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Sakenis scores 19, SIU-Edwardsville downs Southeast Missouri State 68-55
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Arnas Sakenis’ 19 points helped SIU-Edwardsville defeat Southeast Missouri State 68-55 on Saturday. Sakenis added eight rebounds and three blocks for the Cougars (11-8, 4-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Tyler King scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play begins at the Australian Open with the season’s first Grand Slam
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Play has begun on the show courts at the Australian Open — the first Grand Slam of the season — with No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini facing Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the Rod Laver Arena. On the men’s side at Melbourne Park later Sunday, No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev faces Gabriel Diallo. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staveskie scores 23, Incarnate Word knocks off Northwestern State 76-74
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tahj Staveskie had 23 points in Incarnate Word’s 76-74 victory over Northwestern State on Saturday. Staveskie also contributed six rebounds for the Cardinals (9-9, 4-5 Southland Conference). Love Bettis scored 14 points, shooting 5 of 8, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Jordan Pyke had 12 points and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNLV knocks off San Jose State 76-62
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Howard Fleming Jr. had 21 points in UNLV’s 76-62 win against San Jose State on Saturday. Fleming added eight assists for the Rebels (9-8, 4-2 Mountain West Conference). Tyrin Jones scored 12 points while going 5 of 8 from the field. Kimani Hamilton had 11 points and shot 4 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staples scores 20 as Maryland-Eastern Shore defeats Coppin State 70-67
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Dorion Staples and Zion Obanla each scored 20 points as Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Coppin State 70-67 on Saturday. Staples went 8 of 12 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and Obanla made 6 of 8 and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line. Justin Monden had 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gumbs scores 18 as Texas State knocks off Southern Miss 74-67
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Kaden Gumbs’ 18 points helped Texas State defeat Southern Miss 74-67 on Saturday. Gumbs added eight rebounds for the Bobcats (11-9, 4-4 Sun Belt Conference). DJ Hall scored 17 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Franck Emmou shot 3 of 9 from the field and went 6 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roberts scores 20, Anderson makes winning free throws as Texas Southern defeats Alcorn State 72-71
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Bryce Roberts had 20 points and Alex Anderson made the game-winning free throws in Texas Southern’s 72-71 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday. Alcorn State took a one-point lead with eight seconds left on Shane Lancaster’s free throws. Roberts missed a jump shot to take the lead, but Anderson recovered the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles scores 16 as No. 10 TCU beats Arizona 78-62 for 37th consecutive home win
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 16 points, Clara Silva had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 10 TCU extended its home winning streak to 37 games with a 78-62 victory over Arizona on Saturday. The Horned Frogs (18-1, 6-1 Big 12) tied No. 4 Texas for the nation’s longest current home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Howard beats North Carolina Central 83-69
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Harris’ 20 points helped Howard defeat North Carolina Central 83-69 on Saturday. Harris had 13 rebounds for the Bison (11-8, 2-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Ose Okokie scored 19 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Cedric Taylor III shot 7 for 13 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thames scores 16 as Saint Louis defeats Richmond 88-63
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kellen Thames scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead Saint Louis past Richmond 88-63 on Saturday. Thames added five rebounds for the Billikens (17-1, 5-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Amari McCottry shot 4 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson scores 21 as Murray State downs Indiana State 85-81
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Javon Jackson’s 21 points helped Murray State defeat Indiana State 85-81 on Saturday. Jackson shot 6 for 13 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Racers (16-3, 8-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Fredrick King added 14 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. Layne ... Read More »
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