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Two exhibition seasons in — one literal, one figurative — and, like 99 44/100% of the programs in the land, the University of Louisville has a few things figured out, and a lot more questions left to find answers to. The latest laboratory work performed Thursday night concluded with a 106-70 taming of the Tigers […]
Mitch Barnhart has built one of the longest-running tenures in college athletics. He’s made strong hires, Kenny Brooks, Nick Mingione, and John Calipari among them, and overseen major success across Kentucky’s athletic department. But his legacy isn’t spotless. The Kyra Elzy extension, NIL growing pains, Joker Phillips, and the Billy Gillispie fiasco all left marks. […]
There was a lot to like in Duke’s in over Texas: Cam Boozer’s second half-surge comes to mind, as does Isaiah Evans’ obvious maturation and Caleb Foster’s very notable defense. In fact, the team defense in general was really, really good. Nik Khamenia’s hard-nosed play off the bench was as well and seeing Maliq Brown […]
The SE Louisiana Lions (0-1) battle the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (0-1) at Cajundome on November 7, 2025. Louisiana dropped its most recent game to Ball State, 75-64, on Monday. Jamyron Keller was its high scorer with 21 points. In its most recent game, SE Louisiana lost to Ole Miss on Monday, 88-58. Its top scorer was Jaiden Lawrence with 15 points. When is Louisiana vs. SE Louisiana and when does it start? This game between the Ragin’ Cajuns and Lions is set to start on Friday, November ...
The UAB Blazers (1-0) face the NC State Wolfpack (1-0) at Lenovo Center on November 7, 2025. NC State won its most recent game versus North Carolina Central, 114-66, on Monday. Darrion Williams was its high scorer with 19 points. On Monday, in its last game, UAB topped Mississippi Valley State 106-55. With 23 points, Chance Westry was its high scorer. When is NC State vs. UAB and when does it start? This contest between the Wolfpack and Blazers is scheduled to tip off on Friday, November...
The Bucknell Bison (1-0) face the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (0-1) at Knott Arena on November 7, 2025. In its most recent game, Mount St. Mary’s lost to West Virginia on Tuesday, 70-54. Its top scorer was Trey Deveaux with 15 points. In its previous game, Bucknell topped Delaware on Monday, 78-70. Amon Dorries scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed two assists and five boards). When is Mount St. Mary’s vs. Bucknell and when does it start? This game between the Mountaineers and ...
The Iona Gaels (0-0) play the Hofstra Pride (0-1) at Hynes Athletics Center on November 7, 2025. Hofstra lost its previous game to UCF, 82-78, on Monday. Cruz Davis starred with 17 points, plus two rebounds and five assists. Last year Iona went 17-17. When is Hofstra vs. Iona and when does it start? This contest between the Pride and Gaels will happen on Friday, November 7, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7 p.m. ET. Where to Watch Hofstra vs. Iona The Pride and Gaels will hi...
The Utah State Aggies (1-0) take the court against the VCU Rams (1-0) on November 7, 2025. In its most recent game, Utah State beat Westminster (UT) on Monday, 110-54. Its top scorer was Michael Collins Jr. with 23 points. In its most recent game, VCU topped Wagner on Monday, 103-74. Its leading scorer was Lazar Djokovic with 21 points. When is Utah State vs. VCU and when does it start? This matchup between the Aggies and Rams will begin on Friday, November 7, 2025. Expect to see the ope...
Gonzaga women’s basketball tips off its campaign with a tough road test against the North Dakota State Bison in Fargo, North Dakota, on Friday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. PT. At first glance of the Zags, don’t be alarmed by all the different countenances on the 2025-26 roster. It will be a brand new group […]
It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats, fresh off an impressive season-opening victory over defending champion Florida in Las Vegas, open their home schedule against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Utah Tech game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Utah Tech? Arizona-Florida […]
Beating Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Denver isn’t going to turn any heads, but the 2-0 Washington Huskies look the part of a team that can make noise this season. 1-0 The first of those victories came Monday against UAPB when the Huskies blasted their southern foe 94-50. The Golden Lions had zero answers on either side […]
There has been a long running social media campaign to get the classic ‘STATE’ uniforms back, and maybe even make them permanent. Thanks to Coach Wade’s social media guy, Reed Vial, who organizes the ‘Basketball 365’ committee and has been the target of many, many X posts like the one above, the old school uniforms […]
As a member of the UC San Diego Tritons, Sumayah Sugapong played against UC Riverside each of the last two years. Her team went 3-1 in that period. After her first game against them as an Arizona Wildcat, she is 4-1. Arizona women’s basketball had some challenges in its first regular season game under first-year […]
Whether you know what a Catamount is or not, you always need to respect your opponent. That’s why the Duke Basketball Roundup takes time before every single Duke basketball game to preview the team coming up next on the calendar. But, before Jason and Donald get to their lookahead at Western Carolina, they welcome longtime […]
The Colgate Raiders (0-1) take the court against the Northeastern Huskies (0-1) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 147.5. Colgate vs. Northeastern Odds Spread: Colgate (-3.5) Total: 147.5 Colgate vs. Northeastern Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Hamilton, New York Venue: Cotterell Court Who Will Win Colgate vs. North...
The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the 2025-26 college basketball season on Monday with a 98-67 win over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Cassell Coliseum. Forwards Tobi Lawal (20 points, 12 rebounds) and Amani Hansberry (19 points, 13 rebounds) each had double-doubles to lead the Hokies. Freshman sensation Neoklis Avdalas scored eight points and dished out […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball earned its second win of the season in a 64-55 fourth quarter comeback against Quinnipiac. The Scarlet Knights (2-0) looked good coming out of the gate, as they outscored the Bobcats (1-1) 13-7 in the first five minutes of play. Quinnipiac would push hard and take the lead before the end of […]
While a loss is a loss, Missouri sent off seniors, Caylen Alexander, Tyrah Ariail, Janet deMarrais, Regan Haith and Maya Sands with a loss they can be proud of. “It’s weird, it’s a feeling of bittersweet, it’s a feeling of frustration, it’s a feeling of reminiscing on everything that’s ever happened and everything we’ve ever […]
The Colgate Raiders (0-1) take on the Northeastern Huskies (0-1) on November 7, 2025. In its previous game, Colgate fell to Michigan State on Monday, 80-69. Sam Wright scored a team-high 17 points (and contributed one assist and three rebounds). In its previous game, Northeastern fell to Boston University on Monday, 76-75 in OT. LA Pratt scored a team-high 26 points (and contributed four assists and two boards). When is Colgate vs. Northeastern and when does it start? This contest betwee...
The UTSA Roadrunners (1-0) go up against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (1-0) on November 7, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+. In its most recent game, UTSA defeated Biblical Studies-Houston on Wednesday, 97-30. Macaleab Rich scored a team-high 15 points (and contributed three assists and four boards). In its previous game, SIU-Edwardsville beat East-West on Tuesday, 119-50. Its leading scorer was Ring Malith with 16 points. When is UTSA vs. SIU-Edwardsville and when does it start? This gam...
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 11. Is Virginia on upset alert against Wake Forest? Last week, I said Virginia might be on upset alert, and the Hoos won the road at Cal. This week against and at times a feisty Wake Forest, I see no upset. … Continue reading »
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 11. Is Virginia on upset alert against Wake Forest? Last week, I said Virginia might be on upset alert, and the Hoos won the road at Cal. This week against and at times a feisty Wake Forest, I see no upset. … Continue reading »
Mizzou led from near start-to-finish as they held on to defeat Tulane 77-69 in New Orleans. Missouri separated themselves in the third quarter, outscoring Tulane 22-13 to take a 55-44 lead they would hold the rest of the game. Mizzou came out of halftime swinging with a triple from Abbey Schreacke and a steal-and-score finished […]
Coming from a mid-major college basketball program may not afford new Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez the immediate name recognition to make his hiring as splashy with the casual fan as it is in WNBA circles. But make no mistake, Fernandez is here to win, and he’s here to do it at a level […]
I texted the Mid-Major Madness group chat around 5 p.m. on Thursday. Turns out I am, in fact, a ball-knower. I’m not sure I have ever had more fun watching a basketball game. There were 184 points, 144 shot attempts, and 37 turnovers. When LIU and IU Indy weren’t getting stripped or throwing the ball […]