Big East

Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 08, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) shoots against Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton won 64-62. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Lewis most improved in Big East; Kalkbrenner defensive POY

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 07, 2022 05:29 PM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Lewis, Morsell propel Marquette past St. John's 85-77

Mar. 06, 2022 12:36 AM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Justin Lewis tossed in 28 points, Darryl Morsell scored 20 and Marquette extended its home winning streak to eight games with an 85-77 victory over...

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) is defended by DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Adama Sanogo scores 26, No. 18 UConn beats DePaul 75-68

By Neill Ostrout Mar. 05, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Notre Dame dumps Pittsburgh, takes second-place in ACC

Mar. 05, 2022 05:25 PM EST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nate Laszewski had 17 points and nine rebounds, Cormac Ryan added 15 points, all on 3-pointers, and Notre Dame rolled past Pittsburgh 78-54...

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) shoots over Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2022 02:38 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2022 12:11 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. 1976 — Dorothy...

Illinois State's Josiah Strong heads to the basket past Indiana State's Cooper Neese (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament Thursday, March 3, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Missouri Valley - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Northern Iowa Panthers 3/4/2022

Mar. 03, 2022 09:14 PM EST

Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) celebrates after a foul was called on a Minnesota player during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Big Ten - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/4/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Arkansas guard Au'Diese Toney (5) is fouled as he tries to drive past LSU forward Darius Days (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 10:12 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins dunks while warming up before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Connecticut Huskies at Creighton Bluejays 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 08:06 PM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Patrick Ewing gets statement of support from Georgetown AD

By Howard Fendrich Mar. 02, 2022 01:06 PM EST

Bishop leads Montana State to 69-53 win over Southern Utah

Mar. 02, 2022 11:34 AM EST
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Xavier Bishop tied his career high with 28 points to lead Montana State to a 69-53 win over Southern Utah, giving the Bobcats at least a share...

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Freeman-Liberty carries DePaul over St. John's 99-94

Feb. 27, 2022 08:43 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Freeman-Liberty had a career-high 39 points as DePaul turned back St. John's 99-94 on Sunday. David Jones had 24 points, 10...