Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Stanford assistant McGlockton dies at 42 (AP)
WVU seeks to dismiss Big East's lawsuit (AP)
First PSU lawsuit comes from new accuser (AP)
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a boy more than 100 times, then threatened to harm his family to keep him quiet, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday that details new accusations not included in criminal charges against Sandusky. The lawsuit is the first in the Penn State child sex-abuse scandal and identifies the plaintiff, now 29 years old, only as...
Injured Sooner Broyles seeks NFL shot (AP)
TCU K Evans practices after arrest (AP)
Houston's Sumlin deflects talk of future (AP)
Fired Neuheisel prepping underdog UCLA (AP)
Alabama off to best start in 9 seasons (AP)
WVU seeks to dismiss Big East's lawsuit (AP)
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St. John's Lavin to miss Kentucky game (AP)
St. John's coach Steve Lavin did not accompany his team to Thursday night's game at No. 1 Kentucky, and he won't return to the bench until he feels strong enough while recovering from prostate cancer surgery. Lavin, who had surgery Oct. 6, said his stamina has not improved enough for him to coach in games.
Boeheim not worried about job status (AP)
After his Syracuse Orange had run away to another victory, men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim turned his focus to a far more important matter. Boeheim said Tuesday that "what happened on my watch" will be revealed once police complete their inquiry into child molestation accusations against his former longtime assistant.
Murray State routed 105-62 by No. 10 Louisville (AP)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 3 Duke 85-63 (AP)
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about an Ohio State player and almost chuckled. "I wasn't focused on each of their guys," he said. "I was trying not to lose by 30." It was that kind of night for the third-ranked Blue Devils. Jared Sullinger scored 21 points and three teammates were close behind as No.
No. 10 Louisville cruises past Murray State (AP)
After cruising to an easy win against Murray State, No. 10 Louisville turned its focus to the Cardinals' next opponent: 12th-ranked Kentucky. Monique Reid scored 18 points, Shawnta' Dyer and Shoni Mitchell added 14 each, and Louisville beat the Racers 105-62 Tuesday night. The Cardinals (7-1) opened the game with a 16-0 run and topped its previous season high of 86, set last Saturday at...
Saint Louis loses after return to Top 25 (AP)
Another night on the road proved one too many for No. 23 Saint Louis. The Billikens lost to Loyola Marymount 75-68 Tuesday night, snapping their six-game winning streak that returned them to the Top 25 for the first time since 1993-94. "We weren't as focused," coach Rick Majerus said. "There was a subliminal complacency by our team." LaRon Armstead scored a career-high 22...
Top 25 Capsules (AP)
Perry Jones debuts with 27, Baylor rolls (AP)
MTSU gets lesson in 82-43 loss to No. 8 Tennessee (AP)
No. 4 Syracuse rolls despite scandal (AP)
After No. 4 Syracuse remained unbeaten with an 84-48 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night, Jim Boeheim didn't bother with questions about the game. Instead Boeheim addressed the firing of longtime assistant Bernie Fine, who has been accused by three men of molesting them. Fine has denied the allegations.
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No. 8 Tennessee cruises to 82-43 win over MTSU (AP)
Virginia rallies past No. 14 Michigan (AP)
Virginia's best opponent to date also brought out the best in the Cavaliers. Mike Scott had 18 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night and Virginia used a 19-2 run in the second half to take command and beat No. 14 Michigan 70-58 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The Cavaliers limited Michigan to 44-percent shooting, won the rebounding battle 36-26 and didn't get careless with the ball as they had...
No. 7 Duke suspends starting G Shay Selby (AP)
UNC F Barnes on track to face Wisconsin (AP)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
WSU fires Wulff after 9 wins in 4 years (AP)
PSU accuser upset by defense tactics (AP)
A newly hired lawyer for a high school student described by prosecutors as a sexual abuse victim of former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky said Tuesday that he has been distressed to hear Sandusky's attorney dispute the charges. Slade McLaughlin said his client stands by the allegations and sees the strategy by defense attorney Joe Amendola as putting victims on trial instead of...
Hearings for Penn St. admin delayed (AP)
Meyer takes over tarnished Ohio State (AP)
Before Urban Meyer could agree to a contract as Ohio State's new football coach, he had to sign something provided by his two college-age daughters and his young son. It was a piece of pink paper on which he promised that he won't overdo it, that he won't work too hard, that he'll take care of himself this time.
Coach Koening takes over at Illinois (AP)
Arizona St. announces Erickson's firing (AP)
Richt expects RB Crowell to play vs. LSU (AP)
Syracuse chancellor: Boeheim's our coach (AP)
Police: Ex-chief knew of '02 Fine claims (AP)
The Syracuse police chief says the former Syracuse University basketball player who was police chief in 2002 knew of sexual abuse allegations against an assistant coach. Police Chief Frank Fowler says Dennis DuVal, who played for the Orange from 1972-74, was aware of Bobby Davis' accusations in 2002 that Bernie Fine sexually abused him.
Cal matches best start under Montgomery (AP)
California coach Mike Montgomery stomped his foot again and again, waved his hands in every direction and pleaded with players for a spark. One finally came 20 minutes later. Deeper into the season, that might have been too late. Jorge Gutierrez scored a season-high 26 points to go with six rebounds and five assists, and No.
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Crowder's 27 help No. 16 Marquette roll (AP)
Marquette let Jacksonville hang around for the first 15 minutes before pulling away for an easy win. Jae Crowder scored a season-high 27 points to lead No. 16 Marquette past Jacksonville 88-56 on Monday night. Darius Johnson-Odom scored 11 of his 19 points in the first half for the Golden Eagles (6-0) and helped steady a shaky offense.
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No. 22 Memphis routs Jackson St. 70-45 (AP)
Memphis coach Josh Pastner let his players know at halftime that their lackluster play was unacceptable. The No. 22 Tigers got the message. Joe Jackson scored 15 points, Chris Crawford added 14 and Memphis answered Pastner's halftime challenge to defeat Jackson State 70-45 on Monday night. Following a lethargic first half, Memphis (3-2) outscored Jackson State 45-26 after intermission to pull...
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No. 11 Xavier rallies, beats Vandy in OT (AP)
The Xavier Musketeers have lots of experience. They also have experienced guards in senior Tu Holloway and junior Mark Lyons. They sure know how to take over a game at the right time. Holloway scored 10 of his 24 points in overtime after Lyons tied it up in the final seconds of regulation, and No. 11 Xavier rallied from 10 down to beat 20th-ranked Vanderbilt 82-70 on Monday night.
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Florida coach Donovan earns 400th win (AP)
Billy Donovan literally dripped with joy after the No. 10 Florida Gators' 96-70 win over Stetson. He's never coached a minute of football in his 16 seasons as Florida's coach, but he got football-caliber treatment from his players in the form of a Gatorade bath on the Amway Center court sideline in the seconds after he earned his 400th career win.
No. 6 Louisville gets by Long Beach St. (AP)
Louisville coach Rick Pitino wanted his short-handed Cardinals to press from the start, figuring that Long Beach State might be weary after traveling from its previous game in Montana. Chris Smith scored 18 points and the sixth-ranked Cardinals got the fast start they wanted, but never dominated in a 79-66 win on Monday night for their 14th straight victory at the KFC Yum!
Florida Gulf Coast ties NCAA record for 3s (AP)
Injured Gophers F Mbakwe out for season (AP)
Kentucky makes return to No. 1 in Top 25 (AP)
Monday, November 28, 2011
UCLA fires Neuheisel after 4 seasons (AP)
Arizona State dismisses coach Erickson (AP)
Funeral held for Arkansas TE Ukeman (AP)
More than 1,000 people, including coach Bobby Petrino and members of the Arkansas football team, packed a church in Little Rock, Ark., for the funeral service of tight end Garret Uekman (EHCK'-mun). Msgr. Lawrence Frederick said in his brief homily at Christ the King Catholic Church that many question why Uekman died and answers will not come right away.
Ohio St. set to introduce Meyer as coach (AP)
Urban Meyer is returning to coaching -- and to his roots. The former Florida coach and native Buckeye will take over at Ohio State, a program with a glittering past that has suffered through a difficult year of NCAA violations, suspensions and a 6-6 record. The university scheduled a 5:15 p.m. EST news conference to introduce its new coach.
Memphis AD Johnson to retire in 2012 (AP)
Bedlam game has Big 12 championship feel (AP)
Wash. St. to determine Wulff's fate soon (AP)
Rematch likely as LSU, 'Bama 1-2 in BCS (AP)
Memphis AD Johnson to retire in 2012 (AP)
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Kentucky makes return to No. 1 in Top 25 (AP)
Syracuse fires Fine amid allegations (AP)
Thirty-six years after he was hired as an assistant basketball coach at Syracuse University, Bernie Fine is out of a job amid an investigation into child molestation allegations against him. Fine was fired Sunday night after a third man accused him of molesting him nine years ago. "At the direction of Chancellor Cantor, Bernie Fine's employment with Syracuse University has been terminated,...
'Bama tops VCU, Grant beats former team (AP)
VCU coach Shaka Smart warned his players that Alabama stars JaMychal Green and Tony Mitchell are even better in person. They saw for themselves Sunday night. Green scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and had 14 rebounds, and Mitchell scored 13 to lead the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide to a 72-64 victory over the Rams.
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Minnesota falls to Dayton, loses Mbakwe (AP)
Kevin Dillard had 19 points, Chris Johnson added 18 and Dayton hit 12 3-pointers as the Flyers rode a hot-shooting performance to an 86-70 Old Spice Classic championship game victory over Minnesota on Sunday night. The Flyers (5-1) connected on 12 of their 27 3-point attempts and shot 46 percent overall (28 of 60).
Hoosiers surge past Butler, move to 6-0 (AP)
Indiana won one round in their in-state battle Sunday night. Will Sheehey scored a career-high 21 points and Cody Zeller added 16 Sunday night to help Indiana pull away from in-state rival Butler 75-59 in the title game of the Hoosier Invitational. Sheehey was named the tournament's MVP as the unbeaten Hoosiers improved to 6-0 for the second straight season.
Delle Donne leads Delaware into Top 25 (AP)
Santa Clara ends on big run, stuns 'Nova (AP)
Evan Roquemore hit two go-ahead free throws with 4.3 seconds remaining as Santa Clara finished with a 10-0 run to beat Villanova 65-64 in Sunday's third-place game of the 76 Classic. After JayVaughn Pinkston missed the front end of a 1-and-1, Roquemore was fouled while grabbing the rebound. His free throws completed a nine-point comeback over the final three minutes.
Baylor still overwhelming No. 1 in AP women's poll (AP)
Gibbs has 21, Pitt tops Robert Morris (AP)
Jamie Dixon still isn't happy with No. 17 Pittsburgh's defense. Three weeks into the season, the Panthers are giving up too many open shots, too many offensive rebounds and too many points for their coach's liking. Maybe, but Dixon allows his team is starting to look, well, more like Pitt. The emergence of freshman Khem Birch has certainly helped.
The Women's Top Twenty Five (PA SportsTicker)
OSU assistant basketball coach buried in NM (AP)
English has career-high 29, Mizzou rolls (AP)
The halftime stat sheet foretold a career game for Missouri shooting guard-turned-power forward Kim English. The 6-foot-6 senior's locker room demeanor suggested otherwise. English, the Big 12's leading 3-point shooter, hit 7 of 10 from behind the arc and scored a career-high 29 points to lead the 21st-ranked Tigers to an 88-59 victory over winless Binghamton on Sunday.
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No. 24 Bulldogs roll past N. Texas 82-59 (AP)
DeVille Smith spied a tall, lanky Arnett Moultrie circling behind the defense and tossed up an alley-oop pass. It looked well behind Moultrie's head, but the 6-foot-11 junior cocked one his long arms back, plucked the ball out of the air and slammed it through the hoop. Mississippi State has proven it can win games without Moultrie.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Kansas coach Gill awaits word on future (AP)
Memphis fires coach Porter after 2 years (AP)
Mizzou: Competing in SEC will cost more (AP)
The celebration of Missouri's move to the Southeastern Conference was still in high gear when athletic director Mike Alden acknowledged what until then had largely been unspoken. Hanging with college sports' big dogs might earn the Tigers some extra cash, but it also likely will require the departing Big 12 member -- and its boosters -- to spend significantly more money to compete with...
LSU, Alabama again 1-2 in Top 25 (AP)
Luck breaks Elway's Stanford TD record (AP)
Andrew Luck walked back into the overcrowded home locker room at Stanford Stadium, greeted by hugs and handshakes and serenaded with a chant that suited him just perfectly. "Macho, Macho man!" teammates bellowed, singing the lyrics to the Village People's famous song. "I want to be a Macho man!" Only one has earned that title on The Farm.
No. 2 Alabama rolls past Auburn 42-14 (AP)
Trent Richardson and No. 2 Alabama have convinced Nick Saban that they're worthy of competing for college football's top prize. They'll have to wait a while before for the final decision is rendered. Richardson rushed for a career-high 203 yards and AJ McCarron threw three first-half touchdown passes to lift Alabama to a 42-14 victory over rival Auburn on Saturday in what amounted to a...
No. 6 Hokies roll, to play for ACC title (AP)
All week long, the chatter about Virginia being on the rise left out an important fact in the mind of Virginia Tech's players: They were still the best in the commonwealth until proven otherwise. The No. 6 Hokies showed they were tops Saturday night, blanking the No. 24 Cavaliers 38-0, their first shutout loss at home in 172 games -- since a 55-0 defeat to Clemson on Sept.
Badgers earn spot in Big Ten title game (AP)
Reeling after back-to-back losses took them out of the national championship picture a month ago, running back Montee Ball and No. 15 Wisconsin have rallied for a spot in the Big Ten title game and a shot at the Rose Bowl. And as Ball makes a run at the NCAA's single-season touchdown record, the Badgers just might be grooming a late-blooming Heisman Trophy contender.
Michigan ends 7-game skid to Ohio State (AP)
Denard Robinson danced with his feet and dazzled with his arm, giving Michigan an edge at quarterback against Ohio State. Finally. Robinson accounted for five touchdowns, helping the 17th-ranked Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 40-34 on Saturday and snap a record seven-game losing streak against their archrival.
UNLV shocks No. 1 North Carolina 90-80 (AP)
UNLV had been playing under the radar after winning their first six games this season against non-ranked teams. Not anymore. Chace Stanback had a career-high 28 points and added 10 rebounds to help UNLV beat top-ranked North Carolina 90-80 on Saturday night in the championship game of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Wisconsin bests BYU, improves to 6-0 (AP)
Women's Top 25 Capsules (AP)
No. 2 Kentucky posts another easy win (AP)
Darius Miller could rejoin Kentucky's starting lineup soon. And that's just fine with freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Miller scored 19 points and No. 2 Kentucky routed Portland 87-63 on Saturday night in the Wildcats' final tuneup before playing St. John's and No. 1 North Carolina next week.
Lucas scores 26 points, Penn State routs Nevada (AP)
Harvard 6-0 after beating UCF (AP)
Duke lets 18-point lead slip in loss to Notre Dame (AP)
No. 20 Cal bounces back, rips Denver (AP)
Allen Crabbe and Justin Cobbs were roommates on their recent road trip to Kansas City for the CBE Classic. They hardly spoke after No. 20 California's surprising 39-point blowout loss to 21st-ranked Missouri in the championship. The Golden Bears were stunned and embarrassed to be beaten that badly.
Novosel's jumper lifts Notre Dame over Duke (AP)
No. 19 Gonzaga rolls past W. Michigan (AP)
Buffalo no match for No. 2 UConn in 90-34 loss (AP)
No. 4 UConn gets past Florida St. in OT (AP)
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No. 2 Connecticut too much for Buffalo 90-34 (AP)
If Tiffany Hayes isn't Connecticut's top scoring threat this season, it bodes pretty well for the Huskies that their secondary option can have a game like this. Hayes had 30 points and 11 rebounds and No. 2 Connecticut beat Buffalo 90-34 Saturday night in the World Vision Classic. "We have a lot of different options as far as scoring," Hayes said.
Washington U coach fastest to 600 victories (AP)
St. John's loses without Lavin on bench (AP)
Obama watches Robinson's Oregon St. win (AP)
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Hurting Nebraska awaits bowl destination (AP)
W. Va. rallies from 10 down to beat Pitt (AP)
Shawne Alston rushed for two second-half touchdowns, including a 1-yarder with 6:10 left, and West Virginia came from 10 points down to beat Pittsburgh 21-20 on Friday night. West Virginia sacked Tino Sunseri 10 times, including four on Pittsburgh's final drive, when time ran out on the Panthers.
Miami, Golden agree to 4-year extension (AP)
Buffs end 23-game road skid, upset Utah (AP)
Coleman Petersen missed a 48-yard field goal try with two seconds remaining as Colorado escaped with a 17-14 victory over Utah on Friday, ending the Utes' hopes for a Pac-12 South title and halting the Buffaloes' school-record 23-game road losing streak. Petersen missed all three attempts after entering the contest leading the Pac-12 in field goals made with 17.
Alabama, Auburn set to continue rivalry (AP)
No. 8 Houston moves to 12-0, routs Tulsa (AP)
Facing a fourth down in a tight game, Patrick Edwards saw an opportunity to put No. 8 Houston in control. During a timeout, Edwards asked to be sent on a deep route to convert not only the fourth-and-1 but to go for more. "I told them, `If you run it, I'll win,"' Edwards said. "So, we called it and I scored." Edwards' 38-yard touchdown catch sparked a string of 28...
Meyer asks off ESPN studio assignment (AP)
Louisville gets share of Big East title (AP)
Louisville got three touchdown passes from freshman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to defeat South Florida 34-24 Friday and clinch a share of the Big East championship. Louisville (7-5, 5-2), which rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the first half, took the lead for good on Bridgewater's 10-yard pass to DeVante Parker with 9:38 remaining.
No. 1 LSU rolls by No. 3 Arkansas 41-17 (AP)
Obama attending Oregon State-Towson game (AP)
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No. 1 Tar Heels cruise past S. Carolina (AP)
North Carolina's Kendall Marshall keeps contributing in other ways. Marshall scored just four points, but had 14 assists and six steals with, with only one turnover to help top-ranked North Carolina beat South Carolina 87-62 in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational Friday night. "Kendall, I thought was sensational," North Carolina coach Roy Williams said.
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Xavier wins despite Holloway's sore hand (AP)
Tu Holloway had a bag of ice on his shooting hand after the game, which might normally be an ominous sign for No. 12 Xavier. Not with the way their newcomers are playing so far this season. Holloway scored 12 points despite a sore finger on his right hand Friday night, and the Musketeers turned to their balance and their youngsters for a 70-56 victory over poor-shooting Georgia.
Cowgirls play 1st game since death of coaches (AP)
Rally gives Pitino 250th win with Cards (AP)
Kyle Kuric scored 16 points and Gorgui Dieng grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead to No. 7 Louisville to a 59-54 victory over Ohio on Friday night in the Global Sports Invitational. Rick Pitino's 250th victory as Louisville's coach was in doubt until the final minute. Ohio held a six-point lead with under 4 minutes to play before the Cardinals rallied.
Baylor aims for 3rd straight win against Tennessee (AP)
No. 3 Ohio St. rolls in tune-up for Duke (AP)
Jared Sullinger blamed it on too much turkey. Whatever the reason, No. 3 Ohio State shook off its slow start with a dizzying display at the beginning of the second half. William Buford scored 17 of his 25 points after the break, and the Buckeyes routed Valparaiso 80-47 on Friday night. Aaron Craft added 15 points and eight assists for the Buckeyes (6-0), who tuned up for a big home showdown against...
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No. 15 Purdue edges Kansas State 46-42 in overtime (AP)
No. 5 Orange beat Stanford for NIT title (AP)
Kris Joseph stumbled getting up after the postgame news conference and knocked over a chair. "Another turnover," deadpanned Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. It's easy to make jokes after a win, and Boeheim's latest wisecrack followed the fifth-ranked Orange's 69-63 victory over Stanford on Friday night in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Madison Square Garden.
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Women's Top 25 Capsules (AP)
Harvard upsets No. 22 FSU, moves to 5-0 (AP)
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Mallard scores 22 to lead Texas Tech over UMKC (AP)
Notre Dame star Abromaitis tears ACL (AP)
Palmer leads West Virginia to upset of No. 25 UCLA (AP)
No. 24 Texas routs No. 22 Virginia 79-53 (AP)
Police search home of Syracuse's Fine (AP)
Authorities involved in a sexual-abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine carried out a search at his home Friday but declined to comment on what they were looking for. New York State Police spokesman Jack Keller said troopers were called to assist the U.S. attorney's office at the search.
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UCF rallies to upset No. 4 UConn 68-63 (AP)
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Friday, November 25, 2011
No. 12 Sooners put focus on Big 12 title (AP)
Scandal lingers as Penn St. goes on road (AP)
Pride on line for Michigan, Ohio State (AP)
Clemson, South Carolina seeking 10th win (AP)
Texas beats Aggies in likely rivalry end (AP)
Texas spoiled Texas A&M's going away party. Justin Tucker kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the Longhorns a 27-25 victory over Texas A&M on Thursday night in the likely end of a more than century-old rivalry. Texas A&M's last Big 12 game and the 118th meeting between the bitter rivals before the Aggies depart for the Southeastern Conference next season was a thriller...
Oklahoma pulls away to beat Wash. State (AP)
Reserve Calvin Newell scored 18 points and Oklahoma pulled away in the second half to beat Washington State 74-59 on Thursday night in the 76 Classic. The Sooners will face Santa Clara in the semifinals Friday. Washington State will play New Mexico in the consolation round. Newell shot 7 of 13 and hit four 3-pointers, and Steven Pledger added 14 points on three 3s.
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Clanton's 28 and 14 lift Central Florida (AP)
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Harvard beats Utah to improve to 4-0 (AP)
No. 22 Florida St. stifles UMass in rout (AP)
Napier leads UConn to 16th straight win (AP)
Dog mushing, snowball fight fun for South Florida (AP)
Dayton beats Wake at Old Spice Classic (AP)
Miami 92, South Florida 72 (AP)
Villanova moves to 4-0 with easy win (AP)
Women's Top 25 Capsules (AP)
Rayburn leads No. 15 Purdue over Tulane (AP)
Minnesota improves to 5-0, beats DePaul (AP)
Saint Louis stays unbeaten, gets past BC (AP)
Brian Conklin scored 18 points to lead Saint Louis to a 62-51 win over Boston College in the opener of the 76 Classic on Thursday. Conklin had 16 points on 6 of 8 shooting in the second half, while Kwamain Mitchell scored 16 points for the Billikens (4-0). Freshman Ryan Anderson led the Eagles with 12 points.