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No. 1 Arizona’s defense and 23 points from Jaden Bradley help beat UCF 84-77
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 Arizona overcame foul trouble to star forward Koa Peat with 23 points from Jaden Bradley and a hounding defensive effort to beat UCF 84-77 on Saturday. Brayden Burries scored 18 points and center Motejus Krivas added 17 and 12 rebounds in the victory. Krivas’ interior presence helped Arizona (18-0, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson scores 20 and No. 21 Georgia beats No. 17 Arkansas 90-76
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 20 points, Blue Cain added 18, and No. 21 Georgia jumped out to a quick double-digit lead then outlasted Arkansas’ second-half run to beat the No. 17 Razorbacks 90-76 on Saturday. Arkansas trailed 55-36 less than four minutes into the second half but went on a 20-3 run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana hopes to lean again on its offensive line against fierce Miami defense in CFP title game
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — When Indiana rolled past Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, it wasn’t Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza or dynamic receiver Elijah Sarratt who was named MVP. Instead, it was center Pat Coogan — one of the five men on the offensive line Mendoza affectionately calls his “Hoggies.” They are responsible for keeping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marshall earns 77-72 victory over James Madison
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jalen Speer scored 22 points as Marshall beat James Madison 77-72 on Saturday. Speer had five rebounds for the Thundering Herd (12-7, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference). Noah Otshudi scored 17 points while shooting 4 of 13 from the field and 9 for 10 from the line and added six rebounds. Wyatt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Camper puts up 23 and 9 rebounds, Nevada downs Air Force 81-66, the Falcons 11th loss in a row
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Corey Camper Jr. had 23 points and nine rebounds in Nevada’s 81-66 win over Air Force on Saturday, the Falcons’ 11th consecutive loss. Tayshawn Comer went 5 of 7 from the field to add 14 points for the Wolf Pack (13-5, 5-2 Mountain West Conference). Elijah Price shot 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wallace puts up 21 in Little Rock’s 86-79 victory over Western Illinois
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cameron Wallace’s 21 points helped Little Rock defeat Western Illinois 86-79 on Saturday. Wallace added eight rebounds for the Trojans (9-10, 6-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Johnathan Lawson scored 20 points while shooting 6 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc. Kachi Nzeh had 18 points and shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!California hands No. 14 North Carolina its second straight loss in Bay Area, 84-78
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — John Camden scored 20 points and Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen each added 19 as California built a 20-point lead and held off No. 14 North Carolina 84-78 on Saturday. The Tar Heels (14-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) absorbed their second straight loss in the Bay Area; they fell 95-90 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holcombe’s 16 lead Utah Valley past UT Arlington 86-74
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
OREM, Utah (AP) — Jackson Holcombe scored 16 points as Utah Valley beat UT Arlington 86-74 on Saturday. Holcombe also contributed eight rebounds and five assists for the Wolverines (15-4, 5-1 Western Athletic Conference). Trevan Leonhardt scored 14 points and added nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Isaac Davis shot 5 of 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC San Diego wins 83-62 against Cal State Bakersfield
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Leo Beath’s 20 points helped UC San Diego defeat Cal State Bakersfield 83-62 on Saturday. Beath added nine rebounds for the Tritons (14-5, 4-3 Big West Conference). Alex Chaikin scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc. Bol Dengdit finished 5 of 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly announces his retirement
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has retired after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series. “It’s bittersweet, but what a ride it’s been,” Pressly said in a statement announcing his retirement. Pressly, 37, recorded six saves and allowed only one unearned run over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71
By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Elliot Cadeau scored 17 points and No. 4 Michigan defeated Oregon 81-71 Saturday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. Nimari Burnett scored 15 points and Aday Mara added 12 points as Michigan (16-1, 6-1) won its second straight game following its lone loss of the season. Morez Johnson Jr. scored nine points ... Read More »
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