KX News: Basketball

Bob Knight named Trine University's grad speaker

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will return to the state this spring to be the commencement speaker at Trine University. University president Earl Brooks II says Knight's respect for learning and ability to instill character in his pl

Tuesday's Time Schedule

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:34:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 3 Kentucky vs. Alabama, 9 p.m. No. 6 Purdue at No. 10 Michigan State, 9 p.m. No. 7 Georgetown at Providence, 7 p.m. No. 11 Wisconsin vs. Illinois, 7 p.m. No. 12

Super Bowl parade...Lakers win...Sharks are road warriors...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:52:00 GMT

Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans will be used today for a Super Bowl parade for the champions of the NFL, the New Orleans Saints. It will include 12 marching bands and one float each from 10 krewes. Float builder Barry Kern said he believes it's the

Sports

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT

MINNESOTA TWINS manager Ron Gardenhire (GAR'-din-high-er) Alexi Casilla (kah-SEE'-yah) Joe Crede (CREE'-dee) Michael Cuddyer (cuh-DYE'-er) Brian Duensing (DUHN'-sing) Matt Guerrier (gah-REAR') Jason Kubel (KOO'-bul)

Here is the latest Montana sports from The AP

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:48:00 GMT

The Big Sky Conference has named Montana guard Anthony Johnson as its men's basketball player of the week for the second consecutive week and the fourth time this season. The 6-foot-3 senior from Tacoma, Wash., averaged 24 points, 3.5 assists and 2

Latest Montana sports:

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Forward Kellen Hasquet of Montana Tech has been named the Frontier Conference's basketball player of the week. The 6-foot-7 junior from Missoula led Montana Tech to two wins last weekend over Rocky Mountain and Carroll. Hasquet averaged 20

Monday's Scores

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Aggies And Lakers

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:53:00 GMT

The Velva Aggies girls basketball team played their final home game of the season tonight as they hosted Des Lacs-Burlington as both teams get ready for their respective district tournaments. CLASS "B" GIRLS BASKETBALL: SURREY UNDERWOOD VELVA DES LA

Lions Host Troopers

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:53:00 GMT

The Minot Ryan Lady Lions girls basketball team was at home for the final time this season as they hosted Garrison in a non-district matchup. Tonight's game was the final one for the Lady Lions before Thursday's district 12 tournament and the team also we

Update on the latest in sports

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:00 GMT

Vince Carter poured in 48 points in the Orlando Magic's 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets. Carter scored 34 in the second half as the Magic rallied from a 17-point deficit. Carter was 19 of 27 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds.

Monday's Scores

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:42:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Boys Basketball Custer 69, Lead-Deadwood 55 Harrisburg 56, Tri-Valley 54 Sioux Falls O'Gorman 64, Sioux City West, Iowa 46 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Florence-Henry vs. Summit, ppd. Castlewood vs. DeSmet

Monday's Scores

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS [[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] [[kxtopic:divide-county-nd:t[Divide County]:t]] 56, [[kxtopic:kenmare-nd:t[Kenmare]:t]] 52 [[kxtopic:mandaree-nd:t[Mandaree]:t]] 75, Trenton 46 Napoleon 70, Hazelton [[kxtopic

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL [[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] ASSOCIATION In 1st New Orleans 25 Orlando 23 Dallas at Golden State 10:30 p.m. San Antonio at L-A Lakers 10

Monday's Scores

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Crookston 73, Frazee 48 Esko 72, Two Harbors 31 POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS Belle Plaine vs. Bethlehem Academy, ccd. GIRLS BASKETBALL (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT

$vscores1 Monday's College Basketball Scores By The Associated Press EAST Brooklyn 95, St. Joseph's, N.Y. 77 Cheyney 92, Bloomsburg 78, OT Delaware 69, UNC Wilmington 62 Delaware Valley 101, Penn St.-Harrisburg 77 FDU-Florham 62, N.

NC State working on memorial for Yow

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:04:00 GMT

North Carolina State students are raising money for a memorial to the late women's basketball coach Kay Yow. Students are working to raise $85,000 to complete the project. It would include a small garden and a bust of Yow in front of Reynolds

2 OU baskeball players cited for shoplifting

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:57:00 GMT

Oklahoma freshmen basketball players Andrew Fitzgerald and Steven Pledger were cited for shoplifting at a department store in Norman, just hours after the Sooners upset Texas on Saturday. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Newell says the players were

It's Not Unusual For Her to Sing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

With the 2010 season beginning to wind down for the Minot State Womens Basketball team, each remaining matchup is a special one for senior players. As Dan Erdmann reports, this past weekend's games were extra-special for one Lady Beaver. (Dan Erdmann,

Mack DAC Player

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

Minot State senior Mackenzie Mack has been named the DAC women's basketball player of the week. Mack scored 48 points, rabbed 13 rebounds and added four steals and an assist as the 13th ranked Beavers swept a pair of conference games. For the week, Mack w

MSU Men's Basketball

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

With three games to play, the Minot State men's basketball team is very much in the hunt for a conference title. The Beavers are currently in a three way tie for 2nd just a half game back of conference leading Black Hills State. The Beavers are comi

Klein Battles Back From Scary Injury

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

If high school basketball has a 'Comeback Player of the Year' award...this Bishop Ryan basketball athlete would win it hands down... In fact...this young lady might just win 'Comeback Person of the Year' in general. This is Lexi Klein a sophomore fr

North Dakota Class B basketball polls

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMT

This week's North Dakota Class B basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking. Boy

KC BOYS

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:09:00 GMT

The Kidder County boys basketball team plays in a tough district and region. But despite the challenges, their eyes are on the prize. Reporter Tia Streeter has more. " (TIA STREETER/ KX SPORTS) Two time All State player Adam Randall, powers the Pirate

Carroll guard named Frontier player of week

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Sophomore Alysha Green of Carroll College has been named the Frontier Conference's women's basketball player of the week. The 5-foot-7 guard from Spokane, Wash., led Carroll to two road wins over the weekend against Montana Western and Montana T

Mont Tech player named Frontier player of week

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:54:00 GMT

Forward Kellen Hasquet of Montana Tech has been named the Frontier Conference's basketball player of the week. The 6-foo-t7 junior from Missoula led Montana Tech to two wins last weekend over Rocky Mountain and Carroll. Hasquet averaged 20

Update on the latest in sports:

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

They are literally dancing in the streets of New Orleans, which has been transformed into one big Bourbon Street. Their beloved Saints have gone from NFL laughingstock to Super Bowl champions. The underdog Saints rallied with 18 unanswered poi

Judge OK's former UCLA player lawsuit against NCAA

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:37:00 GMT

A federal judge has green-lighted most of a lawsuit by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon, who alleges the NCAA used the images of student-athletes without permission. U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken denied the NCAA's attempt to ha

South Dakota boys basketball poll

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:55:00 GMT

This is the South Dakota Sportswriters Association Boys Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 8. Teams are listed with first-place votes in parenthesis, record, total points and previous ranking. Class AA

South Dakota girls basketball poll

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:55:00 GMT

This is the South Dakota Sportswriters Association Girls Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 8. Teams are listed with first-place votes in parenthesis, record, total points and previous ranking. Class AA

Update on the latest in sports

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:27:00 GMT

Kansas remains the top team in the weekly Associated Press top-25 men's basketball poll, and for the fourth straight week there's a new No. 2. Syracuse moves into the second spot, the highest ranking for the Orange since a six-week stretch at No. 1 i

No. 3 Husker women's team destined to end in red

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Even with a 21-0 record, the third-ranked Nebraska women's basketball program will fall at least a million dollars short of making money. Associate athletic director Marc Boehm said Monday that the Cornhuskers are on track to generate about $1 m

Former Big 12 commissioner joins Pac10

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Former Big 12 commissioner Kevin Weiberg is joining the Pac-10 as deputy commissioner and chief operating officer. Commissioner Larry Scott announced Monday that Weiberg would start working for the conference April 12. Weiberg was commissi

Big Sky honors Griz guard Anthony Johnson

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Jayhawks remain top team...Big ratings for Saints win...Bryant may...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:42:00 GMT

Kansas is still the top team in the weekly Associated Press men's basketball poll. The Jayhawks have been on top for four straight weeks now and are followed by Syracuse. This is the highest ranking for the Orange since a six-week stretch at No. 1 in

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:14:00 GMT

1:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450, ext. 7636). For technical and service questions, call the AP Global Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at) ap.org.

Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women's Top 25 poll

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. AP Graphic By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Nebraska keeps moving up in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll, while North Carolina has dropped to its lowest ranking in eight years. Connecticut remains No. 1 for a reco

Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:33:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. AP Graphic By JIM O'CONNELL AP Basketball Writer Kansas is again the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll and there is a different No. 2 for the fourth straight week. Syracuse moves into the second

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, Feb. 17)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2010. There are 317 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1897, the forerunner of the National PTA, the National Congress of Mothers,

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, Feb. 20)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:55:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Saturday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2010. There are 314 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he fl

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:13:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION New Orleans at Orlando 8:00 p.m. Dallas at Golden State 10:30 p.m. San Antonio at L-A Lakers 10:30 p.m. NATIO

Eds: Note slug change from JOBLESS WEEK to JOBLESS

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:06:00 GMT

9:50 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 For editorial questions, call Bernadette Tuazon, (800-845-8450, ext. 7636). For technical and service questions, call the AP Global Customer Support at 877-587-6180 or e-mail apcustomersupport (at) ap

Monday's Time Schedule

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:35:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 1 Kansas at No. 9 Texas, 9 p.m. No. 2 Villanova at No. 6 West Virginia, 7 p.m. No. 22 Pittsburgh vs. Robert Morris, 8 p.m. No. 23 Butler vs. Loyola of Chicago, 7 p.m.

Update on the latest in sports:

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:43:00 GMT

Sports

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:07:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS In 3rd Indianapolis 17 New Orleans 13 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Toronto 115 Sacramento 104 Final Orlando 96 Bost

Could labor issues overshadow NBA AllStar week?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:56:00 GMT

The NFL's party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league's labor situation. Now it could be the NBA's turn. The league's collective bargaining agreement also will expire in 2011, and management and the players' as

Update on the latest in sports:

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:28:00 GMT

The New Orleans Saints are getting support from all over the country and cheers are even coming from President Barack Obama. The president says he is "rooting a little bit" for the Saints as the underdog, in part because of what happened to the

Duke's Thomas at her best against the best

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:14:00 GMT

Jasmine Thomas seems to save her best for the toughest teams on No. 6 Duke's brutal schedule. She'll probably need to keep that up if the first-place Blue Devils (18-4, 6-1) hope to bounce back from their first Atlantic Coast Conference loss.

Florida State vacates 12 football wins in scandal

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:14:00 GMT

Florida State University says it will vacate a 2007 bowl victory and 11 regular season football wins, along with dozens more across 10 men's and women's sports, because of NCAA sanctions. The school announced which wins would be vacated in a mem

Super Bowl 44 countdown is on...Stricker rolls at Riviera...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:18:00 GMT

The practices and parties are over and it's almost time for Super Bowl 44. Several questions remain. Will the New Orleans Saints be able to handle the pressure of their first Super Bowl appearance? And will the Indianapolis Colts' star Dwight Freeney

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS New Orleans at Indianapolis 6:25 p.m. NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Sacramento at Toronto noon Orlando at Bosto

Sunday's Time Schedule

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:06:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST SUPER BOWL New Orleans vs. Indianapolis at Miami, 6:25 p.m. TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 3 Syracuse at Cincinnati, 2 p.m. No. 13 Ohio State vs. Iowa, Noon Women No. 1 Connecticut at Louisville, No

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, Feb. 17)

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:45:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, Feb. 20)

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:45:00 GMT

Sports

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Update on the latest in sports:

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have secured the front row for next Sunday's Daytona 500. Martin was the only driver to top 191 miles per hour during qualifying today. He earned the first pole of his career for

Coyotes

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

In class A boy's basketball the Williston Coyotes were on the road taking on Bismarck High in the Capital City.

MSU Men

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

The Minot State Men's basketball team was at home for the 2nd straight night taking on the Dakota State Trojans. The last time the two faced off was on January 8th in Madison South Dakota and the Trojans defeated the Beavers by 1.

Casto scores 19 as Washington State wins 7860

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:56:00 GMT

DeAngelo Casto scored 19 points and blocked three shots as Washington State beat Arizona 78-60 on Saturday, knocking the Wildcats out of a tie for first place in the Pac-10. Klay Thompson and Reggie Moore each added 12 points for the Cougars (1

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Belgrade 55, Lewistown 53 Rocky Boy 60, Fairfield 49 GIRLS BASKETBALL Fairfield 71, Rocky Boy 45 (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 02-06-10 2051CST

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta at Washington (7:00 p.m., postponed, ) In 4th New Orleans 81 Charlotte 78 Half Detroit 56 New Jersey 47 In 3rd

Berthold BB

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT

The 4th ranked and undefeated Berthold boy's basketball team was in action for the 2nd straight night. Last night the Bombers defeated Des Lacs Burlington 63 to 58 and today they were on the road taking on Stanley.

MSU Women

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT

The 13th ranked Minot State women's basketball team was at home for the 2nd straight night taking on the Dakota State Lady T's. Last night the Lady Beavers defeated Mayville state 76 to 70 improving their overall record to 17 and 6 on the season.

Saturday's advisory

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:57:00 GMT

By The Associated Press To assist with Montana high school sports coverage, the AP Prep Score Center will be compiling Montana high school basketball scores. If you have a scorelist from your area tonight, please send it to: e-ma

Saturday's advisory

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:57:00 GMT

By The Associated Press To assist with Minnesota high school sports coverage, the AP Prep Score Center will be compiling Minnesota high school basketball, hockey and wrestling scores. If you have a scorelist from your area tonight, please

Oregon State defeats Oregon 6242

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Oregon State outscored Oregon 30-17 in the second half to run away with a 62-42 victory on Saturday. Omari Johnson had a season-high 18 points for Oregon State (10-12, 4-6 Pac-10), 16 in the first half. Malcolm Armstead and Matt Humphrey ha

Saturday's Scores

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:33:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Boys Basketball Langford 62, Wilmot 49 Sioux Falls Washington 69, Pierre 62, OT Sturgis 64, Huron 58 Cornbelt Conference Tournament Canistota 59, Freeman 40 Hanson 53, Bridgewater-Emery 37 Menno 51, Marion

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:52:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta at Washington 7:00 p.m. New Orleans at Charlotte 7:00 p.m. New Jersey at Detroit 7:30 p.m. New

Saturday Time Schedule

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:38:00 GMT

By The Associated Press All Times EST Saturday TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 1 Kansas vs. Nebraska, 6 p.m. No. 2 Villanova at No. 7 Georgetown, Noon No. 4 Kentucky at LSU, 4 p.m. No. 5 Michigan State at Illinois, 9 p.m. No. 6 West

Weekend Time Schedule

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Wizards stun Magic, coming from 21 down...Devils' lastperiod...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Caron (kah-RAHN') Butler made a 19-foot jumper with a half-second left to cap the Washington Wizards' comeback from a 21-point deficit in a 92-91 victory over the Orlando Magic last night. Butler finished with 31 points and nine rebounds and Randy Fo

Sports

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Friday's Scores

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Laurel 73, Miles City 36 GIRLS BASKETBALL Fairfield 54, Conrad 42 Havre 56, Lewistown 34 Miles City 50, Laurel 37 (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 02

Update on the latest in Sports

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:24:00 GMT

It's now a 13-game winning streak for the red-hot Washington Capitals, who beat Atlanta 4-1. Alex Ovechkin (oh-VECH'-kin) scored his league-leading 39th goal and assisted on Nicklas Backstrom's go-ahead goal in the second period. The victory over Atl

Jennings' big second half leads Bucks over Knicks

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMT

Brandon Jennings showed the New York Knicks what they could have had, scoring 19 of his 22 points in the second half and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 114-107 victory Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova came off the bench to score a career-high 25 p

Friday's Scores

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:07:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS BASKETBALL Andover 51, Elk River 47 Brooklyn Center 65, St. Agnes 41 Coon Rapids 64, Blaine 60 Cretin-Derham Hall 72, Hastings 54 Crookston 71, Climax/Fisher 42 Eagan 66, Bloomington Kennedy 28 Esko

Friday's Scores

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT

By The Associated Press Boys Basketball Colman-Egan 74, Estelline 64 Madison 67, Vermillion 31 Oelrichs 65, Glendo, Wyo. 61 Sioux Falls O'Gorman 45, Sioux Falls Roosevelt 36 Girls Basketball Baltic 54, Irene-Wakonda 29 Canton 56,

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:46:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: NATIONAL [[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] ASSOCIATION In 3rd Indiana 58 Detroit 37 In 3rd Orlando 50 [[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t]] 39 In 2

Friday's Scores

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:46:00 GMT

By The Associated Press BOYS [[kxtopic:basketball:t[Basketball]:t]] [[kxtopic:mandan-nd:t[Mandan]:t]] 84, [[kxtopic:turtle-mountain:t[Turtle Mountain]:t]] 49 GIRLS BASKETBALL Litchville-Marion/Montpelier 53, South Border 41 (Copyright 20

Friday's advisory

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:04:00 GMT