January 20th, 2026
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Nugent-Hopkins scores winning goal for Oilers in his 1,000th NHL game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

EDMONTON — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made a memorable night even more remarkable. Playing in his 1,000th NHL game on Sunday, Nugent-Hopkins celebrated the milestone by scoring the game winner as his Edmonton Oilers blanked the St. Louis Blues 5-0, earning a shutout victory on consecutive nights after defeating the Canucks 6-0 on Saturday in Vancouver. “I ... Read More »

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No. 12 Michigan State visits Oregon after Stewart’s 22-point game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Michigan State Spartans (16-2, 6-1 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (8-10, 1-6 Big Ten) Eugene, Oregon; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon faces No. 12 Michigan State after Sean Stewart scored 22 points in Oregon’s 81-71 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. The Ducks have gone 7-3 at home. Oregon has a 1-1 record in ... Read More »

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Colorado State hosts Air Force after Hobin’s 22-point game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Air Force Falcons (3-15, 0-7 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (11-7, 2-5 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Air Force visits Colorado State after Lucas Hobin scored 22 points in Air Force’s 81-66 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Rams have gone 7-3 in home games. Colorado State ranks ninth ... Read More »

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Paveletzke and Ohio host Northern Illinois

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Northern Illinois Huskies (6-11, 2-4 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (10-9, 4-3 MAC) Athens, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio plays Northern Illinois after Jackson Paveletzke scored 22 points in Ohio’s 76-71 loss to the Ball State Cardinals. The Bobcats are 7-3 in home games. Ohio is 2-1 in games decided by less than ... Read More »

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Florida State visits Miami (FL) following Henderson’s 22-point performance

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Florida State Seminoles (7-11, 0-5 ACC) at Miami Hurricanes (15-3, 4-1 ACC) Coral Gables, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) hosts Florida State after Shelton Henderson scored 22 points in Miami (FL)’s 69-59 loss to the Clemson Tigers. The Hurricanes are 11-0 on their home court. Miami (FL) averages 86.2 points and ... Read More »

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Duquesne and Saint Louis square off in conference matchup

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Saint Louis Billikens (17-1, 5-0 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (10-8, 2-3 A-10) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: A-10 foes Duquesne and Saint Louis will play on Tuesday. The Dukes are 8-3 on their home court. Duquesne has a 0-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Billikens have gone 5-0 ... Read More »

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Ball State plays Central Michigan following Zeigler’s 28-point game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Ball State Cardinals (5-13, 1-5 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (5-13, 1-5 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State takes on Central Michigan after Armoni Zeigler scored 28 points in Ball State’s 76-71 win against the Ohio Bobcats. The Chippewas have gone 4-3 in home games. Central Michigan ranks seventh ... Read More »

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UNLV visits No. 23 Utah State after Fleming’s 21-point game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

UNLV Rebels (9-8, 4-2 MWC) at Utah State Aggies (15-2, 6-1 MWC) Logan, Utah; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNLV visits No. 23 Utah State after Howard Fleming Jr. scored 21 points in UNLV’s 76-62 win against the San Jose State Spartans. The Aggies have gone 7-0 at home. Utah State is 2-0 in ... Read More »

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UCLA hosts No. 5 Purdue after Bilodeau’s 30-point game

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers (17-1, 7-0 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (12-6, 4-3 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCLA plays No. 5 Purdue after Tyler Bilodeau scored 30 points in UCLA’s 86-74 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Bruins are 10-0 in home games. UCLA is 1-0 in games decided by ... Read More »

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Gunn leads DePaul against Butler after 31-point showing

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

DePaul Blue Demons (11-7, 3-4 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (11-7, 2-5 Big East) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: DePaul visits Butler after CJ Gunn scored 31 points in DePaul’s 80-75 victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Bulldogs have gone 7-3 at home. Butler has a 2-1 record in games decided by ... Read More »

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UCF visits No. 2 Iowa State after Momcilovic’s 34-point performance

By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026

UCF Knights (14-3, 3-2 Big 12) at Iowa State Cyclones (16-2, 3-2 Big 12) Ames, Iowa; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Iowa State hosts UCF after Milan Momcilovic scored 34 points in Iowa State’s 79-70 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Cyclones are 10-0 in home games. Iowa State averages 10.3 turnovers ... Read More »

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