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Harvard comeback nets rare win at BU

From Staff, Wire Reports — 2009-11-30T06:34:55Z

Jeremy Lin scored 19 points and Harvard rallied in the second half to beat Boston University last night, 78-70, the first Crimson win at BU since 1975.

Eagles back to their nest for rest

Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff — 2009-11-30T06:22:36Z

The Boston College football team will have almost a month off, which will allow the bumps and bruises of the regular season to heal. The players will step away from the game and focus on academics, something BC does as well as anybody in the country.

Boise, TCU inclusion would hit the spot

Mark Blaudschun — 2009-11-30T06:22:13Z

Just when you thought the college football season could not get any better, an assortment of can-you-believe-it moments took place on a weekend when rivalry games were played, coaches’ fates were sealed, and the Heisman Trophy race kicked into a higher gear.

Randolph’s reign ends as Holy Cross bows out

Jennifer Toland, Telegram &Amp; Gazette Staff — 2009-11-29T06:30:24Z

PHILADELPHIA - Yesterday wasn’t just the end of a season. It was the end of an era in Holy Cross football.

QB Kell closes book on stellar career with Bowdoin

John Vellante — 2009-11-29T03:32:29Z

Oliver Kell was an all-conference quarterback at Westford Academy and then at Kents Hill School in Maine. He set passing records at both schools, so it was a bit of a disappointment when he was recruited to Bowdoin as a safety.

Eagles hold off Maryland

Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff — 2009-11-29T06:25:43Z

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Two players, two plays; one a precursor of things to come, one a coda to a career that will end next month.

Without a scratch, TCU secures BCS ticket

Associated Press — 2009-11-29T06:32:46Z

Bring on any opponent for Texas Christian. The undefeated and fourth-ranked Horned Frogs are going to bust into the Bowl Championship Series for the first time. The only question left is where are they headed and whom will they play.

Tebow, Gators throttle ’Noles

Associated Press — 2009-11-29T06:31:50Z

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Tim Tebow’s final home game went about like everyone expected. There were tears, touchdowns, and another thumping.

Can’t get with program

Chuck Betson, Globe Correspondent — 2009-11-29T06:36:12Z

ATLANTIC CITY - After struggling and clawing against Rutgers 24 hours earlier, the University of Massachusetts ran into a green-and-white wall last night at Boardwalk Hall in the form of the second-ranked Michigan State Spartans in the consolation game of the Legends Classic.

Eagles strong inside (Swords) and outside (Picco) in win over SMU

From Staff And Wire Reports — 2009-11-29T06:39:22Z

Carolyn Swords scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, despite playing the last minutes of the game with four fouls, and Mickel Picco was 6 of 11 from 3-point range and finished with 25 points as Boston College handed SMU its first loss of the season with a 69-68 victory last night in the championship game of the Hoops for ...

NU, Allen beat the buzzer

From Staff And Wire Reports — 2009-11-29T06:37:15Z

Chaisson Allen drained a shot from halfcourt as time expired to give Northeastern a thrilling 70-67 victory over Wright State yesterday at Matthews Arena.

To nobody’s surprise, Harris carried the load

Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff — 2009-11-29T06:27:07Z

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - This time, he knew it was coming. Boston College finished its regular season yesterday with a 19-17 victory over Maryland and the Eagles did it the old-fashioned way - at least to them.

Georgia Tech, Clemson stumble into championship game

Associated Press — 2009-11-29T06:29:01Z

Georgia took a page out of Georgia Tech’s playbook, rushing for 339 yards to upset the seventh-ranked Yellow Jackets, 30-24, last night in a nonconference matchup in Atlanta and put a real damper on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

At Northeastern, what now?

Jonathan Raymond, Globe Correspondent — 2009-11-29T03:31:24Z

For many members of Northeastern University’s recently disbanded football team, the only thing left to do now is figure out what comes next.

Hard work goes long way for BC

Julian Benbow, Globe Staff — 2009-11-29T06:35:06Z

PROVIDENCE - After holding Providence College to 30.6 percent shooting (11 of 36) in the first half and dominating them on the glass (28 to 16), in the paint (38 points to 10), and on the fast break (14-4), piling the lead as high as 18 points, it made sense for Boston College to wonder how it was down by ...

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2009-11-29T06:35:06Z

Alabama survives Auburn’s upset bid

Associated Press — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

Pushed to the limit and outplayed most of the game, second-ranked Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time.

Crusaders’ march starts now

Brendan Hall, Globe Correspondent — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

A vastly improved pass rush was one of the main goals for the Holy Cross football team this season. Mude Ohimor took the challenge to heart.

It’s time for wrapping

Mark Blaudschun, Globe Staff — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

The message that BC coach Frank Spaziani conveyed to his team all season was simple: Be the best you can be, and you can win your third straight Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division championship.

Bowden says announcement on future coming Tuesday

Brent Kallestad, Associated Press Writer — 2009-11-30T17:51:28Z

Bobby Bowden says there will be an announcement on his coaching future at Florida State on Tuesday.

Irish to vote on bowl while waiting Weis decision

Tom Coyne, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-30T16:12:08Z

Notre Dame players have scheduled a players meeting for Monday while awaiting word on the fate of coach Charlie Weis.

Civil War game spans more than a century

Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-30T11:11:26Z

While this season's Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State has been called the biggest game in the rivalry's history, there have been plenty of significant -- and just plain strange -- Civil Wars in the past.

No. 1 vs. No. 2 in SEC title game -- again

Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer — 2009-11-30T05:41:25Z

For the second straight season the Southeastern Conference championship game will be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.

Marshall football coach Mark Snyder resigns

2009-11-30T02:01:27Z

Marshall football coach Mark Snyder resigned Sunday, a day after the Thundering Herd lost 52-21 to UTEP to finish the regular season at 6-6.

Contenders stay unbeaten, BCS stays same

Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer — 2009-11-30T01:11:32Z

After a weekend when all the national championship contenders stayed undefeated, the BCS standings were unchanged.

Boise State is good medicine for BCS

Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer — 2009-11-29T22:51:40Z

By process of elimination, Boise State moves in on a BCS bid. By running over Notre Dame, Toby Gerhart moves closer to becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist.

Seminoles' Bowden home mulling coaching future

Brent Kallestad, Associated Press Writer — 2009-11-29T21:41:21Z

Bobby Bowden plans to meet with Florida State president T.K. Wetherell later in the week to discuss his future at the school.

Porter takes over struggling Memphis program

2009-11-29T21:21:55Z

LSU assistant coach Larry Porter, who's built a reputation for being one of the nation's best recruiters, will try to rebuild Memphis.

Waiting word on Weis: All's quiet on Irish front

Tom Coyne, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-29T21:01:38Z

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis returned home Sunday from another disappointing loss, his future with the Fighting Irish in limbo.

Wong’s goals lift Quinnipiac to OT win over Minutemen

From Staff Reports — 2009-11-29T06:44:10Z

Brandon Wong tied the game for Quinnipiac with 1:10 remaining in regulation then hammered home the winner in overtime as the ninth-ranked Bobcats pulled out an exciting 5-4 victory over No. 10 Massachusetts yesterday in Hamden, Conn.

Terriers play up to their potential

Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff — 2009-11-29T06:43:09Z

NEW YORK - Between injuries and illness, Boston University coach Jack Parker didn’t have a full roster through the first 12 games of the season. That changed last night when the Terriers squared off against former ECAC rival Cornell in “Red Hot Hockey’’ in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,200 at Madison Square Garden.

Catamounts pounce on Huskies

Brion O’Connor, Globe Correspondent — 2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

Redemption, like leftovers, is a dish best served quickly. Last night, Vermont wasted little time rebounding from an embarrassing home loss to UMass Tuesday, ringing up a character-building 3-2 triumph over Northeastern at Matthews Arena.

Win at Harvard a bright spot for BU

Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff — 2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

Boston University looked more like the team everyone had expected during a run-and-gun, 6-5 overtime victory over Harvard at the Bright Center Tuesday night. The defending national champion Terriers had jump, were skating with intensity and purpose, and had the power play (3 for 5) operating on all cylinders.

Ex-NHL union head named to run College Hockey Inc.

2009-11-25T05:19:22Z

The former director of the NHL Players' Association has been chosen to run a new initiative aimed at raising the profile of college hockey.

Friars pull off upset

Staff and Wire Reports — 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z

Alex Velischek and Mark Fayne each had a goal and an assist as the Providence Friars scored four consecutive goals to knock off No. 3 UMass-Lowell, 4-2, last night in a Hockey East game at Schneider Arena.

BU takes overtime thriller

Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, Globe Staff — 2009-11-25T05:00:00Z

Thanksgiving will be here tomorrow and the month of November is winding down, but neither Boston University (4-7-1) nor Harvard (1-5-2) will miss many of the hockey games the teams have played over the past month.

Overton's late heroics lead No. 14 Washington

Gregg Bell, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-30T08:51:25Z

Venoy Overton showed up late for Washington. Twice in one day. Benched for the first time this season for being 30 minutes late to the morning shoot-around because of a marathon around the arena, Overton made two free throws with 14.5 seconds left. The renowned defensive pest then leaped to block a potential tying 3-pointer by Montana's taller Anthony Johnson ...

Butler helps West Virginia beat Portland

2009-11-30T05:41:30Z

Da'Sean Butler tied his season high of 26 points to lead No. 8 West Virginia to the 76 Classic championship with a 84-65 victory over Portland on Sunday night.

Overton's late heroics lead No. 14 Washington

Gregg Bell, AP Sports Writer — 2009-11-30T04:32:11Z

Venoy Overton made two free throws with 14.5 seconds left then blocked a potential tying 3-pointer by Montana's Anthony Johnson with 6 seconds remaining to allow No. 14 Washington to escape with a 63-59 victory over the gritty Grizzlies Sunday night.

Kent State defeats Morehead State 63-57

2009-11-30T03:33:11Z

Anthony Simpson scored 17 points and Kent State rallied in the second half to take a 63-57 victory over Morehead State on Sunday night.

The Citadel beats Cent. Conn. State 67-53

2009-11-30T03:11:32Z

Zach Urbanus tied his career high with seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead The Citadel to a 67-53 victory over Central Connecticut State on Sunday night.

Pedersen leads No. 2 Stanford to victory.

2009-11-29T23:51:32Z

Kayla Pedersen scored a career-high 30 points, surpassing the 1,000-point mark, and No. 2 Stanford beat Gonzaga 105-74 on Sunday.

Top-ranked UConn beats Clemson 87-48

Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press Writer — 2009-11-29T23:39:23Z

Top-ranked Connecticut has added another tournament championship to its long list of titles. The six-time national champions won their 13th consecutive in-season tournament Sunday, beating Clemson 87-48 in the WBCA Classic. They have not lost in an in-season tournament since 1992.

No. 12 Florida State defeats Missouri, 73-66

2009-11-29T21:41:19Z

Jacinta Monroe scored 12 points to lead No. 12 Florida State to a 73-66 win over Missouri on Sunday.

DeHaan scores 23 to lift Mich. St. over Okla. St.

2009-11-29T06:21:44Z

Allyssa DeHaan scored 23 points to help No. 25 Michigan State overcome a 44-point effort by Oklahoma State's Andrea Riley and beat the Cowgirls 93-90 in double overtime at the Junkanoo Jam on Saturday night.

Top 25 Capsules

The Associated Press — 2009-11-29T05:51:56Z

Caroline Doty scored 17 points, Tiffany Hayes had 15 points and seven assists, and top-ranked Connecticut routed Richmond 86-37 Saturday in the WBCA Classic.

Men's capsule previews

2009-11-12T05:00:00Z

Boston College Record: 22-12 (9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) Projected starters: Rakim Sanders (12.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg); Joe Trapani (13.4 ppg, 6.6 rpg); Corey Raji (9.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg); Josh Southern (6.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg); Biko Paris (3.4 ppg, 1.7 apg). Best home game: Feb. 20, North Carolina Outlook: Al Skinner will rely upon a strong nucleus of juniors and seniors, ...

New England Division 2-3 men's basketball

2009-11-12T05:00:00Z

DIV. 2 TEAMS TO WATCH Bentley: The third-winningest program in the division over the last five years, the ninth-ranked Falcons return five of their top seven scorers from a 26-7 team that reached the regional final.

Women's capsule previews

2009-11-11T05:00:00Z

BOSTON COLLEGE Record: 23-12 (7-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) Key players returning: 6-0 Sr. Ayla Brown (6.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg); 5-8 Sr. Mickel Picco (15.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg); 6-4 Jr. Stefanie Murphy (10.8 ppg, 6.5 ppg); 6-6 Jr. Carolyn Swords (15.4 ppg, 9.0 rpg). Key newcomers: 5-9 G Kerri Shields, Drexel Hill, Pa.; 5-9 G Kelsey Reynolds, Mishawaka, Ind.; 6-2 F ...

New England Divsion 2-3 women's basketball

2009-11-11T05:00:00Z

DIVISION 2 TEAMS TO WATCH Franklin Pierce: Second-ranked Ravens return nine players from a 29-6 squad that fell to Minnesota State-Mankato in national final, 103-94; former head coach-turned-assistant Steve Hancock is back in lead role.