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Marcus Banks Jr.’s 29 help UMass hold off Boston College 76-74

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Marcus Banks Jr. scored a season-high tying 29 points, which included two free throws with 4.6 seconds left, as UMass survived Boston College’s comeback bid to win 76-74 on Wednesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. The Minutemen (7-3) led by as many as 14 points in the second ... Read More »

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Sissoko scores 20 as Florida Atlantic knocks off Saint Leo 112-55

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Yohann Sissoko’s 20 points off of the bench and Florida Atlantic took a 112-55 victory over Saint Leo on Wednesday. Sissoko shot 8 of 9 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Owls (7-3). Isaiah Elohim scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 11, including ... Read More »

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Patterson scores 17 as Hofstra knocks off SUNY-Old Westbury 92-23

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — James Patterson scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds off of the bench to lead Hofstra past SUNY-Old Westbury 92-23 on Wednesday night. Jaeden Roberts scored 17 points and added seven rebounds for the Pride (7-4). Cruz Davis shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point ... Read More »

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Henry’s 17 help Fordham knock off Fairleigh Dickinson 75-54

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Henry’s 17 points helped Fordham defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 75-54 on Wednesday. Henry added six assists for the Rams (7-4). Dejour Reaves added 16 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line and had seven ... Read More »

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Lubin and Able score 13 points apiece to help N.C. State rout Liberty 85-45

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin and Matt Able each scored 13 points to help N.C. State rout Liberty 85-45 on Wednesday night. N.C. State moves to 7-3 and 6-0 at home, and hosts No. 19 Kansas on Saturday. The Wolfpack had a 16-point advantage midway through the first half and led 45-19 at the ... Read More »

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Notre Dame pulls away from Idaho, wins 80-65 despite missing leading scorer Markus Burton

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jalen Haralson scored 20 points, Carson Towt had 19 points and 15 rebounds and Notre Dame pulled away late to beat Idaho 80-65 despite playing without leading scorer Markus Burton on Wednesday night. Burton, who leads the Fighting Irish at 18.5 ppg, was to have had surgery Wednesday on his ... Read More »

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UMass-Lowell knocks off Fisher 122-73

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Jerrell Roberson’s 21 points helped UMass-Lowell defeat Fisher 122-73 on Wednesday. Roberson also contributed 15 rebounds for the River Hawks (4-7). Austin Green scored 20 points and added 16 rebounds. Victor Okojie shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 ... Read More »

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Veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski signs a 2-year deal with the Braves

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2028. The 35-year-old Yastrzemski hit .233 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 146 games last year between San Francisco and Kansas City. Yastrzemski, who spent the first six-plus seasons of ... Read More »

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Ipsaro, Miami (OH) beat UNC Asheville 90-87 in OT

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Evan Ipsaro scored 27 points, including five in the overtime, and Miami (OH) took down UNC Asheville 90-87 on Wednesday. Ipsaro made a layup and then hit a jumper 53 seconds later that gave Miami an 88-87 lead with 1:13 left in overtime. Ipsaro shot 10 for 16 (3 for 5 ... Read More »

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Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn help No. 6 Purdue rebound with dominant 85-57 win over Minnesota

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 10 rebounds before departing early Wednesday night as No. 6 Purdue blew out Minnesota 85-57. The Boilermakers (9-1, 2-0 Big Ten) sent a resounding statement in their first game since tying the record ... Read More »

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Yale earns 93-82 victory over Albany (NY)

By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Brathwaite scored 16 points as Yale beat Albany 93-82 on Wednesday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Brathwaite had seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-1). Casey Simmons shot 7 of 12 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Samson Aletan shot ... Read More »

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