January 24th, 2026
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Williams scores 26 in Cal State Fullerton’s 93-78 victory against Cal Poly

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Christian WIlliams’ 26 points helped Cal State Fullerton defeat Cal Poly 93-78 on Saturday. Williams also had three steals for the Titans (10-12, 5-5 Big West Conference). Joshua Ward scored 18 points and added eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three blocks. Kendrick De Luna finished 4 of ... Read More »

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AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record with 43 points in last test before showdown with No. 1 Arizona

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa broke BYU’s freshman scoring record and showed again why he could be the No. 1 pick in the draft. Next up for Dybantsa and the Cougars: the No. 1 team in the country. Dybantsa scored 43 points to lead the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah ... Read More »

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Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the quarterfinals at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — First-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, attempting to win her third Australian Open title in four years, reached the quarterfinals on Sunday with a victory over No. 17 Canadian Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1). Sabalenka, using a high-powered serve that produced three aces in the first set, rolled over the 19-year-old Canadian in just ... Read More »

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Kosy Akametu scores 23 as Iona downs Manhattan 66-57

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Kosy Akametu scored 23 points and Iona beat Manhattan 66-57 on Saturday. Akametu also had five rebounds for the Gaels (14-8, 6-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Denver Anglin scored 12 points. CJ Anthony finished with 11 points, six rebounds and six assists. Devin Dinkins led the Jaspers (8-14, 4-7) with ... Read More »

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Charles Bediako makes quick impact for No. 17 Alabama in his return to college basketball

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Charles Bediako scored two quick baskets for No. 17 Alabama in his first college action in nearly three years Saturday night against Tennessee. The 7-footer checked into the game with 16:11 to play in the first half — he got a rousing ovation — and scored on a dunk and a ... Read More »

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Collins scores 28 off bench as No. 19 Texas Tech women beat Utah 77-49

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Snudda Collins scored 28 points off the bench, and the No. 19 Texas Tech women rolled past Utah 77-49 on Saturday night. Collins had 20 points by halftime, going 4 for 4 from behind the arc in the first half as the Lady Raiders built a commanding 39-20 lead. Texas ... Read More »

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Top-ranked Sabalenka ends Mboko’s singles run in fourth round at Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MELBOURNE — Victoria Mboko’s impressive singles run at the Australian Open came to a halt in the fourth round on Sunday in Melbourne. The Toronto teen, seeded 17th in the prestigious Grand Slam event, was bounced by Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus — the world’s top-ranked female player — 6-1, 7-6 (1) in one hour 26 ... Read More »

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Williams puts up 17, Montana downs Idaho State 69-60

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Money Williams’ 17 points helped Montana defeat Idaho State 69-60 on Saturday. Williams also had six rebounds and five assists for the Grizzlies (12-9, 6-2 Big Sky Conference). Kenyon Aguino scored 13 points, going 6 of 11 from the field. Grant Kepley went 4 of 8 from the field (2 for ... Read More »

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Pierre scores career-high 25, reaches 1,000 points in TCU’s 97-90 win over Baylor

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jayden Pierre scored a career-high 25 points, Xavier Edmonds added 23, and TCU defeated Baylor 97-90 on Saturday night. The Horned Frogs (13-7, 3-4 Big 12) rode a strong second half to the win, outscoring Baylor 59-52 after heading to halftime tied at 38. Pierre scored 14 in the second half, ... Read More »

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Brewer scores 20, Western Michigan defeats Central Michigan 77-65

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jayden Brewer had 20 points and 11 rebounds in Western Michigan’s 77-65 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night. EJ Ryans scored 15 points and Justice Williams added14 points for the Broncos (8-12, 2-6 Mid-American Conference). The Chippewas (5-15, 1-7) were led by Nathan Claerbaut, who recorded 17 points and two ... Read More »

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Bilodeau, Perry help UCLA jump out early in 71-64 win over Northwestern

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry combined for 28 first-half points and finished with 18 points apiece, leading UCLA to a 71-64 victory over Northwestern on Saturday night. UCLA used a 10-0 surge to take a 41-27 lead late in the first half and led 41-31 at the break. The Bruins had ... Read More »

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