Justin Simon of St. John's has been chosen Big East Conference defensive player of the year. The league also announced...

Marquette guard Markus Howard, right, goes up for a basket against Georgetown forward Trey Mourning, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
No. 16 Marquette's Howard scoring in bunches

By John Marshall Mar. 11, 2019 02:25 AM EDT

Ballock's 39 points, 11 3-pointers lead Creighton by DePaul

Mar. 09, 2019 11:12 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mitch Ballock made a school- and Big East-record 11 3-pointers, scoring a career-high 39 points to lead Creighton over DePaul 91-78 on Saturday...

St. John's head coach Chris Mullin directs his players from the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Xavier wins its 9th straight over fading St. John's 81-68

By Joe Kay Mar. 09, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Marquette guard Markus Howard, center, drives to the basket against Georgetown forward Josh LeBlanc, left, and guard Jagan Mosely, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Akinjo, McClung help Georgetown beat No. 16 Marquette

By Jim Hoehn Mar. 09, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Myles Cale (22) and Seton Hall forward Michael Nzei (1) block Villanova forward Eric Paschall (4) as Paschall goes toward the basket during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, NJ. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Seton Hall stuns No. 23 Villanova. Nova still win Big Eeat

By Tom Canavan Mar. 09, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Reeves scores 24, lifts Providence over Butler 83-70

Mar. 09, 2019 02:43 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A.J. Reeves scored 24 points as Providence beat Butler 83-70 on Saturday. Isaiah Jackson added 20 points for the Friars. Reeves...

Seton Hall guard Myles Powell (13) shoots a 3-pointer as Villanova forward Saddiq Bey (15) defends during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 3/9/2019

Mar. 09, 2019 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, Creighton assistant coach Preston Murphy, right, stands as players warm up during practice in Omaha, Neb. Creighton has placed Murphy on administrative leave after he was implicated in a sting in which he allegedly took a $6,000 from an aspiring sports agent to send clients his way. Athletic director Bruce Rasmussen said in a statement Friday night, March 8, 2019, that Murphy would be on leave pending an internal review. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Creighton, TCU assistants accused of taking bribe on leave

Mar. 08, 2019 09:45 PM EST

Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, bottom, tries to keep possession as he is surrounded by Maryland players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, March 8, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Kansas Jayhawks at Iowa State Cyclones 3/9/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 08:03 PM EST

Wallis leads Jackson St. over Alabama A&M 66-47

Mar. 08, 2019 12:07 AM EST
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Venjie Wallis had 22 points as Jackson State beat Alabama A&M 66-47 on Thursday night. Chris Howell had 16 points for Jackson...

Strus scores 30 to lead DePaul past Georgetown 101-69

Mar. 06, 2019 11:27 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Strus had 30 points as DePaul easily beat Georgetown 101-69 on Wednesday night. Eli Cain had 24 points for DePaul (15-13, 7-10 Big...

Alexander scores 17, Creighton holds off Providence in OT

Mar. 06, 2019 11:24 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander scored 17 points, Martin Krampelj added 15 along with 10 rebounds and Creighton held off Providence 76-70 in overtime on...

Seton Hall guard Jared Rhoden (14), guard Shavar Reynolds (33) and guard Myles Cale (22) react after an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 73-64. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Seton Hall beats No. 16 Marquette, closing with 18-0 run

By Tom Canavan Mar. 06, 2019 09:03 PM EST

Baldwin scores 24 to carry Butler past Xavier 71-66

Mar. 05, 2019 08:28 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kamar Baldwin had 24 points as Butler edged past Xavier 71-66 on Tuesday night. Paul Jorgensen had 19 points and five steals for...

Combs carries Texas Southern over Alabama A&M 66-61

Mar. 04, 2019 11:54 PM EST
NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Jeremy Combs recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds to lift Texas Southern to a 66-61 win over Alabama A&M on Monday night, the Tigers' 10th...