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Clara Strack scores 33 points and No. 18 Kentucky halts losing streak with 93-73 win over Arkansas

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Clara Strack had 33 points and 15 rebounds, Teonni Key also had a double-double, and No. 18 Kentucky defeated Arkansas 93-73 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Kentucky led by only six points at halftime and it was 60-49 heading to the fourth quarter. Kentucky led by at least 19 points the rest of the way.

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Trade Rumors: Williams, Blazers, Kings, Strus, Dieng

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The Trail Blazers have been “shopping” Robert Williams ahead of the trade deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). The veteran big man is on an expiring $13.3MM contract and has long been viewed as a possible trade candidate. As Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report writes (Substack link), Portland values Williams, […]

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Penn State ends eight-game losing streak, extends Minnesota's skid to seven with 77-75 victory

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Freddie Dilione V had 25 points and Kayden Mingo scored with one second left as Penn State snapped an eight-game losing streak by extending Minnesota's skid to seven with a 77-75 victory on Sunday. Mingo buried a 3-pointer and Dilione had the final two baskets in a 9-0 spurt to give Penn State a 69-58 lead with 6:31 left. Cade Tyson made four free throws, Langston Reynolds sank a pair, and Grayson Grove tipped in a miss as the Golden Gophers used an 8-0 run to cut ...

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra makes convincing Norman Powell All-Star case

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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat coming off a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, the team was missing star Norman Powell, who was out due to “personal reasons.” As Heat star Tyler Herro will miss his 40th total game on Sunday when Miami takes on Chicago, one player who has been […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra makes convincing Norman Powell All-Star case appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Wizards Must Follow Luka Doncic’s Advice After Lakers Blowout

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards’ 142-111 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night is old news, but Lakers superstar Luka Doncic delivered a timeless message postgame. The 26-year-old, who notched 37 points (13-21 FG, 6-13 3-point) with 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals over 31 minutes, was asked what advice […] The post Wizards Must Follow Luka Doncic’s Advice After Lakers Blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Sebastian Rancik, Isaiah Johnson help Colorado beat TCU 87-61 to end 6-game losing streak

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Sebastian Rancik had 17 points, Isaiah Johnson scored 16 and Colorado cruised to an 87-61 victory over TCU on Sunday, snapping a six-game losing streak. Rancik came off the bench to sink 6 of 8 shots — 3 of 4 from 3-point range — for the Buffaloes (13-9, 3-6 Big 12 Conference). He added six rebounds and three assists. Johnson made 5 of 11 shots with three 3-pointers, adding five assists. Reserve Bangot Dak scored 14 on 7-for-8 shooting for Colorado. Josiah Sanders totale...

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Snudda Collins scores 28 and No. 21 Texas Tech women edge No. 12 TCU 62-60

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Snudda Collins scored 28 points off the bench, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and No. 21 Texas Tech knocked off No. 12 TCU 62-60 on Sunday. Collins matched her career high by scoring 28 points for the second time in three games. The free throw proved important when Olivia Miles nailed a 3 to get TCU within a point with less than two seconds remaining.

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No. 8 Iowa State trounces Kansas State 95-61 behind Joshua Jefferson's 19 points

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 8 Iowa beat Kansas State 95-61 on Sunday. The Cyclones (20-2, 7-2 Big 12 Conference) got 18 points from Milan Momcilovic, 16 from Tamin Lipsey, 13 from Killyan Toure and 11 from Nate Heise en route to their fourth consecutive win. They handed the Wildcats (10-12, 1-8 Big 12) their worst loss under coach Jerome Tang, who was hired ahead of the 2023 season. Iowa State used two big runs in the ...

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Kierra Wheeler's double-double helps No. 22 West Virginia women upend No. 14 Baylor 70-60

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Kierra Wheeler had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Jordan Harrison also scored 18 points, and No. 22 West Virginia defeated No. 14 Baylor 70-60 on Sunday. The loss potentially knocked Baylor (19-4, 8-2 Big 12) out of first place in the Big 12 but the Lady Bears got good news later in the day when No. 21 Texas Tech defeated No. 12 TCU 62-60. Baylor and TCU remain tied for first place.

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