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Reilly Smith’s 2 goals lead Golden Knights to 5-3 comeback win over Blue Jackets
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reilly Smith scored twice, Mark Stone extended his goal streak to six games and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame an early injury to goalie Carter Hart, rallying past the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Thursday night. It was Smith’s first two-goal game since scoring twice on April 5 last season against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All 5 Ohio State starters score in double figures in 72-62 win over Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
EUGENE, Or. (AP) — All five of Ohio State’s starters scored in double figures on Thursday in a 72-62 win over Oregon. Devin Royal notched a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double for the Buckeyes (11-4, 3-2 Big 10). Christoph Tilly also scored 14 points. John Mobley Jr. had 13 points, five rebounds and two steals. Bruce Thornton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jurian Dixon’s 23 help UC Irvine defeat Long Beach State 74-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon scored 23 points as UC Irvine beat Long Beach State 74-64 on Thursday. Dixon also had three steals for the Anteaters (12-5, 5-0 Big West Conference). Kyle Evans scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Gavin Sykes led the Beach (5-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Petar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson scores 23 as UTEP beats Middle Tennessee 83-80 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Kaseem Watson scored 23 points, four in the overtime, as UTEP took down Middle Tennessee 83-80 on Thursday. Watson also contributed seven rebounds for the Miners (5-10, 1-3 Conference USA). Elijah Jones scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) with three blocks. Jamal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devon Malcolm’s 20 points leads Cal Baptist past Utah Tech 84-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Devon Malcolm’s 20 points helped Cal Baptist defeat Utah Tech 84-72 on Thursday. Malcolm had six rebounds and four steals for the Lancers (11-6, 1-3 Western Athletic Conference). Dominique Daniels Jr. shot 8 of 16 from the field to add 20 points. Martel Williams had 17 points. Ethan Potter led the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dailin Smith scores 30, CSU Bakersfield knocks off UC Riverside 67-66
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Dailin Smith’s 30 points led CSU Bakersfield past UC Riverside 67-66 on Thursday. Smith added five rebounds and four steals for the Roadrunners (8-9, 2-3 Big West Conference). The Highlanders (6-10, 1-3) were led by Marqui Worthy Jr., who recorded 19 points and two steals. Andrew Henderson added 18 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones’ 24 lead New Mexico State past Western Kentucky 80-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Jemel Jones scored 24 points as New Mexico State beat Western Kentucky 80-64 on Thursday. Jones shot 5 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 12 from the line for the Aggies (9-5, 2-2 Conference USA). Elijah Elliott shot 2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adrian McIntyre’s 16 lead San Diego past Pepperdine 83-63
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adrian McIntyre had 16 points in San Diego’s 83-63 win over Pepperdine on Thursday. McIntyre went 6 of 11 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Toreros (7-10, 2-3 West Coast Conference). Ty-Laur Johnson scored 14 points and added 10 assists, five rebounds and four steals. Assane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holcombe’s 23 lead Utah Valley past Southern Utah 89-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
OREM, Utah (AP) — Jackson Holcombe’s 23 points helped Utah Valley defeat Southern Utah 89-72 on Thursday. Holcombe added nine rebounds and five assists for the Wolverines (13-4, 3-1 Western Athletic Conference). Tyler Hendricks scored 14 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian King’s 27 lead Montana State past Eastern Washington 68-64
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Christian King had 27 points off the bench in Montana State’s 68-64 win against Eastern Washington on Thursday. King had seven rebounds for the Bobcats (9-7, 3-0 Big Sky Conference). Patrick McMahon scored 20 points while shooting 7 of 13 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Money Williams scores 35, Montana downs Idaho 79-73
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Money Williams’ 35 points led Montana over Idaho 79-73 on Thursday. Williams added five assists for the Grizzlies (9-7, 3-0 Big Sky Conference). Te’Jon Sawyer went 7 of 10 from the field to add 16 points. Kenyon Aguino finished with 13 points. Jackson Rasmussen led the way for the Vandals (9-6, ... Read More »
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