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Xavier still in feeling-out mode ahead of tilt with unbeaten Georgia
With 13 new players on Xavier’s roster, this season was destined to be filled with growing pains for the Musketeers. First-year head coach Richard Pitino hopes a tough nonconference schedule…
Torrid-shooting Magic extend Clippers’ tailspin in rout
Jalen Suggs knocked down five 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 23 points, and the Orlando Magic continued the tailspin of the visiting Los Angeles Clippers with a 129-101…
Lauri Markkanen leads Jazz into NBA Cup matchup vs. dominant Thunder
Two of the NBA’s best big men square off Friday when the Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Cup West Group A action. While the Jazz (5-9,…
SMU’s balanced, high-scoring attack awaits Arkansas State
SMU looks to continue its perfect start to the season and build on a dominant win Friday when Arkansas State visits Dallas for the schools’ first meeting. The Mustangs (5-0)…
Miami’s starting five excels in runaway win over Elon
Tru Washington finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced effort by host Miami in a 99-72 win over Elon on Thursday night in Coral Gables, Fla….
No. 14 St. John’s balks early before blasting Bucknell
Bryce Hopkins finished with 20 points as 14th-ranked St. John’s overcame a shaky start to pull away late in the first half on the way to a 97-49 victory over…
UCF topples Pitt to kick off Legends Classic
Riley Kugel and Themus Fulks each scored 18 points, Jamichael Stillwell had 12 points and 11 rebounds and UCF extended its winning streak to four with a 77-67 victory over…
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Xavier still in feeling-out mode ahead of tilt with unbeaten Georgia
