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Watson scores 23 as UTEP beats Middle Tennessee 83-80 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Kaseem Watson scored 23 points, four in the overtime, as UTEP took down Middle Tennessee 83-80 on Thursday. Watson also contributed seven rebounds for the Miners (5-10, 1-3 Conference USA). Elijah Jones scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) with three blocks. Jamal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devon Malcolm’s 20 points leads Cal Baptist past Utah Tech 84-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Devon Malcolm’s 20 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Utah Tech 84-72 on Thursday. Malcolm had six rebounds and four steals for the Lancers (11-6, 1-3 Western Athletic Conference). Dominique Daniels Jr. shot 8 of 16 from the field to add 20 points. Martel Williams had 17 points. Ethan Potter led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dailin Smith scores 30, CSU Bakersfield knocks off UC Riverside 67-66
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Dailin Smith’s 30 points led CSU Bakersfield past UC Riverside 67-66 on Thursday. Smith added five rebounds and four steals for the Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 Big West Conference). The Highlanders (6-10, 1-3) were led by Marqui Worthy Jr., who recorded 19 points and two steals. Andrew Henderson added 18 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones’ 24 lead New Mexico State past Western Kentucky 80-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jemel Jones scored 24 points as New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky 80-64 on Thursday. Jones shot 5 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 12 from the line for the Aggies (9-5, 2-2 Conference USA). Elijah Elliott shot 2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adrian McIntyre’s 16 lead San Diego past Pepperdine 83-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adrian McIntyre had 16 points in San Diego’s 83-63 win over Pepperdine on Thursday. McIntyre went 6 of 11 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Toreros (7-10, 2-3 West Coast Conference). Ty-Laur Johnson scored 14 points and added 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals. Assane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holcombe’s 23 lead Utah Valley past Southern Utah 89-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
OREM, Utah (AP) — Jackson Holcombe’s 23 points helped Utah Valley defeat Southern Utah 89-72 on Thursday. Holcombe added nine rebounds and five assists for the Wolverines (13-4, 3-1 Western Athletic Conference). Tyler Hendricks scored 14 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian King’s 27 lead Montana State past Eastern Washington 68-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Christian King had 27 points off the bench in Montana State’s 68-64 win against Eastern Washington on Thursday. King had seven rebounds for the Bobcats (9-7, 3-0 Big Sky Conference). Patrick McMahon scored 20 points while shooting 7 of 13 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Money Williams scores 35, Montana downs Idaho 79-73
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Money Williams’ 35 points led Montana over Idaho 79-73 on Thursday. Williams added five assists for the Grizzlies (9-7, 3-0 Big Sky Conference). Te’Jon Sawyer went 7 of 10 from the field to add 16 points. Kenyon Aguino finished with 13 points. Jackson Rasmussen led the way for the Vandals (9-6, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joshua Lewis scores 26 as Louisiana takes down UL Monroe 85-79
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Joshua Lewis’ 26 points helped Louisiana-Lafayette defeat Louisiana-Monroe 85-79 on Thursday. Lewis had nine rebounds for the Ragin’ Cajuns (4-13, 2-3 Sun Belt Conference). Dariyus Woodson scored 17 points, shooting 6 of 6 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line. Dorian Finister finished with 16 points. Krystian Lewis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night. Edwards, at 24 years and 156 days old, was beaten to the mark by just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Osburn’s 27 helps Omaha knock off North Dakota 90-79
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tony Osburn scored 27 points as Omaha beat North Dakota 90-79 on Thursday. Osburn shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 9 from the line for the Mavericks (8-10, 1-2 Summit League). Paul Djobet scored 18 points and added 12 ... Read More »
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