The Latest Breaking News from Cougars

This men’s season hasn’t been defined by the usual bluebloods. Plus, notes on the bubble, the Big 12’s dominance and more.

The Cougars were promoted to the Championship last season.

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF men’s basketball lost its third straight game as the Knights fell 82-71 to No. 3 Houston at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday night.

Temple had begun the game in Houston on Sunday with less than a 5 percent chance of winning, according to a website that specializes in such data.

LOS ANGELES — The 2023 football schedule presented an unfortunate predicament for USC. When Brigham Young backed out of its scheduled November meeting with the Trojans amid the Cougars' impending move to the Big 12, USC was faced with the prospect of playing a dozen straight games without a break.

The Cougars received 34 of 60 first-place votes in Monday’s poll to return to the top after a two-week stay there earlier this season. Kansas was second and had 22 first-place votes, while Purdue fell from No. 1 to No. 3.

CHICAGO — Concordia University Chicago’s basketball coach has been temporarily removed after five players were hospitalized this week following a practice some allege was punishment for curfew violations.

The men’s AP poll has never felt more detached from the on-court reality. What can be done about it?

The Boilermakers remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week, receiving all but one first-place vote.

His team playing its best basketball of the season, UCLA coach Mick Cronin voiced one concern as the Bruins headed into the heart of their Pac-12 schedule.

The veteran has a humorous history with Cougars fans.