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Washington State center Rueben Chinyelu (20) defends against Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz.

Newly ranked No. 21 Washington State knocks off No. 4 Arizona at Tucson, 77-74

February 22, 2024, 10:49pm College

Jaylen Wells had a 4-point play in the final minute and scored 27 points to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory. Read story

Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad (3) drives as Stanford forward Maxime Raynaud (42) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Stanford, Calif.

Trio of Ducks lead Oregon over Stanford, 78-65

February 22, 2024, 10:31pm College

Jadrian Tracey had 20 points, Jackson Shelstad scored 19 and N’Faly Dante added a double-double as Oregon breezed to a 78-65 victory over Stanford on Thursday night. Read story

Oregon State forward Michael Rataj, center, looks for an open teammate while defended by California guard Jalen Celestine (32) and forward Fardaws Aimaq, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A.

Cal ties program record with 16 3-pointers in 81-73 win over Beavers

February 22, 2024, 10:00pm College

Fardaws Aimaq had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and California tied a program-record with 16 3-pointers in rallying to beat Oregon State 81-73 on Thursday night. Read story

Washington guard Anthony Holland (23) gestures after their 84-82 overtime win against Arizona State during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.

Huskies blow 25-point lead, still beat Arizona State 84-82 in OT

February 22, 2024, 9:36pm College

Braxton Meah made two free throws with 32 seconds left in overtime and Washington beat Arizona State 84-82 after blowing a 25-point, second-half lead on Thursday night. Read story

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pacific, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Spokane, Wash.

Ike has double-double in Gonzaga’s 86-65 win at Portland

February 22, 2024, 8:13pm College

Graham Ike scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Gonzaga beat Portland 86-65 on Thursday night for its fifth straight win. Read story

UConn coach Dan Hurley, as well as fans, may get frustrated by the NCAA committee that selects the men's basketball tournament bracket. (AP Photo/Rebecca S.

NCAA provides glimpse into process of choosing teams for March Madness

February 22, 2024, 5:09pm College

Selection Sunday also happens to be the biggest complaint day on the sports calendar. How could they leave my team out? Why is mine playing that far away? You seriously gave (my favorite team) a No. 8 seed instead of 6? Read story

The field for the 12-team College Football Playoff will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, to tweak the format.

College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format, reduces spots for conference champions

February 20, 2024, 11:35am College

The field for the 12-team College Football Playoff beginning next season will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously Tuesday to tweak the format. Read story