Mid-American Conference men's basketball
Grand Canyon's Gabe McGlothan (30) gets a hand on the shot of Iowa's Luka Garza (55) as Chance McMillian (2) and CJ Fredrick watch during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Oregon anxious to take floor after advancing without playing

By Pat Graham Mar. 21, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV (25) celebrates after a basket against Georgetown in the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. Colorado defeated Georgetown 96-73. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Overlooked Pac-12 teams making noise in NCAA Tournament

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 21, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Virginia guard Casey Morsell (13) walks off the court after the team's loss to Ohio in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense

By Michael Marot Mar. 20, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Florida head coach Mike White talks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 AM EDT

Ohio head coach Jeff Boals, center, celebrates with players after they defeated Buffalo in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ohio beats Buffalo for first MAC title since 2012, NCAA bid

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2021 11:16 PM EST

Buffalo beats Akron in overtime to advance to MAC final

Mar. 12, 2021 10:27 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jeenathan Williams scored 26 points and hit a crucial 3-pointer midway through overtime, leading Buffalo to an 81-74 win over Akron in the...

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim talks with guard Joseph Girard III during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Boston. Barring another last-minute change, Syracuse will return to the basketball court on Wednesday night, Jan. 6, after a COVID-19 pause that lasted nearly three weeks. Boeheim is ready to roll and says the team just has "to do the best we can right now.” The Orange haven't played since an overtime victory over Buffalo on Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Syracuse returning after weeks-long, virus-related hiatus

By John Kekis Jan. 05, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) drives with the ball between the defense of Boston College forward CJ Felder (1) and guard Makai Ashton-Langford (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Syracuse, Buffalo men's hoops on pause after positive test

Dec. 21, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) celebrates with teammate Tyler Goodson (15) at the end of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Iowa football on hold but still preps for bowl

Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 AM EST

Old Dominion forward Kalu Ezikpe, top, and Maryland forward Galin Smith battle for the opening tip-off in an empty arena during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
The Latest: Boise State-UNLV football game canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 08:29 AM EST

Mitchell scores 23 to lead UIC over Central Michigan 74-72

Nov. 28, 2020 10:18 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — RayQuawndis Mitchell had a career-high 23 points as Illinois-Chicago narrowly defeated Central Michigan 74-72 on Saturday night. ...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks to his team during a timeout during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Eastern Michigan, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 83-67. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 13 Michigan State opens with 83-67 win over E. Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 08:38 PM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel instructs his team as they play against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Capel enters his third season at Pittsburgh hoping the Panthers can hang tough in the ACC. Promising starts in each of his first two years on the job ended with the Panthers in a tailspin. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt looks to take another step forward under Capel

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
The Latest: Atlanta kickoff games head supports ACC decision

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 08:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 file photo CFR's manager Dan Petrescu gives directions to his players during the Europa League soccer match between Lazio and CFR Cluj at Rome's Olympic stadium. In the Europe-wide race to finish this soccer season before the next one starts, Romania’s league aims to beat a UEFA target for completion by resuming in two weeks' time. On Thursday, May 28, 2020, public authorities were agreeing protocols to keep players and officials safe for a June 13 restart in Liga 1. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
The Latest: Ohio Valley Conference makes fall postponements

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2020 09:54 AM EDT