Archive | Basketball – Men’s
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No. 5 Ohio State runs past No. 10 Florida in second half
The No. 10 Florida Gators stepped on the court in the second half poised to score a signature early-season win. Twenty minutes later, they walked away with doubts lingering about whether they could compete with the nation’s elite. Having outscored No. 5 Ohio State 41-38 in the first half, No.
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Behind Curry’s 17, No. 1 Duke plucks RedHawks
Despite a mixed performance from some of its top players, Duke had no problem handling Miami Tuesday night, cruising to an easy 79-45 victory in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Holding an advantage in height, depth and experience, No.
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Duke hoping to build on season opener
Tonight marks game two of the O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic, which will conclude next week with a pair of high-profile matchups in Kansas City, Mo. But the Duke Blue Devils must get past two mid-level teams this week before looking ahead to those marquee contests.
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UConn triumphs over Stony Brook
The UConn men's basketball team opened its season in style before a crowd of 8,319 at Gampel Pavilion, racing to a 79-52 win over Stony Brook on the strength of a 12-0 run to start the second half. Leading 39-31 at halftime, the Huskies came out strong at the start of the second.
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Column: Recruiting success overshadowing upcoming hoops season at Arkansas
Arkansas’ 2011 basketball recruiting class was upgraded to No. 2 in the nation last week when ESPN updated its rankings.
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Taylor leads Jayhawks in 90-59 victory
Monday afternoon, coach Bill Self wished for a lead guard. Tuesday, during the Jayhawks’ 90-59 scorching of the Emporia State Hornets, he may have found one in the form of junior guard Tyshawn Taylor.
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Column: A single preseason quote sums up Duke perfectly
Let’s cut straight to the point. The only reason I’m writing this column—and the only reason you’re reading it—is to answer one question. Will Duke win the national championship this year? Short answer: Barring terrible luck or disaster, yes.
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No. 5 Pitt edges Rhode Island
The no. 5 Pitt men’s basketball team managed to pull out a narrow victory in its season opener against Rhode Island last night, a shaky beginning for a team picked to win the Big East.
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UConn hoops starting five still unclear
With both preseason exhibitions over, the UConn men's basketball team now looks forward to its regular season opener this Friday against Stony Brook. And while the team has performed well in the exhibitions, some questions still remain.