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The first full week of 2026 demonstrated the strength of mid-major women’s basketball players. The week saw the highest scoring total ever by an Atlantic 10 player, two monster double-doubles in Springfield, Mo., a game-winning three-point play to cap off a 24-point, 12-rebound, five-steal performance, and two players who averaged better than 24 points and […]
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In case there are any gamblers coming here looking for information, I don’t have enough to explain the absurd line movement happening with three of the AmEast games on Thursday. I wish I knew more, as I’m rather confused myself. Alas, I’ll stick to hoop analysis. Another programming-related note: I’m previewing only the four Thursday […]
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We’ve reached the two-week mark of Southern Conference play, and one team remains alone atop the standings, as East Tennessee State remains unbeaten after Saturday’s 86-60 rout of UNC Greensboro. The Bucs have looked like the team to beat all season, and it’s a no-brainer to have them at the top of the power rankings for week two. […]
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The Atlantic 10 has been the best mid-major women’s basketball conference with three of the top six and five of the top 11 in this week’s Other Top 25. That led us to ask the question: who do you think will come out on top this season in the A10? The answer: the Davidson Wildcats […]
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Let’s get into it. 250ish words on each game below. Thursday, Jan. 8 UMBC 69, Maine 62 -TJ Biel is unbelievable. He’s a sure-fire All-Conference player. There isn’t a single other solid offensive option for the Black Bears, yet he simply willed the team into a competitive performance. He scored 27 of Maine’s 62 points, […]
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Unfortunately, no Horizon League basketball will be played until Thursday this week, but there are still plenty of great games on the weekly slate. Both expected and unexpected contenders are continuing to stay near the top of the standings, as both the preseason favorites and defending champions are looking to get there. Below is an […]
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In a week culminated by a matchup between the league’s best on national TV, the Horizon League once again put forth a week of entertaining basketball. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until the final few minutes of the Oakland-Wright State tilt that the game became competitive, but the rest of the league’s absence made up for it. […]
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While the Mountain West and Atlantic 10 dominate the top 10 of this week’s Men’s Other Top 25, the Missouri Valley has a couple of teams displaying strong resumes just outside the top 10. Belmont jumped all the way from 22 to 11. Murray St. was one spot behind at 12. The Bruins are 15-3 […]
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How can you not love A-10 women’s basketball? The conference holds three of the top six spots in this week’s Other Top 25 in Rhode Island at four, Richmond at five and Davidson at six. Last week’s release went in depth into Rhode Island’s win over Richmond, which catapulted the Rams one spot ahead of […]
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There is a historic season brewing at Chaifetz Arena. In the second year of the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis, the Billikens are 15-1 overall and have opened conference play a perfect 3-0, the program’s best start since 1993-94. A spot at 34th in KenPom’s rankings is Saint Louis’ highest position since early 2023-24, […]
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – The field goal shooting was mostly foul, but the Hofstra’s Pride’s foul shooting in a literal sense made the difference at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Saturday afternoon. Junior guards Jason Rivera-Torres (30 points on 9-for-19 shooting) and Andrew Ball (13 points on 5-for-9 shooting) did all they […]
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Predictable chaos. Those who follow Horizon League basketball know the conference is exceptionally deep, with a different conference tournament champion each of the last five years. When three-fourths of the teams have genuine title hopes, the ensuing parity opens the door to teams picked lower in the preseason poll. In three of the last five […]
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“Any given night” has a whole new meaning in a league that only has one remaining undefeated squad through just four games. The Flames continue to burn bright Ever since a rough four-game stretch back in late November, Ritchie McKay’s team has been on a tear, winning five straight against DI competition and opening up […]
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The Atlantic 10 might have had its issues during week one of conference play, but week two saw some bounce back performances despite Rhode Island’s disappointing start. Saint Louis and George Mason have firmly staked claims as two of the conference’s top programs this season, but will the Patriots be able to keep pace with […]
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You don’t just walk into the Koessler Athletic Center. At least not this season. Canisius is 6-1 at home after sweeping Fairfield and Sacred Heart last weekend. The Griffs won just three games all of last season and did not have a win until Jan. 10. By Jan. 5, 2026, Canisius already has seven wins. […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Atlantic 10 is shaping up to be quite a competitive race on the women’s side […]
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The final three days of 2025 and the first four days of 2026 led to some incredible performances, and we have our most finalists for women’s player of the week. It was too tough for our staff to narrow the list down to five, so we have seven nominees. Now, it’s up to you to […]
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We are officially into the new year and need your help to decide our men’s player of the week for Dec. 29 through Jan. 4 by voting in the poll below. Here are our top five men’s candidates and a recap of their outstanding performances from across week eight of the college basketball season. Shelton […]
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For quick reference, my projected scores for the Saturday games will change based on the results from the Thursday games. I’ll try to update if possible, but no promises. Expect this article to drop every Thursday morning for the next two months. Updated AmEast Power Ratings Thursday, Jan. 8 UMass Lowell @ Bryant (6 p.m. […]
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dan Geriot has had a few “Welcome to the MAAC,” moments in his first season as Iona’s head coach. You’re allowed some of those. We’ll give that grace. But oh boy, did the dean of the MAAC have his way with the rookie. John Dunne’s Marist team put together a flawless gameplan […]
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Despite being selected 11th out of 14 in the Atlantic 10’s 2025-26 Preseason Men’s Basketball Poll, Davidson (9-5, 1-1 A10) was one of the league’s biggest surprises during the non-conference stretch. A perfect 5-0 opening to the campaign with wins over Washington State, Bowling Green State and even an upset of Boston College marked the […]
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This week’s Horizon League action is fairly spread out, with games on just four days, including just one game on both Monday and Wednesday. Regardless, there is plenty of worthwhile action to come, including the week’s finale between the teams tied atop the standings on national TV. Below are some key games to tune into. […]
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PHILADELPHIA – The CAA schedule makers didn’t make things easy for Drexel at the start of conference play. The Dragons began their conference slate with the hardest road trip in the league, having to fly south to play the CAA’s perennial top dogs in Charleston and UNC-Wilmington, who have been the Coastal Athletic Association’s NCAA […]
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The Ivy League gives us more data points than any other league in non-conference play to learn about teams. It also gives us the fewest data points within league play for the teams to separate themselves. So now that every Ivy League team is done with its non-conference slate, let’s take a step back and […]
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Miami (OH) is the last undefeated mid-major team and has joined the top 10 at No. 8 of the Men’s Other Top 25. The RedHawks sit a perfect 15-0 this season. They defeated Akron 76-73 Saturday to move to 3-0 in the MAC. Miami (OH) is scoring 93.7 points per game and shooting an insane […]
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