Toledo meets Belmont in Fort Myers, a matchup of contrasting strengths. The Rockets are 4-2 in nonconference play and rank fourth in the MAC with 16.7 assists, led by Leroy Blyden Jr. at 5.2. Belmont is 6-0 in nonconference play and second in the MVC, allowing 62.7 points on 34.2%...
Laramie, Wyoming — College basketball teams entered nonconference and conference play week, with previews outlining matchups, statistics and betting lines. Wyoming hosts Denver as the Cowboys seek a sixth straight home win; other previews cover Memphis vs Southern Illinois, New Hampshire vs Brown, Illinois State vs Charlotte, Richmond vs Furman,...
Sacramento State routed San Francisco State 94-46 on Tuesday night, riding a standout all-around effort from Prophet Johnson, who had 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Jahni Summers also scored 21, going 7 of 10 and 6 of 9 from 3-point range, while Shaqir O’Neal added nine...
Missoula, Oakland defeated Montana 95-87 on Tuesday night as Brody Robinson scored 23 points and added eight assists and three steals. Oakland improved to 3-5 while Montana fell to 4-4. Michael Houge scored 19 points and Isaac Garrett added 14 for Oakland. Kenyon Aguino recorded 24 points and 16 rebounds...
Riding a nine-game streak and an NBA-best 17-1 start, the Thunder host the Timberwolves in an NBA Cup West Group A clash Wednesday, thriving despite injuries and powered by the league’s stingiest defense and turnover pressure. Minnesota arrives after two blown late leads and seeking rhythm. It’s their first meeting...
Anthony Black exploded for a career-high 31 points—27 before halftime—and Franz Wagner added 21 as the Orlando Magic crushed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in an NBA Cup game. The Magic seized control with a 26-point second quarter that brought boos from the home crowd and an on-court altercation that...
Palm Springs, Calif. — Grand Canyon defeated Utah 68-58 at the Acrisure Classic on Tuesday as Jaden Henley and teammates converted free throws and forced turnovers to overcome an 0-for-10 night from three. The next day in Palm Desert, Iowa beat Grand Canyon 59-46 to capture the championship, led by...
Las Vegas — No. 7 Michigan will play No. 12 Gonzaga in the Players Era Championship final Wednesday after both teams went 2-0 in round‑robin play. Michigan beat Auburn 102-72 and Gonzaga defeated Maryland 100-61, and finalists were determined by point differential. Tennessee, despite beating Houston, moved to the third-place...
Los Angeles, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, clinching West Group B in the NBA Cup and advancing to the quarterfinals. Luka Dončić scored 43 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists; Austin Reaves added 31 and LeBron James had 25. James Harden scored 29 for the Clippers...
LAS VEGAS, Michigan dominated Gonzaga 101-61 Wednesday to win the Players Era Championship, securing the tournament's $1 million top prize. The Wolverines opened with decisive victories over San Diego State and Auburn, finishing the event 7-0 and outscoring opponents by a combined overall 110 points. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with...
