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Tuesday’s pair of top-25 matchups mostly unfolded as expected. It took a go-ahead basket in the final minute followed by a pair of clutch free throws for No. 9 NC State to edge No. 8 Tennessee, 80-77. In contrast, No. 1 UConn’s 79-66 win over No. 20 Louisville was more comfortable than the final score […]
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-0) take on the Radford Highlanders (0-1) on November 6, 2025. Last season Georgia Tech finished 22-11. In its previous game, Radford fell to Wake Forest on Monday, 71-64. Georgia Simonsen scored a team-high 11 points (and contributed two assists and nine boards). Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our li...
The Miami Hurricanes (1-0) face the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (0-1) on November 6, 2025. The matchup airs on ACC Network Extra. In its most recent game, Miami (FL) beat Hofstra on Monday, 83-48. Its high scorer was Ra Shaya Kyle with 13 points. Bethune-Cookman dropped its most recent game to UCF, 75-36, on Monday. Shomari Phillips led the way with eight points, plus four boards and zero assists. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a s...
I wasn’t able to catch the game in real time last night, but I was able to keep up with the live box score. I’m not going to lie, at halftime, I was writing, shall we say, a colorful critique of the coaching staff. As things started rapidly shifting in the ‘Cats’ direction, I filed […]
Having grown up just outside Philadelphia in the suburbs of Springfield Township, Pa., new St. Joe’s head coach Steve Donahue has long been enamored by Hawk Hill. Between coaching at Division-II Jefferson under the legendary Herb Magee to 20 years in The Palestra over two stints at Penn, he’s held an appreciation for the program […]
Class of 2026 five-star small forward Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 overall recruit in his class, has officially withdrawn from Notre Dame High School, according to Andy Villamarzo of Rivals. Notre Dame athletic director Alec Moses confirmed the move in a statement, saying, “Notre Dame High School acknowledges Tyran Stokes’ decision to withdraw and explore […]
Welcome back to Around The Corner – the weekly installment covering the biggest news in Virginia athletics. It’s an all-around winning season in Charlottesville. The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team secured an 87-53 win in the season opener against Rider University on Monday, which also marked head coach Ryan Odom’s inaugural game as a ‘Hoo. […]
The two couldn’t have been much more alike; both K-State and the internet-based video feed of the game (I refuse to mention them by name here) listlessly stumbled through the first half of Tuesday night’s opener in Bramlage against the UNC-Greensboro Spartans before the Cats pulled away for an easy 93-64 win. Frankly, neither the […]
Rutgers fans, it’s Men’s Basketball game day! The Scarlet Knights are set to tip off against Rider in their home opener at 6 pm. There are several things we will be looking for throughout the game, such as who plays the most minutes and who is the best shooter on this team. As always, let […]
Throughout her life, DaiJa Turner has embodied the mentality of a champion. At around seven years old, Turner and her dad, Cedric Turner Sr., were talking about a women’s basketball game playing on TV. At one point, Turner Sr. mentioned to his daughter that if she got good grades and continued with the sport, she […]
It was a bit of a slow start for the first five minutes, but the slow pull away became a steady pile of points by a broad range of Lady Hokies. There were lots of folks in the organization who were new to Cassell Coliseum and the crowd. It’s going to be interesting to see […]
Herald NBA admits refs blew crucial call in Celtics’ loss to Jazz Globe Wizards at Celtics: Can Boston halt losing skid at two? The Celtics’ 3-point attempts aren’t falling. Maybe it’s time to change their approach? CelticsBlog Josh Minott’s special afternoon only furthered his love for Boston Is this the best version of Jaylen Brown? […]
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers cruised to a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, pulling off a big win in the season opener. At the forefront of the blowout was Badgers star John Blackwell, who poured in 31 points on 10/19 from the field, tying his career-high with six threes as he […]
As I have mentioned around these parts before, I was a Fran believer and supporter until the very end (even when it got contentious). To me, he resurrected this program from the greatest depths of hell and brought Iowa Basketball into relevance again. From all of the All-Time great Hawks that he assembled during his […]
Who is she? Sophomore, Forward, 6-foot-3 from East Orange, New Jersey 2024-25 Stats 20 games, 0 starts, 7.7 minutes per game, 1.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 32.3% FG, 27.3% 3PT, 50.0% FT 2024-25 Review Joe McKeown typically takes a while to trust his first-year players, and Thomas was no exception. With a veteran front […]
For head coach Mark Pope, the true measure of his Kentucky team won’t just be the points they score, but the possessions they stop. “It’s really important. It’s going to determine how good we are this year,” said Pope, emphasizing the role of defense in shaping his team’s potential. The coach recently pointed to a […]
After a one-year hiatus, UConn and South Carolina will renew their rivalry on “neutral” courts over the next two seasons. The two schools will play in the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 24, 2026 then head to Charlotte, North Carolina in Nov. 2027 for the Ally Tip-Off. […]
Basketball season is officially underway after game one was completed last night. Prior to that though I asked the staff a series of questions and wanted their answers. These were questions about which of the events expected for Purdue basketball would actually happen. I wanted everyone on the record before the season got too deep. […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question is a piggy back off of Jaiman’s piece from yesterday. He is of […]
In a shocking turn of events, Rhode Island athletic director Thorr Bjorn, who had recently signed a five-year extension in June, has reportedly been hired to join the UMass athletic department as a “senior deputy athletic director” and “chief of business administration.” ESPN’s Pete Thamel was first to report, with UMass confirming the hire on […]
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, improving to 1-0 with a blowout win. It was a game that was much closer than the final score indicated for the first 30 minutes, but the Badgers capped things off on a 29-2 run to win in […]
Indiana men’s basketball is set to open the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night against Alabama A&M at Assembly Hall. The game will be the official debut of the Hoosiers’ new look roster and marks the true beginning of the Darian DeVries era in Bloomington. Here’s three things to know ahead of the matchup. Nick Dorn’s […]
No. 19 Vanderbilt, debuting in Paris against a feisty Cal team, escaped France with a 74-65 win. While they may not have moved the needle as a cohesive unit, they reminded the nation why they’re worthy of a top 25 ranking: Mikayla Blakes. A third-team AP All-American last season, Blakes may be the most interesting […]
In a game against Binghamton where the Syracuse Orange’s highest scorer last year was out for the game within minutes, someone else had to step up. There were plenty of new faces that shined in Syracuse’s 85-47 season-opening win over the Bearcats, but it was one of just two returning players from 2024-25 who stepped […]