Latest blog entries about College Basketball
A late 9 PM tip-off saved the best for last on Wednesday. Jake Wahlin helped Clemson open with a quick 9-4 lead with five points of his own, but SMU settled quickly and tied it up at 13-13. Clemson then went on a 12-0 run sparked by Carter Welling, who collected an offensive rebound and […]
From Shakin The Southland | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Hofstra Pride (11-4, 2-0 CAA) will look to build on a six-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Towson Tigers (8-8, 0-3 CAA) on January 8, 2026 at TU Arena. Towson lost its previous game to Monmouth, 62-48, on Saturday. Dylan Williamson was its high scorer with 11 points. In its previous game, Hofstra topped Drexel on Saturday, 70-67. Its leading scorer was Cruz Davis with 20 points. When is Towson vs. Hofstra and when does it start? This game between the Tigers a...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Chicago State Cougars (2-13, 0-2 NEC) will look to break a four-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-11, 1-1 NEC) on January 8, 2026 at Bogota Savings Bank Center. Fairleigh Dickinson dropped its previous game to Saint Francis (PA), 85-82, on Sunday. Joey Niesman was its top scorer with 23 points. Chicago State dropped its previous game to LIU, 74-55, on Sunday. Marcus Tankersley starred with 10 points, and also had six boards and one as...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
BYU jumped out to a quick start and were never seriously threatened in a 104-76 win over Arizona State Wednesday in BYU’s Big 12 home opener. BYU’s big three dominated, led by a career high 31 points from Richie Saunders and career high 27 from Rob Wright. AJ Dybantsa rounded things out with 23 points, […]
From Vanquish The Foe | 2 months ago | 5 reads
Washington (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) entered the calendar year with two prime opportunities to turn the tide and flip narratives. Instead, an uncomfortable truth grew louder. This team isn’t good enough to make the NCAA Tournament. Following a pair of double-digit defeats on the road against Indiana and No. 4 Purdue, the Huskies are staring […]
From UW Dawg Pound | 2 months ago | 5 reads
At times, this conference game looked competitive though Ole Miss struggled to avoid turnovers and lost at home to Arkansas on Wednesday, 94-87. The Rebels (8-7, 0-2 SEC) mounted a furious comeback in the final six minutes, but Arkansas (12-3, 2-0 SEC) made clutch free throws in the last minute to put the game on […]
From Red Cup Rebellion | 2 months ago | 4 reads
For about 28 minutes on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum, I was thinking, “Man, I don’t know what the final score of this game is going to be, but I sure do like the attitude and fiery approach and overall sense of gritty toughness that Marquette men’s basketball is showing here tonight.” Over the span […]
From Anonymous Eagle | 2 months ago | 2 reads
What is it about those first home games after the holiday break without the full Paint Crew that makes Purdue struggle so much? Purdue has done better in recent years, but this has traditionally been a game where Purdue has struggled. After jumping out to a 9-0 lead in less than two minutes tonight it […]
From Hammer and Rails | 2 months ago | 4 reads
Indiana men’s basketball moved to 12-3 on the season and 4-1 in conference play with its first road win of the 2025-26 campaign, an 84-66 showing in College Park, Maryland. For the second time in five conference games, the Hoosiers found themselves in a meeting of first-year head coaches, though Buzz Williams is having a […]
From The Crimson Quarry | 2 months ago | 1 read
The Virginia Tech Hokies looked well on their way to their 13th win of the season and second in ACC play on Wednesday night against the Stanford Cardinal in Blacksburg. Then the final two minutes and 18 seconds happened, as Stanford shocked the Hokies 69-68 when freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie drained an open 3-pointer with […]
From Gobbler Country | 2 months ago | 3 reads
UConn men’s basketball picked up its gutsiest win of the season Wednesday night as it erased a late double-digit comeback against Providence and extended its win streak to 11-straight games. The Huskies (15-1, 5-0 Big East) trailed by as much as 13 with 8:24 left to play but outscored PC 14-3 in the final three […]
From The UConn Blog | 2 months ago | 1 read
Certain games you can just feel that the opponent is overmatched. You can feel that no matter what they do they aren’t going to walk out of Mackey Arena victorious. This was one such game. Poor Washington. They came into Mackey Arena with numerous injuries and only dressed nine guys (and one of them, an […]
From Hammer and Rails | 2 months ago | 4 reads
If you weren’t concerned with which team won, that was probably an incredibly entertaining game to watch. This was a back and forth affair that went right down to the wire, with both Miami and Wake trading baskets and leads for nearly the entire game. Unfortunately, we do care who won, so none of that […]
From Blogger So Dear | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Former Real Madrid and current Albacete defender Jesús Vallejo reacted after his side were drawn against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16, acknowledging both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity it presents. “That’s football,” Vallejo said after the draw. “It’s a sport full of surprises. After the Celta tie, […]
From Managing Madrid | 2 months ago | 0 reads
I don’t know anymore, man. This Kentucky Basketball team has shown flashes, but they’re just not there when it comes to contenders. Heck, are they even an NCAA Tournament team after their 73-68 meltdown against a Missouri Tigers program that had NEVER won at Rupp Arena? Leading 66-58 with 4:34 to play, that’s a game, […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 6 reads
Simeone and Koke Preach Focus and Adaptability Ahead of Super Cup Derby Clash Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone and club captain Koke spoke in today’s pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Real Madrid, emphasizing adaptability, focus, and the dangers of reading too much into past encounters. Speaking ahead of […]
From Managing Madrid | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Thoughts on an 84-66 win against Maryland: Inside a dead and empty Xfinity Center, Indiana looked to be playing with fire against a struggling Maryland squad. This was yet another true road contest where the Hoosiers had trouble finding a ... The post The Minute After: Maryland appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
From Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Kentucky Wildcats took the floor on Wednesday night still licking their wounds after a lopsided loss to Alabama over the weekend. With Mark Pope continuing to search for answers, it was critical for UK to stabilize this uneasy situation by securing a victory in their conference home opener. Kentucky hadn’t lost its first SEC […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — All the stars were out at the State Farm Center Wednesday night. After a crazy start to the new year, Illinois women’s basketball was back in action against a foe that’s had its number in the past — the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes had beaten the Illini 13 times in a row […]
From The Champaign Room | 2 months ago | 1 read
Gonzaga’s graduate forward Graham Ike (16.8 points on 52.2 shooting from the field, team-leading 8.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game) was listed on the Top 25 Wooden Award Midseason Watch List. Completely well-deserved, but his partner in crime in the frontcourt wasn’t. Redshirt junior forward Braden Huff leads the Zags in scoring at 18.1 points […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Villanova Wildcats (12-3) will host the Xavier Musketeers (9-6) after winning five home games in a row. Villanova lost its previous game to Marquette, 85-69, on Sunday. Jasmine Bascoe starred with 20 points, plus three boards and four assists. On Sunday, in its last game, Xavier defeated Georgetown 52-51. With 14 points, Meri Kanerva was its leading scorer. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When is Villanova vs...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
UConn women’s basketball started fast and never looked back in an 88-43 win over the St. John’s Red Storm at PeoplesBank Arena on Wednesday. The Huskies led wire-to-wire and outscored the visitors in every quarter. Sarah Strong finished with a game-high 24 points on an efficient 11-15 shooting while also totaling six steals and five […]
From The UConn Blog | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Louisville Cardinals (14-3) hope to continue a seven-game win streak when they visit the Miami Hurricanes (10-5) on January 8, 2026 at Watsco Center. The matchup airs on ACC Network Extra. On Sunday, in its most recent game, Miami (FL) fell to Clemson 70-55. With 12 points, Ra Shaya Kyle was its leading scorer. On Sunday, in its last game, Louisville beat Virginia Tech 85-60. With 18 points, Laura Ziegler was its high scorer. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and mor...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Sarah Strong led four players in double digits with 24 points as the UConn Huskies women’s basketball crushed the St. John’s Red Storm, 88-43, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT on Wednesday night. Click on picture to enlarge Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
From The UConn Blog | 2 months ago | 1 read
Hoosiers squish Terps 84-66! Wilkerson explodes for big second half! Nebraska next!
From KentSterling.com | 2 months ago | 4 reads