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Larkin scores winner, Red Wings top Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
TORONTO — Dylan Larkin scored at 3:08 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night. Simon Edvinsson provided the rest of the offence for Detroit (31-16-4). John Gibson made 30 saves. Larkin added an assist for a two-point performance. Scott Laughton replied for Toronto (24-17-9). Joseph Woll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson, van der Knaap lead Bradley over Indiana State 75-68
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Jaquan Johnson led Bradley with 18 points and Timoty van der Knaap sealed the victory with a free throw with 40 seconds remaining as the Braves took down Indiana State 75-68 on Wednesday. Johnson also contributed three steals for the Braves (14-7, 7-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Alex Huibregtse went 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perkins scores 16 as Villanova beats Georgetown 66-51
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
BRYN MAWR, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Perkins had 16 points in Villanova’s 66-51 win against Georgetown on Wednesday. Perkins added five rebounds and four steals for the Wildcats (15-4, 6-2 Big East Conference). Acaden Lewis scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Bryce Lindsay shot 4 for 12, including 3 for 8 from beyond the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uchenna scores 22, Daniels adds 19 and Wisconsin women top No. 24 Nebraska 63-60
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gift Uchenna had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Kyrah Daniels added 19 points, and Wisconsin defeated No. 24 Nebraska 63-60 on Wednesday night. Daniels hit a 3-pointer to tie the score at 60 with 1:54 remaining in the fourth quarter and the go-ahead free throw 50 seconds later. After a Nebraska ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night. David Mirkovic had 15 points and nine rebounds, Keaton Wagler scored 13 points and Jake Davis had 12 points for the Illini (16-3, 7-1 Big Ten), who won their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scovens scores 19, Davidson downs Fordham 68-63
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Josh Scovens scored 19 points as Davidson beat Fordham 68-63 on Wednesday night. Scovens also had three steals for the Wildcats (12-6, 4-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Roberts Blums scored 14 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dix’s 19, Swartz’s game-winner lead Creighton over Xavier, 94-93
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Josh Dix led Creighton with 19 points and Austin Swartz hit the game-winning jump shot with one second left as the Bluejays knocked off Xavier 94-93 on Wednesday. Swartz missed what would have been the tying free throw, came up with the rebound and hit a medium-range bank shot for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson Furman hits game-winning 3-pointer and Army takes down Bucknell 87-84 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Jaxson Bell scored 18 points and Jackson Furman hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining in overtime as Army defeated Bucknell 87-84 on Wednesday night. Bell made two free throws in the closing seconds of regulation to tie it at 80-all. In overtime, Furman grabbed a defensive rebound with eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kehoe puts up 29, Navy downs Holy Cross 85-68
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Aidan Kehoe’s 29 points helped Navy defeat Holy Cross 85-68 on Wednesday. Kehoe added seven rebounds for the Midshipmen (14-6, 6-1 Patriot League). Austin Benigni scored 25 points, going 8 of 15 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line. Jinwoo Kim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen scores 19, Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh each had 18, and Kentucky tops Texas 85-80
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Denzel Aberdeen scored 19 points, Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh each had 18 points, and Kentucky took down Texas 85-80 on Wednesday night. Oweh reached double-figures for the 22nd straight game, a streak dating to last season, and Chandler reached a career-high, surpassing his 15 scored in November’s season-opener against Nicholls. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nausadis scores 13 as American beats Colgate 70-66
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wyatt Nausadis scored 13 points off of the bench to lead American past Colgate 70-66 on Wednesday. Nausadis shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (12-8, 5-2 Patriot League). Madden Collins scored 12 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 4 ... Read More »
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