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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi guard Annukka Willstedt, left, defends against Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) during a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC's 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

JuJu Watkins scored 23 points in her NCAA Tournament debut, leading No. 1 seed Southern California to a 87-55 blowout victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. McKenzie Forbes also had 23 points in a … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/23/24

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Portland in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 78-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Past and future conference mates Colorado and Kansas State to meet in women's NCAA Tournament

Colorado and Kansas State were in the same conference from 1982-2011, and they’ll be together again starting next season when Colorado returns to the Big 12. For now, the Buffaloes are still a … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/23/24

Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, right, celebrates with guard S'Mya Nichols (12) after winning 81-72 over Michigan in overtime of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Zakiyah Franklin ties it late, Kansas women get past Michigan in overtime in March Madness

Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped with 12 seconds left in regulation, and Kansas beat Michigan 81-72 in overtime in the first round of … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/23/24

Kansas and Gonzaga play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks square off against the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Kansas is … more

By The Associated Press | 3/23/24

Drake forward Grace Berg (43) drives under pressure from Colorado forward Quay Miller (11) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Colorado uses strong second half to down Drake

Aaronette Vonleh had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead fifth-seeded Colorado to a 86-72 victory over 12-seed Drake Friday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Colorado outscored Drake … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/22/24

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs his team during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

March Madness brings an early showdown of power programs: Gonzaga vs Kansas

Gonzaga is fresh. The Bulldogs cruised to a stress-free victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament that ended with the starters watching garbage time from the bench. Kansas is fragile. The … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/22/24

Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Portland in the women's NCAA Tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Friday, March 22, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 78-65. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State uses big first quarter to defeat Portland 78-65 in women's NCAA Tournament first round

Gabby Gregory had 22 points and Ayoka Lee scored 21 to lead Kansas State to a 78-65 win over Portland in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The fourth-seeded Wildcats built a big … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/22/24

Kansas and Gonzaga play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks take on the No. 18 Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Kansas is 10-9 against the Big … more

By The Associated Press | 3/22/24

FILE - Kansas State guard Serena Sundell (4) is chased by Texas guard Shay Holle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game March 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 seed Drake following Friday night. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Portland hopes purple-clad crowd will feel like home against Kansas State in women's NCAA Tournament

Thirteenth-seeded Portland will take on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament, with a match between No. 5 seed Colorado and No. 12 … more

By DAVID SMALE | 3/21/24

Kansas Jayhawks and Samford Bulldogs play in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks and Samford Bulldogs meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Kansas is 10-9 against the Big 12, and Samford is 18-3 … more

By The Associated Press | 3/21/24

Kansas's Hunter Dickinson, right, is helped after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Houston. Houston won 76-46. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson says shoulder feels good on eve of March Madness

Kansas center Hunter Dickinson says he’s good to go for the Jayhawks in their NCAA Tournament opener after a shoulder injury that sidelined him last week. On the eve of KU's first-round game … more

3/20/24

Kansas and Samford play in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks face the Samford Bulldogs in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season. Kansas is 10-9 against the Big 12, and … more

By The Associated Press | 3/20/24

Sandfort's 30 lead Iowa past Kansas State 91-82 in NIT

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 91-82 in the NIT on Tuesday night led by Payton Sandfort's 30 points. more

By The Associated Press | 3/19/24

The Associated Press 2023-24 men's college basketball All-America teams

Purdue big man Zach Edey headlined the 2023-24 men's college basketball teams for The Associated Press on Tuesday. Edey was an unanimous first-team pick choice for the second straight season. Edey … more

By The Associated Press | 3/19/24

Rosero and Pulido each score, Sporting KC beats Earthquakes 2-1

Dany Rosero and Alan Pulido each scored a goal to help Sporting Kansas City rally from an early deficit and beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1. Pulido, who scored a career-best 14 goals last season, … more

3/16/24

Iowa State forward Tre King (0) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jones, King lead No. 7 Iowa State to 76-57 win over Kansas State in Big 12 tourney quarterfinals

Robert Jones scored 18 points, Tre King added 16 points and No. 7 Iowa State harried Kansas State into 20 turnovers, allowing the Cyclones to cruise to a 76-57 victory in the quarterfinals of the Big … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/14/24

Cincinnati guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) drives under pressure from Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Dan Skillings Jr. scores 25, Cincinnati beats short-handed No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in Big 12 Tournament

Dan Skillings Jr. scored 25 points to help Cincinnati beat No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks were missing the league's top two scorers, Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/14/24

Kansas State guard Tylor Perry (2) tries to get around Texas guard Chendall Weaver, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 10 seed Kansas State rallies to beat No. 7 seed Texas 78-74 in Big 12 Tournament

Tylor Perry scored 21 points, making four pressure-filled free throws down the stretch, and No. 10 seed Kansas State rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat seventh-seeded Texas 78-74 in the … more

3/13/24

FILE - Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton (4) celebrates after a basket against Purdue in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. Purdue was a 23 1/2-point favorite when it went out in the first round to No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson last year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

March Madness upsets are sure to come. Some teams to be wary of as you fill out your bracket

March Madness wouldn’t be March Madness without the excitement of those early upsets in the NCAA Tournament. The 68-team field won’t be announced until Sunday, but it’s a safe bet one or more … more

By ERIC OLSON | 3/13/24

Kansas faces Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament

The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks play in the Big 12 Tournament against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Wednesday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Jayhawks won the last matchup … more

By The Associated Press | 3/13/24