December 3rd, 2025
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Virginia jumps out early, beats Texas 88-69

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chance Mallory scored 16 points, and Virginia jumped out early and cruised past Texas 88-69 on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Virginia had a double-digit lead from the 11-minute mark on and closed the first half on a 12-4 surge for a 46-27 advantage at the break. Johann Grunloh scored ... Read More »

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Josh Hubbard scores 25 points to lead Mississippi State’s 85-73 victory over Georgia Tech

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 25 points, nine in a key stretch of the second half, and Mississippi State defeated Georgia Tech 85-73 in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs led 55-49 with 11 minutes remaining in the second half before Hubbard scored their next nine points on two 3-pointers and a ... Read More »

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Overton and Hall lead the way for No. 20 Auburn in 83-73 win over NC State in ACC/SEC Challenge

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Kevin Overton scored a career-high 29 points, Keyshawn Hall added 28 and No. 20 Auburn handled North Carolina State 83-73 in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday night. The Tigers (7-2) won their 65th consecutive home game against nonconference opponents, the longest streak in the nation. Overton also pulled down nine rebounds. ... Read More »

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No. 19 Tennessee women hold off Stanford 65-62 as programs renew rivalry

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Talaysia Cooper scored a go-ahead layup with 6 seconds left on the way to 19 points and a career-high 10 steals as Tennessee forced 30 turnovers, and the 19th-ranked Lady Vols beat Stanford 65-62 on Wednesday night in the first matchup between the storied national power programs in nearly three years. ... Read More »

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Johnston scores 19 as Richmond knocks off Belmont 84-76

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Will Johnston scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to help Richmond beat Belmont 84-76 on Wednesday night. Johnston shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spiders (7-1). David Thomas scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 (6 for 7 ... Read More »

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John Blackwell scores 26, Nick Boyd 20, and Wisconsin tops Northwestern 85-73 in Big Ten opener

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Blackwell had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Nick Boyd scored 20 points, and Wisconsin won yet another Big Ten opener, defeating Northwestern 85-73 on Wednesday night. Wisconsin has won 22 Big Ten openers since 1999-2000 and coach Greg Gard is 8-2 in conference openers. Blackwell and Andrew Rohde both passed ... Read More »

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Berry scores 17 off the bench, Memphis defeats New Orleans 86-70

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Quante Berry scored 17 points off of the bench to lead Memphis past New Orleans 86-70 on Wednesday. Simon Majok and Julius Thedford each added 13 points for the Tigers (3-4). Majok scored 10 second-half points. TJ Cope finished with 21 points for the Privateers (3-6). Jakevion Buckley added 14 points ... Read More »

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Kinziger has 21 in Illinois State’s 89-78 victory against Eastern Kentucky

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Johnny Kinziger had 21 points in Illinois State’s 89-78 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. Kinziger also contributed five assists and three steals for the Redbirds (7-2). Ty Pence added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Mason Klabo also scored 17 points. It was the sixth victory in a row ... Read More »

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AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita each score 22 points to lead No. 9 BYU past California Baptist 91-60

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita each scored 22 points to lead No. 9 BYU to a 91-60 victory over California Baptist on Wednesday night. Keita added 14 rebounds to help the Cougars (7-1) win their fourth straight neutral-site game — though this one was played in their home state about ... Read More »

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Tyler Tanner scores career-high 26 as No. 17 Vanderbilt beats SMU in ACC/SEC Challenge

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored a career-high 26 points and No. 17 Vanderbilt remained unbeaten with an 88-69 victory over SMU on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Vanderbilt (9-0) improved to 11-1 at home against the Mustangs, and coach Mark Byington has won back-to-back games in the ACC/SEC Challenge to start his ... Read More »

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Bendinger’s 27 lead South Carolina Upstate past Coastal Carolina 85-78 in OT

By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Mason Bendinger had 27 points in South Carolina Upstate’s 85-78 overtime victory against Coastal Carolina on Wednesday. Bendinger also added five rebounds for the Spartans (5-5). Karmani Gregory scored 21 points and added seven rebounds. Carmelo Adkins finished with 14 points. Gregory’s layup with 10 seconds left forced overtime tied 65-all. ... Read More »

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