BIRMINGHAM — A loss is a loss, but Auburn basketball’s first defeat of the season was about as optimistic as they come. It came down to the final possession. Against a team ranked No. 1 in the country ...

Despite a slew of wild finishes in men’s college basketball this week, the upper tier of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll remains largely unchanged. Auburn retains the No. 1 spot for another week.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ranked Houston Cougars held on for a 73-72 victory over No. 22 ...