Syracuse holds on to edge Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — This time Syracuse got a favorable call — in fact, no call at all — from the referees at the end of the game. Less than 48 hours after a controversial loss at Duke, the fourth-ranked Orange beat Maryland 57-55 Monday in an Atlantic Coast Conference game before a sellout crowd […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Norfolk State 66, Howard 60

Norfolk State remained a half-game out of second place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, rallying in the second half to beat Howard 66-60 on Monday at Burr Arena in Washington. Howard, which lost for the seventh time in eight games, surprisingly led 32-24 at halftime thanks to a hot hand by reigning the MEAC Rookie […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kansas 83, Oklahoma 75

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas was not exactly handed the Big 12 basketball trophy Monday. Nonetheless, the Jayhawks weathered an upset bid by Oklahoma and downed the No. 8 Sooners, 83-75, in Allen Fieldhouse as junior guard Naadir Tharpe scored a team-high 19 points to lead a balanced Kansas attack. The victory assured Kansas at least […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
As usual, Kansas grabs share of Big 12 crown

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Three regular-season games remain for Kansas, yet the Jayhawks already are Big 12 champions. Fifth-ranked Kansas clinched at least a share of the conference title Monday, its 10th in a row, by holding off Oklahoma 83-75 in Allen Fieldhouse. “Our guys have done great,” said Bill Self, who coached Kansas to each […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks 130, 76ers 110

PHILADELPHIA — For one night, at least, the Milwaukee Bucks were not the worst team in the NBA — record notwithstanding. Guard O.J. Mayo scored 25 points off the bench Monday night as the Bucks built a 29-point halftime lead and breezed to a 130-110 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks improved their league-worst […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors 104, Pistons 96

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Point guard Stephen Curry had 19 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors opened a six-game road trip with a 104-96 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night at The Palace. Shooting guard Klay Thompson also scored 19 points to help Golden State (35-22) earn its […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavericks 110, Knicks 108

NEW YORK — Forward Dirk Nowitzki’s jumper at the buzzer dropped in to give the Dallas Mavericks a 110-108 win over the New York Knicks Monday at Madison Square Garden. Nowitzki, who was guarded closely by forward Carmelo Anthony, landed the 15-foot jumper from just inside the top of the key. The win completed a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Mayo-led Bucks roll over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA — It was a night like no other for the Milwaukee Bucks, and an increasingly typical night for the Philadelphia 76ers. Guard O.J. Mayo scored 25 points off the bench Monday as the Bucks built a 29-point halftime lead and breezed to a 130-110 victory over the skidding Sixers. The Bucks improved their league-worst […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers 123, Pelicans 110

NEW ORLEANS — Guard Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, including seven 3-pointers, and forward Blake Griffin scored 11 of his 22 points in the third quarter to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 123-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night at the Smoothie King Center. In winning for the seventh time in […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021