Michigan and UConn are about to play a game that almost never happens this early
Michigan and UConn meet Friday at TD Garden in a rematch of the 2026 national championship game, giving both programs an unusually important early-season test.
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Commute: The SLU vs. Mizzou matchup just got more interesting
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge grants Robbie Avila a fifth year of eligibility, blocking the NCAA’s roster limits and ensuring the 2026 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year suits up for Saint Louis University’s showdown with in‑state rival Missouri on Friday night at the Enterprise Center. Coach Josh Schertz confirms Avila will be available, adding a veteran shooter and playmaker to a matchup already heating up. The article also notes other Mizzou sports action – men’s and women’s basketball, tennis, and volleyball – and highlights rising sophomore Damarion Fowlkes’s expanded offensive role for the Tigers.
Twitter Gold: Caleb Foster 3, Tristan Thompson 0
Duke dominates Coastal Carolina 56‑? as a physical showdown sees sophomore guard Caleb Foster ejected after a second technical. After blocking a drive, Chanticleers forward Tristan Thompson trash‑talks Foster, who points to the 53‑point lead and promptly nails a three‑pointer to push the margin to 56. The incident highlights the game’s intensity and humor, with fans sharing the moment on social media. The article also explains the Chanticleer mascot’s origins.
Te’Yala Delfosse stepped into the star spotlight, and No. 5 Michigan took down No. 2 UConn
No. 5 Michigan ends UConn's 39-game regular‑season streak with a 77‑66 upset in Ann Arbor, highlighted by junior forward Te’Yala Delfosse's career‑high 22 points (3‑for‑4 from three) and nine rebounds. Coach Kim Barnes Arico lauds the win as Michigan's biggest ever, while UConn’s Geno Auriemma notes its Final Four potential. Contributions also came from Olivia Olson (19 points), Syla Swords (10), and transfer Courtney Ogden (12 in 13 minutes). UConn struggled after Sarah Strong’s foul trouble, with Jovana Popovic scoring 25 despite the loss. The victory positions Michigan as a new powerhouse in women's college basketball.
LSU women’s basketball sets D1 victory margin record
The #9 LSU women's basketball team sets a Division I record with a 109‑point win over Texas Southern, 131‑22, on Thursday. The victory surpasses Baylor’s 108‑point margin from 2016 and features a historic 40‑0 second‑quarter shutout—the most points scored in a D‑I shutout quarter. LSU shot 60% (53‑of‑89), broke its own field‑goal record with 53 makes, and led 65‑13 at halftime. Texas Southern managed only 15% shooting, 0 free throws and 38 turnovers. Standout performances include Anna Minaeva’s 21 points and Chloe Larry’s eight assists. LSU’s next game is against McNeese on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. on SECN+.
Watch Arizona’s Bryce James sink corner 3 for first college bucket
Bryce James scores his first college point—a corner three—less than three minutes into Arizona’s 104-84 win over Cal Poly on Nov. 6, 2026. After a quiet 84-75 loss to UCLA where he logged six minutes and missed all three shots, the 19‑year‑old son of LeBron James posts five points on 3‑of‑5 shooting, adds two assists, two steals and a rebound. Arizona’s offense erupts with Motiejus Krivas dropping 30, Caleb Holt 21, and Ivan Kharchenkov posting a double‑double. Coach Tommy Lloyd praises James’ gradual progress as the Wildcats look ahead to a game against Northern Arizona.
What Tommy Lloyd, Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes said after win over Cal Poly
Arizona Wildcats bounce back from a season‑opening loss with a dominant 104‑84 victory over Cal Poly, their first win of the 2026‑27 season. Freshmen Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes combined for 34 points, while Motiejus Krivas posted a career‑high 30. Head coach Tommy Lloyd praised the team’s hustle, emphasizing rebounding and loose‑ball effort as keys to growth. Lloyd also reflected on the challenges of finding rhythm after the tough UCLA loss and a tiring Lithuania trip, noting the need for collective consistency. Holt and Holmes shared their excitement about contributing to the win and building momentum for the season.
Allen Liwag to Make Season 102 Debut for Benilde Against JRU
Two‑time NCAA MVP Allen Liwag returns to the De La Salle‑College of Saint Benilde Blazers for his Season 102 debut against José Rizal University on Friday, Nov. 6. Coming off Achilles surgery in August, Liwag will play limited minutes but joins the Blazers with two group‑stage games left, trailing JRU 9–3 to Benilde’s 8–3. Liwag, who posted 14.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and back‑to‑back MVP honors in Season 100, helped Benilde reach the finals and later push San Beda to a decisive semifinal game. The tip‑off is set for 5 p.m.
W. Basketball Postgame vs. UC Irvine
UCLA W. Basketball Postgame vs. UC Irvine - Coach Close, KK Bransford, Sienna Betts (Nov. 5, 2026)
Historic Upset in Ann Arbor: No. 5 Michigan Stuns No. 2 UConn 77-66 to Snap Huskies’ Win Streak
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On an unforgettable opening night at the Crisler Center, the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines The post Historic Upset in Ann Arbor: No. 5 Michigan Stuns No. 2 UConn 77-66 to Snap Huskies’ Win Streak appeared first on We Never Stop .
Huskies Take Down The Tigers At Home
Washington came out on top, 75-54, in their Thursday night matchup against Pacific.
Highlights - W. Basketball vs. UC Irvine
Highlights - UCLA W. Basketball vs. UC Irvine (Nov. 5, 2026)
Jayden Harris Drops 26 as UMass Lowell Tops Merrimack 71-61
Behind a 26-point performance from Jayden Harris, UMass Lowell defeated Merrimack 71-61 on Thursday night as the two The post Jayden Harris Drops 26 as UMass Lowell Tops Merrimack 71-61 appeared first on We Never Stop .
No. 25 BYU basketball vs. Omaha: How to watch, stream, listen
Home-opener for BYU basketball in the 2026-27 season.
Notre Dame returns from Rome to show no mercy to Mercyhurst, 83-56
Fresh off a confidence‑boosting win in Rome, Notre Dame men’s basketball dominates its home opener, beating Mercyhurst 83‑56 at Purcell Pavilion. The Irish surge to a 25‑7 lead, shoot 53.8% from the field and 46.9% from three (15‑of‑32), and out‑rebound 32‑22. Ethan Roberts tops scoring with 18, while Braeden Shrewsberry and Brady Koehler each drop 17 points, the latter perfect from deep (4‑for‑4). Braeden Smith ties his career‑high with 10 assists. Coach Micah Shrewsberry lauds the effort as a standard‑setting performance. Notre Dame’s next game is against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 9.
Motiejus Krivas, Caleb Holt lead No. 5 Arizona to bounce back win over Cal Poly
Arizona bounced back with a dominating performance in their home opener, scoring 59 points by halftime and finished with a 56-26 advantage in the paint.
No. 11 UCLA Blanks UC Irvine in Fourth to Secure Second Home Win
Sophomore Sienna Betts scored a career-high 17 points for the Bruins off an efficient 8-of-10 shooting night.
Knapp, Tauro, and Ulmer Lead Cal Poly Past Whittier College at Home, 61-33
Maddy Tauro and Dessirae Ulmer combined for 25 points, 11 rebounds and six steals as Cal Poly compiled a 61-33 victory over Whittier College on Thursday evening at Mott Athletics Center.
IU basketball: Bellarmine at Indiana — The report card
Indiana stormed Bellarmine 92-69 in their final tune‑up, jumping to a 24‑9 lead and never looking back, even as the Knights trimmed the margin to 18 early in the second half. The Hoosiers shot 1.38 points per possession, hit five players with nine or more points, and tallied 46 bench points, while grabbing 18 offensive rebounds. Defensively they started strong, allowing just seven points in the first 11 minutes, but slipped in the second half, conceding 1.04 points per possession and 36 paint points to Bellarmine. Standout performances came from Darren Harris (23 points, and‑one) and Aiden Sherrell’s all‑around effort. IU (2‑0) now heads to a home matchup with Syracuse on Monday.
And-Ones: 2027 NBA Draft, Star Trades, Najera, Mexico
Jeremy Woo of ESPN ranks Kansas forward/guard Tyran Stokes as the No. 1 prospect for the 2027 NBA draft, praising his all‑around perimeter game but noting concerns about efficiency and maturity. The draft class is deemed weaker, with many top‑100 talents likely to stay in college for another year due to lucrative NIL deals and upcoming NCAA and NBA rule changes. Slovenia’s Stefan Joksimovic sits at No. 2, playing in Spain’s Liga ACB and EuroLeague, while BYU’s Bruce Branch III, Arkansas’s Jordan Smith Jr. and Arizona’s Caleb Holt complete the top five. The piece also previews potential star trades—Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker—and features former NBA player Eduardo Najera discussing Mexico’s rise as the NBA’s second‑most popular sport ahead of the Pacers‑Nuggets game in Mexico City.
Mustangs Outdistanced Thursday at No. 4/5 Arizona
Mustangs Outdistanced Thursday at No. 4/5 Arizona
DBR Podcast #870: Duke Clobbers Coastal Carolina
Duke demolishes Coastal Carolina 113-52 on Nov. 5, 2026, marking the program’s biggest win under Jon Scheyer. Patrick Ngongba II posts a career‑high 21 points, Cayden Boozer records a career‑high in assists, and Sebastian Wilkins grabs a career‑high in rebounds. The DBR Podcast #870 recap highlights game highlights, cleanup points, and the inaugural Player of the Week award, plus a plug for the Gloria Borges WunderGlo Foundation gala on Nov. 13.
Arizona men’s basketball crushes Cal Poly in home opener
Arizona thrashed Cal Poly 104‑84 in its home opener at McKale Center’s ALKEME Arena on Nov 5, 2026, extending the Wildcats’ streak to 52 wins in 53 November games at the venue. Motiejus Krivas posted a career‑high 30 points on 10‑of‑13 shooting, while Ivan Kharchenkov added 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Caleb Holt contributed 21 points and eight boards, and Cameron Holmes chipped in 13. Arizona shot 54.5% and forced 19 turnovers with a season‑best 14 steals, while limiting Cal Poly to 43.9% shooting. The Wildcats lead the next game against NAU on Tuesday before a road stretch begins Nov 13 at Auburn.
Duke Tsunami Swamps Coastal Carolina By 61
Duke steamrolls Coastal Carolina 113-52 on Nov. 5, 2026, posting the largest victory margin of Jon Scheyer’s tenure (61 points). Patrick Ngongda erupts for a career‑high 28 points while also grabbing nine rebounds; Cayden Boozer dishes out a remarkable 12 assists on just one turnover. The Blue Devils dominate the boards 53‑27, force 15 turnovers and block nine shots, limiting the Chanticleers to 18% from three and 30% overall shooting. Bench scoring shines with Caleb Foster’s 15 points in 17 minutes. Despite a rough, physical start—including several injuries—Duke adjusts, launches a 16‑0 run and secures its second win of the season before facing Michigan State next.
Bryce James scores first collegiate points for Arizona vs. Cal Poly
James started his second straight game and scored his first collegiate bucket less than three minutes into the game.
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