Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
FILE - Northern Arizona head coach Shane Burcar directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona has labored the past two seasons under coach Shane Burcar, winning 15 combined games. With a veteran roster coming returning and a new high-tech performance center to lure recruits, the Lumberjacks could be on the cusp of rounding the corner. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona's Burcar building toward a bigger future

By John Marshall Sep. 01, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

Acliese lifts Eastern Washington over Northern Arizona 78-65

Jan. 01, 2022 06:18 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Linton Acliese III had a career-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Eastern Washington defeated Northern Arizona 78-65 in Big Sky...

Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, right, drives to the basket and draws a foul against Northern Arizona guard Isaiah Lewis (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Holmgren, Watson lead No. 4 Gonzaga past Northern Arizona

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 20, 2021 11:28 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Jalen Cone, left, shoots over Gonzaga guard Hunter Sallis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/20/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Earlington leads San Diego over Northern Arizona 69-59

Dec. 19, 2021 01:12 AM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Marcellus Earlington had 22 points and 11 rebounds as San Diego beat Northern Arizona 69-59 on Saturday night. Bryce Monroe scored 11...

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT ID TO AARONETTE VONLEH - Northern Arizona guard Aaronette Vonleh (21) shoots over Northern Arizona forward Natalie Greenwood during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 4 Arizona overwhelms Northern Arizona early in 82-55 win

Dec. 17, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Fuller lifts South Dakota over N. Arizona 76-71 in OT

Dec. 11, 2021 07:54 PM EST
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Xavier Fuller had 20 points as South Dakota made 12 of 15 free throws in overtime and narrowly defeated Northern Arizona 76-71 on Saturday. ...

Cone scores 24 to lift N. Arizona over Idaho St. 73-70

Dec. 04, 2021 11:30 PM EST
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Jalen Cone had 24 points as Northern Arizona narrowly beat Idaho State 73-70 in a Big Sky Conference game on Saturday night. ...

Jones lifts Weber St. past N. Arizona 67-44

Dec. 03, 2021 12:17 AM EST
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dillon Jones tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Weber State to a 67-44 win over Northern Arizona on Thursday night, the Wildcats'...

Maddox Jr. leads Cal State Fullerton past N. Arizona 73-56

Nov. 24, 2021 10:48 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Tray Maddox Jr. registered 14 points as Cal State Fullerton got past Northern Arizona 73-56 on Wednesday night. E.J...

Texas Rio Grande Valley holds off N. Arizona 82-80

Nov. 22, 2021 10:58 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Xavier Johnson had 20 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley held on to beat Northern Arizona 82-80 on Monday night. ...

Haymon leads Northern Arizona over Benedictine Mesa 97-48

Nov. 15, 2021 11:43 PM EST
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Keith Haymon scored 21 points and Nik Mains added 20 points as Northern Arizona romped past Benedictine Mesa 97-48 on Monday night. ...

Washington holds off Northern Arizona from the line, 73-62

Nov. 12, 2021 01:12 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Emmitt Matthews Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Washington held off Northern Arizona from the free throw line to post a 73-62...

Northern Arizona guard Mason Stark (11) drives on Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona opens Lloyd era with 81-52 win over Northern Arizona

By John Marshall Nov. 10, 2021 12:41 AM EST

Northern Arizona guard Mason Stark (11) drives on Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 11:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2021, file photo, Virginia Tech coach Mike Young watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va. Young is entering his third season as coach of the team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
Virginia Tech top heavy with experience, short on depth

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 20, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 file photo, Northern Arizona coach Shane Burcar encourages his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash. Northern Arizona built enough momentum two years ago to get the interim tag removed from coach Shane Burcar's title. A pandemic-altered 2019-20 season filled with stops and starts set the Lumberjacks back, even if they did finish strong. Now that college basketball is headed toward what appears to be a somewhat-normal return, Burcar and the 'Jacks are poised to turn the momentum churning upward again.(AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Northern Arizona poised to rekindle momentum under Burcar

By John Marshall Aug. 24, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona head coach Sean Miller motions toward the court in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in Seattle, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, file photo. Arizona has parted ways with men's basketball coach Sean Miller as the program awaits its fate in an NCAA infractions investigation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person told the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 7, 2021, because no official announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Arizona parts ways with Sean Miller amid NCAA investigation

By John Marshall Apr. 07, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3), Isaiah Jackson (23) and Dontaie Allen, right, celebrate after a score against Mississippi State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky's Jackson to enter NBA draft, but not hire an agent

Mar. 17, 2021 09:58 PM EDT

E. Washington beats N. Arizona 66-60 in Big Sky quarters

Mar. 12, 2021 03:33 AM EST
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tyler Robertson came off the bench to tally 18 points to lead Eastern Washington to a 66-60 win over Northern Arizona in the quarterfinals...