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Vartiainen and Saine combine for 31 points to lead Weber State over Northern Arizona 78-65
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Viljami Vartiainen and Tijan Saine combined to scored 31 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 78-65 on Thursday. Vartiainen had 16 points and added five rebounds for the Wildcats (8-8, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Tijan Saine shot 5 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andre Washington’s 20 points help Eastern Illinois take down Tennessee Tech 71-61
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 71-61 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday. Washington shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (5-10, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 13 points and four steals. Kooper Jacobi finished with 11 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Manson has 2 goals, 2 assists and a fight as Avalanche rout Senators 8-2
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight as the Colorado Avalanche beat Ottawa 8-2 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory over the Senators. Brock Nelson added two goals, and Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Martin Necas and Brent Burns also scored for the Avalanche to open a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves beat Cavaliers 131-122 for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Anthony Edwards added 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds while becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson, Sayler and Jackson combine for 54 as South Dakota State defeats Denver 87-79
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Damon Wilkinson, Joe Sayler and Jaden Jackson combined for 54 points to lead South Dakota State to defeat Denver 87-79 on Thursday. Wilkinson had 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting to go with nine rebounds for the Jackrabbits (9-9, 2-1 Summit League). Joe Sayler scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 17 (1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Harper scores 23, Tennessee State takes down Western Illinois 90-68
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Travis Harper II had 23 points in Tennessee State’s 90-68 victory over Western Illinois on Thursday. Harper shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Tigers (10-5, 4-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Khalil London scored 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Cristobal’s image, Miami’s beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mario Cristobal is taking his Miami Hurricanes to the national championship after the kind of performance that the former offensive lineman had to love. The No. 10 seed Hurricanes dominated the line of scrimmage for the majority of their 31-27 victory over No. 6 Ole Miss on Thursday night in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Miss defeats Texas State 80-70 in OT
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Tylik Weeks scored 25 points as Southern Miss beat Texas State 80-70 in overtime on Thursday. Weeks added seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles (10-7, 4-1 Sun Belt Conference). Chiante’ Tramble shot 3 of 6 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line to add 14 points. Dylan Brumfield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hubbard scores 22 as Abilene Christian secures 84-80 win over Tarleton State
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Bradyn Hubbard’s 22 points helped Abilene Christian defeat Tarleton State 84-80 on Thursday. Hubbard also contributed seven rebounds for the Wildcats (10-6, 2-1 Western Athletic Conference). Rich Smith shot 6 of 8 from the field and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to add 16 points. Cade Hornecker went 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Beck scrambled for a 3-yard touchdown with 18 seconds left, and Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night. The 10th-ranked Hurricanes (13-2) had their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Colorado defeats Idaho State 85-72
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Zack Bloch’s 26 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Idaho State 85-72 on Thursday. Bloch added three steals for the Bears (11-5, 1-2 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Ibu Yamakazi finished with 16 points. Jamison Guerra ... Read More »
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