National Sports
No. 20 Illinois takes road win streak into matchup with Penn State
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Illinois Fighting Illini (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) at Penn State Nittany Lions (9-4, 0-2 Big Ten) Philadelphia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Illinois hits the road against Penn State aiming to continue its three-game road winning streak. The Nittany Lions have gone 7-1 at home. Penn State averages 79.1 points and has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson State hosts Alcorn State after Ruffin’s 21-point game
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Alcorn State Braves (1-11) at Jackson State Tigers (1-12) Jackson, Mississippi; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State hosts Alcorn State after Daeshun Ruffin scored 21 points in Jackson State’s 115-64 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. The Tigers have gone 0-1 in home games. Jackson State allows 90.8 points and has been outscored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams leads Kentucky against No. 14 Alabama after 26-point game
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats (9-4) at Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kentucky plays No. 14 Alabama after Kam Williams scored 26 points in Kentucky’s 99-85 victory over the Bellarmine Knights. The Crimson Tide are 5-1 on their home court. Alabama ranks seventh in the SEC with 10.8 offensive rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Arizona visits Utah following Brown’s 21-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Arizona Wildcats (13-0) at Utah Utes (8-5) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts No. 1 Arizona after Terrence Brown scored 21 points in Utah’s 74-65 loss to the Washington Huskies. The Utes are 7-1 in home games. Utah averages 11.2 turnovers per game and is 3-2 when it wins the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington State hosts Loyola Marymount following Amey’s 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Loyola Marymount Lions (10-5, 1-1 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (6-9, 1-1 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount faces Washington State after Myron Amey Jr. scored 20 points in Loyola Marymount’s 80-71 victory over the Pacific Tigers. The Cougars have gone 3-3 at home. Washington State has a 4-9 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Kentucky hosts Sam Houston following Manning’s 27-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Sam Houston Bearkats (8-4, 0-1 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-5, 0-1 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston takes on Western Kentucky after Isaiah Manning scored 27 points in Sam Houston’s 117-57 victory against the College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors. The Hilltoppers are 5-1 on their home court. Western ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abilene Christian takes on Utah Valley following Smith’s 22-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Utah Valley Wolverines (12-3, 2-0 WAC) at Abilene Christian Wildcats (8-6, 0-1 WAC) Abilene, Texas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian hosts Utah Valley after Rich Smith scored 22 points in Abilene Christian’s 79-64 loss to the Utah Tech Trailblazers. The Wildcats are 5-1 in home games. Abilene Christian ranks third in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atak and Oklahoma host Ole Miss
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Ole Miss Rebels (8-5) at Oklahoma Sooners (10-3) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma plays Ole Miss after Kuol Atak scored 24 points in Oklahoma’s 93-69 win against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. The Sooners have gone 7-0 at home. Oklahoma is eighth in the SEC scoring 87.4 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Incarnate Word takes on Houston Christian following Pyke’s 26-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Houston Christian Huskies (5-8, 1-3 Southland) at Incarnate Word Cardinals (7-6, 2-2 Southland) San Antonio; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Incarnate Word hosts Houston Christian after Jordan Pyke scored 26 points in Incarnate Word’s 79-70 victory against the SE Louisiana Lions. The Cardinals have gone 6-0 in home games. Incarnate Word ranks second in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams-Dryden and West Georgia host Eastern Kentucky
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-10, 0-1 ASUN) at West Georgia Wolves (7-6, 1-0 ASUN) Carrollton, Georgia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: West Georgia takes on Eastern Kentucky after Shelton Williams-Dryden scored 28 points in West Georgia’s 87-85 win against the Bellarmine Knights. The Wolves are 5-2 in home games. West Georgia is the ASUN leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams, Montana Grizzlies to host Denker and the Northern Colorado Bears
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Northern Colorado Bears (10-4, 0-1 Big Sky) at Montana Grizzlies (7-7, 1-0 Big Sky) Missoula, Montana; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Sky foes Montana and Northern Colorado will play on Saturday. The Grizzlies are 5-4 in home games. Montana averages 14.1 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when it has fewer turnovers than ... Read More »
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