Ohio State responds to Matta, crushes St. Francis

Jon Dieble hit five 3-pointers to get Ohio State (No. 18 ESPN/USA Today, No. 17 AP) off to a fast start, and the Buckeyes coasted to a 110-47 victory over St. Francis, Pa., on Saturday.

Ohio State Wins By 63 Over St. Francis

Evan Turner fails to reach a double-double for the first time this season

Prahalis' 12 points, 10 assists lead Ohio State's romp of IUPUI

Samantha Prahalis had 12 points and 10 assists to key Ohio State's lethal transition game, leading the third-ranked Buckeyes to an 88-33 victory Saturday over IUPUI in the semifinals of the Buckeye Classic.

Cal's balanced scoring overwhelms Southern

DeNesha Stallworth scored 13 points and three teammates also hit double figures to lead California (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 22 AP) past Southern U. 78-47 in Saturday's opening game of the Buckeye Classic.

Assessing where UCLA, Butler stand after Friday

...a victory, but at least the intensity was back. Still, the Bruins have now lost to Cal State Fullerton, Portland and Butler, three teams outside the "power six" conferences. Up next is a hungry Long...

Opening the mailbag: Is Oregon taking the Civil War for granted?

...me know what you think of Oregon and Ohio St. in the Rose Bowl....there is no...their act together the following season, though Oregon State fans might remember that year fondly, too. Brad...

Illinois-Cincinnati pregame notes

...Zook while at Illinois vs. undefeated teams Year Team Record Result 2009 Cincinnati 10-0 ? 2007 Ohio State 10-0 W, 28-21 2006 Ohio State 9-0 L, 17-10

St. Francis, Pa.-Ohio St. Preview

St. Francis, Pa.-Ohio St. Preview

Holiday weekend brings big hockey

From a Frozen Four rematch to a slumping defending champ playing on a big stage, there are a few quality college hockey matchups to keep an eye on this holiday weekend.

Even without three players, UM shows off depth

...that would solidify it's place in the Big Ten as a legit challenger to Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, Illinois and Michigan

Changes in college game affect ND

No single factor explains the Notre Dame football program's troubles. It's more like an Irish stew.

Mazzulla happy to be back with Mountaineers

...only the Mountaineers' third game of the season, a first-round 76 Classic game against Long Beach State, Mazzulla is prepared to make his mark again. He'll likely team up with Darryl "Truck" Bryant...

LeBron, Cavs build early lead, coast to victory

LeBron James scored 12 of his 34 points in the first quarter, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers build a cushion it used to cruise to a 98-88 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Lavender, Prahalis power Buckeyes to easy victory

Jantel Lavender scored 27 points and Samantha Prahalis added 13 points and 11 assists to lead No. 3 Ohio State to an 89-56 win over UNC Greensboro on Wednesday night.

Ohio State's Samantha Prahalis, right, drives the lane past Oklahoma State's Lakyn Garrison during the second...