National Sports
Lewis and No. 23 Virginia host Cal
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
California Golden Bears (13-2, 1-1 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (12-2, 1-1 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Virginia hosts Cal after Sam Lewis scored 23 points in Virginia’s 76-61 victory over the NC State Wolfpack. The Cavaliers have gone 8-0 at home. Virginia ranks seventh in the ACC with 25.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers takes on No. 16 Illinois after Francis’ 30-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-7, 1-3 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers visits No. 16 Illinois after Tariq Francis scored 30 points in Rutgers’ 88-85 overtime victory over the Oregon Ducks. The Fighting Illini have gone 7-1 in home games. Illinois is 0-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boise State hosts Williams and Grand Canyon
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Grand Canyon Antelopes (8-5, 1-1 MWC) at Boise State Broncos (9-5, 1-2 MWC) Boise, Idaho; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grand Canyon takes on Boise State after Makaih Williams scored 22 points in Grand Canyon’s 70-60 loss to the Colorado State Rams. The Broncos have gone 6-1 in home games. Boise State is 4-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee State visits Western Illinois following Nkrumah’s 22-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Tennessee State Tigers (9-5, 3-1 OVC) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-11, 0-4 OVC) Macomb, Illinois; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State visits Western Illinois after Aaron Nkrumah scored 22 points in Tennessee State’s 84-79 victory over the Little Rock Trojans. The Leathernecks have gone 3-3 at home. Western Illinois is 3-7 in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland hosts Wilkerson and Indiana
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) at Maryland Terrapins (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten) College Park, Maryland; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana faces Maryland after Lamar Wilkerson scored 22 points in Indiana’s 90-80 victory against the Washington Huskies. The Terrapins have gone 4-3 in home games. Maryland is seventh in the Big Ten with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith leads Campbell against Hampton
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Hampton Pirates (8-8, 2-1 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (8-8, 2-1 CAA) Buies Creek, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Campbell faces Hampton after DJ Smith scored 31 points in Campbell’s 97-82 victory over the Northeastern Huskies. The Fighting Camels are 6-0 in home games. Campbell ranks fifth in the CAA in rebounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citadel faces Mercer after Moore’s 20-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Citadel Bulldogs (3-12, 0-2 SoCon) at Mercer Bears (8-7, 0-2 SoCon) Macon, Georgia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel takes on Mercer after Christian Moore scored 20 points in Citadel’s 95-86 loss to the Wofford Terriers. The Bears are 6-0 in home games. Mercer averages 82.1 points and has outscored opponents by 8.4 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bradley plays Drake, looks for 7th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Drake Bulldogs (8-7, 2-2 MVC) at Bradley Braves (10-6, 3-2 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Braves take on Drake. The Braves are 7-1 on their home court. Bradley is sixth in the MVC in team defense, allowing 71.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villanova plays Creighton, aims for 6th straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Creighton Bluejays (9-6, 3-1 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (12-2, 3-0 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova seeks to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Creighton. The Wildcats have gone 7-0 in home games. Villanova is 11-2 against opponents with a winning record. The Bluejays are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner hosts Saint Francis (PA) after Wicks’ 24-point outing
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (3-12, 1-1 NEC) at Wagner Seahawks (6-7, 1-1 NEC) Staten Island, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Francis (PA) visits Wagner after Skylar Wicks scored 24 points in Saint Francis (PA)’s 85-82 victory against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights. The Seahawks are 4-1 in home games. Wagner is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wofford plays UNC Greensboro following Machowski’s 37-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
UNC Greensboro Spartans (6-9, 2-0 SoCon) at Wofford Terriers (10-5, 2-0 SoCon) Spartanburg, South Carolina; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wofford takes on UNC Greensboro after Nils Machowski scored 37 points in Wofford’s 95-86 win against the Citadel Bulldogs. The Terriers are 5-1 on their home court. Wofford ranks ninth in the SoCon with ... Read More »
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