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New Year, Same Winning Ways: Villanova Beats Butler 85-67 at Hinkle

Villanova (12-2) wins its fifth-straight game behind a convincing second half against the Bulldogs. The Wildcats were 1/12 from deep in the first half and very loose with the ball, but they came out of halftime ablaze, finishing the game by hitting 6 of their last 9 from range.  The catalysts behind the massive 55-point […]

Indiana lands commitment from Michigan State WR Nick Marsh

Indiana is already building back up ahead of the 2026 season. The Hoosiers added a commitment from former Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh out of the transfer portal on Sunday afternoon, per Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals. Marsh is a 4-star transfer prospect ranked as the third highest rated wide receiver available in the portal […]

MWCConnection Content Schedule: Basketball Season (2026)

Now that football season is officially over, we are moving forward into our basketball season content. From now until March Madness, here’s what you can expect coming your way during the week on the site. Check it out below, and keep in mind there will still be plenty of football coverage with all-star bowls, recruiting, […]

Who is playing CB for the Browns in Week 18?

The Browns are currently beating the Bengals in today’s game, but Cleveland has already suffered a couple of impactful injuries at cornerback. Both Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell are questionable to return, as Campbell went down with a shoulder injury and Ward with a neck injury. With the team’s top two outside corners dinged up, […]

Cold shooting bites Mizzou women’s basketball in loss to No. 11 Kentucky

Upsets have defined the past few days of women’s college basketball. Since the New Year, five AP top-15 teams have fallen, with four of them losing to unranked opponents. On Sunday, Mizzou couldn’t add itself to the list, dropping a road tilt to No. 11 Kentucky 74-52. Against one of the top scoring defenses in […]

The year 2026 could be a “prove it” one for UNC’s teams

Every year when the clock strikes midnight on December 31st and we enter January 1st and the new year, there is often time for reflection on what happened in the previous 365 days. However, it’s also a time to look forward and lay out your hopes and dreams for the 365 days to come. The […]

Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor transfers to Iowa State

Arkansas State’s three-year starting quarterback will play his final season of college football elsewhere. Jaylen Raynor transferred to Iowa State, as first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Raynor joins an Iowa State program undergoing its first head coaching change in a decade. With Matt Campbell off to Penn State, Raynor joins a Cyclone squad fronted […]

Lobos Stay Perfect at The Pit, Pull Away from Wyoming for 78–58 Win

Photo courtesy of Couch Potato Sports Daniel Ivan Zuniga Lobos Stay Perfect at The Pit, Pull Away from Wyoming for 78–58 Win Mountain West Connection — Game Wrap-Up Roger A Holien ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Lobos maintained their dominance at The Pit on Saturday night, securing a commanding 78–58 victory over Wyoming behind […]

Xabi Alonso: “Gonzalo has had the game of his dreams”

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke after a convincing 5-1 victory over Real Betis, praising hat-trick hero Gonzalo García, saying, “evidently, Gonzalo has had the game of his dreams. Playing at the Bernabéu, scoring a hat-trick in your first season in the first team. I’m delighted for him, he works so hard and has an […]

NCAA Bracket Projections (Men’s and Women’s) January 4, 2026

We hope you’ve been paying attention to November and December basketball, because that’s when those NCAA resumes largely get built. Now we’re into conference play! Here’s a selection of Men’s and Women’s NCAA Bracket Projections for 2026, as those conference seasons get going soon. Men https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-tournament/bracketology/ https://www.collegesportsmadness....

NCAA Bracket Projections (Men’s and Women’s) January 4, 2026

We hope you’ve been paying attention to November and December basketball, because that’s when those NCAA resumes largely get built. Now we’re into conference play! Here’s a selection of Men’s and Women’s NCAA Bracket Projections for 2026, as those conference seasons get going soon. Men https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2026-march-madness-men-field-predictions https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-tournament/bracketology/ https://www.collegesportsmadness....

Sean Jones Will Miss The UConn Game With A Foot Injury

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 […]

“We’re just hungry”: how Derrick White’s impact vs. Clippers embodied the Celtics

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 […]

Villanova Transfer DB Zahmir Dawud Commits to Rutgers Football

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 […]

UNC Basketball: Three Takeaways from the Tarheel’s loss to SMU

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 […]

Can Kim Mulkey and No. 5 LSU finally beat a highly-ranked SEC opponent?

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, […]

More Thoughts On Florida State After Duke’s Road Win

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 […]

What would Illinois be getting in transfer QB Katin Houser?

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 […]

Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Seattle U Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Sunday, January 4, 2026

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...

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