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New Mexico St lawsuit alleges guns were often present in locker room

Two former New Mexico State basketball players and a student manager have filed a lawsuit saying their teammates frequently brought guns into the locker room where they sexually as...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Mexico State preaches anti-hazing message as student-athletes return for fall season

A review of hundreds of emails provides insight into the damage control that top New Mexico State University administrators undertook after news broke this year about allegations o...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fired New Mexico State basketball coach says he was made the scapegoat for toxic culture

Former New Mexico State University basketball coach Greg Heiar says he was made the scapegoat for hazing and other problems within the program that administrators chose to ignore

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FAU says it agrees to 10-year extension with Dusty May

Florida Atlantic basketball coach Dusty May, after leading the Owls to the Final Four this season, has received a 10-year contract extension from the school

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 NCAA Final Four odds: Bettors heavily back UConn, sportsbooks need Miami

The Final Four is finally here, and Patrick Everson reports on big bets and how sportsbooks need Miami to cover badly against UConn.

MARCH 31, 2023

FAU's May returning with new deal after Final Four run

Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May confirmed reports that he will remain at the school with a long-term deal

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Texas secures 1st NIT championship in C-USA showdown

Kai Huntsberry scored 14 of his 21 points in the first half, Tylor Perry scored 14 of his 20 after halftime and North Texas beat fellow Conference USA foe UAB 68-61 to claim the pr...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB tops Utah Valley, sets up Conference USA showdown in NIT

Ty Brewer had a career-high 30 points with 12 rebounds and five steals, Eric Gaines scored seven of his 13 points in overtime and UAB beat Utah Valley 88-86 to set up an all-Confer...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Texas reaches NIT finals, shuts down Wisconsin 56-54

Tylor Perry scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half, Rubin Jones scored all 12 of his after halftime and North Texas closed on a 10-0 run to beat Wisconsin 56-54 in the semifi...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB plays Utah Valley in NIT matchup

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB, Utah Valley play in NIT

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Different types of transfers helped KSU, FAU to Elite Eight

To get a sense of where Kansas State and Florida Atlantic sit in college basketball’s hierarchy before they play in the Elite Eight, look at their transfers

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida Atlantic makes first Elite Eight, bounces Tennessee

Florida Atlantic, playing in just its second NCAA Tournament, moved within a victory of the Final Four by using a second-half push led by Michael Forrest to beat fourth-seeded Tenn...

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB sets program record for wins, advances to NIT semis

Jordan Walker had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Trey Jemison added 17 points and 12 rebounds and UAB beat Vanderbilt 67-59 to advance to the NIT semifinals in Las Ve...

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte wins CBI title, holds off Eastern Kentucky 71-68

Aly Khalifa scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half, Montre’ Gipson made three 3-pointer in the second half, and No. 3 seed Charlotte held off No. 8 seed Eastern Kentucky 71-6...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte earns 63-56 victory against Radford in CBI

Led by Brice Williams' 14 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the Radford Highlanders 63-56 on Tuesday in the CBI Tournament

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

North Texas earns 65-59 overtime win over Oklahoma St in NIT

Tylor Perry scored 23 points, including five in the overtime, as the North Texas Mean Green took down the Oklahoma State Cowboys 65-59 on Tuesday night in the NIT

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams' 25 lead Charlotte past Milwaukee in CBI 76-65

Led by Brice Williams' 25 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 76-65 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida Atlantic ends Fairleigh Dickinson's run for Sweet 16

Johnell Davis scored 29 points, Alijah Martin added 14 and Florida Atlantic ended Fairleigh Dickinson’s magical March by outlasting the No. 16 seed 78-70 in the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivari's 19 lead Rice over Duquesne in CBI 84-78

Led by Quincy Olivari's 19 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Duquesne Dukes 84-78 in the first round of the CBI Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UAB defeats Morehead State in NIT 77-59

Led by Ty Brewer's 25 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Morehead State Eagles 77-59 in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rice plays Duquesne in CBI Tournament

The Rice Owls and Duquesne Dukes meet in the College Basketball Invitational

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams scores 20, Charlotte downs Western Carolina in CBI

Brice Williams had 20 points and 10 rebounds in Charlotte’s 65-56 victory over Western Carolina in the CBI Tournament

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WKU hires Texas A&M-CC's Steve Lutz to coach Hilltoppers

Western Kentucky has hired Steve Lutz as the Hilltoppers' head coach

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida Atlantic Owls take on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in second round

The No. 25 Florida Atlantic Owls play the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS