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Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s season-opening 96-67 win over Bucknell
Maryland opened its 2026‑27 season with a 96‑67 rout of Bucknell, overcoming a shaky start that saw the Terps trail twice before a 21‑5 run sealed a 14‑point halftime lead. Guard Andre Mills led with 22 points and a double‑double, while the bench contributed 35 points, highlighted by freshman Kaden House’s 14‑point, slam‑dunk debut. Maryland dominated the glass, pulling down 54 rebounds (28 offensive) and scoring 28 second‑chance points. Coach Buzz Williams praised the depth but noted early‑game substitution hiccups that caused a scoring drought, warning that slow starts could persist. The win offers a promising glimpse of the team's depth and rebounding focus as the non‑conference schedule ramps up.
Kentucky Wildcat News: Manhattan Gameday and First CFP Rankings
Kentucky Wildcats kick off the 2026 season tonight at Rupp Arena, hosting the Manhattan Jaspers after a flawless 3‑0 exhibition run. The Wildcats, currently ranked in the top 25, aim to build momentum before facing James Madison and Kansas, while also eyeing a potential rise to Final Four contention. Simultaneously, the first College Football Playoff poll drops at 7 PM ET, with Kentucky sitting at No. 8 in the AP Top 25 and expected to remain in the top ten. The preview also highlights recent accolades: a 14‑point win over Morehead State, SEC volleyball honors, Milan Momcilovic on the Naismith preseason watch list, and several recruiting updates.
IU basketball’s defensive pressure fuels offense in season-opening win against Eastern Illinois
Indiana opens the 2026‑27 season with a dominant 91‑57 win over Eastern Illinois at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. After a sluggish first ten minutes, the Hoosiers crank up full‑court pressure, forcing turnovers that spark a surge on offense. The defensive intensity fuels a comfortable victory, showcasing coach Mike Woodson’s strategy and setting a tone for the year. Key highlights include the shift in momentum and the team’s ability to translate pressure into points.
ACC Roundup: Let The Games Begin
Monday’s ACC slate sees #14 Miami fall to top‑seed Florida 77-67, while Syracuse opens coach Gerry McNamara’s tenure with a 74-58 win over New Haven, highlighted by Gavin Doty’s 14 points and 13 rebounds. Louisville cruises past Chattanooga 84-70, and NC State, under first‑time head coach Justin Gainey, dominates Campbell 83-64. Clemson beats Stetson 85-72, Wake Forest tops Maryland Eastern Shore 83-62, and Pitt overwhelms Rider 95-57. The roundup also notes UNC’s 80-72 win over Western Carolina and upcoming ACC matchups for Tuesday night.
Commute: Blake Craig Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
Mizzou kicker Blake Craig earns SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after going perfect on the day—2-for-2 field goals, including a 53‑yard hit, and 4‑for‑4 extra points, now leading the conference in field goals per game. The honor arrives as No. 19 Missouri prepares for its November 14 showdown with No. 2 Georgia, set to air on ABC. The post also notes a tough start for Mizzou basketball, with guard Jaylen Carey suspended and CJ Gunn ruled ineligible, and highlights Jamal Roberts’ 1,000‑yard rushing milestone.
Virginia Tech basketball: Men’s 2026-27 season preview
Virginia Tech launches the 2026-27 men’s basketball season Tuesday against Coppin State, banking on a refreshed roster that keeps three of last year’s top scorers and adds a deep transfer class. Junior forward Amani Hansberry returns as the team’s leading scorer (14.3 PPG) and rebounder, while sophomore point guard Ben Hammond, who posted a 30‑point triple‑OT thriller versus Virginia, aims to anchor the backcourt. The Hokies hope to regain the lost production of Tobi Lawal, Neoklis Avdalas and Jailen Bedford, with healthy wing Tyler Johnson providing three‑and‑D spark. New arrivals like guard Jaylen Curry, forward Isaiah Elohim and big man Kuol Atak could add depth, while coach Mike Young enters his eighth season at the helm.
Mountaintop View 11-3-26
The Mountain West Connection roundup covers several hot topics: Oregon State’s JaMarcus Shephard publicly opposes the proposed Group of Six playoff despite a guaranteed CFP spot, while Wyoming fights to reach the Mountain West title game by needing a win over UNLV. Gonzaga launches its basketball season with a win over Purdue, and Boise State’s QB Maddux Madsen is listed as day‑to‑day after a minor injury. Colorado State’s coach outlines defensive expectations, and Rasean Jones earns dual Player‑of‑Week honors. The post also teases Week 9 analysis and a fan survey on New Mexico’s ranking.
Tuesday ‘Dawg Bites Is Ready To Turn The Page… Almost.
Georgia Bulldogs are approaching the final third of their 2026 regular season with a 2‑week gap before the only remaining rival, Georgia Tech. The SEC’s initial playoff rankings drop tonight, and the Bulldogs sit at #2 in both the AP poll and likely the CFP, behind Miami. Defensive standouts Chris Cole (SEC Defensive Player of the Week) and Gabe Harris (Defensive Lineman of the Week) helped shut down the former No. 4 SEC offense. Coach Kirby Smart fielded questions on injuries, confirming Dwight Phillips is “fine” and Ellis Robinson looks good. Meanwhile, men’s basketball opens with a 78‑62 win over NC Central and women’s basketball dominates West Georgia 92‑53. The post‑season picture tightens as the Bulldogs head into the final stretch.
Twitter Gold: “Rippey OMG”
Freshman Deron Rippey electrified Duke’s game against Army on Nov. 2, 2026 with a jaw‑dropping dunk after chasing down a missed shot. The 6‑3 rookie, who earlier shot 9‑12 versus Tennessee, showcased raw athleticism that left Army’s Drew Timmons and Tate Laczkowski visibly stunned. The play, highlighted in a viral video shared by Duke Men’s Basketball, underscores Rippey’s emerging elite talent at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
How to Watch Illinois vs. Penn: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
Illinois faces Penn Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on FS1, with FoxONE streaming. The Illini (1‑0, 28‑9 last season, Final Four loss) under Brad Underwood host Fran McCaffery’s Quakers (0‑0, 18‑12 last season). Illinois leads the series 7‑0, including a 105‑70 NCAA Tournament win on March 19, 2026, highlighted by freshman David Mirkovic’s 29 points and 17 rebounds. Penn is without top scorer Ethan Roberts (concussion). No odds are listed.
Gonzaga Keeps Boilers at Bay, Gets First-Ever Win Against Purdue to Open Season
For the first time in six games, Gonzaga was on the winning side of a matchup with Purdue, and they largely dictated the game's terms during a season-opening win. How did the Zags finally beat the Boilers?
River Hawks Cruise on Opening Night: UMass Lowell Men and Women Secure Dominant Opening Wins
Monday night marked opening night for college basketball, and at the Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, the UMass Lowell The post River Hawks Cruise on Opening Night: UMass Lowell Men and Women Secure Dominant Opening Wins appeared first on We Never Stop .
The Baseline – ASU Hoops Notebook
ASU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams opened the season with victories on Monday, and a handful of players already stand out. Freshman guard Averie Lower exploded for five 3‑pointers, matching last season’s team average on her own, while sophomore point guard Joel Foxwell contributed 15 points, five assists and solid free‑throw shooting in a 40‑minute debut. Veteran big El Carrera sparked the women’s side, scoring five of the first seven team points. The men’s squad, despite shaky 3‑point shooting, impressed with a 21‑of‑26 free‑throw performance. Coach Randy Bennett faces early rotation decisions as depth and stamina become crucial for upcoming Big 12 play.
Arizona State opens Randy Bennett era with promising, but unpretty win
Forward Paulius Murauskas finished with a team-high 21 points to lead Arizona State to a season-opening win against Eastern Tennessee State.
M. Basketball Postgame - vs. Arizona
UCLA M. Basketball Postgame - vs. Arizona (Nov. 2, 2026)
Caitlin Clark Surprises Hawkeyes Players With Special Gift Ahead of Season-Opening Win
Caitlin Clark surprises the Iowa women’s basketball team with a giveaway of her custom Nike Caitlin 1 sneakers—black‑and‑gold, tiger‑hawk logo‑embellished shoes—after donating her $90,000 MrBeast prize to her foundation. The locker‑room unboxing video, posted by Iowa Women’s Basketball, precedes a season‑opening win against Ohio State. The article highlights Clark’s record‑breaking 3,951 points, three‑time All‑American honors, and back‑to‑back national‑final appearances, noting this is her second shoe donation this week after a high‑school team in Zionsville, Indiana. Clark also promotes her new children’s book, “EXTRAordinary!,” with upcoming TV appearances on Good Morning America and The Tonight Show.
What Tommy Lloyd and Ivan Kharchenkov said after Arizona’s loss to UCLA
Arizona fell 84-75 to UCLA in the season opener at T‑Mobile Arena, marking coach Tommy Lloyd's first opening‑night loss since 2003 and the Wildcats' first opener defeat since 2006. Lloyd stayed calm, blaming early‑season offensive rust and UCLA's strong defense and rebounding, and said the loss can be a catalyst for improvement. He highlighted Motiejus Krivas' double‑team challenges and a costly late turnover. Ivan Kharchenkov, who set a career‑high with 38 points, was praised as a "warrior" who kept Arizona in contention with big threes. Both coaches stress learning from the game as the long season begins.
Nikola Dzepina and LeJuan Watts lead Washington to 90-76 win over Colgate
Nikola Dzepina scored a career-high 27 points, LeJuan Watts had 22 points, and Washington defeated Colgate 90-76 in its season-opener Monday night at Alaska Airlines Arena.
No. 21 USC Men’s Basketball Routs Milwaukee in Season Opener
LOS ANGELES — The No. 21 USC Men's Basketball team routed the Milwaukee Panthers 95-63 on Nov. 2 at the Galen Center.
“I’ll Never Apologise”: Kim Mulkey Offers Unfiltered Thoughts After LSU Records Program’s Largest Win in Season Opener
LSU women’s basketball opened the 2026 season with a historic 129-35 rout of Southeastern Louisiana, the program’s biggest win ever. Coach Kim Mulkey brushed off critics of the non‑conference schedule, saying she won’t apologize for building the game in Louisiana and that the dominant performance proves her strategy works. ZaKiyah Johnson led the Tigers with a 33‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, while six players scored double figures, the team shot 50% from three and grabbed 51 rebounds. After a 2023 national title and an Elite Eight run in 2024, Mulkey’s squad looks poised for another championship run.
Stanford Men's Basketball: Eastern Washington Postgame Press Conference (11/2/2026)
Stanford Men's Basketball: Eastern Washington Postgame Press Conference (11/2/2026)
Oklahoma Sooners suffer historically embarrassing upset loss in season opener
Porter Moser’s Oklahoma Sooners open the 2026‑27 season with a shocking 68‑64 home loss to 28.5‑point underdogs East Texas A&M, marking the second‑largest point‑spread upset in Division I history. Favored by 28.5 points, Oklahoma trailed 34‑25 at halftime and couldn’t recover, despite Pop Isaacs’ 15 points and Derrion Reid’s 14‑point, 10‑rebound effort. The defeat eclipses the 2022 Eastern Illinois‑Iowa upset (+30.5). Oklahoma now aims to rebound when it hosts Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 6.
USF Basketball Sweeps Home Openers in Dominant Fashion
The University of South Florida basketball programs started the 2026-27 season with two impressive victories Monday night. Both The post USF Basketball Sweeps Home Openers in Dominant Fashion appeared first on We Never Stop .
“I thought both offense and defense were equal tonight.” Nevada Dominates Season Opener 86-49
Nevada’s men’s basketball blasts Robert Morris 86‑49 in its 2026‑27 season opener, giving retiring head coach Steve Alford a triumphant final home game. Elijah Price tops the box score with 19 points as the Wolf Pack rolls out 12 players in a dominant performance. Post‑game remarks from Alford, Price and Styles Phipps are available for fans who want insight into the team’s early momentum.
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