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Bilka and Wilgren score in shootout to lift Torrent to 3-2 victory over Sceptres
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
HAMILTON — Hannah Bilka and Anna Wilgren scored in the shootout to lift the Seattle Torrent to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Sceptres on Saturday afternoon. The game was played at TD Coliseum as part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour. Natalie Spooner and Daryl Watts scored in regulation for Toronto. Lexie Adzija and Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milos Uzan helps No. 8 Houston rally in 2nd half to beat Cincinnati 67-60 in Big 12 opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Milos Uzan scored 18 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:48 remaining, and No. 8 Houston rallied in the second half for a 67-60 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 19 points as it won its seventh straight. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Washington’s double-double powers Georgia Tech to 65-53 win over Boston College
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Lamar Washington scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, leading Georgia Tech to a 65-53 victory over Boston College on Saturday. Donald Hand Jr.’s 3-pointer with about 11 minutes left in the second half gave Boston College a 41-40 lead. It was the Eagles’ first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCF pulls off an 81-75 win against No. 17 Kansas to earn best start since 2010-11
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Riley Kugel had 19 points and a crucial three-point play with less than 10 seconds remaining to lead UCF over No. 17 Kansas 81-75 on Saturday. Themus Fulks had 16 points and Jordan Burks scored 14 for UCF (12-1, 1-0 Big 12), which is off to its best start since 14-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Castro scores 26 as George Washington beats La Salle 77-55
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rafael Castro had 26 points in George Washington’s 77-55 win against La Salle on Saturday. Castro also contributed 14 rebounds, three steals, and four blocks for the Revolutionaries (11-4, 2-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Trey Autry scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 10 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 2 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benigni’s 23 lead Navy past Holy Cross 65-58
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Austin Benigni’s 23 points helped Navy defeat Holy Cross 65-58 on Saturday. Benigni added five assists for the Midshipmen (10-5, 2-0 Patriot League). Aidan Kehoe scored 18 points while shooting 9 of 10 from the field and added nine rebounds and three blocks. Mike Woods had eight points and finished 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boopie Miller posts double-double as SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Corey Washington added 23 points, while B.J. Edwards scored 15 points and had six assists for the Mustangs (12-2), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson scores 22, NJIT takes down Binghamton 73-65
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Sebastian Robinson scored 22 points as NJIT beat Binghamton 73-65 on Saturday. Robinson shot 7 of 12 from the field and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (6-10, 1-0 America East Conference). Melvyn Ebonkoli scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CJ Gunn’s 22 help DePaul down Xavier 86-77
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — CJ Gunn’s 22 points helped DePaul defeat Xavier 86-77 on Saturday. Gunn also contributed six rebounds for the Blue Demons (9-6, 1-3 Big East Conference). Layden Blocker shot 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 18 points. Brandon Maclin shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabol has 22 as Buffalo beats Ball State 85-72
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Sabol’s 22 points helped Buffalo defeat Ball State 85-72 on Saturday. Sabol also added five assists for the Bulls (13-2, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Tim Oboh added 21 points while going 8 of 10 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds. Angelo Brizzi shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams-Dryden’s 32 lead West Georgia over Eastern Kentucky 88-76
By Canadian Press on January 3rd, 2026
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Shelton Williams-Dryden scored 32 points as West Georgia beat Eastern Kentucky 88-76 on Saturday. Williams-Dryden also had 13 rebounds for the Wolves (8-6, 2-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kolten Griffin scored 16 points while going 6 of 8 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added three steals. Josh Smith ... Read More »
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