Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim won for the 903rd time in his career to pass Bob Knight for second all-time in Division I in career wins. Louisville overcame a slow start to defeat Providence for its eighth straight win. South Florida defeated in-state rival Central Florida to win its fourth consecutive game. ...more

Two acts of kindness highlight the latest in Big East hoops. ...more

Syracuse was shocked by Temple, while Marquette and Georgetown picked up wins. ...more

The conference appeared to be headed for a 6-0 night until Marquette suffered a shocking loss to Green Bay. The Golden Eagles scored only 16 points after halftime in a 49-47 loss. Louisville coach Rick Pitino got the better of his son Richard in a 79-55 win, and Cincinnati used a stifling defensive effort to defeat in-city rival Xavier 60-45 ...more

Louisville overcame a slow start to outlast Memphis in a physical contest Saturday. Georgetown continued to break out of a mini-offensive slump after cracking 80 for the second straight game, while Pitt, Marquette, and Syracuse defended their respective home courts against inferior opponents. Cincinnati improved to 10-0 for the second time in three seasons with a win over Marshall. ...more

Rutgers opens a three-game stretch without coach Mike Rice. Cincinnati and Syracuse look to remain undefeated. Notre Dame and DePaul hope to keep winning streaks intact. Louisville faces a tough nonconference game at Memphis. ...more

Syracuse G Michael Carter-Williams and Louisville G Russ Smith have been among the most pleasant surprises in the Big East during the first month of the season. Carter-Williams has been one of the nation's top distributors, while Smith has blossomed into a dangerous scorer. Cincinnati, Georgetown and Providence also have been better than expected. ...more

Georgetown coach John Thompson III is concerned about his players' grasp of the offense after the Hoyas escape with a 46-40 win over Towson on Saturday. Louisville and Cincinnati cruise to easy victories. Marquette defeats Wisconsin for the fourth time in its last six meetings against its in-state rivals. ...more

Virginia Tech has been one of the pleasant surprises in the ACC this season. Florida State, on the other hand, has been a disappointment. ...more

Cincinnati's Cashmere Wright won the day with a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to defeat Alabama. St. John's had to rally from 12 down at the half to beat NJIT. ...more