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On Thursday at Downtown Columbus’ Nationwide Arena, the NCAA was in town to build excitement for the 2027 Women’s Final Four. Local business partners, influencers, media and basketball greats like Katie Smith sat and watched as the hosting committee, a partnership of the Columbus Sports Commission and Ohio State, unveiled the 2027 tournament logo. After […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 5 days ago | 1 read
After Arizona beat ASU Saturday to improve to its best start in program history, Tommy Lloyd was asked on national television to reflect on what it means to carry on the legacy Lute Olson built in Tucson. The question, delivered by former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl on the TNT postgame show, didn’t make mention of […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Fun facts, Missouri was a 71% chance to win this game at the tip, and the lowest it would drop was when MSU took a one point lead at 26-25. That was at the end of a 12-1 run, which followed a rather stupid technical foul on Shawn Phillips. Anthony Robinson II had just rebounded […]
From Rock M Nation | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Miami Dolphins made another Green Bay Packers coaching hire, but this time they didn't need to go to Wisconsin to get him.
From Phin Phanatic | 5 days ago | 0 reads
When: Tuesday February 3, 9:00 PM Where: Moody Coliseum, Dallas TX TV: ESPN2 Opponent: SMU Mustangs Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): SMU 82-81 / SMU 82-80 Wolfpack Snapshot: Wolfpack Season So Far: Coach Wade after the Wake Forest game: “We’re at the halfway mark now. I believe we’re seven and two here at the halfway mark. […]
From Backing The Pack | 5 days ago | 0 reads
After a frustrating and disappointing home loss to Michigan on Friday, Michigan State needs to get back on track Wednesday in Minneapolis. The Spartans currently sit in a tie with Nebraska for third place in the conference standings at 9-2, one game behind 10-1 Michigan and Illinois, who MSU will host Saturday night. So, after […]
From The Only Colors | 5 days ago | 1 read
Just like State of the U’s flagship column “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” the State of the U awards are not just about the good, but also cover the bad and the ugly. While certain position groups thrived in 2025, the tight ends fell well short of Miami’s reputation as “Tight End U.” […]
From State of The U | 5 days ago | 1 read
UConn men’s basketball (21-1, 11-0) returns back home to kick off the month of February, as the Huskies are set to host Xavier (12-10, 4-7) at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Tuesday night. The Musketeers rank No. 93 in KenPom, with the No. 104 offense in the country, No. 105 defense and rank 97th in […]
From The UConn Blog | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Brad Underwood has had very good offensive teams throughout his time as a Division I basketball coach, but the 2025–26 Illini are his best yet. Illinois is currently averaging 84.6 points per game and is ranked No. 1 in adjusted offensive efficiency at KenPom and Bart Torvik. This year’s Illini team is not just the […]
From The Champaign Room | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The NC State Lady Wolfpack (15-7) host the Florida State Seminoles (7-15) in ACC play at Reynolds Coliseum, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026. NC State vs. Florida State NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Raleigh, North Carolina Venue: Reynolds Coliseum Last Game For Each Team NC State enters this game following a 61-59 defeat versus North Carolina. The Lady Wolfpack’s leading scorer was Khamil Pierre,...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The North Carolina Tar Heels (18-5) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Clemson Tigers (16-7) on February 5, 2026. The Tigers have won three games in a row. North Carolina vs. Clemson NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Venue: Carmichael Arena Last Game For Each Team North Carolina prevailed by a final score of 61-59 in their last game against NC State. Leading the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 0 reads
I’ll be the first to say it: I was wrong, and I am happy to be wrong. Heading into the Arkansas game, I didn’t think Kentucky Basketball had the mental togetherness to pull it off. I thought the team would continue to fracture and infight and lose. After watching this team get absolutely punched in […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Just a few days after getting trounced in Nashville by the Vanderbilt Commodores 80-55, the Kentucky Wildcats bounced back in major fashion as they went to Bud Walton Arena and handed John Calipari and the No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks their first home loss of the season, 85-77. In what was a very chippy contest from […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 5 days ago | 0 reads
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From Pension Plan Puppets | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Hoops In what should be a pivotal season for the Mizzou Basketball program in Year 5 under Dennis Gates — there’s no question the high-level talent is coming in with one of the top recruiting classes in the entire country. On Monday, it was announced […]
From Rock M Nation | 5 days ago | 2 reads
Zion Williamson is back in form, which is great. His year at Duke remains iconic, but injuries have plagued his NBA career. When he’s healthy though, no one can stop him. We got a good glimpse of his game Monday night against the red-hot Charlotte Hornets. At 6-6 and 284, and with immense power and […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 5 days ago | 0 reads
ACC action features the No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers (18-3, 7-2 ACC) at home against the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-13, 2-7 ACC) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. Virginia won its previous game versus Boston College, 73-66, on Saturday. Thijs De Ridder was its leading scorer with 17 points. Pittsburgh lost its most recent game to Clemson, 63-52, on Saturday. Damarco Minor starred with 12 points, and also had six boards and two assists. When is Virginia vs. Pittsburgh and when does it sta...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 2 reads
MVC play on Tuesday will see the the Bradley Braves (15-8, 8-4 MVC) host the Valparaiso Beacons (11-11, 5-6 MVC) at Carver Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. In its most recent game, Bradley defeated Drake on Saturday, 87-73. Its high scorer was Alex Huibregtse with 29 points. Valparaiso won its most recent game versus Indiana State, 76-72 in OT, on Saturday. JT Pettigrew led the way with 17 points, and also had nine boards and zero assists. When is Bradley vs. Valparaiso and when does it star...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The Saint Louis Billikens (21-1, 9-0 A-10) will attempt to build on a 15-game winning streak when they visit the Davidson Wildcats (13-8, 5-4 A-10) on February 3, 2026 at John M. Belk Arena. Saint Louis was victorious in its most recent game against Dayton, 102-71, on Friday. Trey Green was its leading scorer with 23 points. Davidson was victorious in its most recent game versus Richmond, 79-54, on Saturday. Roberts Blums was its top scorer with 23 points. When is Saint Louis vs. Davidson ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Lindenwood Lions (14-9, 8-4 OVC) host the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (14-9, 7-5 OVC) in OVC action at Hyland Arena, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Lindenwood won its most recent game against Morehead State, 79-78, on Saturday. Anias Futrell was its leading scorer with 26 points. SIU-Edwardsville was victorious in its previous game against Southern Indiana, 58-46, on Saturday. Jack Campion was its leading scorer with 15 points. When is Lindenwood vs. SIU-Edwardsvi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The Tennessee Volunteers (15-6, 5-3 SEC) hope to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Ole Miss Rebels (11-10, 3-5 SEC) on February 3, 2026 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee was victorious in its previous game against Auburn, 77-69, on Saturday. Nate Ament was its leading scorer with 22 points. In its most recent game, Ole Miss lost to Vanderbilt on Saturday, 71-68. Malik Dia scored a team-high 16 points (and contributed one assist and four boards). When is Tennessee vs...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 4 reads
The Illinois State Redbirds (15-7, 7-4 MVC) host the Southern Illinois Salukis (9-13, 3-8 MVC) in MVC action at CEFCU Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Illinois State was victorious in its most recent game versus Murray State, 70-65, on Wednesday. Chase Walker was its high scorer with 21 points. Southern Illinois dropped its most recent game to UIC, 68-66, on Saturday. Damien Mayo Jr. starred with 20 points, plus one rebound and three assists. When is Illinois Sta...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 4 reads
The St. John’s Red Storm (16-5, 9-1 Big East) will try to continue a seven-game winning streak when they visit the DePaul Blue Demons (12-10, 4-7 Big East) on February 3, 2026 at Wintrust Arena. St. John’s won its most recent game versus Butler, 92-70, on Wednesday. Ian Jackson was its top scorer with 18 points. DePaul dropped its most recent game to Xavier, 68-66, on Saturday. CJ Gunn led the way with 19 points, and also had five boards and two assists. When is St. John’s vs. DePaul and w...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 3 reads
The Dayton Flyers (14-8, 5-4 A-10) hope to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (13-9, 2-7 A-10) on February 3, 2026 at UD Arena. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network. Dayton dropped its most recent game to Saint Louis, 102-71, on Friday. Deshayne Montgomery led the way with 23 points, and also had three boards and one assist. Saint Bonaventure lost its most recent game to George Mason, 77-73, on Saturday. Frank Mitchell was its high scorer with 25 po...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Air Force Falcons (3-18, 0-10 MWC) hope to end a 14-game losing streak when they visit the Grand Canyon Antelopes (14-7, 7-3 MWC) on February 3, 2026 at Global Credit Union Arena. The contest airs on MW Network. Grand Canyon won its previous game against Boise State, 86-69, on Friday. Jaden Henley starred with 20 points, plus five rebounds and six assists. Air Force dropped its previous game to Fresno State, 79-62, on Saturday. Ethan Greenberg starred with 11 points, and also had six boa...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read