December 20th, 2025
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Bryant’s 29 help Jacksonville State beat East Tennessee State 81-75

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Bryant’s 29 points helped Jacksonville State defeat East Tennessee State 81-75 on Saturday. Bryant shot 10 for 16 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (5-6). Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 19 points while going 6 of 12 and 5 ... Read More »

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Naithan George scores 22 points and Syracuse uses free-throw line to advantage in 91-83 win

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Naithan George scored 22 points and Syracuse made 34 free throws en route to a 91-83 win over Northeastern on Saturday. Kiyan Anthony aded 18 points and Nate Kingz, William Kyle III and Tyler Betsey added 14 points apiece for the Orange (8-4), who have won all 10 meetings with the ... Read More »

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Williams scores 20 off the bench, Grand Canyon beats Wyoming 82-70

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Makaih Williams’ 20 points off of the bench helped lead Grand Canyon to an 82-70 victory against Wyoming in a Mountain West Conference opener on Saturday. Williams shot 6 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Antelopes (7-4). Jaden Henley ... Read More »

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Seth Trimble returns to lead No. 12 North Carolina past Ohio State 71-70

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Henri Veesaar scored the winning basket on a dunk with 7.2 seconds remaining off a pass from a stumbling Seth Trimble, and No. 12 North Carolina held off Ohio State 71-70 on Saturday. Trimble, playing his first game since breaking his left forearm in a Nov. 9 training mishap, wanted to shoot ... Read More »

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Campbell scores 19 in Bowling Green’s 68-58 win over Ohio

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Javontae Campbell’s 19 points helped Bowling Green defeat Ohio 68-58 in a Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday. Campbell added seven rebounds and seven assists for the Falcons (9-3, 1-0 Mid-American Conference). Sam Towns scored 16 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, ... Read More »

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No. 9 Michigan State beats Oakland in annual holiday matchup

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Coen Carr scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to help No. 9 Michigan State hold off Oakland for a 79-80 win on Saturday. The Spartans (11-1) have won three straight since losing their only game this season, a six-point setback to No. 3 Duke. The Golden Grizzlies (6-7) ... Read More »

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Vikings’ plane turns around after mechanical issues en route to their game at the Giants

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings had some travel trouble Saturday getting to northern New Jersey for their game Sunday at the New York Giants. Their team plane experienced mechanical issues that required turning around shortly after departing Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to a team spokesperson. The Vikings were expected to arrive in Newark later Saturday night ... Read More »

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Ducommun, Walters lead Northern Illinois past Central Michigan, 74-73

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Dylan Ducommun scored 18 points to lead Northern Illinois and Taj Walters hit the winning layup as time expired as the Huskies knocked off Central Michigan 74-73 on Saturday. Ducommun shot 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Huskies ... Read More »

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Miami’s fierce defense dominates Texas A&M to advance to Cotton Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Miami brought a nasty defense into Texas A&M on Saturday to down the seventh-seeded Aggies in the College Football Playoff. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes forced Marcel Reed into three turnovers and sacked him seven times in the 10-3 victory. “The defense was off the charts the entire day,” coach ... Read More »

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Miami’s fierce defense dominates Texas A&M to advance to Cotton Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Miami brought a nasty defense into Texas A&M on Saturday to down the seventh-seeded Aggies in the College Football Playoff. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes forced Marcel Reed into three turnovers and sacked him seven times in the 10-3 victory. “The defense was off the charts the entire day,” coach ... Read More »

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Joseph scores 26, Prairie View A&M downs Paul Quinn 101-64

By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Tai’Reon Joseph had 26 points in Prairie View A&M’s 101-64 win over Paul Quinn on Saturday. Joseph shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 9 from the line for the Panthers (5-6). Lance Williams scored 16 points and added ... Read More »

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