No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16
March 21, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8 seconds left to lift No. 3 Ohio State to a 71-69 win over No. 6 seed North Carolina on Monday and help the Buckeyes advance to the Sweet 16 for the second straight season.
Wisconsin women blank Ohio State, win 7th NCAA hockey title
March 19, 2023 GMTDULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Kirsten Simms scored a goal and Cami Kronish had 31 saves to help Wisconsin beat top-seeded and defending NCAA champion Ohio State 1-0 Sunday, earning the Badgers their record seventh national title.
Tar Heels, Buckeyes seek better showings, and another ‘W’
March 19, 2023 GMTStyle points matter less than outcomes in the women's NCAA Tournament, North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart said, and what matters most is getting the chance to be better in another game.
Banghart's sixth-seeded Tar Heels beat St.
Ohio St beats James Madison 80-66 in March Madness 1st round
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 18 points to help No. 3 seed Ohio State pull away for an 80-66 win over No. 14 seed James Madison in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Ohio State’s Jaques wins Kazmaier Award as top NCAA player
March 18, 2023 GMTDULUTH, Minnesota (AP) — Ohio State defender Sophie Jaques won the Patty Kazmaier Award on Saturday, given to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey.
Jaques, who is from Toronto, is the first Buckeye to win the award and the second-ever defender.
Defending champ Ohio State, Wisconsin advance in Frozen Four
March 18, 2023 GMTDULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Sloane Matthews, Makenna Webster and Hadley Hartmetz each scored and defending champion Ohio State eased by Northeastern 3-0 on Friday in the NCAA women's Frozen Four.
Top-seeded Ohio State (33-5-2) seeks its second championship in program history on Sunday against Wisconsin in an all-WCHA final.
Michigan RB Blake Corum says he’ll be back by fall camp
March 16, 2023 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum said his surgically repaired left knee has gotten strong enough that he's been cleared to run on an anti-gravity treadmill next week.
Edey dominates, Purdue beats Ohio State in Big Ten semis
March 11, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach Edey knew what he needed to do just just about every time he touched the ball. After all, he had just one man trying to defend him in the paint.
The star center took over and led the Boilermakers to the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
No. 13 seed Ohio St. reaches semis, 68-58 over Spartans
March 10, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Bruce Thornton had 21 points and six assists, freshman Roddy Gayle Jr. scored seven of his season-high 15 points in the final five minutes and short-handed Ohio State beat fourth-seeded Michigan State 68-58 on Friday in the Big Ten Conference Tournament.
13th-seeded Buckeyes top Iowa, win again in Big Ten tourney
March 10, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 17 points and Roddy Gayle Jr. had all nine of his points in the final six minutes to help give 13th-seeded Ohio State to a 73-69 win over fifth-seeded Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
Ohio State holds on to edge Wisconsin 65-57 in Big Ten
March 9, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Sean McNeil scored 17 points, Justice Sueing added 16 and 13th-seeded Ohio State held on to defeat 12th-seeded Wisconsin 65-57 on Wednesday night to open the Big Ten Tournament.
The Buckeyes (14-18), who had a 27-point lead with 15 1/2 minutes to play, face fifth-seed Iowa in the second round on Thursday.
Acing combine tests doesn’t necessarily foretell NFL stardom
March 6, 2023 GMTMichigan cornerback D.J. Turner II posted the fastest time in the 40-yard dash at this year's NFL scouting combine and his 4.26-second performance is the fifth-fastest ever, regardless of position.
QB auditions take center stage in Ohio St spring practice
March 6, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two-year starter C.J. Stroud is off to the NFL in the draft next month, which means Ohio State coach Ryan Day needs to find a new quarterback for 2023.
With no obvious heir apparent to Stroud, the quarterback derby is the overarching storyline as the Buckeyes open spring practice on Tuesday.
Clark gets triple-double as Iowa blows out OSU for B10 title
March 6, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark chased down her 10th rebound for Iowa with 5:18 left in the game and flashed a knowing grin, her 10th career triple-double secured.
No. 1 South Carolina tops Tennessee for SEC title
March 6, 2023 GMTGREEENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 1 South Carolina pulled away in the final two quarters to beat Tennessee 74-58 for the SEC championship on Sunday.
Young’s height, Richardson’s workout all rage at NFL combine
March 5, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Young provided one answer Saturday at the NFL's annual scouting combine: He stands 5-foot-10 1/8 inches and weighs 204 pounds.
No. 14 Ohio State rallies from 24 down to beat No. 2 Indiana
March 5, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rikki Harris made a go-ahead layup with 38 seconds left for 14th-ranked Ohio State in a 79-75 victory over second-ranked Indiana after rallying from a record 24-point deficit in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday.
No. 7 Iowa outlasts Purdue 69-58 in B10 quarterfinal
March 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 12 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead seventh-ranked Iowa past Purdue 69-58 after a sluggish start in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
No. 14 Ohio State women hold off No. 17 Michigan 81-79
March 3, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Freshman Cotie McMahon had 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in her Big Ten Tournament debut, Taylor Thierry added 20 points and No. 14 Ohio State held off No. 17 Michigan 81-79 on Friday.
Okpara, Ohio State outpace No. 21 Maryland 73-62
March 2, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Felix Okpara had 12 points and 12 rebounds to help Ohio State finish its home schedule with a 73-62 win over No. 21 Maryland on Wednesday night.
Ohio State jumped ahead after Maryland led 4-2 in the opening two minutes thanks to a 12-0 run, and the Buckeyes didn’t give up their lead the rest of the way.
Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois
February 26, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, fellow freshman Brice Sensabaugh scored 14, senior Justice Sueing contributed a double-double, and Ohio State defeated Illinois 72-60 on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak.
No. 7 Terrapins win 6th straight, down No. 16 Buckeyes 76-74
February 25, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abby Meyers matched her season high by scoring 24 points and No. 7 Maryland finished the regular season on a six-game winning streak with a 76-74 victory over No. 16 Ohio State on Friday night.
Harris, No. 16 Ohio State women beat No. 12 Michigan 74-61
February 21, 2023 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rikki Harris scored a career-high 23 points with five assists and seven steals, Taylor Thierry added 15 points and No. 16 Ohio State beat No. 12 Michigan 74-61 on Monday night to complete a season sweep of the Wolverines.
South Carolina’s No. 1 run in women’s Top 25 hits 35 weeks
February 20, 2023 GMTSouth Carolina survived one of its stiffest tests of the season to remain No. 1 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll released Monday.
Edey has 21st double-double as No. 3 Purdue tops Ohio State
February 19, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had 26 points and 11 rebounds for his 21st double-double this season to lead No. 3 Purdue past Ohio State 82-55 on Sunday.
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 11 points and David Jenkins Jr.
Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women top Florida 87-56
February 17, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 22 points and No. 1 South Carolina won its 32nd straight game, 87-56 over Florida on Thursday night.
The Gamecocks (26-0, 13-0 Southeastern Conference) showed no hangover from their 88-64 win over then-third-ranked LSU this past Sunday and moved a step closer to their seventh regular-season league title under coach Dawn Staley.
McMahon’s double-double leads No. 13 Buckeye women past PSU
February 17, 2023 GMTSTATE College, Pa. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for her first double-double and No.
Ohio State cancels home-and-home series with Washington
February 15, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State said Wednesday it has canceled a home-and-home football series with Washington that was scheduled for 2024 and 2025.
Ohio State initiated the move and will pay a $500,000 cancellation penalty to Washington, a Pac-12 member, by February 2025, athletic director Gene Smith said.
Big week in the Big East for conference race
February 14, 2023 GMTIt will be a big week in the Big East.
The conference's top four teams are within 1 1/2 games of each other with three weeks left in the regular season and two big games could help spread things out a bit.
Holmes powers No. 2 Indiana’s rout of No. 13 Ohio State
February 14, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For Mackenzie Holmes and No. 2 Indiana, this season has been all about confidence.
“Everyone was bought into the game plan so all we had to do was just go out there and play hard and the rest would take care of itself," Holmes said.
Hauser, Michigan State deal Ohio State 6th loss in row 62-41
February 12, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joey Hauser scored 23 points to help Michigan State beat Ohio State 62-41 on Sunday, handing the Buckeyes their sixth straight defeat.
Hauser sank 8 of 13 shots from the floor, including 6 of 9 from beyond the arc, and grabbed eight rebounds for the Spartans (16-9, 8-6 Big Ten Conference).
Buie helps Northwestern climb standings beating Ohio St.
February 10, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO (AP) — Boo Buie scored 19 points and reserve Brooks Barnhizer scored a career-high 19 points and Northwestern beat Ohio State 69-63 on Thursday.
Buie now has scored in double figures in 22 of 24 games this season, including 18 straight.
McMahon, Mikesell propel No. 13 Buckeye women past Gophers
February 9, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon and Taylor Mikesell combined for 49 points on 17-of-28 shooting and No. 13 Ohio State rolled to a 93-63 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
McMahon was 8 of 13 from the field and 9 of 9 from the foul line, converting three three-point plays for 25 points.
Forward Mawot Mag to miss rest of season for No. 24 Rutgers
February 7, 2023 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Junior forward Mawot Mag will miss the rest of the season for No. 24 Rutgers after tearing the ACL in his right knee.
Rutgers announced the injury Tuesday, hours before the Scarlet Knights were to play at No.
Miller scores 29 as No. 8 Terps rout No. 10 Ohio State 90-54
February 6, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Diamond Miller and her Maryland teammates took out their frustrations on Ohio State.
Miller scored 16 of her 29 points in the third quarter, and the eighth-ranked Terrapins routed the 10th-ranked Buckeyes 90-54 on Sunday in the program's most lopsided win over a top-10 opponent.
Dickinson leads Michigan to 77-69 win over skidding Buckeyes
February 5, 2023 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Michigan to a 77-69 win over Ohio State on Sunday.
Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn’s foul shots
February 3, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes' third straight loss.
Wisconsin led 62-47 with 7:18 remaining before Ohio State scored the next 13 points to get within 62-60.
No. 10 Ohio State beats Wisconsin 90-67, ends 3-game skid
February 2, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Taylor Thierry scored a career-high 25 points and Taylor Mikesell added 21 to help No. 10 Ohio State beat Wisconsin 90-67 on Wednesday night, snapping the Buckeyes’ three-game losing skid.
No. 5 UConn holds off Providence 64-54
February 2, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dorka Juhasz had 19 points and 17 rebounds and Nika Muhl added 14 points as No. 5 UConn held off Providence 64-54 on Wednesday night.
Lou Lopez Senechal and Aubrey Griffin each finished with 13 points as the Huskies registered their 14th straight win.
How Power Five leagues fared in landing recruits, transfers
February 2, 2023 GMTSoutheastern Conference schools continue to rule over the recruiting trail, almost as thoroughly as they dominate on the field.
Alabama put together the best 2023 class in the country, according to composite rankings of recruiting sites compiled by 247Sports. The SEC has eight of the top 17 classes, including Georgia at No.
No. 8 Kansas avenges loss to No. 7 Kansas State
February 1, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats on Tuesday night.
Morris scores 31 as unbeaten No. 3 LSU women top Lady Vols
January 31, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alexis Morris scored a career-high 31 points, stirring a raucous sellout crowd with a series of clutch transition layups in the fourth quarter, and third-ranked LSU remained unbeaten with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Monday night.
South Carolina tops women’s AP Top 25; Ohio State tumbles
January 30, 2023 GMTIt was a rough week for Ohio State, which lost all three of its games and tumbled down the AP Top 25 as a result.
Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65
January 30, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With Ohio State making a run in the fourth quarter, Purdue buckled down defensively and knocked off the No.2 Buckeyes.
Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday.
Hood-Schifino sparks Indiana to 86-70 win over Ohio State
January 29, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino used a career-high six 3-pointers to score 20 of his 24 points in the first half and Indiana cruised to an 86-70 victory over Ohio State on Saturday night.
Clark shines as No. 10 Iowa women edge Nebraska 80-76
January 29, 2023 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 10 Iowa held off Nebraska for an 80-76 win on Saturday.
It was the 10th double-double of the season for Clark, who came into the game second in the nation in scoring at 26.8 points per game.
Woodson expects to return as Hoosiers take on Buckeyes
January 27, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson is expected to return to the sideline Saturday night for a crucial Big Ten contest against Ohio State.
Woodson missed Wednesday night's game at Minnesota because he was recovering from COVID-19.
Holmes, Garzon lead No. 6 Indiana women past No. 2 Ohio St
January 27, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Yarden Garzon's stat line for No. 6 Indiana was plenty impressive — 20 points with four 3s, plus 10 rebounds in a 78-65 win over No. 2 Ohio State.
It's what the freshman from Israel did without the ball that really helped the Hoosiers on Thursday night.
No. 6 Indiana rallies to beat No. 2 Ohio Sate 78-65
January 27, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 26 points, Yarden Garzon added 20 and No. 6 Indiana surged in the third quarter, rallying past No. 2 Ohio State 78-65 Thursday night.
The Hoosiers have won four straight in the series, seven in a row overall and maintained the best start in school history (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) in front of raucous, record regular-season crowd of 10,455.
Shannon scores 17, Illinois beats Ohio State 69-60
January 25, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half, Jayden Epps added 14 points in his second career start and Illinois beat Ohio State 69-60 on Tuesday night.
Clark triple-double leads No. 10 Iowa over No. 2 Ohio State
January 24, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Caitlin Clark added another accomplishment to her decorated resume at Iowa.
She notched 28 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds and No. 10 Iowa defeated No. 2 Ohio State 83-72 on Monday night.
Clark’s triple-double leads No. 10 Iowa women past No. 2 OSU
January 24, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 28 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds for her eighth career triple-double, and No. 10 Iowa handed No. 2 Ohio State its first loss of the season, 83-72 on Monday night.
In a first, women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas
January 24, 2023 GMTFor the first time in the 47-year history of The Associated Press women's basketball poll no team from Texas is in the Top 25.
Sensebaugh scores 27, Ohio State tops Iowa 93-77 to end skid
January 21, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman standout Brice Sensabaugh scored a season-high 27 points on 10-of-12 shooting, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and Ohio State ended a five-game losing streak with a 93-77 win over Iowa on Saturday.
No. 2 Ohio State women roll past Northwestern, 84-54
January 20, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell and Rebeka Mikulasikova each scored 18 points and No. 2 Ohio State beat Northwestern 84-54 on Thursday night to push its program-best, season-opening winning streak to 19 games.
Griesel scores 15, Nebraska extends Ohio State’s skid, 63-60
January 19, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Sam Griesel scored 15 points — including a pair free throws in closing seconds — and grabbed seven rebounds Wednesday night to help Nebraska beat Ohio State 63-60 and extend the Buckeyes' losing streak to five games.
Mag’s 3-pointer lifts Rutgers to OT win over Ohio State
January 15, 2023 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Cam Spencer scored 21 points, Mawot Mag added 15 points and a huge 3-pointer in overtime, and Rutgers defeated Ohio State 68-64 on Sunday.
No. 3 Ohio State women stay perfect, beat Nebraska 76-67
January 14, 2023 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rebecca Mikulasikova had 25 points and No. 3 Ohio State opened up an early double-digit lead and beat Nebraska 76-67 Saturday.
Mikulasikova scored from inside and outside while shooting 7 for 15, including 3 of 4 on 3-point attempts.
Ohio State promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator
January 13, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day promoted receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator on Friday.
The six-year member of the Buckeyes coaching staff replaces Kevin Wilson, who left to become the head coach at Tulsa.
Minnesota gets rare win at Ohio State, 70-67
January 13, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dawson Garcia tied a career high with 28 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Ta’lon Cooper added 13 points and 11 rebounds and Minnesota held off Ohio State 70-67 on Thursday night for its first Big Ten victory of the season.
Smothered Frogs: Georgia shuts down TCU passing attack
January 10, 2023 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When Georgia cornerback Javon Bullard left TCU wide receiver Derius Davis all alone for a 60-yard catch in the first quarter, it seemed as if the Bulldogs’ secondary was in for another long night.
Edey, No. 1 Purdue rally in second half vs. Penn State 76-63
January 9, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Edey scored 30 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and helped a furious 12-0 run to start the second half as No. 1 Purdue rallied to defeat Penn State 76-63 before a sold-out crowd at the Palestra on Sunday night.
Young scores 30 as Maryland tops No. 24 Ohio State 80-73
January 8, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young is proving he can score in the Big Ten.
And even at 6-foot-1, the Maryland guard is a rebounding threat, too.
Young had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the Terrapins opened the second half with an 18-2 run on their way to an 80-73 victory over No.
No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81
January 8, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored a game-high 31 points as No. 3 Ohio State erased a halftime deficit and avoided an upset with an 87-81 win over Illinois Sunday.
Trailing by as many as 17 points in the second half, a 13-0 run in the third quarter helped the Buckeyes (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) tie the game at 58 with 2:16 to go in the period.
No. 1 Georgia faces No. 3 TCU for CFP national championship
January 8, 2023 GMTNo. 1 Georgia (14-0) vs. No. 3 TCU (13-1) at Inglewood, California, Monday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Georgia by 12 1/2.
Loyer’s late 3 gives No. 1 Purdue 71-69 win over No. 24 OSU
January 6, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fletcher Loyer made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and No. 1 Purdue bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 71-69 victory over No. 24 Ohio State on Thursday night.
Loyer’s 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71-69 over No. 24 Ohio State
January 6, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fletcher Loyer made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and No. 1 Purdue bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 71-69 victory over No. 24 Ohio State on Thursday night.
Big 4th quarter lifts No. 3 Ohio State women past Minnesota
January 6, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored 22 points and Rikki Harris added 19 as No. 3 Ohio State rallied to beat Minnesota 83-71 on Thursday night.
Rebeka Mikulasikova contributed 15 points on five 3-pointers for the Buckeyes (16-0, 5-0 Big Ten), who outscored Minnesota 28-10 in the fourth quarter.
Bears’ Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark
January 4, 2023 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Justin Fields won't get a chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback.
Fields will miss the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of a strained hip and Nathan Peterman will start in his place, coach Matt Eberflus said Wednesday.
Utah’s Rising injured during Rose Bowl for 2nd straight year
January 3, 2023 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Utah's Cam Rising saw his dream of winning the Rose Bowl end early due to injury for the second straight season.
QB Bennett: Georgia must fix mistakes to win another title
January 2, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ga. (AP) — No. 1 Georgia is far from satisfied, despite being unbeaten and one win away from back-to-back national championships,
Coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Stetson Bennett said Saturday night's 42-41 College Football Playoff semifinal win over Ohio State showed flaws the Bulldogs must fix in practice this week.
Utah cracks women’s AP top 10 for 1st time; Gamecocks No. 1
January 2, 2023 GMTSouth Carolina finished 2022 how it started the year: No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
While the top-ranked Gamecocks cruised to a win in their lone game last week, then-No.
CFP thrillers draw largest non-New Year’s Day viewership
January 2, 2023 GMTThe most competitive pair of semifinals in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff drew the largest non-New Year's Day viewership for those games on ESPN, the network said Monday.
Ohio State pulls away early, beats Northwestern 73-57
January 2, 2023 GMTEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Sean McNeil and Justice Sueing each scored 11 first-half points, Brice Sensabaugh added 16 of his 18 points after halftime and Ohio State led by double figures for nearly-33 minutes as the Buckeyes beat Northwestern 73-57 Sunday night.
Rogers, Hanson help No. 17 Oregon women beat USC 73-45
January 2, 2023 GMTEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Endyia Rogers had 19 points, six assists and three steals against her former team and Taya Hanson had season highs with 17 points and five made 3-pointers to help No. 17 Oregon beat Southern California 73-45 Sunday.
Duggan vs. Bennett: 2 onetime underdogs fight for CFP title
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU thought so much of Max Duggan at the beginning of the season that he lost his job. Georgia seemed like it spent years trying to give its starting quarterback job to anyone not named Stetson Bennett.
Rose Bowl hosts similarly tough No. 7 Utah, No. 9 Penn State
January 1, 2023 GMTRose Bowl: No. 7 Utah (10-3, No. 8 CFP) vs. No. 9 Penn State (10-2, No. 11 CFP), Jan 2. 17, 5 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Utah by 1 1/2.
Utah faces Penn State as the sun sets on a Rose Bowl era
January 1, 2023 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The sun usually sets behind Arroyo Seco late in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl. The moment is often spectacular, with clouds turning pink and orange while the San Gabriel Mountains light up in dazzling reds and yellows amid the dying rays.
Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title
January 1, 2023 GMTAfter the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the closest thing the sport has had in years to a Cinderella team.
Stroud, Ohio State come up just short, lose Peach Bowl 42-41
January 1, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Quarterback C.J. Stroud and No. 4 Ohio State came up just short, and this one has to hurt.
“They’re a good team, but I don’t think there’s one guy in that locker room that thinks we shouldn’t have won the game," Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said.