Stansbury resigns as Western Kentucky coach after 7 seasons
March 11, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Rick Stansbury has resigned after seven seasons as Western Kentucky’s head coach and cited a need to focus on his health and family.
Stansbury missed nine games at midseason with an undisclosed health issue.
UAB rolls past Rice 87-60 in C-USA quarterfinals
March 10, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jordan Walker scored 27 points to lead UAB to an 87-60 romp over Rice on Thursday night in the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Tournament.
Walker buried 7 of 11 shots from 3-point range and all six of his free throws for the third-seeded Blazers (24-8), who have won six straight.
Weston, Middle Tennessee edge Charlotte in CUSA quarterfinal
March 10, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Camryn Weston led Middle Tennessee with 22 points and sealed the victory with a 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining as the Blue Raiders took down Charlotte 66-65 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA tournament.
Top-seeded FAU routs Western Kentucky in C-USA quarterfinal
March 10, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Johnell Davis scored 14 points to lead Florida Atlantic to a 75-51 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday night in the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Tournament.
The top-seeded Owls (29-3), who have won five straight, advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal match-up between No.
Olivari leads Rice to 72-71 win over UTSA in C=USA 1st round
March 9, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Quincy Olivari had 18 points in Rice's 72-71 win against UTSA on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Conference USA Tournament.
Olivari also contributed eight rebounds for the Owls (18-14).
Sharp has 16, Western Kentucky beats UTEP 73-67 in C-USA
March 9, 2023 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jamarion Sharp had 16 points in Western Kentucky's 73-67 victory against UTEP on Wednesday night in the Conference USA Tournament.
Sharp had eight rebounds and three blocks for the Hilltoppers (17-15).
Jones scores 30, Florida International downs Rice 90-83
March 4, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Denver Jones scored 30 points and Florida International beat Rice 90-83 on Saturday.
Jones added six rebounds for the Panthers (14-17, 8-12 Conference USA), who snapped a five-game losing streak.
McKnight scores 24, leads Western Kentucky over UTEP 73-68
March 3, 2023 GMTEL PASO, Texas (AP) — Dayvion McKnight had 24 points to lead Western Kentucky to a 73-68 victory over UTEP on Thursday night.
McKnight added seven rebounds for the Hilltoppers (16-14, 8-11 Conference USA).
FAU grabs at least share of 1st C-USA regular-season title
February 25, 2023 GMTBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half and Florida Atlantic defeated UTEP 75-49 on Saturday as the Owls claimed at least a share of their first Conference USA regular-season title.
Olivari’s 34 lead Rice past Western Kentucky 83-77
February 19, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Quincy Olivari scored 34 points as Rice beat Western Kentucky 83-77 on Saturday night.
Olivari added 12 rebounds for the Owls (17-10, 8-8 Conference USA). Mekhi Mason added 14 points.
Walker scores 22 to lead UAB to 79-66 victory over UTEP
February 17, 2023 GMTEL PASO, Texas (AP) — Jordan Walker scored 22 points to guide UAB to a 79-66 victory over UTEP on Thursday night.
Walker shot 8 for 15 from the floor (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Blazers (19-8, 10-6 Conference USA).
Weston’s 13 lead Middle Tennessee past UTSA 84-60
February 5, 2023 GMTMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Camryn Weston, Jestin Porter and Teafale Lenard all scored 13 points and Middle Tennessee cruised to an 84-60 victory over UTSA on Saturday.
Weston added six rebounds for the Blue Raiders (15-9, 8-5 Conference USA).
UAB beats No. 19 FAU, ending nation-best 20-game win streak
February 3, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Eric Gaines, Jordan “Jelly” Walker and UAB figured out a way to end the nation's longest winning streak.
Gaines scored 21 points, Walker returned from an injury with 13 points and six assists and the Blazers ended No.
Williams scores 27 as Charlotte beats Western Kentucky 75-71
January 22, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Brice Williams had 27 points in Charlotte's 75-71 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday night.
Williams added seven rebounds for the 49ers (13-7, 4-5 Conference USA).
Dishman rallis Middle Tennessee over UAB in overtime 74-73
January 17, 2023 GMTMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Dishman scored 15 points and made two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to rally Middle Tennessee to a 74-73 victory over UAB on Monday night.
Dishman had a dunk with 48 seconds remaining to get the Blue Raiders (11-7, 4-3 Conference USA) within a point.
Olivari rallies Rice to 88-81 overtime victory over UTSA
January 17, 2023 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Quincy Olivari scored 30 points, including six in overtime, Max Fiedler had a triple-double and Rice defeated UTSA 88-81 on Monday night.
Olivari had eight rebounds for the Owls (13-5, 4-3 Conference USA).
No. 24 FAU tops W Kentucky 76-62 for first ranked victory
January 17, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Nicholas Boyd had 16 points, Alijah Martin added 15 off the bench and No. 24 Florida Atlantic used a second-half surge to run past Western Kentucky 76-62 on Monday night for its 16th consecutive victory.
McKnight guides Western Kentucky to 70-59 victory over FIU
January 15, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Dayvion McKnight scored 14 points as Western Kentucky beat Florida International 70-59 on Saturday night.
McKnight also had five rebounds for the Hilltoppers (11-6, 3-3 Conference USA).
Florida Atlantic defeats North Texas for 15th straight win
January 14, 2023 GMTBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Johnell Davis had 16 points in Florida Atlantic's 66-62 win against North Texas on Saturday.
Davis had three steals for the Owls (16-1, 6-0 Conference USA). Vladislav Goldin scored 12 points while shooting 3 of 6 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and added eight rebounds.
Jones leads North Texas over Middle Tennessee 56-51
January 8, 2023 GMTMURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Rubin Jones had 13 points to help North Texas defeat Middle Tennessee 56-51 on Saturday night.
Tylor Perry scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds for the Mean Green (13-3, 4-1 Conference USA).
Davis scores 36, FAU edges UAB 88-86 for 12th straight win
January 6, 2023 GMTBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Sophomore Johnell Davis came off the bench to score 36 points — doubling his career high — and Florida Atlantic held off UAB 88-86 on Thursday night to run its win streak to 12 while grabbing the top spot in Conference USA.
‘Been Everywhere’: TCU conference-hopping run to title game
January 5, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU had quite the conference-hopping journey on its way to the national championship game.
The Horned Frogs won or shared titles in three different leagues over 16 seasons after the Southwest Conference disbanded.
Walker’s 25 points lift UAB past UTEP in 2OT, 79-73
December 30, 2022 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Walker converted a three-point play midway through the second overtime period, then knocked down a pair of free throws with 32 seconds left to help UAB hold off UTEP, 79-73 in a Conference USA battle on Thursday night.
Martin scores 18 as FAU beats FIU 79-53 in CUSA opener
December 17, 2022 GMTBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Alijah Martin's 18 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat Florida International 79-53 on Saturday in the Conference USA opener.
Martin was 6 of 14 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Owls (10-1).
No. 23 UTSA tops North Texas 48-27 in C-USA title game
December 7, 2022 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Frank Harris threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 49 yards and another score, lifting No. 23 UTSA to its second straight Conference USA championship with a 48-27 victory over North Texas on Friday night at the Alamodome.