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Top-ranked Tar Heels far, away the best around

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:42:00 EST

The No. 1 Tar Heels look unstoppable. Just ask No. 13 MSU, which falls hard 98-63 in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge bout. How good is UNC? Good enough to make Gregg Doyel think twice.

Smith records first triple-double in Vols history in win

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:20:00 EST

Tyler Smith had the first triple-double in school history, helping No. 10 Tennessee romp to an 87-69 win over UNC-Ashville on Wednesday night.

No. 15 Wake Forest crushes IU to stay perfect

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:33:00 EST

James Johnson scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, and No. 15 Wake Forest routed Indiana 83-58 on Wednesday night.

Kentucky's Harris remains in hospital after collision

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:29:00 EST

Kentucky forward Ramon Harris remained hospitalized after colliding with a teammate during the first half of Kentucky's victory over Lamar.

No. 16 Syracuse needs rally to defeat Cornell

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:19:00 EST

Jonny Flynn had 24 points, Paul Harris added 21 points and nine rebounds and No. 16 Syracuse rallied to beat Cornell 88-78 on Wednesday night.

Top 25: Pitt shakes off early rust to put away Duquesne

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:29:00 EST

Wednesday's Top 25 roundup: Sam Young scored 23 points and DeJuan Blair was in control inside with 14 points and 17 rebounds, helping No. 3 Pittsburgh overcome a sluggish start to defeat city rival Duquesne 78-51.

Parrish: WVU's fluky road win puts Huggins over edge

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:26:00 EST

Ole Miss' Andy Kennedy is less than thrilled while his team gets schooled on the boards. West Virginia wins, yet Bob Huggins is, ahem, 'F-ing' angry because his team can't shoot straight. This is a game that emphasizes the importance of blocking out your opponent -- and covering your ears, Gary Parrish says.

NCAA rules violations disputed at Texas A&M-CC

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:27:00 EST

Former Texas A&M-Corpus Christi athletic director Brian Teter is fighting allegations of NCAA rules violations, including use of ineligible players, recruiting violations in men's basketball and lack of institutional control.

Former coach Newell remembered for his giving ways

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:14:00 EST

Pete Newell made sure 6-foot-8 Darrall Imhoff had a bed to fit his lanky frame when he arrived at California as a walk-on freshman.