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Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67 as Hoyas coach Ed Cooley sits out due to one-game suspension

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Julius Halaifonua scored 20 points, and Georgetown beat Coppin State 97-67 on Monday night as the Hoyas were without coach Ed Cooley due to his one-game suspension. Cooley was suspended on Sunday for one game after throwing a water bottle into the stands at the end on an 80-77 loss to Xavier ... Read More »

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Vokietaitis scores 22, Pope adds 21 to help Texas beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 94-71

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Matas Vokietaitis had 22 points and eight rebounds, Jordan Pope hit five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, and Texas never trailed Monday night in its 94-71 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore. Vokietaitis, a 7-foot sophomore who transferred from Florida Atlantic, made 4 of 5 from the field and hit a career-high ... Read More »

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Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for biggest blowout in Braggin’ Rights rivalry

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri on Monday night. Andrej Stojakovic returned from a first-half injury to score 16 points, and Tomislav Ivisic added 14 points as the Fighting Illini (9-3) rolled to ... Read More »

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Winter, Rapp combine for 36 points as Wisconsin beats Central Michigan 88-61

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp combined to score 36 points as Wisconsin beat Central Michigan 88-61 on Monday. Winter had 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting to go with eight rebounds. He entered the game with six double-doubles, tied for 11th in the country. Rapp also had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting ... Read More »

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Dancier’s 21 points, 12 boards help Coastal Carolina beat Saint Joseph’s 68-62

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AJ Dancier scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Coastal Carolina beat Saint Joseph’s (PA) 68-62 on Monday night. Rasheed Jones scored 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Coastal Carolina (8-6). Josh Beadle had 17 points. The Hawks (7-5) were led by Derek Simpson, who recorded 18 points, ... Read More »

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Caleb Wilson leads No. 12 North Carolina to season-high point total in 99-51 rout of East Carolina

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 12 North Carolina had its highest point total of the season in a 99-51 victory over East Carolina on Monday night. Wilson also had four blocks and three steals, while Henri Veesaar finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Luka ... Read More »

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No. 17 Kansas uses balanced scoring to defeat Davidson 90-61

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tre White and Flory Bidunga each had 18 points and eight rebounds as No. 17 Kansas used balanced scoring to beat Davidson 90-61 on Monday night. Six players finished in double figures for the Jayhawks (10-3), including all five starters. Bryson Tiller added 11 points and Jamari McDowell scored 10. Melvin ... Read More »

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Jaylen Brown scores 31 points as Celtics rally past Pacers 103-95

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his game-high 31 points in the final quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Derrick White finished with 19 points, and Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons each had 11 for Boston, which ... Read More »

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No. 8 Oklahoma eclipses program scoring record in 126-54 rout of NC Central

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Zya Vann had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Oklahoma set a record for points with a 126-54 win over North Carolina Central on Monday in it final nonconference game of the regular season. Aaliyah Chavez had 20 points, Sahara Williams scored 16 and Raegan Beers had 15 points ... Read More »

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No. 24 Michigan State women beat No. 15 Ole Miss 66-49 to win Cherokee Invitational

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — Rashunda Jones scored eight of her 13 points in a decisive third quarter, Grace VanSlooten finished with a double-double, and No. 24 Michigan State beat No. 15 Mississippi 66-49 on Monday night in the Cherokee Invitational title game. Michigan State led 26-20 at the break and scored the first four points ... Read More »

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Williams’ 24 lead Duquesne over Canisius 103-59

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jimmie Williams’ 24 points helped Duquesne defeat Canisius 103-59 on Monday night. Williams added six rebounds and seven assists for the Dukes (7-5). Tarence Guinyard added 21 points andd nine assists. Alex Williams finished with 15 points. Kahlil Singleton led the Golden Griffins (5-8), finishing with 13 points. Canisius also got 11 ... Read More »

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