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Right after the Big East announced the availability reports for Marquette’s men’s basketball game against #4 UConn on Sunday morning, three hours before tipoff, the official Marquette team Twitter account provided a slight bit of extra context. Sean Jones is out for Sunday’s game with some sort of foot injury. Props to whoever was manning […]
From Anonymous Eagle | 27 days ago | 0 reads
Gonzaga enters Sunday’s matchup with Loyola Marymount still shaking off the stink of a win that demanded far more patience and late-game heroics than it should have. The Zags trailed Seattle U by as many as 12 points on Friday, drifted through much of the first half, and ultimately needed overtime to escape a game […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | 27 days ago | 0 reads
Your eyes do not deceive you! It’s time to talk about women’s lacrosse in the Big East for the 2026 season! Given when Marquette’s season will start, and then working backwards from there on a timeline to bring you a season preview, I need to make my preseason all-conference picks now so I am well […]
From Anonymous Eagle | 27 days ago | 0 reads
Derrick White’s presence shaped a Boston Celtics effort that the Los Angeles Clippers anticipated, but still couldn’t prevent on Saturday night. It also encapsulated everything the Celtics are trying to establish themselves as, too. The 3-point shooting, the ability to contest any shot at the rim, and the relentless energy — those are givens from […]
From CelticsBlog | 27 days ago | 2 reads
Rutgers football has landed its first commitment of the 2026 transfer portal as defensive back Zahmir Dawud from Villanova has decided to make the jump to the Power Five level by making the short trip up I-95. Coming out of North Brunswick High School as a part of the 2023 class, the 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback […]
From On the Banks | 27 days ago | 0 reads
North Carolina went on the road for just the second time this season and got run off the court in the second half by the Mustangs. It was SMU’s ACC opener and, though they were the unranked opponent, they looked like the better squad for much of the game, taking it to the Tar Heels […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 27 days ago | 2 reads
After No. 5 LSU lost their SEC opener to No. 11 Kentucky on Thursday, Reed Darcey, the women’s basketball reporter for The Advocate, shared on social media that, under head coach Kim Mulkey, the Tigers have not beaten an SEC opponent ranked in the top 12 in the AP poll. Mulkey and the LSU faithful, […]
From Swish Appeal | 27 days ago | 2 reads
Ideally, any basketball coach would like to have at least one quality big man, some long defenders, some guys who can shoot and someone to run the team – a coach on the floor as people like to call it. Those are ideals but just as in life, basketball rosters are rarely ideal and one […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 27 days ago | 0 reads
The Big Ten returns to Columbus for a Sunday matinee between No. 19 Ohio State women’s basketball and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. A week ago, the Buckeyes went down late against the No. 4 UCLA Bruins before falling to the West Coast side. Now, Ohio State has the chance to start a new regular season […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 27 days ago | 1 read
ECU transfer QB Katin Hauser will soon be visiting Illinois as an option for his final year of collegiate eligibility, according to 247. The 6-foot-3 Orange County native played for St. John Bosco and began his career playing for Mel Tucker at Michigan State. Prospect Pedigree Houser picked Michigan State over 13 other offers. His […]
From The Champaign Room | 27 days ago | 1 read
It goes without saying that No. 7 (and soon to be ranked lower) Maryland is no longer considered a national championship contender. They were never a frontrunner, and now with two stars in Kaylene Smikle and Bri McDaniel officially out for the season, the consensus is that this Terrapin team can’t go all the way. […]
From Swish Appeal | 27 days ago | 2 reads
The Saint Mary’s Gaels (14-2, 3-0 WCC) are heavily favored (by 10.5 points) to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Seattle U Redhawks (12-4, 1-2 WCC) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup’s over/under is set at 140.5. Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Seattle U Odds Saint Mary’s (CA) odds to win: -629 Seattle U odds to win: +456 Spread: Saint Mary’s (CA) (-10.5) Total: 140.5 Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Seattle U Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 0 reads
The Pacific Tigers (10-6, 1-2 WCC) host the Pepperdine Waves (5-11, 0-3 WCC) after winning seven home games in a row. The Tigers are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 137.5. Pacific vs. Pepperdine Odds Pacific odds to win: -763 Pepperdine odds to win: +531 Spread: Pacific (-10.5) Total: 137.5 Pacific vs. Pepperdine Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, Ja...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 0 reads
The No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs (15-1, 3-0 WCC) are big, 23.5-point favorites as they look to build on an eight-game win streak when they host the Loyola Marymount Lions (10-6, 1-2 WCC) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at McCarthey Athletic Center. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 154.5 points. Gonzaga vs. Loyola Marymount Odds Gonzaga odds to win: -10000 Loyola Marymount odds to win: +2400 Spread: Gonzaga (-23.5) Total: 154.5 Gonzaga vs. Loyola Ma...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 0 reads
The San Francisco Dons (10-6, 2-1 WCC) host the Portland Pilots (7-9, 0-3 WCC) after winning three home games in a row. The Dons are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points. San Francisco vs. Portland Odds San Francisco odds to win: -926 Portland odds to win: +609 Spread: San Francisco (-12.5) Total: 148.5 San Francisco vs. Portland Promo Codes Game Time and Informa...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 0 reads
If people had questions about the ACC being back, Saturday should have sorted that out. Aside from the close Duke-Florida State game, Virginia clubbed NC State, 76-61, Wake first slipped by Virginia Tech 81-78, Clemson escaped Pitt 73-68, Georgia Tech got by BC 65-53 and SMU upset UNC 97-83. It’s hard to understand what happened […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 27 days ago | 1 read
Cowboys Rumors on Potential Coaching Staff Changes Amid Matt Eberflus Hot-Seat Buzz – Mike Chiari, Bleacher report After a disappointing season defensively, the Cowboys could be making a move at defensive coordinator but nothing concrete as of yet. The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly expected to make some changes to their defensive coaching staff at the […]
From Blogging The Boys | 27 days ago | 3 reads
Iowa State junior center Audi Crooks, who was only ranked the 57th best prospect in her high school class of 2023 by espnW, is transcending expectations yet again. As a freshman at Iowa State, she quickly invited the attention of diehard hoops fans through interior dominance. Unfortunately, a flatlined performance against Stanford in the NCAA […]
From Swish Appeal | 27 days ago | 1 read
Before we get into this preview, a quick reminder to make your suggestions for nicknames for the Spartans basketball roster. Now, on to USC. Your ninth ranked Michigan State Spartans will be back in action at home Monday night to take on their fourth Big Ten opponent of the 2025-26 campaign: the USC Trojans (12-2, […]
From The Only Colors | 27 days ago | 4 reads
Top 25 teams will hit the court in two games on Sunday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Marquette Golden Eagles squaring off against the UConn Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for January 4 Marquette Golden Eagles at No. 4 UConn Huskies Time: 2 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, January 4 Prediction: UConn 85, Marquette 63 Loyola Marymount Lions at No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Monday, January 5 Predicti...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
The Montana State Bobcats (9-4) aim to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the Eastern Washington Eagles (7-7) on January 8, 2026. Montana State vs. Eastern Washington NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Bozeman, Montana Venue: Worthington Arena Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Montana State picked up an 82-65 victory versus Northern Arizona. The Bobcats were led by Taylee Chirrick’s 27 points, eight rebou...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 2 reads
The Montana Lady Griz (3-10) hope to break a three-game home losing streak when they host the Idaho Vandals (10-4) on January 8, 2026. Montana vs. Idaho NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Missoula, Montana Venue: Dahlberg Arena Last Game For Each Team Montana, led by Mack Konig with 12 points and five assists, fell short in a 77-58 loss versus Northern Colorado in their most recent outing. Jocelyn Land added 12 points and six reb...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 0 reads
The Omaha Mavericks (2-15) will visit the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (3-12) after losing nine road games in a row. North Dakota vs. Omaha NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: Summit League Network Where: Grand Forks, North Dakota Venue: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center Last Game For Each Team In their last game, North Dakota fell short of victory by a final score of 95-67 versus Oral Roberts. The Fighting Hawks were led by Lauren Hillesheim’s 13 p...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read
The UCSD Tritons (8-5) aim to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the CSU Fullerton Titans (7-7) on January 8, 2026. CSU Fullerton vs. UCSD NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Fullerton, California Venue: Titan Gym Last Game For Each Team CSU Fullerton suffered defeat by a final score of 64-51 in their last game against UC Irvine. Leading the way on offense for the Titans was Cristina Jones, who ended the ga...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 2 reads
The CSU Northridge Matadors (5-8) aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Cal Poly Mustangs (3-11) on January 8, 2026 at Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Cal Poly vs. CSU Northridge NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: San Luis Obispo, California Venue: Robert A. Mott Athletics Center Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Cal Poly picked up a 63-49 win over Long Beach State. The Mustang...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 27 days ago | 1 read