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Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern’s 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday. Kermoury went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (5-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association) and Abreu shot 8 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »

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Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern’s 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday. Kermoury went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (5-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association) and Abreu shot 8 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »

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Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern’s 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday. Kermoury went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Huskies (5-8, 1-1 Coastal Athletic Association) and Abreu shot 8 of 15 from the field and ... Read More »

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Sumler scores 29, Charleston Southern downs Gardner-Webb 89-79 in Big South Conference opener

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — A’lahn Sumler scored 29 points as Charleston Southern beat Gardner-Webb 89-79 on Wednesday in a Big South Conference opener. Sumler shot 10 for 19 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (10-6, 1-0). Luke Williams hit four 3-pointers and scored ... Read More »

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Dennis Parker Jr. scores 24 points, Radford wins 76-69 against South Carolina Upstate

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Dennis Parker Jr. had 24 points in Radford’s 76-69 victory over South Carolina Upstate in a Big South Conference opener on Wednesday. Parker also contributed seven rebounds for the Highlanders (8-8). Jaylon Johnson scored 14 points and added seven rebounds. Del Jones finished with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. Carmelo ... Read More »

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Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt sparks Hampton to 63-62 victory over Towson

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt had a go-ahead three-point play with 28 seconds left, scoring 15 and rallying Hampton to a 63-62 victory over Towson on Wednesday. Gaines-Wyatt shot 4 of 8 from the field and 7 for 9 from the free-throw line for the Pirates (8-7, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Daniel Johnson added ... Read More »

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Scott scores 24, Van Gytenbeek adds 17, No. 22 Baylor women beat Oklahoma State 77-68

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 24 points, Jana Van Gytenbeek added eight of her 17 in the fourth quarter, and No. 22 Baylor erased a 19-point second-half deficit on Wednesday to beat Oklahoma State 77-68. Scott made 5 of 8 from the field and 13 of 15 from the free-throw line for Baylor ... Read More »

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O’Keefe scores 19 as Columbia downs Division-III Penn State-Abington 106-51

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerard O’Keefe had 19 points in Columbia’s 106-51 win over Division-III Penn State-Abington on Wednesday. O’Keefe went 7 of 11 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Lions (11-3). Mason Ritter scored 16 points, shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 2 for 3 from the ... Read More »

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Dowd’s 22 lead Troy past Texas State 100-80

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Thomas Dowd had 22 points in Troy’s 100-80 win against Texas State on Wednesday. Dowd had six rebounds and three blocks for the Trojans (9-5, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Cooper Campbell scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 9 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the ... Read More »

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Marcus’ 20 lead Appalachian State over Old Dominion 81-73

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Marcus Jr. had 20 points and 10 rebounds in Appalachian State’s 81-73 win over Old Dominion on Wednesday. Jalen Tot scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 8 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Mountaineers (9-6, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Luke ... Read More »

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Johnson scores 34 points as Hawks roll past Timberwolves 126-102 to end 7-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 on Wednesday and end a seven-game losing streak. Atlanta took control by outscoring Minnesota 37-23 in the second quarter to lead 70-49 at halftime. Johnson added 10 rebounds and six assists. ... Read More »

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