Texas A&M men’s basketball made another dominant statement against a conference foe on Wednesday night, as the Aggies defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 88-68, at Reed Arena in College Station. A back-and-forth battle through the opening minutes of the contest quickly turned into an onslaught from the Aggies, especially in the second half. It wasn’t the cleanest performance from the …
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No. 7 Nebraska beats Washington 76-66 to extend its winning streak to 23 games
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points to lead No. 7 Nebraska past Washington 76-66 Wednesday night, extending the unbeaten Cornhuskers’ winning streak to 23 games. The Huskers (19-0, 8-0), who earned their highest ranking in program history this week, were in control throughout against injury-plagued Washington and are alone in first place in the Big Ten. The …
Read More »No. 7 Nebraska beats Washington 76-66 to extend its winning streak to 23 games
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pryce Sandfort scored 23 points to lead No. 7 Nebraska past Washington 76-66 Wednesday night, extending the unbeaten Cornhuskers’ winning streak to 23 games. The Huskers (19-0, 8-0), who earned their highest ranking in program history this week, were in control throughout against injury-plagued Washington and are alone in first place in the Big Ten. The …
Read More »Boston College defeats Pittsburgh, 65-62
Boston College picked up their second ACC win of the season Wednesday night, defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 65 to 62. It was clear from the start the Eagles wanted to build momentum following their 81-73 win versus Syracuse. Boden Kapke answered the call to that challenge, as he scored nine of the Eagles first 13 points of the game. Advertisement …
Read More »Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night. The 7-foot Veesaar had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels (15-4, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had lost three of four amid an abrupt defensive downturn …
Read More »Kam Williams injury update for Kentucky basketball
LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball guard Kam Williams left with an injury in the second half of Wednesday’s game versus Texas at Rupp Arena. Williams exited the game with 18:11 to play. He immediately went into the locker room. According to the UK radio broadcast, Williams suffered a foot injury. Advertisement At the time he left the game, Williams had scored nine …
Read More »Syracuse men’s basketball: game thread vs Virginia Tech
The Syracuse Orange (12-6, 3-2) welcome the Virginia Tech Hokies (14-5, 3-3) to the JMA Dome. We requested that the Dome Concessions staff give Mike Young some stale popcorn for this one, but who knows if they’ll listen. Tip-off is 9:00 on the ACC Network with Jay Alter and Randolph Childress are on the call. Before the game, catch up …
Read More »Men’s Basketball: TCU frontcourt powers Frogs past Oklahoma State
It took all 40 minutes on Tuesday night, but the TCU Horned Frogs held on for a three-point victory over Oklahoma State to earn their second conference win of the season. TCU opened the game on a 9–0 run, converting four of its first five field-goal attempts. The Horned Frogs held a comfortable lead for the next several minutes before …
Read More »Nebraska basketball vs. Washington live updates, stats and highlights
The Nebraska men’s basketball team (18-0, 7-0) returns home on Wednesday night to host the Washington Huskies (10-8, 2-5). The Huskers are coming off a 77-58 win at Northwestern last Saturday. Nebraska’s 18-0 record is the best start to a season in program history. The Huskers are currently ranked No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, the highest ranking in program history. Advertisement Nebraska’s offense is …
Read More »Nebraska WBB vs Wisconsin and MBB Vs. Washington Live Discussion
Women’s Basketball Nebraska Cornhuskers (24/RV) at Wisconsin BadgersWednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. (CT)Madison, Wisconsin (Kohl Center)Live Video: B1G+Live Radio: Huskers Radio Network (6 p.m.) Matt Coatney (PBP), Jeff Griesch (Analyst) Lincoln (107.3 FM), Huskers.com, Huskers App Sirius XM Channels 117 or 195Live Stats: Huskers.com (statbroadcast – public) Advertisement Jill’s thoughts… Wisconsin is an improved team over the past couple of years and …
Read More »Column: Even during a difficult first season at FSU, Luke Loucks is providing proof of concept
Luke Loucks is still learning to be a college basketball head coach, a task made even more challenging during a difficult season that’s seen Florida State come up just short in matchups as often as the Seminoles have been blown out. Loucks finally found the breakthrough in an upset victory over Miami on Tuesday against fellow rookie head coach Jai …
Read More »Xavier v. Creighton: Preview, matchups, keys to the game
This isn’t the first time these teams have met this season. Yes, that nightmare you had back at the start of Big East play was real. Xavier lost that one by 41 in a game that wasn’t as close as the scoreboard indicated. Since then, the teams have had results that aren’t in keeping with what they thought they’d be …
Read More »UCLA head coach Cori Close and the legacy of John Wooden ahead of throwback night
LOS ANGELES – It’s John Wooden Week at UCLA, with both the men’s and women’s teams hosting themed night’s around in honor of the legendary men’s basketball coach and the legacy he left on UCLA in his decades of success. The men’s team went first on Tuesday with a John Wooden bobblehead when they played Purdue, Wooden’s alma mater way …
Read More »Florida basketball’s Rueben Chinyelu gains national recognition
Listen to what Florida basketball coach Todd Golden said after UF’s win vs LSU. Florida basketball coach Todd Golden speaks in a press conference following UF’s victory over LSU. Florida basketball’s Rueben Chinyelu gained national attention as the Gators’ big man was named an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Wednesday, Jan. …
Read More »GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at Villanova Wildcats
Game 19: Georgetown Hoyas (9-9, 1-6) at Villanova Wildcats (14-4, 5-2) When: Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 PM ET Where: Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, Pa. TV: Peacock (Mike Corey and Brendan Haywood); NBC Sports on some cable providers Advertisement Radio: 106.7 The Fan, SiriusXM Ch. 387 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Villanova leads 51-47 all-time. However, Georgetown swept the series last season, including …
Read More »Where does Auburn land in latest KenPom after road win at Ole Miss?
Auburn basketball found its first road win in Oxford, Mississippi. The Tigers took down the Ole Miss Rebels, 78-66. Auburn improved to 12-7 on the year and now 3-3 in conference play. The Tigers had four players score in the double digits. Keyshawn Hall led the team with 19 points on 4-of-10 shooting and 11-of-12 from the free throw line. …
Read More »Big Ten basketball report for January 20 – Bruins stun Purdue
It was an exciting Tuesday night in the Big Ten. UCLA got a thrilling upset win in the Big Ten, something many have been waiting for the Trojans to do. It might be a long wait for that. Iowa sleepwalked to a victory, and the cream of the crop in the Big Ten minus Purdue handled opponents with ease. Here …
Read More »Spirit of Saint Louis: How a lack of ego is fueling the No. 24 Billikens
PITTSBURGH — Robbie Avila knows it sounds like a cliché, and maybe it is. For Avila and everyone else on No. 24 Saint Louis, though, it also happens to be true. “We have no egos on this team,” the perpetually goggled, occasionally googled — feel free to search “Larry Nerd,” “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” or “Steph Blurry” — senior center said after …
Read More »Cincinnati vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s College Basketball Game
The No. 1-ranked Arizona Wildcats host the Cincinnati Bearcats in college action tonight. While the Wildcats have been an offensive juggernaut, my Cincinnati vs. Arizona predictions expect their underrated defense to shine. Advertisement Read more in my college basketball picks for Wednesday, January 21. Cincinnati vs Arizona prediction Cincinnati vs Arizona best bet: Cincinnati team total Under 69.5 (-125) Arizona …
Read More »Takeaways as Iowa basketball secures gritty win vs. Rutgers
It wasn’t a game that will be remembered in basketball history, but Iowa got a win it desperately needed on Tuesday night. In front of a lively Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Hawkeyes overcame slow starts in both halves to beat Rutgers 68-62. The win moves Iowa to 13-5 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten. It was far from a perfect …
Read More »Where Wisconsin stands in Big Ten, bracket projections after four straight wins
Wisconsin men’s basketball had a pivotal stretch of games to start January. The Badgers’ loss to then-No. 6 Purdue was a (missed) Quad 1 opportunity, and the win against UCLA was a Quad 2 win. UW’s 91-88 win over then-No. 1 Michigan gave the Badgers their first Quad 1 win of the season. Advertisement Now, the Badgers are in a …
Read More »Alabama basketball 2025-26 opponent preview: Tennessee Volunteers
This upcoming Saturday night, Coleman Coliseum will play host to one of the most anticipated game of the 2025-26 season, a Top 25 showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Tennessee Volunteers. One of the SEC’s top rivalries, this will be the first meeting between the two teams in Tuscaloosa since the 2023-24 season, and is a matchup which Alabama …
Read More »The Daily Mauling 1.21.26 – Yahoo Sports
Kansas Jayhawks Links Kansas goes on the road without Bill Self and still gets the win. Melvin Council Jr. scored 10 of his 18 points over the final 5:07 and No. 19 Kansas held off Colorado 75-69 on Tuesday night with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn leading the Jayhawks as Bill Self recovers from a precautionary trip to the hospital. Since the game …
Read More »Purdue basketball’s latest UCLA loss comes with unprecedented upside
Truly significant Purdue basketball seasons tend to brush up against UCLA somewhere along the way. That concept remains alive after the No. 4 Boilermakers’ nine-game winning streak and share of the Big Ten lead died Tuesday with a 69-67 loss at Pauley Pavilion. Their first loss in six weeks came at the hands of both an historic rival and a conference newcomer – one which saw a chance to …
Read More »Mark Pope scrambles to fix the 1 thing threatening to derail Kentucky’s season
We have talked about the biggest issue facing Kentucky Basketball right now: the slow starts. It happens nearly every game. The Wildcats find themselves down 10 points or more way too often. In the last two games alone, they fell behind by 18 to LSU and 17 to Tennessee. While they were able to pull themselves out of the hole …
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