Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Who did #1 Auburn lose to again? UConn bounces back after a two game skid and finds their first victory over an over .500 Big East team. Marquette, winners of their last eight of nine, could not overcome the 46-27 rebounding differential. UConn imposed their will in the first half. The Huskies’ defensive physicality (very handsy) and … [Read more...] about Sanogo and Martin’s Double-Doubles leads #24 UConn over #18 Marquette
Georgetown at DePaul: Preview, how to watch, odds
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Blue Demons look to start their first Big East winning streak, as the Hoyas come to town TV, Times, and Lines: TV: FS1 Date: Wednesday, February 9th Time: 9:00 p.m. EST Spread: DePaul -7.5 Total: O/U 144.5 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook) Preview Late Wednesday night, the (11-10, 2-9 Big East) DePaul Blue Demons host the (6-15, 0-10 … [Read more...] about Georgetown at DePaul: Preview, how to watch, odds
Creighton survives late surge against Butler, 54-52
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ryan Nembhard uses his heroics to get revenge for Creighton’s loss in Hinkle On Tuesday, February 8th, it was Ryan Nembhard of the Creighton Bluejays who sank the go-ahead layup to defeat the Butler Bulldogs, 54-52. While Butler had opportunities with the remaining 32 seconds left, the miss by Jayden Taylor with 11 … [Read more...] about Creighton survives late surge against Butler, 54-52
Bynum’s noisy impact for the Friars
Billy Donovan. Bryce Cotton. Kris Dunn. Jared Bynum? Luca Greco explores the possibility that the Friars have yet another great guard in tow. A number of legendary floor generals have made their mark in Friartown. Billy Donovan was the head man during the Friars’ impressive trip to the Final Four in ’87. Bryce Cotton earned Big East Tournament MVP in 2014 while leading … [Read more...] about Bynum’s noisy impact for the Friars
Creighton looks for revenge against Butler
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Butler enters a hostile environment as Creighton looks to avenge a loss in Hinkle On Tuesday, February 8th, the Butler Bulldogs travel to Omaha to face off against the Creighton Bluejays. The last time these teams met to play a game, Butler put on an offensive clinic in the second half to the tune of 45 second-half points and won the … [Read more...] about Creighton looks for revenge against Butler