Kansas City Star: Colleges

Big 12 three-pointers: Depth edge goes to Baylor, K-State

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

Big 12 teams have never had a more active January.

MU falls to fourth, KU to eighth in polls

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

Missouri and Kansas both fell in the latest college basketball polls released Monday but Saturday's Border War in Columbia will still be a top-10 matchup.

Big 12 Conference still considering expansion options

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

More growth for the Big 12? The subject gained steam on Wednesday when the league's four-member expansion committee met during a teleconference. But Bob Burda, the Big 12's associate commissioner for communications, said no action was taken.

Jardine helps No. 2 Syracuse tops UConn 85-67

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:23 CST

Scoop Jardine sparked a game-deciding rally with 3-pointers on consecutive possessions in the closing minutes, and No. 2 Syracuse beat Connecticut 85-67 on Saturday.

Redmon leads No. 19 Gonzaga women past San Fran

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:18 CST

Katelan Redmon scored 18 points, Kayla Standish recorded her third consecutive double-double and No. 19 Gonzaga bounced back from its worst conference loss in a decade to beat San Francisco 79-59 on Saturday.

Withey, Robinson lead No. 7 KU past Oklahoma St

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:08 CST

Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Big 12 three-pointers | Conference could get six in tournament

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

The Big 12 men's tournament, which begins a month from today at Sprint Center, contracts and expands at the same time. The event shrinks from 12 to 10 teams, but the first-round byes grows from four to six. What won't change is coaches' belief that teams with byes should get NCAA Tournaments bids, and this year, the conference could be strong enough to send a majority of its teams.

UMKC ends losing streak

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Reggie Chamberlain scored 27 points, including four three-pointers, and helped UMKC snap a three-game losing streak with a surprising 72-61 win Thursday night over North Dakota State.

This road game is different for the Jayhawks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

When Kansas players are quizzed about road games, they generally sound the same tone of respect and confidence. It changes -- or at least in the amount and type of questioned asked -- for two opponents, and Kansas State is one.

Big 12 recruiting recap

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

In order, with top-ranked recruit:

Dixon, Mizzou slip past Texas 67-66

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

Mike Dixon's driving, left-handed layup with 31 seconds left silenced the the Texas crowd, put Missouri ahead by one and proved to be the game-winner.

Second-half meltdown costs UMKC

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

Southern Utah held UMKC to 14 second-half points in a 57-47 victory Thursday night.

UMKC slams Western Illinois

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:00 CST

The UMKC men's basketball team left little to chance as it ended an eight-game skid on Thursday night.

South Dakota State routs UMKC

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

UMKC lost its eighth straight game on Saturday night, falling to South Dakota State 85-58.

North Dakota State squeaks by UMKC

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00 CST

UMKC was unable to turn the tide on its six-game losing streak Thursday after North Dakota State made the most of a foul in the game's final seconds.

No. 25 St. Bonaventure women hold off Dayton 56-55

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:38 CST

Megan Van Tatenhove scored on a spinning jumper in the lane with 23 seconds left to give No. 25 St. Bonaventure a 56-55 win over Dayton on Saturday.

No. 14 G'town women fall short against No. 3 UConn

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:58 CST

What a difference one season makes.

Plumlees help No. 10 Duke top Terps, 73-55

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:33 CST

Miles Plumlee had 13 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and No. 10 Duke pulled away to beat Maryland 73-55 on Saturday.

Tennessee State upsets No. 9 Murray State 72-68

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16 CST

Steve Prohm had never lost a game as a head coach. He doesn't think much of what his first loss will do for his sleeping habits.

Duke beats North Carolina at buzzer

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

There have been some wild, crazy endings to North Carolina-Duke games over the 233-game history of the rivalry, but the one that unfolded Wednesday night at the Smith Center will take its place as one of the craziest and most memorable of all -- if not the most.

KU's Goodrich sets assist record in win

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

You never know when history will be made at historic Allen Fieldhouse.

AP Source: Memphis to join Big East

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57 CST

Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East.

KCK Community College coach suspended

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Kansas City Kansas Community College suspended its head men's basketball coach for six games after he admitted to encouraging a third-party to pay a student's tuition, college officials said today.

Nebraska women edge Purdue in 3 OTs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37 CST

Lindsey Moore scored eight of her 26 points in the third overtime session, including two 3-pointers, and No. 16 Nebraska beat 15th-ranked Purdue 93-89 in triple overtime Thursday night to move into a first-place tie in the Big Ten.

Wichita State gets past Missouri State 74-67

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

It took the usual ingredients for Wichita State to get its road karma going again. A lot of Garrett Stutz. A three-point shooter got hot. A long stretch of good defense and rebounding.

Legendary college basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour dies at 72

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Former Missouri State, St. Louis University and UNLV coach Charlie Spoonhour died Wednesday morning in North Carolina. He was 72. At Missouri State -- then Southwest Missouri State -- and St. Louis University, Spoonhour created winners with a defensive brand called "Spoonball."