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Kentucky's Tyler Herro, left, looks to pass as he is guarded by Wofford's Fletcher Magee (3) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, March 23, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
NCAA Latest: Auburn trounces Kansas to reach Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Wofford head coach Mike Young answers questions during a news conference at the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday, March 22, 2019. Wofford faces Kentucky in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
TIPPING OFF: Wofford, Murray State aim for big March moment

By Aaron Beard Mar. 23, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

Murray State's Ja Morant listens to a question during a news conference at the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. Murray State will play Florida State in the second round on Saturday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Making Morant: Shooting Js, pumping iron, studying film

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

Murray State's Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first half of a first round men's college basketball game against Marquette in the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Morant's triple-double leads Murray St upset over Marquette

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 21, 2019 07:22 PM EDT

Baylor guard Makai Mason, left, and guard Jared Butler (12) celebrate the team's win against Syracuse in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2019 12:14 PM EDT

Xavier guard Quentin Goodin (3) reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket during the second half of a first-round NIT college basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 2 (win) at TCU Bracket - First Round - Game 1 (win) 3/22/2019

Mar. 20, 2019 09:28 PM EDT

Gonzaga's Geno Crandall, left, and Josh Perkins, right, speak during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Gonzaga itching to play again after WCC title game loss

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, March 15, 2019, file photo, Marquette guard Markus Howard (0) drives past Seton Hall guard Quincy McKnight (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball in the Big East Conference tournament in New York. Murray State point guard Ja Morant is future NBA lottery pick. Marquette point guard Markus Howard is the Big East player of the year. Two of the top-10 scorers in the country meet in a 5-12 NCAA Tournament game in the West Region. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Star guards Howard and Morant headline Marquette-Murray St

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Murray State's Ja Morant (12) and his mother, Jamie Morant, embrace around a big crowd celebrating after the team's win over Belmont in an NCAA college basketball game for the Ohio Valley Conference men's tournament championship in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Sam Owens/Evansville Courier & Press via AP)
Murray State beats Belmont in OVC for NCAA Tournament spot

Mar. 09, 2019 11:27 PM EST

Morant carries Murray St. past Jacksonville St. 76-74

Mar. 09, 2019 01:35 AM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 29 points that included a 3-point play with eight seconds left to give Murray State a 76-74 victory over Jacksonville State...

Morant scores 27 to lead Murray St. past Austin Peay 94-83

Mar. 02, 2019 11:50 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Ja Morant had 27 points and 13 assists as Murray State won its ninth consecutive game, beating Austin Peay 94-83 on Saturday night. ...

Morant carries Murray St. past SE Missouri St. 103-67

Feb. 23, 2019 11:24 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Ja Morant had 23 points and 12 assists as Murray State stretched its winning streak to seven games, romping past Southeast Missouri State 103-67...

Morant scores 30 to lead Murray St. over UT-Martin 85-75

Feb. 21, 2019 11:00 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Ja Morant had 30 points as Murray State topped UT Martin 85-75 on Thursday night. Morant hit 9 of 11 from the free throw line. He...

Morant lifts Murray St. past E. Kentucky 102-70

Associated Press Feb. 16, 2019 09:34 PM EST
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Ja Morant had 25 points and 14 assists as Murray State easily beat Eastern Kentucky 102-70 on Saturday night. Morant also...

Cowart, Morant score 23 apiece; Murray State beats EIU 86-75

Feb. 07, 2019 10:59 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Darnell Cowart and Ja Morant each scored 23 points as Murray State rallied to beat Eastern Illinois 86-75 on Thursday night. ...

Murray State rallies late to hold off Tennessee Tech 67-63

Feb. 02, 2019 11:13 PM EST
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shaq Buchanan dunked off a pass from Ja Morant with 1:31 left to put Murray State ahead to stay, and the Racers rallied late to hold off...

Morant, Cowart lead Murray St. past Tennessee State, 100-62

Jan. 26, 2019 11:16 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Ja Morant had 24 points and nine assists, Darnell Cowart added 18 points and nine rebounds, and Murray State never trailed in its 100-62 win over...

Morant scores 40, Murray State rolls past SIU-Edwardsville

Jan. 19, 2019 11:04 PM EST
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Ja Morant had a career-high 40 points to go with 11 assists and five steals as Murray State beat SIU-Edwardsville 82-72 on Saturday night. ...

Morant scores 29 and Murray State routs Eastern Illinois

Jan. 17, 2019 10:53 PM EST
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 29 points, 20 of his team's 48 in the first half, and Murray State routed Eastern Illinois 83-61 on Thursday night. ...

Morant has 17 points, 14 assists, Murray State beats SEMO

Jan. 12, 2019 07:30 PM EST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Ja Morant had 17 points and 14 assists, freshman KJ Williams added nine points with 10 rebounds and Murray State beat Southeast Missouri...