Big East to add Memphis in all sports
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:27 PST)
Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East. A person familiar with the decision says Memphis is joining the Big East for all sports in 2013.. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an official announcement would be made Wednesday. The Big East announced it would hold a teleconference with Commissioner John Marinatto, University of...

No. 17 Creighton loses second straight
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:36:35 PST)
Creighton coach Greg McDermott rubbed his eyes, looking for an answer as to why his team is suddenly struggling. His son, Doug, is just as perplexed after a second straight sub-par shooting game. Evansville's Colt Ryan hit a 17-footer to break a 56-56 tie with 3:08 to play, and the 17th-ranked Bluejays blew a seven-point second-half lead in a 65-57 upset Tuesday night.

No. 7 Kansas at No. 6 Baylor for rematch
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:27 PST)
Baylor coach Scott Drew was talking about the challenge of facing Kansas again and what to do differently this time when Brittney Griner, the 6-foot-8 blocking phenom for the top-ranked Lady Bears, briefly walked into the room. Somebody jokingly asked Drew if she might be his secret to countering Kansas forward Thomas Robinson.

Marshall set to lead UNC against Duke
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:30 PST)
Kendall Marshall has made himself fifth-ranked North Carolina's most irreplaceable player. The sophomore point guard is second nationally in assists, averaging 9.8 per game. He's been the perfect floor leader for coach Roy Williams' fast-paced attack with his see-everything court vision and precise passing that make the fifth-ranked Tar Heels hum in transition.

Syracuse, Hoyas ready to resume rivalry
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:58:26 PST)
The Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry is one that has withstood the test of time in the Big East. The conference has changed in so many ways over the years, and continues to, especially with Syracuse headed for the Atlantic Coast Conference. But for so long, there has always been the Orange and the Hoyas. And on Wednesday night, another chapter will be added.

'Nova rallies from 19 down, stuns Friars
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:38:32 PST)
JayVaughn Pinkston had 28 points and 14 rebounds to help Villanova rally from a 19-point deficit and stun Providence 74-72 on Tuesday night. Pinkston scored the last nine points for the Wildcats (11-13, 4-8 Big East) for their wildest victory of the season. Pinkston simply dominated down the stretch, tying the game at 72-all with a big dunk off a turnover, then powered down the lane for the winning...