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Knight fails to tie Rupp as Raiders lose
Dec 3 2006 11:22PM (CT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Bob Knight received a career achievement award and got a chance to see old friend Pete Newell during Texas Tech's trip to the Bay Area.
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Nevada off to best start in 55 years
Dec 3 2006 11:19PM (CT)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Ramon Sessions scored eight straight points in the final minutes, and No. 24 Nevada got off to its best start since 1951 with a 77-71 victory over California in the second game of the Pete Newell Challenge on Sunday night.
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USC, Michigan back in the Rose Bowl
Dec 3 2006 11:14PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There was no celebrating a traditional matchup in the Rose Bowl _ at least by the participants. Those associated with the game are overjoyed. Southern California and Michigan will meet New Year's Day in the granddaddy of 'em all, with each playing in the game for the third time in four years.
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Walker scores 27 as No. 16 Cal rolls
Dec 3 2006 11:12PM (CT)
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - Ashley Walker had a career-high 27 points in No. 16 California's 81-62 victory over Arkansas State on Sunday night that gave the Bears their third straight Contra Costa Times Classic championship.
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Top-ranked UCLA cruises past Riverside
Dec 3 2006 11:03PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tearing up and down the court is UCLA's favorite way to play. So when the Bruins encounter an opponent that slows things down, frustration sets in and their fans nearly go to sleep.
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Top-ranked UCLA cruises past Riverside
Dec 3 2006 11:02PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tearing up and down the court is UCLA's favorite way to play. So when the Bruins encounter an opponent that slows things down, frustration sets in and their fans nearly go to sleep.
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No. 2 Tar Heels top No. 4 Lady Vols
Dec 3 2006 11:01PM (CT)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Erlana Larkins didn't do much against Tennessee last time, and North Carolina teammate Ivory Latta wouldn't let her forget it.
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Seminoles hand No. 4 Gators 70-66 loss
Dec 3 2006 10:41PM (CT)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Al Thornton is so important to Florida State that Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton almost feels guilty about it. Still, Hamilton isn't shy about going to his team's biggest strength.
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Boise State, Oklahoma in Fiesta Bowl
Dec 3 2006 10:20PM (CT)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Boise State coach Chris Petersen knows his Broncos have a lot to prove when they face Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1.
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Tressel declines vote in coaches' poll
Dec 3 2006 10:18PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State's Jim Tressel did not vote in this week's USA Today coaches' poll to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest, a move the newspaper said could jeopardize his future in the selection process.
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Irish hand No. 23 Terps their 1st loss
Dec 3 2006 10:09PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - After struggling to find its shot all game, Notre Dame broke out of a shooting slump in a big way. Kyle McAlarney scored a career-high 18 points and keyed a decisive second-half run to help Notre Dame beat No. 23 Maryland 81-74 Sunday night, handing the Terrapins their first loss of the season.
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Brian Kelly accepts Cincinnati job
Dec 3 2006 9:58PM (CT)
CINCINNATI (AP) - Brian Kelly accepted the coaching job at Cincinnati on Sunday, three days after he led Central Michigan to the Mid-American Conference championship.
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Wake to face Louisville in Orange Bowl
Dec 3 2006 9:52PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Picked to finish last in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Wake Forest pulled off a championship season that stunned many onlookers. The Demon Deacons' reward for their record-setting year? A season-ending matchup with one of the nation's highest-powered offenses.
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Miami upsets No. 21 Georgia Tech 90-82
Dec 3 2006 9:24PM (CT)
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - A lead was slipping away, three Miami players had already fouled out and another starter was on the bench with an injured wrist.
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Paterno has no plans to step away
Dec 3 2006 8:31PM (CT)
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Joe Paterno won't let a broken left leg slow him down or knock him out of football.
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No. 12 Vandy runs past Clemson 82-63
Dec 3 2006 7:37PM (CT)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Liz Sherwood and Caroline Williams recorded double-doubles in helping No. 12 Vanderbilt remain undefeated with an 82-63 victory over Clemson on Sunday. Sherwood came off the bench to overpower the Tigers inside with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
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No. 17 DePaul tops Missouri State 78-57
Dec 3 2006 7:36PM (CT)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Caprice Smith scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 17 DePaul to a 78-57 win over Missouri State on Sunday.
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Cavaliers open conference play with win
Dec 3 2006 7:29PM (CT)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - J.R. Reynolds had three fouls, no field goals and 10 minutes on the bench to think about making something happen when he got back in.
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Top-ranked UCLA cruises past Riverside
Dec 3 2006 7:23PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Arron Afflalo scored 13 points to help No. 1 UCLA beat UC Riverside 61-38 on Sunday, giving the Bruins a 6-0 record for the first time since they won the 1995 national championship.
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No. 15 Stanford pounds No. 25 Texas Tech
Dec 3 2006 7:08PM (CT)
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Candice Wiggins scored 19 points and Brooke Smith added 14 in helping No. 15 Stanford to a 73-49 victory over No. 25 Texas Tech on Sunday. Jayne Appel added 11 points, seven rebounds and four blocks for the Cardinal (4-3), who won their third straight over the Lady Raiders.
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Gray lifts No. 2 Pitt over Auburn 74-66
Dec 3 2006 6:33PM (CT)
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The missed free throws down the stretch bothered Jamie Dixon far more than the final score. No. 2 Pittsburgh had most of a late 14-point lead wiped out and missed six straight free throws over the final 1:31, but still beat Auburn 74-66 in the Panthers' first road game.
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No. 20 Huskies blow out Texas Southern
Dec 3 2006 6:12PM (CT)
STORRS, Conn. (AP) - The Connecticut Huskies are making the most of an extended stay at home to start the season. A.J. Price scored 20 points, Hasheem Thabeet tied a Connecticut record with 10 blocked shots and the 20th-ranked Huskies blew out Texas Southern 106-55 Sunday to win their 26th straight home game.
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Bulldogs' 18-0 run buries Georgia Tech
Dec 3 2006 5:26PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Tasha Humphrey wasn't in the best of shape. It sure didn't show in her first full game of the season. Humphrey, who was suspended from Georgia's first five games for underage alcohol possession, scored 23 points and the No. 8 Lady Bulldogs used an 18-0 run in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 79-69 on Sunday.
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Buckeyes rally to 84-79 win over Huskies
Dec 3 2006 5:12PM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - No. 6 Ohio State almost flunked during finals week. Jessica Davenport and Marscilla Packer scored 25 points each and Brandie Hoskins added 23 Sunday for the Buckeyes, who rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Washington 84-79.
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No. 20 Spartans turn away South Florida
Dec 3 2006 5:06PM (CT)
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Victoria Lucas-Perry scored 21 points and Allyssa DeHaan added 20 to help Michigan State hand South Florida its first loss this season, 79-71 on Sunday. Lucas-Perry was 3-for-5 from 3-point range and had five assists and four steals for the 20th-ranked Spartans (6-1).
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Bulldogs' 18-0 run buries Georgia Tech
Dec 3 2006 4:13PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Tasha Humphrey scored 23 points in her first full game of the season and No. 8 Georgia used an 18-0 run in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 79-69 on Sunday.
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No. 19 Cards hang on vs. No. 24 Wildcats
Dec 3 2006 3:34PM (CT)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Angel McCoughtry scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 19 Louisville to a 83-75 win over No. 24 Kentucky on Sunday at Freedom Hall.
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UCLA pulls off shocker against No. 2 USC
Dec 3 2006 5:52AM (CT)
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Southern California's dejected players trudged off the Rose Bowl field, oblivious to the celebration going on around them. Their national championship hopes had just ended with the biggest upset of the season.
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Oregon St. upsets No. 24 Hawaii 35-32
Dec 3 2006 4:36AM (CT)
HONOLULU (AP) - It was supposed to be Colt Brennan's record-setting night that would help his chances of being named a Heisman Trophy finalist. Matt Moore had other plans.
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Oden's debut highlights Buckeyes' win
Dec 3 2006 3:37AM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Greg Oden's much-anticipated college debut was a lot of fun _ even if he didn't get to show off one of his favorite skills.
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Gators make their case with SEC title
Dec 3 2006 3:34AM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - As silver confetti blew all around them, the Florida Gators celebrated their first Southeastern Conference since the "Fun 'n' Gun" days. The party didn't last long, though. It was time to start lobbying for a chance to play for the biggest title of all.
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Sooners earn BCS bid with Big 12 title
Dec 3 2006 1:42AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - So what if it's a week earlier than Oklahoma had hoped for? The eighth-ranked Sooners will still finish their season in Glendale, Ariz., and that's good enough for coach Bob Stoops.
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Mountaineers slam door on Rutgers' hopes
Dec 3 2006 1:30AM (CT)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Given extra chances on a championship stage, Rutgers couldn't finish the job. No. 15 West Virginia knocked down Mike Teel's 2-point conversion pass in the end zone to preserve the Mountaineers' 41-39 triple-overtime win over No. 13 Rutgers on Saturday night, denying the Scarlet Knights their first BCS berth and handing Louisville the Big East's automatic bid as conference champion.
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