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Nkrumah’s 24 help Tennessee State knock off Southern Indiana 73-67

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aaron Nkrumah scored 24 points as Tennessee State beat Southern Indiana 73-67 on Saturday. Nkrumah had 11 rebounds for the Tigers (12-6, 6-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Antoine Lorick III added 17 points while going 8 of 13 from the field while he also had six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. ... Read More »

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Pratt and Stony Brook earn 112-106 OT win over Charleston (SC)

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Erik Pratt scored 39 points, with seven of them in double overtime, as Stony Brook beat Charleston (SC) 112-106 on Saturday. Pratt added 13 assists and seven rebounds for the Seawolves (11-9, 3-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Richard Goods added 18 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. Rob Brown III had ... Read More »

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Troy defeats Arkansas State 99-74

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Thomas Dowd scored 24 points as Troy beat Arkansas State 99-74 on Saturday. Dowd also contributed 10 rebounds for the Trojans (13-6, 6-1 Sun Belt Conference). Jerrell Bellamy shot 9 of 11 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 22 points. Victor Valdes shot 6 ... Read More »

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Tennessee-Martin beats Lindenwood 69-55

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Afan Trnka’s 17 points helped Tennessee-Martin defeat Lindenwood 69-55 on Saturday. Trnka went 6 of 12 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Skyhawks (15-4, 7-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Matas Deniusas added 14 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and four blocks. Andrija Bukumirovic had 14 points and ... Read More »

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New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as coach after identifying him as their top choice

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise’s all-out pursuit of its top candidate. Owners John Mara and Steve Tisch made the hire official less than 72 hours after a lengthy interview and dinner with Harbaugh that sealed the deal. The sides began working on a ... Read More »

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Okojie’s 25 lead Mercer past UNC Greensboro 102-92

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Baraka Okojie’s 25 points helped Mercer defeat UNC Greensboro 102-92 on Saturday. Okojie shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 14 for 18 from the line for the Bears (12-7, 4-2 Southern Conference). Armani Mighty scored 20 points while shooting 7 of ... Read More »

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Lee scores 20, Lamar defeats Nicholls State 90-80

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Rob Lee Jr. scored 20 points as Lamar beat Nicholls State 90-80 on Saturday. Lee added five rebounds for the Cardinals (10-8, 5-4 Southland Conference). Andrew Holifield scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. Cody Pennebaker went 5 of 8 from the ... Read More »

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Johnson’s 19 helps Houston Christian beat East Texas A&M 81-70

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Trent Johnson had 19 points in Houston Christian’s 81-70 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Johnson also had five rebounds and six assists for the Huskies (6-12, 2-7 Southland Conference). D’Aundre Samuels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, six assists and five steals. Demari Williams had 12 points and shot ... Read More »

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Johnson’s 19 helps Houston Christian beat East Texas A&M 81-70

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Trent Johnson had 19 points in Houston Christian’s 81-70 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Johnson also had five rebounds and six assists for the Huskies (6-12, 2-7 Southland Conference). D’Aundre Samuels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, six assists and five steals. Demari Williams had 12 points and shot ... Read More »

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Johnson’s 19 helps Houston Christian beat East Texas A&M 81-70

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Trent Johnson had 19 points in Houston Christian’s 81-70 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Johnson also had five rebounds and six assists for the Huskies (6-12, 2-7 Southland Conference). D’Aundre Samuels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, six assists and five steals. Demari Williams had 12 points and shot ... Read More »

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Johnson’s 19 helps Houston Christian beat East Texas A&M 81-70

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Trent Johnson had 19 points in Houston Christian’s 81-70 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. Johnson also had five rebounds and six assists for the Huskies (6-12, 2-7 Southland Conference). D’Aundre Samuels scored 15 points and added five rebounds, six assists and five steals. Demari Williams had 12 points and shot ... Read More »

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