College Basketball: BHSU men move back into top 25

Journal staff

The Black Hills men’s basketball team crept back into the land of the ranked.

Feb 08, 2010 | 10:05 pm | (0) Comments

Regional College Basketball: Big first half helps Coyote women down Sioux Falls

Journal staff

VERMILLION — The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team built a commanding 35-9 halftime lead and rolled to a 62-39 win over the University of Sioux Falls in nonconference action Monday night in Vermillion.

Feb 08, 2010 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments

Louisiana Tech QB Jenkins arrested on DWI charge

A 22-year-old quarterback at Louisiana Tech is free after posting $500 bond following his arrest on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Feb 08, 2010 | 7:55 pm

Area Scene: Stevens grad stands out for Augustana

Journal staff

The Augustana men’s and women’s track and field teams turned in some impressive performances at the Ted Nelson Classic Saturday in Mankato, Minn.

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:00 pm | (0) Comments

College Football: Right at home

Andrew Cutler Journal staff

Brandon Gorsuch had some things he was looking for when he was choosing the next stop in his college football journey.

Feb 08, 2010 | 3:50 pm | (0) Comments

No. 3 Husker women's team destined to end in red

Even with a 21-0 record, the third-ranked Nebraska women's basketball program will fall at least a million dollars short of making money.

Feb 08, 2010 | 2:20 pm

Pete Townshend: Nice to be part of spectacle

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY

Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid Who fans who know every note of their songs. He didn't get that at the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, but he's OK with that.

Feb 07, 2010 | 7:50 pm

Morgan State rolls past Florida A&M 94-68

Reggie Holmes and Dewayne Jackson each scored 25 points to lead Morgan State to a 94-68 victory over Florida A&M on Sunday.

Feb 07, 2010 | 7:20 pm

Florida State vacates 12 football wins in scandal

Florida State announced Sunday it will vacate 12 football victories and a 2007 men's track national championship in an academic cheating scandal, along with dozens more victories and placings across 10 men's and women's sports.

Feb 07, 2010 | 5:55 pm

Men's College Basketball: Mines snaps losing streak

After a tough loss on Friday, South Dakota School of Mines head coach Jason Henry was looking for a consistent defensive effort from his players against Jamestown College on Saturday.

Feb 06, 2010 | 10:00 pm | (0) Comments

• Related: DAC Standings

Leslie, Bulldogs surprise No. 18 Vanderbilt, 72-58

By CHARLES ODUM

Vanderbilt's Brad Tinsley could see a big difference in Georgia's ballhandlers in the final 15 minutes.

Feb 06, 2010 | 9:25 pm

DAC College Roundup: Yellow Jackets edge past Vikings

Journal staff

Black Hills State completed a weekend sweep at the Young Center as the Yellow Jackets claimed first place in the Dakota Athletic Conference men’s standings in the process with a 75-71 triumph over Valley City State.

Feb 06, 2010 | 9:05 pm | (0) Comments

Women's College Basketball: Jimmies hold off Mines in overtime

Jim Holland Journal staff

Leading by 25 points midway through the second half, the Jamestown Lady Jimmies were poised for a women’s basketball victory over the South Dakota School of Mines.

Feb 06, 2010 | 8:30 pm | (0) Comments

• Related: DAC Standings

No. 23 Butler beats Wright St. to win 12th in row

Willie Veasley had a career-high 19 points, leading No. 23 Butler past Wright State 74-62 Saturday night for its 12th straight win.

Feb 06, 2010 | 8:25 pm

Spartans' Lucas sits out at Illinois

By DAVID MERCER

Michigan State guard Kalin Lucas will not play against Illinois.

Feb 06, 2010 | 8:05 pm

Regional College Roundup: USD relay team crushes school, facility records

Journal staff

VERMILLION — The South Dakota women’s 4-by-800-meter relay team broke the school and facility record to lead a pack of impressive performances by the Coyote track and field teams at the John Dalton Meet on Saturday in the DakotaDome.

Feb 06, 2010 | 6:55 pm | (0) Comments

Regional College Basketball Roundup: Jacks continue climb up Summit

Journal staff and wire reports

BROOKINGS — Five South Dakota State players scored in double figures as the Jackrabbit women’s basketball moved into sole possession of second place in the Summit League standings with a 76-47 victory over UMKC Saturday afternoon at Frost Arena.

Feb 06, 2010 | 6:20 pm | (0) Comments

Thomas says he remains focused on FIU

By TIM REYNOLDS

Isiah Thomas insisted Saturday that he is "completely focused" on his current job at Florida International and would not reveal if he had any talks about becoming coach and president of the of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Feb 06, 2010 | 3:05 pm

Hope fading for struggling Hawkeyes

By LUKE MEREDITH

The Iowa Hawkeyes had high hopes a week ago.

Feb 06, 2010 | 5:50 am