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The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Vermont Catamounts 77-74 in Burlington!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Vermont Catamounts 77-74 in Burlington!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Tennessee State has gone on the road and taken down Chattanooga 70-64!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tennessee State has gone on the road and taken down Chattanooga 70-64!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
UNC Ashville has taken down App State 67-55 at home!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
UNC Ashville has taken down App State 67-55 at home!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
Western Kentucky takes down Wichita State 75-70 in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Western Kentucky takes down Wichita State 75-70 in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Arkansas State has taken down North Dakota State in overtime 85-80!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Arkansas State has taken down North Dakota State in overtime 85-80!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
The Illinois State Redbirds knock off Furman 72-65 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Illinois State Redbirds knock off Furman 72-65 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Nevada picks up a nice win over San Francisco in the Acrisure Holiday Classic 81-65!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Nevada picks up a nice win over San Francisco in the Acrisure Holiday Classic 81-65!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Seattle U stays hot against Texas State in the Resorts World Classic with a 66-52 victory!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Seattle U stays hot against Texas State in the Resorts World Classic with a 66-52 victory!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Saint Louis has handed the Santa Clara Broncos their first loss of the season with a 71-70 victory!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Saint Louis has handed the Santa Clara Broncos their first loss of the season with a 71-70 victory!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took down East Carolina 67-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took down East Carolina 67-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
Furman has handed Richmond their first loss of the season 73-72 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Freshman Alex Wilkins dropped 26 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal to lead the Paladins.
Furman moves to 4-3 on the season!
Freshman Alex Wilkins dropped 26 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal to lead the Paladins.
Furman moves to 4-3 on the season!
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Furman has handed Richmond their first loss of the season 73-72 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Freshman Alex Wilkins dropped 26 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal to lead the Paladins.
Furman moves to 4-3 on the season!
Freshman Alex Wilkins dropped 26 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal to lead the Paladins.
Furman moves to 4-3 on the season!
Eastern Michigan has STUNNED Cincinnati 64-56 on the road!
Carlos Hart led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block while five others finished with double-digit points.
The Eagles held Cincinnati to just 24% shooting from three-point to move to 4-3!
Carlos Hart led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block while five others finished with double-digit points.
The Eagles held Cincinnati to just 24% shooting from three-point to move to 4-3!
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Eastern Michigan has STUNNED Cincinnati 64-56 on the road!
Carlos Hart led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block while five others finished with double-digit points.
The Eagles held Cincinnati to just 24% shooting from three-point to move to 4-3!
Carlos Hart led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block while five others finished with double-digit points.
The Eagles held Cincinnati to just 24% shooting from three-point to move to 4-3!
VCU picked up a huge 78-66 victory over South Florida in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Lazar Djokovic dropped 20 points with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the way.
VCU racked up 47 rebounds to move to 4-2. They'll take on No. 24 Vanderbilt tomorrow!
Lazar Djokovic dropped 20 points with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the way.
VCU racked up 47 rebounds to move to 4-2. They'll take on No. 24 Vanderbilt tomorrow!
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
VCU picked up a huge 78-66 victory over South Florida in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Lazar Djokovic dropped 20 points with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the way.
VCU racked up 47 rebounds to move to 4-2. They'll take on No. 24 Vanderbilt tomorrow!
Lazar Djokovic dropped 20 points with 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the way.
VCU racked up 47 rebounds to move to 4-2. They'll take on No. 24 Vanderbilt tomorrow!
Tulsa defeated Northern Iowa 63-60 to win the Acrisure Holiday Invitational Championship!
Tylen Riley led the team with 13 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal.
Tulsa hands Northern Iowa their first loss of the season while moving to 6-1!
Tylen Riley led the team with 13 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal.
Tulsa hands Northern Iowa their first loss of the season while moving to 6-1!
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Tulsa defeated Northern Iowa 63-60 to win the Acrisure Holiday Invitational Championship!
Tylen Riley led the team with 13 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal.
Tulsa hands Northern Iowa their first loss of the season while moving to 6-1!
Tylen Riley led the team with 13 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal.
Tulsa hands Northern Iowa their first loss of the season while moving to 6-1!
The Bradley Braves have taken down the Liberty Flames 74-64!
Demarion Burch was near perfect from the floor with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals while shooting 8-10 overall.
The Braves racked up 11 offensive rebounds to move to 4-4 on the season!
Demarion Burch was near perfect from the floor with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals while shooting 8-10 overall.
The Braves racked up 11 offensive rebounds to move to 4-4 on the season!
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Bradley Braves have taken down the Liberty Flames 74-64!
Demarion Burch was near perfect from the floor with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals while shooting 8-10 overall.
The Braves racked up 11 offensive rebounds to move to 4-4 on the season!
Demarion Burch was near perfect from the floor with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals while shooting 8-10 overall.
The Braves racked up 11 offensive rebounds to move to 4-4 on the season!
UC San Diego dominated the Towson Tigers 87-76 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Aidan Burke dropped 16 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 4-5 from 3pt.
The Tritons shot 64% from deep and 60% overall to stay undefeated at 7-0!
Aidan Burke dropped 16 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 4-5 from 3pt.
The Tritons shot 64% from deep and 60% overall to stay undefeated at 7-0!
November 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
UC San Diego dominated the Towson Tigers 87-76 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Aidan Burke dropped 16 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 4-5 from 3pt.
The Tritons shot 64% from deep and 60% overall to stay undefeated at 7-0!
Aidan Burke dropped 16 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists while shooting 4-5 from 3pt.
The Tritons shot 64% from deep and 60% overall to stay undefeated at 7-0!
The Murray State Racers have taken down George Washington 96-95 on a stunning finish from Javon Jackson!
Jackson led the team with 24 points, while Roman Domon had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench.
The Racers pick up a HUGE win and move to 5-3!
Jackson led the team with 24 points, while Roman Domon had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench.
The Racers pick up a HUGE win and move to 5-3!
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The Murray State Racers have taken down George Washington 96-95 on a stunning finish from Javon Jackson!
Jackson led the team with 24 points, while Roman Domon had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench.
The Racers pick up a HUGE win and move to 5-3!
Jackson led the team with 24 points, while Roman Domon had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists off the bench.
The Racers pick up a HUGE win and move to 5-3!
The George Mason Patriots have taken down FAU to win the Sunshine Slam Beach Division Championship 74-65!
Kory Mincy continues to be incredible with 22 points and 5 assists, while Jahari Long has 21 points and 4 rebounds.
The Patriots move to 7-0 on the season!
Kory Mincy continues to be incredible with 22 points and 5 assists, while Jahari Long has 21 points and 4 rebounds.
The Patriots move to 7-0 on the season!
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The George Mason Patriots have taken down FAU to win the Sunshine Slam Beach Division Championship 74-65!
Kory Mincy continues to be incredible with 22 points and 5 assists, while Jahari Long has 21 points and 4 rebounds.
The Patriots move to 7-0 on the season!
Kory Mincy continues to be incredible with 22 points and 5 assists, while Jahari Long has 21 points and 4 rebounds.
The Patriots move to 7-0 on the season!
The Pacific Tigers moved to 5-2 on the season with a 68-53 win over Jacksonville today in the Sunshine Slam Championship!
Elias Ralph finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to lead the charge.
The Tigers are off to their best start in six years!
Elias Ralph finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to lead the charge.
The Tigers are off to their best start in six years!
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The Pacific Tigers moved to 5-2 on the season with a 68-53 win over Jacksonville today in the Sunshine Slam Championship!
Elias Ralph finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to lead the charge.
The Tigers are off to their best start in six years!
Elias Ralph finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to lead the charge.
The Tigers are off to their best start in six years!
Utah Valley picked up a 75-52 win over South Dakota State in the Cancun Challenge!
Trevan Leonhardt has be incredible this year. Tonight, he had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals & 1 block to lead the team.
The Wolverines racked up 15 steals as they move to 4-2!
Trevan Leonhardt has be incredible this year. Tonight, he had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals & 1 block to lead the team.
The Wolverines racked up 15 steals as they move to 4-2!
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Utah Valley picked up a 75-52 win over South Dakota State in the Cancun Challenge!
Trevan Leonhardt has be incredible this year. Tonight, he had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals & 1 block to lead the team.
The Wolverines racked up 15 steals as they move to 4-2!
Trevan Leonhardt has be incredible this year. Tonight, he had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals & 1 block to lead the team.
The Wolverines racked up 15 steals as they move to 4-2!
UC San Diego has taken down the Bradley Braves 87-77 to advance to the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational Championship!
Leo Beath was on fire with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block on 8-14 shooting.
The Tritons stay undefeated and move to 6-0!
Leo Beath was on fire with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block on 8-14 shooting.
The Tritons stay undefeated and move to 6-0!
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
UC San Diego has taken down the Bradley Braves 87-77 to advance to the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational Championship!
Leo Beath was on fire with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block on 8-14 shooting.
The Tritons stay undefeated and move to 6-0!
Leo Beath was on fire with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block on 8-14 shooting.
The Tritons stay undefeated and move to 6-0!
We have a HUGE game today between FAU and George Mason in the Sunshine Slam Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle has been on fire for the Owls, while Kory Mincy is thriving with the George Mason Patriots.
The winner of tonight's game picks up an important resume win!
Kanaan Carlyle has been on fire for the Owls, while Kory Mincy is thriving with the George Mason Patriots.
The winner of tonight's game picks up an important resume win!
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We have a HUGE game today between FAU and George Mason in the Sunshine Slam Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle has been on fire for the Owls, while Kory Mincy is thriving with the George Mason Patriots.
The winner of tonight's game picks up an important resume win!
Kanaan Carlyle has been on fire for the Owls, while Kory Mincy is thriving with the George Mason Patriots.
The winner of tonight's game picks up an important resume win!
The FAU Owls have taken down the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-65 in the semifinals of the Sunshine Slam!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The FAU Owls have taken down the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-65 in the semifinals of the Sunshine Slam!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Akron Zips 97-94 to win the Paradise Jam!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Akron Zips 97-94 to win the Paradise Jam!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Northern Arizona picks up a great win over Cal Poly 93-87!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Northern Arizona picks up a great win over Cal Poly 93-87!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!