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Saunders scores career-high 31 points as No. 9 BYU routs Arizona State 104-76
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Richie Saunders scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead No. 9 BYU to a 104-76 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday night. Saunders, who averaged 28 points in two wins over the Sun Devils last season, went 10 of 13 from the field and made six 3-pointers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rancik scores 19, Dak adds 16 and 12 rebounds as Colorado beats Utah 85-73
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Sebastian Rancik scored 19 points, Bangot Dak had 16 points and 12 rebounds, his fourth double-double this season, and Colorado beat Utah 85-73 on Wednesday night. Reserves Isaiah Johnson scored 12 points and Alon Michaeli 10 for Colorado (12-3, 2-0 Big 12). The Buffaloes bench outscored Utah’s 33-8. Don McHenry had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid. Gilgeous-Alexander calmly made a shot from near the free-throw line at the regulation buzzer to force overtime, then scored nine points in the extra period. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray State defeats Evansville 79-69
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Javon Jackson’s 22 points helped Murray State defeat Evansville 79-69 on Wednesday night. Jackson shot 8 for 16 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Racers (14-3, 6-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Roman Domon scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds. JJ Traynor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 14, UIC takes down Southern Illinois 70-57
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Andy Johnson’s 14 points helped UIC defeat Southern Illinois 70-57 on Wednesday night. Johnson had five rebounds for the Flames (6-10, 1-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Ahmad Henderson II added 13 points and Elijah Crawford scored 11. Damien Mayo Jr. led the way for the Salukis (8-9, 2-4) with 17 points, five assists, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RHP Michael Lorenzen agrees to an $8 million, 1-year contract with the Rockies, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen has agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies, according to a person familiar with the situation. The deal includes a $9 million club option for the 2027 season. The person spoke Wednesday night to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braden Smith overcomes foul trouble by scoring 23 and leading No. 5 Purdue past Washington 81-73
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Braden Smith finished with 23 points and seven assists and made two late free throws to help No. 5 Purdue fend off Washington’s late rally for an 81-73 victory Wednesday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Boilermakers won their fifth in a row and matched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dease scores 28, Valparaiso beats Illinois State 77-71
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Owen Dease’s 28 points, JT Pettigrew added 21 points, and Valparaiso beat Illinois State 77-71 on Wednesday night. Dease also had six rebounds. Pettigrew made 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) from the field and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaiden Glover-Toscano scores 28 points in Saint Joseph’s 97-90 OT win against Duquesne
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaiden Glover-Toscano scored 28 points and Austin Williford added seven in the overtime as Saint Joseph’s defeated Duquesne 97-90 on Wednesday night. Glover-Toscano shot 8 for 16 (5 for 11 from 3-point range) and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (9-7, 1-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Derek Simpson scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Broadnax scores 22 as Rice knocks off Wichita State 66-64
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Trae Broadnax had 22 points in Rice’s 66-64 win over Wichita State on Wednesday. Broadnax shot 10 of 19 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Owls (7-9, 1-2 American Athletic Conference). Cam Carroll added 14 points. Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bradford scores 18 in Charlotte’s 74-58 victory over UTSA
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ben Bradford scored 18 points as Charlotte beat UTSA 74-58 on Wednesday night. Bradford also contributed five rebounds and three steals for the 49ers (8-8, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Anton Bonke scored 14 points and added eight rebounds. Damoni Harrison finished with 11 points. Austin Nunez led the Roadrunners (4-11, 0-3) ... Read More »
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