THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” FRIDAY JANUARY 9, 2026

“THE SCOREBOARD”

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INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

ANDREWS ACADEMY (MICH.)           61          TRINITY GREENLAWN              47         

CHARLESTOWN          59          SEYMOUR        27         

CLOVERDALE 59          OWEN VALLEY             37         

EDGEWOOD  78          BROWN COUNTY       57         

EVANSVILLE NORTH 58          EVANSVILLE HARRISON         48         

FISHERS            76          PIKE     67         

FLOYD CENTRAL         66          CORYDON CENTRAL 55         

GARY WEST     33          LOWELL            28         

GRIFFITH          91         CALUMET         54         

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN              66          LAWRENCE CENTRAL             64         

HAMMOND NOLL       56          LAKE STATION              44         

HERITAGE HILLS          62          GIBSON SOUTHERN 61         

INDIANAPOLIS HERRON        71          INTERNATIONAL         43         

KOKOMO         78          LOGANSPORT              51         

LAWRENCE NORTH  73          WARREN CENTRAL    47         

NEW ALBANY 79          JEFFERSONVILLE        56         

OLDENBURG ACADEMY        55          SHAWE MEMORIAL   32         

PARK TUDOR 55          INDIAN CREEK             48         

PHALEN ACADEMY    82          BELIEVE CIRCLE CITY              40         

PROVIDENCE 65          CLARKSVILLE 20         

SCOTTSBURG               80          MADISON        54         

UNIVERSITY    67          INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA       63          OT

WEST CENTRAL           70          RENSSELAER CENTRAL         33         

WHEELER        66          HIGHLAND      64          OT

GREENE COUNTY INVITATIONAL

PLEASANT VIEW CHRISTIAN               43          DUGGER UNION         29         

EVANSVILLE DAY         59          PIKE CENTRAL              54         

HENDRICKS COUNTY TOURNAMENT

PLAINFIELD    75          AVON  36         

BROWNSBURG            66          TRI-WEST         45         

HENRY COUNTY TOURNAMENT

TRI        66          BLUE RIVER VALLEY  31         

SHENANDOAH             82          KNIGHTSTOWN            46         

RANDOLPH COUNTY TOURNAMENT

RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        58          UNION CITY    46         

WINCHESTER 58          MONROE CENTRAL   52         

RIVERTOWN TOURNAMENT

SOUTH DEARBORN   67          SWITZERLAND COUNTY        34         

LAWRENCEBURG       71          RISING SUN    38         

SUGAR CREEK TOURNAMENT

CRAWFORDSVILLE    48          NORTH MONTGOMERY          21         

WAYNE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

HAGERSTOWN             66          CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN 19        

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INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES EASTERN

ANDREAN        AT          HANOVER CENTRAL 8:00 PM            

ANGOLA           AT          PRAIRIE HEIGHTS       7:30 PM            

ARGOS              AT          BETHANY CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM          

AUSTIN              AT          NORTH HARRISON    7:30 PM            

BEECH GROVE             AT          MONROVIA     7:30 PM            

BENTON CENTRAL     AT          TWIN LAKES    7:30 PM            

BOWMAN ACADEMY AT          WESTVILLE      6:30 PM            

BREBEUF JESUIT         AT          ZIONSVILLE    7:30 PM            

CARROLL (FORT WAYNE)      AT          FORT WAYNE DWENGER       7:30 PM            

CENTER GROVE          AT          SOUTHPORT                 6:00 PM            

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              AT          PURDUE BROAD RIPPLE        7:30 PM            

CHRISTEL HOUSE      AT          INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON 7:30 PM      

CHURUBUSCO            AT          FREMONT        7:30 PM            

COLUMBUS EAST       AT          BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 7:30 PM     

COVINGTON  AT          RIVERTON PARKE       7:30 PM            

CROTHERSVILLE         AT          CHRISTIAN ACADEMY             7:30 PM            

CROWN POINT            AT          MICHIGAN CITY           8:00 PM            

CULVER            AT          CASTON           7:30 PM            

DALEVILLE       AT          COWAN            7:30 PM            

DECATUR CENTRAL  AT          MARTINSVILLE             7:30 PM            

DELPHI              AT          CARROLL (FLORA)      7:30 PM            

DELTA AT          NEW PALESTINE          8:00 PM            

DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN              AT          TRI-COUNTY  7:30 PM            

EAST NOBLE   AT          HUNTINGTON NORTH            7:30 PM            

EASTSIDE         AT          FAIRFIELD                       7:30 PM            

ELWOOD          AT          MUNCIE BURRIS                        7:30 PM            

EVANSVILLE CENTRAL            AT          EVANSVILLE BOSSE  8:00 PM            

FAITH CHRISTIAN       AT          CLINTON CENTRAL   7:30 PM            

FOREST PARK AT          MOUNT VERNON (POSEY)    7:30 PM            

FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA  AT          FORT WAYNE LUERS                7:45 PM            

FORT WAYNE NORTH              AT          FORT WAYNE WAYNE              7:45 PM            

FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    AT          FORT WAYNE SNIDER              6:45 PM            

FOUNTAIN CENTRAL AT          CLINTON PRAIRIE                      7:30 PM            

FRANKLIN CENTRAL AT          INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI    7:30 PM            

FRANKLIN COUNTY  AT          UNION COUNTY         7:30 PM            

FRONTIER        AT          PIONEER                         7:30 PM            

GARRETT          AT          CENTRAL NOBLE        7:30 PM            

GOSHEN          AT          CONCORD                     7:15 PM            

GRANGER CHRISTIAN             AT          LAKELAND CHRISTIAN           7:30 PM            

GREENSBURG              AT          CONNERSVILLE                         7:30 PM            

GREENWOOD              AT          WHITELAND                  7:30 PM            

GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN    AT          HERITAGE CHRISTIAN             7:30 PM            

GRIFFITH          AT          NORTH JUDSON                        8:00 PM            

GUERIN CATHOLIC   AT          INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD      7:30 PM            

HAUSER            AT          NORTH DECATUR                      7:30 PM            

HENRYVILLE   AT          SILVER CREEK                             6:00 PM            

HOMESTEAD  AT          FORT WAYNE SOUTH              7:45 PM            

INDIANA DEAF             AT          ANDERSON PREP       6:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS HERRON        AT          SPEEDWAY     7:00 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            AT          COVENANT CHRISTIAN          7:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS RIVERSIDE    AT          PURDUE ENGLEWOOD          7:30 PM            

JIMTOWN         AT          JOHN GLENN                7:30 PM            

LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC      AT          MCCUTCHEON 7:30 PM       

LAKE CENTRAL            AT          LAPORTE                         8:00 PM            

LAKEWOOD PARK      AT          SMITH ACADEMY        7:30 PM            

LAVILLE             AT          KNOX   7:30 PM            

MACONAQUAH           AT          TIPTON                             7:30 PM            

MADISON-GRANT      AT          BLACKFORD                  7:30 PM            

MISHAWAKA MARIAN              AT          NEW PRAIRIE 7:30 PM            

MOORESVILLE             AT          FRANKLIN                       7:30 PM            

MORGAN TWP.             AT          BOONE GROVE            8:00 PM            

MOUNT VERNON (FORTVILLE)          AT          GREENFIELD-CENTRAL 7:30 PM     

MUNCIE CENTRAL     AT          LAFAYETTE JEFF           8:00 PM            

MUNSTER        AT          KANKAKEE VALLEY    8:00 PM            

NEW CASTLE AT          RICHMOND                   7:30 PM            

NOBLESVILLE               AT          MARION            7:30 PM            

NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) AT          BEN DAVIS       7:30 PM            

NORTH DAVIESS          AT          EASTERN GREENE      6:15 PM            

NORTH NEWTON        AT          WEST CENTRAL           8:00 PM            

NORTH PUTNAM         AT          FRANKFORT    7:30 PM            

NORTH VERMILLION AT          ATTICA               7:30 PM            

NORTHEAST DUBOIS              AT          SOUTH KNOX 7:30 PM           

NORTHFIELD AT          LEWIS CASS   7:30 PM            

NORTHVIEW  AT          WEST VIGO     7:30 PM            

NORTHWESTERN       AT          HAMILTON HEIGHTS 7:30 PM           

NORTHWOOD             AT          WAWASEE       7:45 PM            

OAK HILL          AT          PERU   7:45 PM            

ORLEANS         AT          SALEM 7:30 PM           

PARKE HERITAGE        AT          SOUTH VERMILLION                6:30 PM            

PENDLETON HEIGHTS            AT          LIBERTY CHRISTIAN  6:30 PM            

PENN  AT          ELKHART          7:45 PM            

PLYMOUTH     AT          MISHAWAKA   7:30 PM            

ROSSVILLE      AT          TAYLOR             7:30 PM            

RUSHVILLE     AT          EAST CENTRAL             7:30 PM            

SHERIDAN       AT          TRI-CENTRAL                7:30 PM            

SOUTH BEND RILEY  AT          SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH     7:30 PM            

SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON             AT          SOUTH BEND ADAMS 6:30 PM         

SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS)    AT          HEBRON           8:00 PM            

SOUTH DECATUR       VS.        SETON CATHOLIC      7:30 PM            

SOUTH PUTNAM         AT          SULLIVAN        7:30 PM            

SOUTHRIDGE AT          TECUMSEH     8:00 PM            

SOUTHWOOD              AT          WES-DEL          7:30 PM            

TELL CITY         AT          EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN        8:00 PM            

TERRE HAUTE NORTH             AT          COLUMBUS NORTH  8:00 PM            

TIPPECANOE VALLEY              AT          BREMEN                          7:30 PM            

TRADERS POINT CHRISTIAN               AT          BETHESDA CHRISTIAN 7:30 PM       

TRITON              AT          KOUTS               8:00 PM            

VALPARAISO  AT          PORTAGE         8:00 PM            

VICTORY PREP             AT          INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE  7:30 PM            

VINCENNES LINCOLN            AT          JASPER              7:30 PM            

WAPAHANI      AT          EASTERN HANCOCK               7:30 PM            

WARSAW          AT          NORTHRIDGE                              7:45 PM            

WASHINGTON              AT          NORTH KNOX                6:30 PM            

WASHINGTON CATHOLIC    AT          CLAY CITY        6:30 PM            

WASHINGTON TWP.  AT          TRI-TOWNSHIP            8:30 PM            

WEST LAFAYETTE        AT          HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          7:30 PM            

WEST NOBLE AT          LAKELAND                      7:30 PM            

WEST WASHINGTON AT          PERRY CENTRAL         8:00 PM            

WESTFIELD     AT          YORKTOWN    7:30 PM            

WHITKO            AT          ROCHESTER   7:00 PM            

WINAMAC        AT          NORTH MIAMI 8:00 PM          

GREENE COUNTY INVITATIONAL

LOOGOOTEE  VS.        SHAKAMAK     6:00 PM             SF

SHOALS            AT          WHITE RIVER VALLEY 7:30 PM           SF

SHELBY COUNTY TOURNAMENT

TRITON CENTRAL       AT          WALDRON      6:00 PM             R1

MORRISTOWN             VS.        SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE)     8:00 PM             R1

SRC TOURNAMENT

MEDORA          VS.        LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN     5:00 PM             R1

SEVEN OAKS  AT          COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN         6:30 PM             R1

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MADISON     VS.        CANNELTON                 8:00 PM             R1

WAYNE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

NORTHEASTERN         VS.        CENTERVILLE 7:30 PM            R1

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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

BARR-REEVE  53          MITCHELL        20         

BLOOMINGTON NORTH 60  NEW PALESTINE 47  

CASTLE             52          EVANSVILLE REITZ     42         

CENTER GROVE          57          CARMEL           40         

CHARLESTOWN          47          MADISON        43         

COVINGTON  29          ATTICA               28         

CRAWFORD COUNTY             44          PAOLI  31         

CROWN POINT            67          MICHIGAN CITY           17         

CULVER            48          CASTON           31         

DOSS (KY.)       39          ROCK CREEK ACADEMY        36         

EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL     47          GARY WEST     11         

EASTBROOK   54          TAYLOR             33         

EDGEWOOD  55          BROWN COUNTY       31         

ELKHART CHRISTIAN               62          MISHAWAKA   30         

EMINENCE      53          CROSSPOINTE CHRISTIAN   34         

EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN        64          CANNELTON  12         

FOREST PARK 50          JASPER              36         

FOUNTAIN CENTRAL 62          WESTERN BOONE      31         

FRANKTON      51          MUNCIE BURRIS         30         

GARY LIGHTHOUSE   40          GARY 21ST CENTURY 14       

GIBSON SOUTHERN 88          BOONVILLE    50         

HAMILTON HEIGHTS 52          WEST LAFAYETTE        34         

HENRYVILLE   48          PERRY CENTRAL         44         

ILLIANA CHRISTIAN   47          WHITING          27         

INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKS 62 INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE 40     

JOHN GLENN 39          TRITON              23         

KANKAKEE VALLEY    43          NORTH JUDSON         32         

LAVILLE             61          LAKELAND CHRISTIAN           20         

LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC      41          TWIN LAKES    31         

LAKEWOOD PARK      40          BETHANY CHRISTIAN              36         

LAPEL 47          ALEXANDRIA  34         

LEWIS CASS   49          NORTHFIELD 32         

MCCUTCHEON           73          BENTON CENTRAL     37         

MISHAWAKA MARIAN              47          NEW PRAIRIE 32         

MOUNT VERNON (FORTVILLE)          49          YORKTOWN    43         

NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG) 26        SOUTH VERMILLION 23        

NORTH DECATUR       38          SOUTH DECATUR       25         

NORTH POSEY             62          TECUMSEH     27         

NORTH VERMILLION 30          RIVERTON PARKE       23         

NORTHEAST DUBOIS              46          TELL CITY         43         

OPH (ILL.)        63          DUGGER UNION         43         

OREGON-DAVIS          58          TRINITY GREENLAWN 33      

ORLEANS         55          NORTH DAVIESS          23         

OWEN VALLEY             55          CLOVERDALE 18         

PARK TUDOR 51          BETHESDA CHRISTIAN 11    

PARKE HERITAGE        53          SOUTHMONT 47         

PIONEER          58          FRONTIER        28         

PROVIDENCE 59          CLARKSVILLE 40        

RENSSELAER CENTRAL         57          NORTH WHITE 21      

RIVER FOREST              42          BOONE GROVE            35         

SEEGER             58          CLINTON PRAIRIE       35         

SEYMOUR        44          COLUMBUS EAST       43         

SOUTH BEND ADAMS 66       SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON 38      

SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH     64          SOUTH BEND RILEY  38         

SOUTH CENTRAL (ELIZABETH)          68          CROTHERSVILLE         31         

SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS)    45          HEBRON           22         

SOUTH KNOX 88          SHOALS            16         

SOUTH SPENCER       56          WOOD MEMORIAL     53         

SOUTHRIDGE 40          MOUNT VERNON (POSEY)    27         

SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER)           52          AUSTIN              44         

TRI-COUNTY  49          NORTH NEWTON        21         

TRINITY LUTHERAN   36          WEST WASHINGTON 27         

VALPARAISO  67          PORTAGE         26         

WASHINGTON              62          PIKE CENTRAL 12      

WESTVIEW      61          JIMTOWN         26         

WHEELER        58          DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN              18         

WOODLAN      66          FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK  53         

GREENE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

LOOGOOTEE  62          WHITE RIVER VALLEY 27       

LINTON             47          SHAKAMAK     43         

HENDRICKS COUNTY TOURNAMENT

PLAINFIELD    60          AVON  41         

BROWNSBURG            75          DANVILLE        33         

SHELBY COUNTY TOURNAMENT

MORRISTOWN             37          WALDRON      33         

TRITON CENTRAL       66          SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE)     10         

WAYNE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

NORTHEASTERN         55          CENTERVILLE 28        

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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES EASTERN

ANGOLA           AT          PRAIRIE HEIGHTS       6:00 PM            

BEECH GROVE             AT          MONROVIA     6:00 PM            

BLUFFTON       AT          JAY COUNTY                  7:30 PM            

BOWMAN ACADEMY AT          WESTVILLE      6:30 PM            

CALUMET         AT          RIVER FOREST              7:00 PM            

CARROLL (FORT WAYNE)      AT          FORT WAYNE DWENGER       6:00 PM            

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              AT          PURDUE BROAD RIPPLE        6:00 PM            

CHESTERTON               AT          MERRILLVILLE              8:00 PM            

CHURUBUSCO            AT          FREMONT        6:00 PM            

COLUMBIA CITY          AT          BELLMONT      7:30 PM            

DALEVILLE       AT          COWAN            6:00 PM            

DECATUR CENTRAL  AT          MARTINSVILLE             6:00 PM            

DEKALB             AT          NEW HAVEN                  7:30 PM            

DELPHI              AT          CARROLL (FLORA)      6:00 PM            

EASTSIDE         AT          FAIRFIELD                       6:00 PM            

FAITH CHRISTIAN       AT          CLINTON CENTRAL   6:00 PM            

FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA  AT          FORT WAYNE LUERS                6:00 PM            

FORT WAYNE NORTH              AT          FORT WAYNE WAYNE              6:00 PM            

FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    AT          FORT WAYNE SNIDER              5:00 PM            

FRANKLIN CENTRAL AT          INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI    6:00 PM            

GARRETT          AT          CENTRAL NOBLE                       6:00 PM            

GREENWOOD              AT          WHITELAND                  6:00 PM            

GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN    AT          HERITAGE CHRISTIAN             6:00 PM            

GUERIN CATHOLIC   AT          INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD      7:30 PM            

HAMILTON HEIGHTS AT          WESTFIELD                    7:30 PM            

HAMMOND MORTON              AT          MUNSTER        8:00 PM            

HANOVER CENTRAL AT          HAMMOND NOLL       8:00 PM            

HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          AT          TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 6:00 PM         

HERITAGE        AT          ADAMS CENTRAL                      7:30 PM            

HOBART           AT          HIGHLAND                     8:00 PM            

HOMESTEAD  AT          FORT WAYNE SOUTH              6:00 PM            

INDIANA DEAF             AT          ANDERSON PREP       5:00 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            AT          COVENANT CHRISTIAN 6:00 PM     

IRVINGTON PREP       AT          INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKS       6:00 PM            

MANCHESTER              AT          MISSISSINEWA             7:30 PM            

MOORESVILLE             AT          FRANKLIN        7:30 PM            

MUNCIE CENTRAL     AT          LAFAYETTE JEFF                          6:30 PM            

NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) AT          BEN DAVIS       6:00 PM            

NORTH NEWTON        AT          WEST CENTRAL           6:30 PM            

NORTH PUTNAM         AT          FRANKFORT    6:00 PM            

NORTHVIEW  AT          GREENCASTLE             7:30 PM            

NORWELL        AT          LEO                     7:30 PM            

PENN  AT          ELKHART                         6:00 PM            

PLYMOUTH     AT          MISHAWAKA                  6:15 PM            

ROSSVILLE      AT          TAYLOR                            6:00 PM            

SEVEN OAKS  AT          MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN   6:00 PM            

SHERIDAN       AT          TRI-CENTRAL                6:00 PM            

SOUTH ADAMS            AT          SOUTHERN WELLS    7:30 PM            

SOUTH PUTNAM         AT          SULLIVAN        6:00 PM            

VICTORY PREP             AT          INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE  6:00 PM            

WASHINGTON TWP.  AT          TRI-TOWNSHIP            6:30 PM            

WEST NOBLE AT          LAKELAND                      6:00 PM            

WHITING          AT          LAKE STATION              8:00 PM            

WINAMAC        AT          NORTH MIAMI               6:30 PM            

HENRY COUNTY TOURNAMENT

BLUE RIVER VALLEY  AT          SHENANDOAH 6:00 PM         R1

KNIGHTSTOWN            VS.        TRI        7:45 PM             R1

RANDOLPH COUNTY TOURNAMENT

MONROE CENTRAL   VS.        WINCHESTER 6:00 PM            SF

UNION CITY    AT          RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        7:30 PM             SF

RIPLEY COUNTY TOURNAMENT

MILAN AT          JAC-CEN-DEL 6:00 PM            3RD

BATESVILLE    VS.        SOUTH RIPLEY             7:30 PM             1ST

RIVERTOWN TOURNAMENT

RISING SUN    AT          SOUTH DEARBORN   6:00 PM             3RD

LAWRENCEBURG       VS.        SWITZERLAND COUNTY        7:30 PM             1ST

WAYNE COUNTY TOURNAMENT

CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN AT HAGERSTOWN      6:00 PM            R1

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INDIANA WRESTLING

INDIANA STATE WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.iswa.com/

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION: https://www.ihsgw.net/

INDIANA MAT: https://indianamat.com/

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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES

#12 MICHIGAN STATE 76 NORTHWESTERN 66

#16 ILLINOIS 81 RUTGERS 55

#8 GONZAGA 89 SANTA CLARA 77

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE 84 SOUTHERN INDIANA 76

OREGON STATE 68 SEATTLE 55

OHIO STATE 72 OREGON 62

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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES

#10 LOUISVILLE 77 MIAMI FLORIDA 68

#9 MICHIGAN 105 PENN STATE 65

#12 LSU 80 GEORGIA 59

ALABAMA 64 #6 KENTUCKY 51

#18 OLE MISS 74 #5 OKLAHOMA 69

#8 MARYLAND 88 RUTGERS 41

#20 TENNESSEE 90 MISSISSIPPI STATE 80

#7 VANDERBILT 99 MISSOURI 68

#3 SOUTH CAROLINA 93 ARKANSAS 58

#2 TEXAS 97 AUBURN 36

#16 BAYLOR 56 COLORADO 52

#25 NEBRASKA 78 INDIANA 73

#15 MICHIGAN STATE 82 #23 WASHINGTON 67

VILLANOVA 67 XAVIER 50

NOTRE DAME 94 BOSTON COLLEGE 60

ROBERT MORRIS 74 PURDUE FORT WAYNE 64

SOUTHERN INDIANA 77 SE. MISSOURI STATE 46

DUKE 78 CALIFORNIA 74

VIRGINIA TECH 77 SYRACUSE 57

GREEN BAY 78 OAKLAND 63

VIRGINIA 61 GEORGIA TECH 59

TEXAS A&M 74 FLORIDA 66

MILWAUKEE 74 DETROIT MERCY 61

SETON HALL 58 PROVIDENCE 48

EVANSVILLE 75 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 70

BRADLEY 80 VALPARAISO 44

NORTHERN KENTUCKY 61 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 49

PURDUE 75 WISCONSIN 67

ILLINOIS STATE 75 ILLINOIS CHICAGO 61

CLEMSON 75 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 65

MINNESOTA 79 NORTHWESTERN 47

MARQUETTE 67 CREIGHTON 49

OREGON STATE 78 WASHINGTON STATE 64

STANFORD 55 WAKE FOREST 43

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QB

DEUCE ADAMS: LOUISVILLE TO WISCONSIN

BANKS BOWEN: OKLAHOMA STATE TO NORTH ALABAMA

ZEON CHRISS: HOUSTON TO TULANE

RICKIE COLLINS: SYRACUSE TO KENNESAW STATE

MITCH GRIFFIS: TEXAS TECH TO EAST CAROLINA

HENRY HASSELBECK: UCLA TO APPALACHIAN STATE

MIKEY KEENE: MICHIGAN TO ARIZONA STATE

JJ KOHL: APPALACHIAN STATE TO FIU

DJ LAGWAY: FLORIDA TO BAYLOR

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SINCERE BAINES: MAINE TO WESTERN KENTUCKY

RALEEK BROWN: ARIZONA STATE TO TEXAS

LONDON MONTGOMERY: EAST CAROLINA TO FLORIDA

JAZIUN PATTERSON: IOWA TO MICHIGAN STATE

SAWYER SEIDL: NORTH DAKOTA TO WAKE FOREST

JAHIEM WHITE: WEST VIRGINIA TO NORTH TEXAS

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JUSTIN BOWICK: ILLINOIS TO OKLAHOMA STATE

TARON FRANCIS: LSU TO WEST VIRGINIA

CHASE HENDRICKS: OHIO TO CAL

MASON HUMPHREY: LEHIGH TO NORTH CAROLINA

RAY RAY JOSEPH: MIAMI TO EAST CAROLINA

NIK MCMILLAN: BUFFALO TO KANSAS

ALEX PERRY: FIU TO ILLINOIS

MONTAVIN QUISENBERRY: KENTUCKY TO LOUISVILLE

CADE WOLFORD: KENT STATE TO CINCINNATI

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DONOVAN GREEN: LSU TO OKLAHOMA STATE

CAMERON KOSSMAN: FLORIDA TO BOSTON COLLEGE

THEO MELIN OHRSTROM: TEXAS A&M TO SMU

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TANA ALO-TUPUOLA: GEORGIA TECH TO ARIZONA STATE

JOSH ATKINS: ARIZONA STATE TO MISSOURI

RYAN BERGER: OREGON STATE TO WAKE FOREST

JOSIAH CLEMONS: MEMPHIS TO ARKANSAS

NIC DISANTO: EASTERN ILLINOIS TO CENTRAL MICHIGAN

ADAM HAWKINS: OREGON STATE TO ARKANSAS

NUKU MAFI: OKLAHOMA STATE TO PURDUE

BRADEN MILLER: CAL TO DUKE

JOSHUA MILLER: SYRACUSE TO AUSTIN PEAY

JACARRIUS PEAK: NC STATE TO SOUTH CAROLINA

DEREK OSMAN: HARVARD TO UCLA

MYKEAL RABESS: FIU TO CAL

GRANT SEAGREN: OKLAHOMA STATE TO NORTHWESTERN

DYLAN SENDA: AUBURN TO TOLEDO

BOAZ STANLEY: SOUTH CAROLINA TO PURDUE

BRYANT WILLIAMS: LOUISIANA TO ARKANSAS

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MALIK BLOCTON: AUBURN TO LSU

VINCENT CARROLL-JACKSON: UCONN TO GEORGIA TECH

JARTAVIUS FLOUNOY: GEORGIA STATE TO SYRACUSE

XAVIER GILLIAM: PENN STATE TO TENNESSEE

CARLOS HAZELWOOD: TOLEDO TO MICHIGAN STATE

JOE HJELLE: TULSA TO INDIANA

WILLIAM HOLMES: UTAH STATE TO ILLINOIS

JOSH HOUGH: CALIFORNIA (PA) TO CINCINNATI

LOGAN HOWLAND: OKLAHOMA TO VIRGINIA TECH

LANCE INGOLD: NORTHERN ILLINOIS TO IOWA

JACK JANIKOWSKI: WASHINGTON STATE TO IOWA STATE

RODNEY LORA: UCF TO PURDUE

LONDON MERRITT: COLORADO TO CLEMSON

BRAYLON RIGSBY: TEXAS TECH TO OKLAHOMA STATE

MARKUS STRONG: OKLAHOMA TO CLEMSON

SIALE TAUPAK: UCLA TO PENN STATE

KEAHNIST THOMPSON: WEBER STATE TO MICHIGAN STATE

TYLER THOMPSON: NORTH CAROLINE TO LOUISVILLE

LINUS ZUNK: VANDERBILT TO WASHINGTON STATE

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CHRISTIAN ALLIEGRO: WISCONSIN TO OHIO STATE

KYLE FERM: SMU TO LIBERTY

OWEN LONG: COLORADO STATE TO ARIZONA STATE

JON MORRIS: UCONN TO DUKE

JEREMY NABORNE-OWENS: COLORADO STATE TO NEVADA

BEN PERRY: UCLA TO LOUISVILLE

CHRISTIAN THATCHER: UTAH TO MEMPHIS

RICKEY WILLIAMS: TOLEDO TO UCONN

KEON WYLIE: PENN STATE TO VIRGINIA TECH

DB

TY BARTRUM: HARVARD TO UCF

MARVIN BURKS JR.: MISSOURI TO WISCONSIN

KHIJOHN CUMMINGS-COLEMAN: IOWA STATE TO KANSAS

OMARION DAVIS: BOSTON COLLEGE TO PENN STATE

ONDRE EVANS: GEORGIA TO NC STATE

RICKEY GIBSON: TENNESSEE TO TEXAS A&M

TY GOODWILL: SOUTH ALABAMA TO CINCINNATI

JAEDEN GOULD: UCF TO TEMPLE

JA’CARI HENDERSON: UCF TO APPALACHIAN STATE

KING MACK: PENN STATE TO NC STATE

BEN MINICH: NOTRE DAME TO MIAMI (OHIO)

RAE’MON MOSBY: LOUISVILLE TO EAST CAROLINA

LYRIK RAWLS: KANSAS TO ARIZONA STATE

QUAY’SHEED SCOTT: KENTUCKY TO SOUTH CAROLINA

KANYE THOMPSON: SLIPPERY ROCK TO PITT

JERICO WASHINGTON JR.: KENNESAW STATE TO BOISE STATE

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TREY BUTKOWSKI: PITT TO MICHIGAN

SAM KELTNER: SMU TO OKLAHOMA STATE

COOPER RANVIER: LOUISVILLE TO TENNESSEE

WILL STONE: TEXAS TO UCF

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JACOB BAKER: EASTERN KENTUCKY TO LOUISVILLE

ATTICUS BERTRAMS: WISCONSIN TO UCF

CAMERON BROWN: UNLV TO MICHIGAN

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NFL

NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

JAN. 10

LOS ANGELES RAMS AT CAROLINA PANTHERS, 4:30 P.M. ET, FOX

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT CHICAGO BEARS, 8 P.M. ET, PRIME VIDEO

JAN. 11

BUFFALO BILLS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, 1 P.M. ET, CBS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, 4:30 P.M. ET, FOX

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, 8 P.M. ET, NBC

JAN. 12

HOUSTON AT PITTSBURGH, 8:15 PM, ESPN, ABC, ESPN+

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NBA

INDIANA 114 CHARLOTTE 112

MINNESOTA 131 CLEVELAND 122

UTAH 116 DALLAS 114

MIAMI AT CHICAGO POSTPONED

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NHL

TORONTO 2 PHILADELPHIA 1 OT

MONTRÉAL 6 FLORIDA 2

PITTSBURGH 4 NEW JERSEY 1

BUFFALO 5 NY RANGERS 2

DETROIT 5 VANCOUVER 1

CAROLINA 5 ANAHEIM 2

BOSTON 4 CALGARY 1

NASHVILLE 2 NY ISLANDERS 1

EDMONTON 4 WINNIPEG 3

COLORADO 8 OTTAWA 2

MINNESOTA 3 SEATTLE 2 OT

VEGAS 5 COLUMBUS 3                                                            

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NATIONAL RELEASES

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

CARSON BECK SCORE VAULTS NO. 10 MIAMI PAST NO. 6 OLE MISS IN CFP SEMIFINAL

Carson Beck’s 3-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining provided the winning points for Miami’s 31-27 College Football Playoff semifinal comeback win over Ole Miss in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night in Glendale, Ariz.

The Hurricanes (13-2) capped a 15-play, 75-yard drive to secure their first opportunity to play for a national championship since 2002. Miami, which has won five national championships, is seeking its first since 2001.

Miami, the No. 10 seed, won the Fiesta Bowl for the first time in five all-time appearances, and will also get to host when it faces either No. 5-seed Oregon or top-seed Indiana on Jan. 19th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Ole Miss (13-2), the No. 6 seed, which persevered to reach the CFP semifinals despite its coach Lane Kiffin departing to become LSU’s coach in November, put together a go-ahead touchdown drive when quarterback Trinidad Chambliss connected with Dae’Quan Wright for a 24-yard touchdown. The Rebels added the two-point conversion when Chambliss found Caleb Odom in the back of the end zone.

But Beck, who completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, engineered Miami’s third scoring drive of 13 or more plays.

The Hurricanes took a 24-19 lead with 5:04 left when Malachi Toney caught a bubble screen, broke a tackle and sped his way to the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown.

The lead changed four times in the final seven minutes of the game after Lucas Carneiro’s fourth field goal from 21 yards put Ole Miss ahead 19-17.

After holding Ole Miss to minus-1 yard in the first quarter, Kewan Lacy broke through Miami’s defensive line and scored from 73 yards out to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.

Lacy left the game due to a right hamstring issue, but he returned on the Rebels’ first drive of the second half. He finished with 103 yards on 11 carries.

The Hurricanes committed 10 costly penalties for 74 yards and Ole Miss sacked Beck four times while Miami’s prolific pass rush, which accumulated 46 sacks entering the game, only sacked Chambliss once.

Chambliss completed 23 of 37 passes for 277 yards, one touchdown pass and no interceptions.

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NFL

WILD CARD GAME BY GAME PICKS AND ANALYSIS

Saturday Games (Jan 10, 2026)

Game 1: (5) Los Angeles Rams at (4) Carolina Panthers

Spread: Rams -10.5 | Total: 46.5

The Panthers backed into the playoffs at 8-9 by winning the NFC South. Carolina lost two of their final three games and averaged just 16 points over the last four contests. They did shock the Rams 31-28 at home in Week 13 behind Bryce Young’s three touchdown passes and two Matthew Stafford interceptions.

This feels different now. Stafford leads the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and a career-best 46-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio. His quarterback rating of 109.2 ranks second in the league. The Rams get wide receiver Davante Adams back from a hamstring injury. Adams leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns despite playing just 14 games. He caught four passes for 58 yards and two scores against Carolina in Week 13.

Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Adams is ready to go after missing three games. The Rams also get back safety Quentin Lake and tight end Terrance Ferguson. Los Angeles will be at full strength on offense for the first time in weeks.

The experience gap between Stafford and Young matters in playoff football. Stafford has won a Super Bowl and thrives in big moments. Young has never played a postseason game. Carolina’s defense allowed 102 points in their final four weeks. The Rams have covered the spread in their last seven games played in January.

McVay acknowledged the team felt “humbled” by that Week 13 loss and wants to exact revenge. The Rams are simply better at every position. Stafford’s MVP-caliber season continues as Los Angeles dominates the second half.

Pick: Rams 34, Panthers 20

Game 2: (7) Green Bay Packers at (2) Chicago Bears

Spread: Bears -1 | Total: 47.5

The NFL’s oldest rivalry gets a rubber match in the playoffs. Green Bay won the first meeting 28-21 in Week 14 at Lambeau Field. Chicago took the Week 16 rematch 22-16 in overtime after Jordan Love left with a concussion. Backup Malik Willis played well but the Bears mounted an incredible comeback from a 10-point deficit.

Love returns for this game after resting in Week 18. The Packers rested 17 starters in their meaningless finale and are as healthy as they’ve been in months. Green Bay enters on a four-game losing streak with their last win coming against these same Bears in Week 14.

Chicago secured the No. 2 seed despite losing their final two games. The Bears are 6-1 in their last seven home games at Soldier Field. First-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has Caleb Williams playing with confidence. Williams has eight career fourth-quarter comebacks, tying Bo Nix’s NFL record for quarterbacks in their first two seasons.

The Packers’ defense collapsed after Micah Parsons suffered a season-ending injury. Green Bay ranked in the top 10 on defense through 12 weeks but fell to bottom-five in the final six weeks. Chicago’s defense leads the league in takeaways but also allows the second-most receptions of 20-plus yards.

This series has been defined by close finishes. Both regular-season games came down to the final possession. The Week 16 overtime thriller saw the Bears score 16 points in the final 1:59 of regulation and overtime. Green Bay had a 99% win probability before Chicago’s incredible rally.

Home-field advantage matters in division rivalry games. Chicago’s crowd will be rocking for their first playoff game at Soldier Field since 2018. The Bears’ defense forces one key turnover late and Williams leads another game-winning drive.

Pick: Bears 24, Packers 22

Sunday Games (Jan 11, 2026)

Game 3: (6) Buffalo Bills at (3) Jacksonville Jaguars

Spread: Bills -1.5 | Total: 51.5

Jacksonville hasn’t lost since November 9. The Jaguars won eight straight games to finish 13-4 and capture the AFC South title. Buffalo went 5-1 over its last six contests and sits at 12-5. Both teams bring momentum into this matchup.

The total of 51.5 is the highest of Wild Card Weekend for good reason. Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence combined for 77 total touchdowns this season. Jacksonville averaged 33.6 points during their eight-game winning streak. Buffalo ranked fourth in scoring offense all season.

Allen owns an incredible playoff resume at home with a 5-0 record in Wild Card games since 2020. The road tells a different story. Allen is 0-4 in playoff games away from Buffalo. Three of those losses came against Kansas City but the pattern is real. Allen has never won a postseason game outside of western New York.

Lawrence is playing the best football of his career under first-year head coach Liam Coen. He set a franchise record with 38 total touchdowns this season. Over his last six games Lawrence totaled 19 touchdowns and just one turnover. The offense is clicking at the perfect time.

Jacksonville boasts the NFL’s top-ranked rush defense. The Jaguars will focus on stopping James Cook and forcing Allen to beat them through the air. Buffalo’s defense has been inconsistent in past playoff runs and struggled to get stops in big moments.

The Jaguars are 2-0 all-time in playoff matchups against Buffalo. Home teams have dominated this series when playoff stakes are on the line. The crowd at EverBank Stadium creates a hostile environment for a Bills team with road playoff demons.

Pick: Jaguars 30, Bills 27

Game 4: (6) San Francisco 49ers at (3) Philadelphia Eagles

Spread: Eagles -3.5 | Total: 46.5

The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles host the 49ers in a rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game. Philadelphia won 31-7 that day after Brock Purdy tore his elbow ligament. The Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LIX and return with most of their core intact.

Purdy took a hard hit on the final play of Week 18 against Seattle. He suffered a left shoulder stinger in the 13-3 loss that cost San Francisco the NFC’s top seed. His status is the biggest question mark of Wild Card Weekend. The 49ers would turn to backup Mac Jones if Purdy cannot play or is limited.

Left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall are expected to return from injury. Williams anchors the offensive line and his presence is critical for protecting Purdy. San Francisco needs all hands on deck to compete in Philadelphia.

Jalen Hurts has been dominant at Lincoln Financial Field throughout his career. He led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory last season and excels both through the air and on the ground. Philadelphia’s offense centers around Hurts and Saquon Barkley controlling the clock and wearing down opponents.

The Eagles’ defense allowed the NFL’s third-fewest points entering Week 18. The unit features Pro Bowl talent at every level with Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell all earning honors. Philadelphia has been elite against the pass.

San Francisco’s defense struggled lately by allowing 102 points over their final four weeks. They rank last in the NFL with just 20 sacks and only six interceptions all season. The 49ers need to slow down Barkley and Hurts but lack the personnel to consistently get stops.

Philadelphia’s championship experience matters. The Eagles know what it takes to win in January and won’t be fazed by the moment. The crowd creates a hostile environment and Barkley grinds out tough yards in the fourth quarter.

Pick: Eagles 27, 49ers 21

Game 5: (7) Los Angeles Chargers at (2) New England Patriots

Spread: Patriots -3.5 | Total: 46.5

This matchup features two of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks. Drake Maye is a favorite to win league MVP after leading the Patriots to their first AFC East title since 2019. He ranks first in quarterback rating and leads an explosive passing attack. This is New England’s first home playoff game at Gillette Stadium since the Tom Brady era ended.

Justin Herbert has immense talent but a troubling playoff resume. He’s 0-2 in postseason games with a 52.0 percent completion rate. Herbert has thrown just two touchdown passes and four interceptions in playoff action. All four interceptions came in an embarrassing 32-12 Wild Card loss to Houston last season.

New England scored 28.8 points per game this season compared to the Chargers’ 21.6 average. The Patriots rank seventh in third-down percentage and first in fourth-down percentage. Los Angeles struggled against playoff teams with all three losses since Week 11 coming against postseason qualifiers.

The Patriots dominated on the ground over their last five games by averaging 168.6 rushing yards per game and 5.8 yards per carry. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns in Week 18 alone. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is a home-run threat who scored four rushing touchdowns of 50-plus yards this season.

The Chargers must travel from sunny California to cold New England in January. That cross-country trip for a winter playoff game is never easy. Los Angeles struggled on the road against good teams all season. New England has significant home-field advantage in both weather and crowd support.

The Patriots have better coaching and more playoff experience. New England’s roster includes several veterans with championship pedigree who know what it takes to win in January. Maye outplays Herbert in prime time and the running game controls the clock.

Pick: Patriots 26, Chargers 20

Monday Game (Jan 12, 2026)

Game 6: (5) Houston Texans at (4) Pittsburgh Steelers

Spread: Texans -3.5 | Total: 39.5

The 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers possibly plays his final NFL game on Monday night. Rodgers led the Steelers to the playoffs with a dramatic Week 18 comeback against Baltimore. He completed 11 of 14 passes for 133 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of that 26-24 victory.

Houston finished with the second-best scoring defense in the NFL by allowing just 17.4 points per game. The Texans enter on a nine-game winning streak and haven’t lost since early November. Edge rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter can wreck opposing game plans with their pass rush. Houston ranks first in total defense and second in defensive DVOA.

C.J. Stroud has taken a big step forward in his second season. He ranked 10th in EPA+CPOE composite over the final six weeks and threw for the seventh-most air yards. Stroud averaged a respectable 7.4 yards per attempt down the stretch. The Texans’ offense has done enough to win during the nine-game streak with an elite defense backing them up.

Rodgers averaged just 6.5 yards per attempt over the final six weeks. His average fell to 5.7 yards per attempt over the past three weeks. Age has caught up to his arm strength and mobility. The Steelers ranked 26th in the NFL on offense and struggled to score points consistently.

Wide receiver DK Metcalf returns from a two-game suspension and will be Pittsburgh’s primary weapon. He’ll likely match up against elite cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. However the Steelers have a below-average running game and need to attack through the air against Houston’s secondary.

Mike Tomlin is 25-9-3 against the spread as a home underdog. The Steelers haven’t lost at home on Monday Night Football since 1991. They also haven’t won a playoff game since 2016. One of those streaks ends on Monday night.

Houston is the better team in every measurable category. The Texans’ defense will overwhelm Rodgers and force him into mistakes. Stroud does enough on offense to pull away in the second half. Rodgers showed flashes against Baltimore but sustaining that for 60 minutes against this Houston defense is a different challenge.

Pick: Texans 24, Steelers 17

2026 NFL Wild Card Games Storylines

Aaron Rodgers’ Potential Farewell Tour – The 42-year-old quarterback might be playing his final NFL game on Monday night. Rodgers has achieved everything except another Super Bowl ring since leaving Green Bay. The comeback win against Baltimore showed he still has magic in his arm but those vintage moments are rarer now. He faces the Texans’ second-ranked defense in a hostile road environment.

Josh Allen’s Road Playoff Curse – Buffalo’s superstar is 0-4 in playoff games away from home. Allen has been brilliant at Highmark Stadium with a 5-0 record in Wild Card games. Jacksonville presents a difficult test with the NFL’s top rush defense and an eight-game winning streak. Allen has the talent to break through but the mental hurdle is real.

Defending Champions Begin Title Defense – Philadelphia enters the playoffs as the reigning Super Bowl champion. The Eagles won it all last season and return with most of their core intact. Jalen Hurts has been dominant at Lincoln Financial Field and the defense ranks third in points allowed. The 49ers provide a stern test but the Eagles have home-field advantage and championship experience.

Drake Maye’s MVP Season Continues – New England’s second-year quarterback is a favorite to win league MVP. Maye led the Patriots to their first AFC East title since 2019 and ranks first in quarterback rating. This is his chance to announce himself as the league’s next great quarterback. Justin Herbert has more experience but a troubling playoff resume stands in his way.

Packers-Bears Rivalry Rubber Match – The NFL’s oldest rivalry gets a playoff edition. These division foes split their regular-season meetings with both games coming down to the final possession. Jordan Love returns from his concussion for the Packers while Caleb Williams plays with confidence for the Bears. Chicago has home-field advantage but Green Bay owns this rivalry historically.

Davante Adams’ Playoff Return – The Rams get their second-best receiver back at the perfect time. Adams missed three games with a hamstring injury but is healthy for the Wild Card Round. He leads the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns despite playing just 14 games. A fully healthy Adams alongside Puka Nacua gives the Rams the most dangerous receiving duo in the playoffs.

Key Stats & Trends

Home teams hold a significant advantage in Wild Card Weekend. Carolina is 5-3 at home but just 3-6 on the road. Chicago went 6-2 at Soldier Field compared to 5-4 away from home. Jacksonville finished 8-1 at home and just 5-3 on the road. Philadelphia is nearly unbeatable at Lincoln Financial Field. New England finished 6-3 at Gillette Stadium. Pittsburgh went 6-2 at Acrisure Stadium this season.

Experience matters in January. Aaron Rodgers has 22 playoff appearances in his career. Matthew Stafford won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams and has five career playoff wins. Josh Allen has seven playoff wins without a Super Bowl appearance. Jalen Hurts won the Super Bowl last season and has six career playoff victories. Trevor Lawrence has just one playoff win while Bryce Young, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye have never played a postseason game.

Teams that finish strong carry momentum into the playoffs. Houston’s nine-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the NFL. Jacksonville won eight straight to close the season. Buffalo went 5-1 over its last six games. New England won three straight to end the year. Green Bay enters on a four-game losing streak while Carolina lost two of its final three games.

The turnover battle almost always determines playoff games. Chicago leads the NFL in takeaways with a ball-hawking defense. Houston’s defense creates pressure and forces mistakes. Los Angeles ranked sixth in turnovers forced including 19 interceptions. Buffalo’s defense has struggled to get stops in past playoff runs.

2026 NFL Wild Card Games FAQs

What time do the 2026 NFL Wild Card games start?

Wild Card Weekend begins Saturday, January 10 at 4:30 PM ET with the Rams at Panthers. The second Saturday game kicks off at 8:00 PM ET when the Packers visit the Bears. Sunday features three games starting at 1:00 PM ET with Bills at Jaguars. The 49ers and Eagles meet at 4:30 PM ET. The Chargers and Patriots close out Sunday at 8:00 PM ET. Monday Night Football wraps up Wild Card Weekend with Texans at Steelers at 8:00 PM ET.

Where can I watch the NFL Wild Card games?

FOX broadcasts two games this weekend. They carry Rams at Panthers on Saturday afternoon and 49ers at Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Amazon Prime Video has exclusive rights to Packers at Bears on Saturday night. CBS shows Bills at Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. NBC broadcasts Chargers at Patriots on Sunday night. ESPN and ABC both carry Texans at Steelers on Monday night.

Who are the favorites for each Wild Card matchup?

The Rams are the biggest favorites at minus-10.5 points against Carolina. New England is favored by 3.5 points over the Chargers. Philadelphia is also a 3.5-point favorite against San Francisco. Houston is a 3.5-point favorite on the road at Pittsburgh. Buffalo is a tiny 1.5-point favorite at Jacksonville. Chicago is favored by just one point over Green Bay.

Which Wild Card game has the biggest upset potential?

Bills at Jaguars has the highest upset potential. Jacksonville is playing at home and riding an eight-game winning streak. The Jaguars have the NFL’s top rush defense and an offense that averaged 33.6 points during the streak. Josh Allen is 0-4 in road playoff games and has never won a postseason contest outside of Buffalo. Jacksonville is just 1.5-point underdogs at home.

Who has home-field advantage in the Wild Card round?

Carolina, Chicago, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, New England and Pittsburgh all host Wild Card games. The higher seed gets home-field advantage in every matchup. The Rams, Packers, Bills, 49ers, Chargers and Texans must all win on the road to advance.

What teams have first-round byes in 2026?

The Seattle Seahawks earned the NFC’s top seed at 14-3. They get a first-round bye and will host a divisional round game. The Denver Broncos won the AFC’s top seed at 14-3. They also get a bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Both teams finished with identical records. Seattle won the tiebreaker for Super Bowl home-field advantage based on conference record.

How does the NFL playoff reseeding work?

The NFL reseeds after the Wild Card round. The highest remaining seed in each conference hosts the lowest remaining seed in the divisional round. Seattle will host the lowest-seeded NFC team that advances from Wild Card Weekend. Denver will host the lowest-seeded AFC team that wins this weekend. The bracket is not fixed like March Madness. Teams are reseeded based on their original playoff position.

What’s the highest-scoring Wild Card matchup prediction?

Bills at Jaguars has the highest total at 51.5 points. Both teams have explosive offenses and can score in bunches. Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence combined for 77 total touchdowns this season. Jacksonville averaged 33.6 points during its eight-game winning streak. Buffalo ranked fourth in scoring offense and averaged nearly 30 points per game. The defenses on both sides have weaknesses that can be exploited.

Which Wild Card game will be closest?

Packers at Bears should be the tightest game of the weekend. Chicago is favored by just one point. These division rivals split their regular-season meetings with both games coming down to the final play. Green Bay won 28-21 in Week 14. Chicago took the rematch 22-16 in overtime during Week 16. The rubber match should follow the same pattern and come down to the final possession.

When is the Divisional Round after Wild Card Weekend?

The Divisional Round takes place on January 17-18. Saturday features two games starting at 4:30 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET. Sunday also has two games at 3:00 PM ET and 6:30 PM ET. The Monday night Wild Card winner plays on Sunday in the divisional round. The Conference Championship Games are scheduled for Sunday, January 25. The AFC title game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET. The NFC Championship follows at 6:30 PM ET.

Wild Card Weekend delivers six compelling matchups with playoff survival on the line. The Rams should dominate Carolina while the Packers-Bears rivalry game goes down to the wire. Jacksonville could pull the upset over Buffalo as home-field advantage proves decisive across the board.

TEXANS, STEELERS PREPARE FOR ‘OLD-SCHOOL’ BRAWL IN AFC WILD-CARD ROUND

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t won a playoff game in nearly nine years.

Now the NFL’s best defense stands in the way and threatens to impose another unhappy ending.

Aaron Rodgers will be asked to solve the defensive unit of the Texans when Pittsburgh hosts Houston on Monday night during the AFC wild-card round.

“It’s win or go home at this point,” Steelers left tackle Dylan Cook said. “We obviously want to win, but we just got to go out and execute our job and take it one play at a time.”

The Texans, who went 12-5 in the regular season, are preparing for a brawl in the Steel City.

“It’s going to be old-school football and it’s going to be a physical game,” Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. “If you like football, you should be excited about it, and I’m ready for it.”

The Steelers have dropped six consecutive playoff games since defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Jan. 15, 2017.

Pittsburgh lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game seven days later and since has followed up with five straight first-game setbacks.

Last season, the Steelers lost 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round. Coincidentally, Pittsburgh (10-7 in the regular season) beat Baltimore 26-24 last Sunday night to gain the AFC North title and earn the clash against Houston.

The Texans won their final nine regular-season games. While they have a standout quarterback in C.J. Stroud, it is the defense led by defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter that sets the tone.

Houston allowed a league-low 277.2 yards per game this season and ranked second in points allowed at 17.4 per game. The Texans also ranked second with a plus-17 takeaway margin.

Hunter finished third in the NFL with 15 sacks and Anderson tied for eighth with 12. Star Derek Stingley Jr., fellow cornerback Kamari Lassiter and safeties Jalen Pitre and Calen Bullock all had four interceptions.

“They’ve just got a kick-butt unit,” Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said. “They do. They’ve got a top-flight edge tandem in Hunter and Anderson. They’ve got a top-flight corner tandem on the outside, and so they rush very well. They cover very well. They’re not trying to split the atom schematically. They don’t have to when you have corners and edge rushers like that.”

Stroud is playing in the playoffs for the third straight season and brings a 2-2 postseason mark into the contest.

During the regular season, the 24-year-old passed for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions despite missing three games due to a concussion.

Meanwhile, Rodgers has played well for the Steelers and had 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 16 games. He hasn’t been picked off a single time during his last seven outings.

“I’m a big fan of Aaron, I love what he does,” Stroud said. “His mechanics are through the roof. … He’s a heck of a player and I respect him and he’s doing it at a high level in Year 21 (of his career).”

Rodgers has an 11-10 postseason record but his last victory came in the 2020 season’s playoffs for the Green Bay Packers.

The Steelers hope to get a boost from receiver DK Metcalf (team-best 850 receiving yards, six TDs), who is back after a two-game suspension due to an incident with a fan in Detroit.

“DK is the No. 1 receiver, so it’s great having DK back,” Rodgers said. “He’s real thankful to be back, I know. And we’re all thankful to have him back as well.”

Of course, Ryans wasn’t so thrilled about the timing.

“We have to step up to the challenge there,” Ryans said of defending Metcalf. “We have to play physical as well versus him. It’s going to be a tough challenge. He’s done a great job his entire career of making big plays down the field. I know they’re excited to get him back.”

Four Texans missed practice Thursday — Lassiter (ankle/knee), defensive end Denico Autry (knee), offensive lineman Tytus Howard (ankle) and running back Jawhar Jordan (ankle).

Running back Jaylen Warren (illness) was the only Pittsburgh player to sit out.

COMMANDERS CB MARSHON LATTIMORE FACES WEAPONS CHARGE

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore is facing a weapons charge following a traffic stop near Cleveland.

Lattimore, 29, was arrested on Wednesday night in Lakewood, Ohio. He was booked into jail and later released, according to police records.

He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and could face a second charge of improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle.

“We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information,” the Commanders said in a statement on Thursay. “We have informed the NFL League office and have no further comment at this time.”

Lattimore is a four-time Pro Bowl selection who just completed his first full season with Washington. He recorded one interception and 27 tackles in nine starts before landing on injured reserve with torn ACL on Nov. 4.

The New Orleans Saints traded Lattimore to the Commanders on Nov. 5, 2024. He has one season remaining on his five-year, $97.6 million contract and has a base salary of $16.5 million in 2026, per Spotrac.

A first-round pick (11th overall) by the Saints in 2017, Lattimore has 16 interceptions, 98 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 436 tackles in 108 career regular-season games (all starts) with New Orleans (2017-24) and Washington (2024-25).

Lattimore, who is from Cleveland, was previously arrested in his hometown in March 2021 and initially faced a felony charge of receiving a stolen firearm. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed weapon and received one year of probation and a suspended 180-day jail sentence.

DOLPHINS FIRE HEAD COACH MIKE MCDANIEL AFTER 7-10 SEASON

The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday morning after four seasons.

The Dolphins started the 2025 season with six losses in seven games, fired general manager Chris Grier in October and owner Stephen Ross opted to delay a decision on McDaniel until after the season.

Miami finished with a 7-10 record.

McDaniel, 42, posted a 35-33 record with a pair of postseason appearances in his first two years with the team. He signed a three-year contract extension in August 2024.

The firing of McDaniel is the eighth NFL coaching change since the conclusion of the regular season.

Per ESPN, the Dolphins have yet to contact former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh about the position. Ross has ties to the Harbaugh family.

Ross met with McDaniel earlier this week to discuss the season before making his decision on Thursday.

“After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change,” Ross said in a statement.

“I love Mike and want to thank him for his hard work, commitment, and the energy he brought to our organization. Mike is an incredibly creative football mind whose passion for the game and his players was evident every day. I wish him and his family the best moving forward.”

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TOP 25 ROUNDUP: GRAHAM IKE NETS 34 AS NO. 8 GONZAGA TOPS SANTA CLARA

Graham Ike scored a season-high 34 points on 13-of-17 shooting and collected 11 rebounds to lead No. 8 Gonzaga to an 89-77 victory over Santa Clara on Thursday night in West Coast Conference play at Spokane, Wash.

Emmanuel Innocenti scored 13 points as the Bulldogs (17-1, 5-0 WCC) notched their 10th consecutive victory. Braden Huff added 12 points as Gonzaga won the showdown between two squads that were unbeaten in WCC play.

The Zags defeated Santa Clara to improve to 52-6 in the all-time series.

Allen Graves had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Broncos (13-5, 4-1), who won their first four conference games by an average of 22.8 points. Christian Hammond added 14 points, Bukky Oboye had 12 and Brenton Knapper tallied 11 points.

No. 12 Michigan State 76, Northwestern 66

Carson Cooper had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead the Spartans to a win over the Wildcats in a Big Ten contest in East Lansing, Mich.

Jaxon Kohler had 15 points and eight rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 15 points for the Spartans (14-2, 4-1), who overcame 15 turnovers.

Nick Martinelli scored a game-high 28 points in defeat for the Wildcats (8-7, 0-4).

No. 16 Illinois 81, Rutgers 55

The Fighting Illini reeled off the final 20 points of the first half to fuel a Big Ten victory over the Scarlet Knights in Champaign, Ill.

The Illini (12-3, 3-1) held the Scarlet Knights (8-8, 1-4) scoreless for the final 8:11 of the first half – a stretch of 13 fruitless possessions – to seize a 43-16 halftime lead. Keaton Wagler paced a balanced Illinois attack with 17 points and seven rebounds. Tomislav Ivisic scored 14 points, while Jake Davis and Andrej Stojakovic added 12 points apiece. Stojakovic grabbed eight rebounds as the Illini owned a 45-32 advantage on the boards.

Freshman Kaden Powers led Rutgers with 12 points, one off his season high. Harun Zrno added 11 points and five rebounds as the Scarlet Knights shot 36.5% from the field and 37.5% at the line.

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WOMEN’S TOP 25 ROUNDUP: NO. 10 LOUISVILLE EARNS 8TH STRAIGHT WIN

Elif Istanbulluoglu scored a career-high 23 points and No. 10 Louisville won its eighth straight contest with a 77-68 victory over Miami on Thursday night in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Coral Gables, Fla.

Imari Berry added 16 points and Skylar Jones had 12 for the Cardinals (15-3, 5-0 ACC), which trailed 35-33 at halftime. Istanbulluoglu scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the third quarter as Louisville outscored the Hurricanes by 15 in the period to take a 60-47 advantage.

Amarachi Kimpson scored 18 points for Miami (10-6, 2-3), which lost its second straight game. Ra Shaya Kyle had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Vittoria Blasigh also had 10 points for the Hurricanes.

Tip-off was pushed up four hours due to Miami’s football team playing Ole Miss in a College Football Playoff semifinal later Thursday.

No. 9 Michigan 105, Penn State 65

Mila Holloway scored 18 points and Te’Yala Delfosse added 17 as the Wolverines crushed the Nittany Lions in Big Ten play at University Park, Pa.

McKenzie Mathurin scored 15 points as Michigan (13-2, 4-1 Big Ten) won its second straight game since losing to Washington on Jan. 1. Brooke Quarles-Daniels had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Olivia Olson also scored 13 points with seven boards and six assists for the Wolverines, who never trailed and led 58-31 at halftime.

Gracie Merkle had 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting for Penn State (7-9, 0-5), which lost its fifth straight game and eighth in the last nine. Kiyomi McMiller added 15 points and seven assists for the Nittany Lions.

No. 12 LSU 80, Georgia 59

Flau’jae Johnson scored 25 points to help the Tigers post the victory over the Lady Bulldogs in Southeastern Conference play at Athens, Ga.

Amiya Joyner had 12 points and 11 rebounds off the bench and ZaKiyah Johnson added 12 points and seven boards for LSU (15-2, 1-2), which lost its previous two games after winning its first 14 of the campaign. The Tigers outscored Georgia 24-11 in the fourth quarter to widen the winning margin.

Dani Carnegie recorded 24 points and five steals for the Lady Bulldogs (15-2, 1-2), who have lost two of three games following a 14-0 start. Georgia was just 4 of 29 from 3-point range.

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NBA ROUNDUP: PACERS SNAP 13-GAME LOSING STREAK WITH WIN OVER HORNETS

Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his 30 points in the first half and hit the winning shot as the Indiana Pacers snapped a 13-game losing streak and gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career coaching victory in a 114-112 triumph against the host Charlotte Hornets Thursday night.

Collin Sexton’s potential tying shot was off the mark in the final second as the Hornets lost in the final seconds for the second night in a row.
Siakam scored on a go-ahead drive with 11.5 seconds left. He made 12 of 23 shots with three 3-pointers and also grabbed 14 rebounds. T.J. McConnell racked up 23 points off the Pacers’ bench, Aaron Nesmith supplied 16 points and Jay Huff added 10 points.

LaMelo Ball had a game-high 33 points, aided by seven 3-point baskets, in his first game coming off the bench since his rookie season (2020-21). Miles Bridges posted 19 points, Kon Knueppel had 18 points and Sexton finished with 11 points.

Timberwolves 131, Cavaliers 122

Julius Randle scored 28 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished eight assists to help Minnesota hold on to beat visiting Cleveland.

Jaden McDaniels finished with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting for Minnesota, which won its fourth game in a row. Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-20 shooting, and Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points on 10-for-20 shooting to lead Cleveland, which lost for the second time in its past three games. He added eight assists. Sam Merrill scored 22 points off the bench, and Jarrett Allen notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 boards.

Jazz 116, Mavericks 114

Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and Utah closed on a 16-7 run to beat visiting Dallas.
Keyonte George had 19 points and seven assists for Utah, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Brice Sensabaugh scored 14 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 12, and Kevin Love had 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Klay Thompson scored 23 points, Anthony Davis added 21 points and 11 rebounds, Naji Marshall had 17 points and Max Christie chipped in 16.

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NHL ROUNDUP: PATRICK KANE SCORES 500TH GOAL IN WINGS’ WIN OVER CANUCKS

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to score 500 goals as he tallied twice in Detroit’s 5-1 victory over visiting Vancouver on Thursday night.

Kane scored in the first period, then notched his milestone goal with an empty-netter with 3:53 remaining. He has the sixth-most goals among active NHL players. He’s also the sixth player to reach the 500-goal milestone with the Red Wings and the fifth U.S.-born player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal milestone, joining Mike Modano (561), Keith Tkachuk (538), Jeremy Roenick (513) and Joe Mullen (502).

Axel Sandin-Pellikka, J.T. Compher and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist for the Red Wings, while James van Riemsdyk added two assists. John Gibson made 23 saves for Detroit.

Jake DeBrusk scored the lone goal for the Canucks, who have lost five straight. Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves.

Bruins 4, Flames 1

Boston scored twice in each of the first two periods and cruised to a win over visiting Calgary.

Sean Kuraly (one goal, one assist) and Elias Lindholm lit the lamp within a 2:18 span in the opening frame. Mason Lohrei and Casey Mittelstadt also scored and Tanner Jeannot dished out two assists for Boston, which has gained points in four of its last five games (3-1-1). Joonas Korpisalo made 28 saves en route to his first victory since Dec. 11.

Connor Zary scored the lone goal and Dustin Wolf stopped 26 shots for the Flames, who have lost four in a row.

Penguins 4, Devils 1

Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal in his return to Pittsburgh, which beat visiting New Jersey to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games.

After missing the last 15 games because of an upper-body injury, the 39-year-old Malkin got his ninth goal of the season on a 5-on-3 opportunity in the final minute of the second period. Erik Karlsson scored a goal for the first time since Dec. 16 and posted his 699th career assist on Malkin’s goal.

Luke Hughes’ third-period score ended a Devils’ goal drought of more than 155 minutes. Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes got the assists on the power-play goal. Jake Allen kept the Devils in the contest by making 25 saves, but it was not enough as New Jersey fell for a third straight game and seventh time in its last nine.

Predators 2, Islanders 1 (SO)

Filip Forsberg scored the only tally of a shootout to give Nashville a win over visiting New York.

The Predators are 14-7-0 in their last 21 games, and 6-1-0 in their last seven home games. Nashville is 12-2-0 in its last 14 games against the Islanders. Juuse Saros stopped all three shots faced in the shootout and 30 of 31 shots faced during the game. Ryan O’Reilly’s short-handed marker late in the second period was Nashville’s only goal through overtime.

The loss ended the Islanders’ two-game win streak, though New York still has points in seven of its last nine games (5-2-2). David Rittich stopped 26 of 27 shots, coming up short in the goaltending duel with Saros.

Wild 3, Kraken 2 (OT)

Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:09 of overtime as Minnesota defeated host Seattle.

Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Ryan Hartman also scored and Kirill Kaprizov had two assists for the Wild, which wrapped up a seven-game trip with a 4-1-2 record. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves.

Adam Larsson and Matty Beniers tallied and Vince Dunn assisted on both goals for the Kraken, who had a four-game winning streak snapped but extended their point streak to 10 (8-0-2). Goalie Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 of 34 shots.

Golden Knights 5, Blue Jackets 3

Reilly Smith scored two goals and Mark Stone had a goal and two assists as Vegas rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Columbus in Las Vegas.

It was the 30th multi-goal game of Smith’s career. Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Brett Howden also scored a goal for Vegas, which won its second straight game. Mitch Marner and Tomas Hertl each added two assists. Akira Schmid, who took over for injured starter Carter Hart in the first period, stopped 21 of 23 shots for the Golden Knights.

Boone Jenner had a goal and an assist, Sean Monahan had two assists and Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko also scored goals for Columbus, which suffered its third straight loss.

Canadiens 6, Panthers 2

Alexandre Texier recorded his first career hat trick and host Montreal won its third straight game, defeating Florida.

Texier has four goals and two assists in his past two games. Oliver Kapanen tallied a goal and two assists and Juraj Slafkovsky contributed a goal and an assist for the Canadiens, who have won five of six. Mike Matheson added two assists, and Sam Montembeault made 25 saves.

Sam Bennett scored twice for the Panthers, who have lost four of five (1-3-1) while scoring two goals or less in each game. Sergei Bobrovsky made 14 saves.

Hurricanes 5, Ducks 2

Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored a goal to snap a tie late in the second period, lifting Carolina over reeling Anaheim.

Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall and Chatfield each collected a goal and an assist and Mark Jankowski and Jackson Blake also tallied for the Hurricanes, who have won three in a row.

Carolina’s Frederik Andersen made 11 saves to record his first win since Nov. 6.

Ryan Poehling and Mikael Granlund each scored a goal for the Ducks, who have lost eight in a row (0-7-1).

Maple Leafs 2, Flyers 1 (OT)

Easton Cowan scored midway through overtime, lifting Toronto to a road victory over Philadelphia on his first career OT game-winner.

Longtime Flyer Scott Laughton also scored and went 19-of-20 on faceoffs for Toronto, which has won 13 of its last 14 meetings with Philadelphia. Dennis Hildeby turned aside 22 shots for the Maple Leafs.

Travis Konecny scored the only goal for the Flyers before leaving after two periods due to an upper-body injury. Dan Vladar made 21 saves for Philadelphia.

Sabres 5, Rangers 2

Jason Zucker scored the game-winning power-play goal with 7:26 remaining in the second period, rookie Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his return from a concussion and surging Buffalo earned a victory over host New York.

Buffalo won for the 12th time in 13 games by never trailing, scoring in the opening five minutes and getting two more in the second. It is the fifth time in team history that the Sabres won 12 of 13 and the first instance since Nov. 23-Dec. 19, 2005.

Zucker scored his team-leading sixth power-play goal by being in the right spot in front of goalie Jonathan Quick.

Oilers 4, Jets 3

Connor McDavid matched a career-high 17-game point streak with a goal and an assist as Edmonton handed host Winnipeg their 11th straight loss.

Evan Bouchard also had a goal and an assist, while Vasily Podkolzin and Zach Hyman got on the board for Edmonton with goals. Calvin Pickard stopped 13 pucks in net for the Oilers.

Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg, while Tanner Pearson and Josh Morrissey also scored. Mark Scheifele had two assists. Netminder Connor Hellebuyck made 26 stops for the Jets.

Avalanche 8, Senators 2

Brock Nelson scored twice in a six-goal outburst in the second period, Josh Manson had two goals and two assists, and Colorado routed visiting Ottawa.

Colorado scored five times in a span of 6 minutes, 18 seconds, to blow open a close game. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, Martin Necas added a goal and an assist, Ross Colton had three assists and Scott Wedgewood turned away 29 shots for the Avalanche.

Shane Pinto and Brady Tkachuk scored and Mads Sogaard made 11 saves after replacing Leevi Merilainen for Ottawa, which has dropped three in a row and six of its last eight. Merilainen returned at the start of the third period and finished with 15 saves.

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COLTS FOOTBALL

COLTS GM ALL IN ON BRINGING BACK QB DANIEL JONES

Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard believes the Colts have what they need at quarterback, beginning with Daniel Jones.

The quarterback room went through multiple transitions as former starter Anthony Richardson yielded the spot in preseason to free-agent signee Jones, who like Richardson later sustained a season-ending injury. Indianapolis resorted to bringing Philip Rivers, 44, out of retirement before the team played its way out of playoff contention and started rookie Riley Leonard in the season finale.

Jones, 28, is recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon in December, and he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.

“I’m looking at (Jones) both near and long (term),” Ballard said Thursday at his season-ending news conference.

“When you’re chasing the quarterback all the time, it makes it very hard,” Ballard said. “Your margin for error really shrinks down. And I feel very good about Daniel Jones and where he’s at, where he’s going. Yes, he’s got the Achilles. But I think Daniel Jones has got a really bright future here in Indianapolis.”

Ballard acknowledged the injury will impact contract negotiations but doesn’t see it as a deal breaker.

“I’m not a doctor, and I’m not God in terms of knowing what the future’s gonna hold in his healing,” Ballard said. “… The history of guys coming back has been pretty good and they’ve been older than Daniel.

“Daniel is 28 years old, and he’s a pretty freaky talent in terms of athletic ability. So no, I do feel confident that he’ll make it back. Will he be the version you saw right away? Maybe not, but he’s still going to be really good.”

Jones was really good in his first season with the Colts after inconsistent play and multiple injuries (neck, ACL) with the New York Giants (2019-24).

Jones passed for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, leading Indianapolis to an 8-2 start. He played through a fractured left fibula and went 8-5 as the starter before his season ended with the Achilles injury on Dec. 7 in a loss in Jacksonville.

The Colts finished the season with a seven-game losing skid.

“It wasn’t all negative. The 8-2 (record) is real. That was not a mirage. It wasn’t,” Ballard said. “We were humming, and we were playing good football.”

The Giants selected Jones with the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Duke.

For his career, Jones has completed 64.7% of his passes for 17,683 yards, 89 touchdowns and 55 interceptions in 83 regular-season games (82 starts) for the Giants and Colts. He has a 32-49-1 record as a starter. Jones also has rushed 444 times for 2,343 yards and 20 TDs.

“I think (a return is) mutual on both sides,” Ballard said. “I think Daniel was a really good fit for this organization, and I think this organization and city were a really good fit for Daniel.”

Richardson had been labeled the franchise quarterback when Indianapolis drafted him fourth overall in 2023 out of Florida.

Richardson is 8-7 as a starter in parts of three seasons, completing 50.6% of his passes for 2,400 yards, 11 TDs and 13 picks in 17 games (15 starts). He also has rushed for 634 yards and 10 TDs on 115 carries.

After losing the starting job to Jones, Richardson went on injured reserve following an accident during pregame warmups in Week 6 that left him with an orbital bone injury.

“I was really happy with Anthony,” Ballard said. “I think you knew that even after we named Daniel Jones the starter. Unfortunately for Anthony, he’s had some really bad luck. … Anthony was making really good strides.”

The Colts picked Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 draft out of Notre Dame.

Leonard, 23, appeared in five games — starting the regular-season finale, a 38-30 loss at Houston — and completed 39 of 67 passes for 415 yards, two TDs and three picks.

TOM MOORE, PEYTON MANNING’S OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR AND 62-YEAR COACHING VETERAN, RETIRES

Tom Moore, one of the greatest offensive coaches in NFL history and the coordinator of the Peyton Manning’s Colts offenses, is retiring after 62 years in coaching.

The 87-year-old Moore has coached in the NFL since 1977, most recently holding the title of Senior Offensive Assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019-2025.

Most notably, though, Moore was the Colts’ offensive coordinator from 1998-2009, and a senior offensive assistant in 2010, spanning the entirety of Peyton Manning’s career in Indianapolis.

“I really like Tom Moore’s offense because there’s a completion out there somewhere,” Manning said in 1998. “It’s up to me to find it.”

Under Moore’s watch, Manning found 4,682 completions from 1998-2010 with the Colts, building a legacy not just as a future Hall of Famer, but as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play professional football. Those offenses also produced a Hall of Fame running back (Edgerrin James), a Hall of Fame wide receiver (Marvin Harrison) and another should-be Hall of Fame receiver (Marvin Harrison), as well as a tight end whose name sits in the Colts Ring of Honor (Dallas Clark).

Between 1998-2010, the Colts finished outside the top seven in points per game just three times and outside the top 10 in yards per game only twice.

But Moore’s impact on football reached far outside the influence he had on those great Colts teams of the 2000s.

Moore began coaching professionally in 1961 at the University of Iowa, his alma mater, and he spent most of the next decade and a half coaching offense at the college level between Iowa, Dayton, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Minnesota. He got his first gig as an offensive coordinator in 1969 at Wake Forest and held that title at Minnesota during the 1975 and 1976 seasons.

His first foray into professional football came in 1974 New York Stars in the long-defunct World Football League. Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll hired him in 1977, and he spent the next 12 years under Noll with the Steelers as wide receivers coach (1977-1982) and offensive coordinator (1983-1989).

From there, Moore spent four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (1990-1993) as assistant head coach/QBs, assistant head coach/offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. He then was the Detroit Lions’ quarterbacks coach in 1994 and offensive coordinator from 1995-1996, then coached running backs for the New Orleans Saints in 1997 before joining Jim Mora’s staff with the Colts in 1998.

By the time Moore (and Manning) left Indianapolis, he was in his 70s, but continued providing his wisdom across the league as an offensive consultant with the New York Jets in 2011 and Tennessee Titans in 2012. When Bruce Arians – who worked under Moore as the Colts’ quarterbacks coach from 1998-2000 – was hired as the Arizona Cardinals’ head coach in 2013, he brought Moore on to his staff as an assistant head coach and offensive consultant.

Moore and Arians were with the Cardinals from 2013-2017, and when Arians was hired as the Buccaneers’ head coach in 2019, he again hired Moore – who was 81 at this point – to his staff as a senior offensive assistant. Moore remained on Tampa Bay’s coaching staff after Arians retired following the 2022 season.

Over his 62 years in coaching, Moore won four Super Bowls and coached arguably the two greatest quarterbacks in NFL history in Manning and Tom Brady.

Moore in 2015 received the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award from the Pro Football Writers of America, an honor which recognizes outstanding lifetime achievements as an assistant coach.

COLTS SIGN CB ROBERT CARTER JR. TO RESERVE/FUTURE CONTRACT

Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed cornerback Robert Carter Jr. to a reserve/future contract.

Carter Jr., 5-10, 175 pounds, played in 18 regular season games with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 2025 and registered 51 tackles, five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and one forced fumble. He also appeared in two postseason contests. Collegiately, Carter Jr. played in 16 games at Robert Morris (2023-24) and totaled 42 tackles (30 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. He also recorded 22 kickoff returns for 588 yards (26.7 avg.) and one touchdown. Prior to Robert Morris, Carter Jr. saw action in 21 games at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (2021-22) and tallied 74 tackles (52 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 17 passes defensed, seven interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery. He also registered 31 kickoff returns for 660 yards (21.3 avg.) and one touchdown.

FORMER COLTS RUNNING BACK RANDY MCMILLAN DIES

Former Colts running back Randy McMillan died Wednesday. He was 67.

McMillan was a 1981 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) by the Baltimore Colts and spent his entire six-year career with the franchise, making the move from Baltimore to Indianapolis with the team in 1984. In 88 career games (87 starts), McMillan rushed 990 times for 3,876 yards with 24 rushing touchdowns; he added 164 receptions for 1,356 yards with two receiving touchdowns as well.

McMillan, who played two years of college ball at Pitt with future Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino, burst on to the NFL scene in 1981. He rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL debut, a 29-28 Colts win over the New England Patriots, on Sept. 6, 1981. Those 146 rushing yards are the second-most for a Colts player in his NFL debut (Hall of Fame fullback Alan Ameche has the record with 194 rushing yards in 1955), and only Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk scored more rushing touchdowns among Colts players in their NFL debut (three in 1994).

From 1984-1986 – the Colts’ first three years in Indianapolis – McMillan led the team in rushing with 705, 858 and 609 rushing yards, respectively. In the spring of 1987, McMillan was struck by a car and sustained a significant leg injury, which ultimately cut his NFL career short at the age of 28.

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INDIANA PACERS

CARLISLE GETS 1,000TH WIN AS PACERS BEAT HORNETS, SNAP 13-GAME SKID

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle finally got a chance to celebrate Thursday night.

After his team set the franchise’s NBA-era record with 13 consecutive losses and he waited a full month to earn career win No. 1,000. Carlisle became the 11th coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won 114-112 at Charlotte. He’s the first coach to join the group since Doc Rivers in November 2021.

All it took was for the Pacers to score final five points in the final minute against the Hornets. For Carlisle, the prevailing emotion was relief.

“I’m so happy for our players,” said Carlisle, who hugged his assistants and players after the win. “The last month has been so challenging in so many ways. We have an amazing group of guys who continue to fight through thick and thin.”

As tough as the last month has been, Thursday night was excruciating for Carlisle.

Pacscal Siakam scored on a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left and T.J. McConnell stole the ensuing inbounds pass. But Ben Shepard made just 1 of 2 free throws, giving the Hornets a chance to tie or win. Charlotte’s Collin Sexton missed a jumper to tie the game in the final seconds.

“Pascal Siakam is one of the most amazing players I have been around and he put his stamp on things at the end,” Carlisle said.

Carlisle’s injury-depleted Pacers lost in seemingly every possible way — embarrassing blowouts, crushing fourth-quarter collapses, giving away leads late. On Thursday, they finally found an answer — as Carlisle’s teams often do.

He’s succeeded as a coach because he never lowered his standards, always expecting to compete for championships. That unrelenting approach helped him forge a lifelong friendship with Larry Bird and persuaded three teams to hire him as a head coach. He won a championship with Dallas in 2011.

To those who know Carlisle best, it was no surprise he eventually joined the club.

“Obviously, he’s a Hall of Fame coach and I learned a lot from him,” New York Knicks coach Mike Brown, one of Carlisle’s former assistants, said last week. “I’m extremely appreciative of him giving me the opportunity back in the day. Rick’s been great to me and, you know, everybody needs help throughout the course of their journey and he was one guy who gave me a boost in my career.”

Carlisle has come a long way from his small, hockey-crazed upstate New York hometown, where he had to make a short drive to a nearby establishment just to watch NBA games.

He played at Virginia with Ralph Sampson. Then it was off to the Celtics, where he won an NBA title in 1985-86 alongside Bird and the late Bill Walton on one of the greatest teams in league history.

It was as a coach that Carlisle really thrived.

It took him 23 full seasons plus 38 games with the Detroit Pistons, Mavericks and two stints in Indiana to collect No. 1,000. His record stands at 1,000-891.

Carlisle didn’t reach this point by counting wins. He made it because he never wavered from his core principles while adapting to today’s fast-paced, 3-point heavy offenses.

In Detroit, his first stint in Indiana and even in Dallas, where Carlisle spent 13 seasons, he called plays from the sideline and publicly critiqued defensive lapses. Over time, he learned to trust players such as two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who led the Pacers to the NBA Finals last season. It’s a transition Rivers, now Milwaukee’s coach, has watched closely.

“I think all of us have had to change,” Rivers said last spring during the playoffs. “Where Rick has been always good, in my opinion, he just coaches the team he has, and I think he realized early on with Haliburton, this may be one of those teams where ‘I just have to wind them up and let them go.’ I think that’s why he’s a sensational coach.”

Carlisle has been around so long that each of the other 10 coaches to win 1,000 games was actively coaching in the NBA during his tenure.

“All of the guys on the list (of 1,000 wins) are guys that I know well,” Carlisle said. “I coached against them for many years and have great respect for them.”

Few could have predicted he would wait this long after Carlisle earned No. 993 in April with a 126-118 double-overtime victory at Cleveland to end the regular season. Or after he got No. 999 exactly a month ago.

During the past seven months, Carlisle presided over some of the best moments in Pacers history — eliminating Milwaukee and the top-seeded Cavaliers, beating the New York Knicks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference finals and rallying within one win of the franchise’s first NBA title.

He also endured some of Indiana’s bitterest moments during the same stretch — the torn Achilles tendon suffered by Haliburton in a Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City, Myles Turner’s departure in free agency and a flurry of injuries that have derailed Indiana’s season and left the Pacers with the league’s worst record at 7-31.

Carlisle’s star pupils include Reggie Miller, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson and Haliburton.

He was with Indiana for a series of stinging losses postseason ousters to the likes of Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant as well as the suspensions that decimated his team following the 2004 Malice at the Palace brawl at Detroit. Those punishments short-circuited what may thought would be Indiana’s run to an NBA title.

But Carlisle never stopped coaching his way, returned to Indiana following his departure from Dallas in 2021 and now, at age 66, is part of one of coaching’s most prestigious fraternities.

“This has never been about me getting a milestone win,” Carlisle said. “It’s about our organization and our franchise. As it has gotten tougher and tougher I have leaned into thinking more about gratitude for the things that we have. We have great people and we have terrific players.”

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INDY IGNITE

READY FOR LIFTOFF! IGNITE OPEN MLV SEASON SATURDAY AT DALLAS

The Indy Ignite enter their second season of Major League Volleyball competition determined to build on the achievements of a spectacular inaugural campaign. To do so, they’ll look to mesh the success of the old with the excitement of the new.

The first test comes Saturday when the Ignite travel to Frisco, Texas, to take on MLV’s newest franchise, the Dallas Pulse. First serve is set for 7 p.m. ET with the match streaming live for free on the Roku Sports Channel.

Indy returns seven players – including five who started on a regular basis when healthy – from the 2025 team that finished second in the MLV Championship. That foundation has been bolstered by eight newcomers who bring added skill and size, along with a new head coach whose style of play is best described as big, bold, fast and aggressive.

Lauren Bertolacci takes over the reins coaching the Ignite after seven successful seasons guiding Viteos NUC in Switzerland. She has imported her fast-paced European system into the Ignite’s style for 2026, building a roster she believes can execute what will be an exciting and winning brand of volleyball for fans to enjoy.

Focusing on the opener at Dallas, Bertolacci adds, “I don’t think we’ll be perfect in our first match, but luckily, you don’t have to be perfect to win a volleyball game. I think we’re going to keep working up until hopefully the (championship) finals to be ready.”

Ignite fans will see plenty of familiar faces on the court throughout the season. Azhani Tealer returns at opposite hitter, where she was an MLV All-First Team selection last year. Outside hitter Leketor Member-Meneh has recovered from an ankle injury that ended her stellar ’25 season early. Fellow outside hitter Anna DeBeer looks to build on her strong finish to ’25 after she missed the first part of the season recovering from her own ankle injury.

Middle blocker Lydia Martyn is back after leading the league in kill percentage (49.1%). Elena Scott took over starting libero duties midway through the season and quickly became one of MLV’s best, finishing fourth in digs (374). Middle blocker Blake Mohler and setter Ainise Havili are also back.

Tealer says all the players – both those returning to the Ignite and those new to the team – have been working diligently throughout training camp to master Bertolacci’s system.

“It’s exciting; a new style of volleyball with a new coaching staff,” Tealer says. “She  came from European volleyball and knows what she’s talking about, so it’s not just learning new skills but kind of learning a new style of playing. There have been a lot of learning experiences but it has been really fun.”

Asked to describe the style, Tealer adds, “More exciting. Speed, lots of speed in all directions in our offense, for sure. And our coaches don’t really like us tipping or anything soft going over the net, so we’re going to be taking a lot of swings, which is really fun for the crowd. A little bit more intimidating for the attackers that don’t want to mess up, but it’ll be good.”

Among the players new to the Ignite are a pair with European experience more familiar with the type of system Bertolacci has introduced. Alexandra Botezat is a 6-foot-6 middle blocker who played professionally the last eight years in Italy. Kayla Lund, a 6-foot outside hitter who was teammates with Member-Meneh at the University of Pittsburgh, played a season for Bertolacci in Switzerland.

“I love the style of play,” says Lund, who played last year for the MLV’s San Diego Mojo. “It’s something that I think I have in myself, and so it’s a lot of fun to play. Lauren especially just sets such a great standard. It’s a high standard, it’s a winning standard, so as athletes, what more could you want than a coach that will do anything to help you win?”

Other players new to the Ignite in 2026 include opposite hitter Camryn Hannah, who played last season for the Vegas Thrill; setter Mia Tuaniga, who played for the Atlanta Vibe; and a pair of Indiana natives from the MLV collegiate draft, middle blocker Cara Cresse (Fort Wayne) and libero Emma Halter (Indianapolis). Taylor Landfair, an outside hitter who played for the University of Nebraska, and Emoni Bush, an outside hitter who played for University of Oklahoma, are also part of the Ignite’s 2026 draft class.

Saturday’s opener is the first of three straight road matches before the Ignite open their home schedule at Fishers Event Center against Omaha on January 24. Tickets for all home matches are available at IndyIgnitevb.com.

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NOBLESVILLE BOOM

BOOM OVERPOWERED BY RAPTORS 905, 117-98

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (Jan. 8, 2026) – The Noblesville Boom (3-5), the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, lost to the Raptors 905 (7-1), 117-98, Thursday night at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

Cody Martin posted a season-high 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the field with eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. Kyle Guy added 18 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Taelon Peter recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds (career-high), along with a career-high five steals.

905 was led by David Roddy and Tyreke Key, who scored 26 points apiece, while Roddy added eight rebounds and eight assists. Jarkel Joiner contributed 16 points and five assists for the Raptors.

In the turnover-filled first half, the Boom fell behind early after committing 17 turnovers, leading to 19 points for 905. The Boom managed to stay within striking distance behind Cody Martin’s 14 first-half points until 905 closed the half on a 17-4 run to take a 56-42 advantage at the break. Noblesville was held to a season-low offensive output, while Roddy and Key combined for 29 points to lead the Raptors at halftime.

905 opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run and never looked back, building a 29-point lead late in the frame while shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 54.5 percent from three-point range. Despite limiting turnovers, the Boom couldn’t find a rhythm, shooting 6-of-20 from the field, including 0-of-8 from beyond the arc in the third. 905 extended their lead by 33 in the fourth quarter, their largest of the game, to earn the convincing win despite a 35-point quarter from the Boom.

NEXT UP

The Boom will complete the five-game road trip against the Windy City Bulls on Sunday at Now Arena. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBAGLeague.com.

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INDIANA SWIMMING

NO. 3/10 INDIANA VISITS NO. 11/4 MICHIGAN

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – No. 3/10 Indiana swimming and diving will take on a top-15 challenge Friday (Jan. 7), visiting No. 11/4 Michigan for its first dual meet of the new year.

The meet will begin at noon ET. Fans can stream the action via the B1G+ digital platform.

Friday’s action will feature several eye-catching matchups, especially on the women’s side. Freshman Liberty Clark’s 1:41.27 200-yard freestyle ranks No. 3 in the Big Ten, right behind Michigan’s Bella Sims (1:41.17) and just in front of U-M’s Stephanie Balducinni (1:41.40). In the 100-yard backstroke, Miranda Grana (49.89) is expected to face off against Sims (49.17), the current Big Ten leader.

The last time Indiana visited Michigan, the women’s dual meet came down to the wire. IU returned to Bloomington victorious, winning the final relay to finish with a 152-148 result.

MEET INFO

Friday, Jan. 9 • Noon ET

Canham Natatorium • Ann Arbor, Mich.

Opponent: No. 11/4 Michigan

Live Results (Swimming): Meet Mobile (App)

Live Results (Diving): divemeets.com

Live Stream: B1G+

OF NOTE…

HOOSIERS SET BIG TEN, NATION-LEADING TIMES

Five Hoosier men set the set the conference’s best times of the season in the fall. Junior Dylan Smiley owns the best time in the 100-yard freestyle (41.59), and sophomore Miroslav Knedla’s 1:39.69 in the 200 backstroke has set the early standard. Senior Owen McDonald leads the Big Ten in three events: the 100 back (44.13), 100 fly (44.68) and 200 IM (1:40.90), and classmate Zalán Sárkány currently holds the nation’s best times in the 500 free (4:09.57) and 1,650 free (14:23.85).

On the women’s side, freshman Liberty Clark’s program record 46.83 100 freestyle leads the Big Ten. Junior Miranda Grana has the conference’s best 200 butterfly time with a 49.98.

INDIANA MEN TOP MIDSEASON TABLE, LADIES TAKE SECOND

Indiana swimming and diving broke four program records and won 19 of 42 events at its midseason meet, the Ohio State Invitational, from Nov. 18-21.

Three Hoosiers earned Big Ten weekly awards for their performances in Columbus.

Junior Miranda Grana earned her third Big Ten Swimmer of the Week award after winning three events at the Ohio State Invitational, including all three of her individual events as well as a sweep of the backstroke events. Grana swam a program record 49.98 in the 100-yard butterfly and a 49.89 in the 100-yard backstroke to become the fifth woman to go sub-50 seconds in both events, joining Olympians Claire Curzan, Maggie MacNeil, Regan Smith and Gretchen Walsh. Her times in the 100 back, 100 fly and 200 back (1:49.06) all rank No. 3 nationally this season.

Senior Zalán Sárkány won the Big Ten Men’s Swimmer of the Week honor after setting the nation’s fastest times in the 500-yard freestyle (4:09.57) and 1,650-yard freestyle (14:23.85). Sárkány narrowly missed program record in those events but achieved the school standard in the 400-yard IM (3:39.73), finally beating the 11-year old record after tying it last season in a third-place finish.

Liberty Clark, earning her fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor, won five events at her first midseason meet. In the 50-yard freestyle, Clark set a program record (21.54) in a second-place performance as well as IU’s best-ever relay leadoff (21.61). In the 100-yard freestyle, the freshman broke the program record twice with an individual-event winning 46.87 before trimming it to a 46.83 in a relay leadoff. Her 200-yard freestyle performance earned “Arena Swim of the Week” honors from SwimSwam.com, as Clark’s 1:41.27 made her the 16th-fastest woman all-time and No. 6 American in the 17-18 age group.

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INDIANA TRACK AND FIELD

MEET CENTRAL: IUTF TRAVELS FOR ROD MCCRAVY MEMORIAL

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –  The Indiana track and field program will compete in their first meet of 2026 as they travel to the Rod McCravy Memorial in Louisville, Ky. The meet is set to take place on Friday, January 9^th from Norton Track Facility, and will finish on Saturday, January 10^th.

The Hoosiers will compete against 16 teams over the weekend including Alabama State, Bellarmine, Cincinnati, Cumberlands, East Carolina, Hampton, Howard, Kentucky, Louisville, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Purdue, Tulane, UCF, Vanderbilt, and Western Kentucky competing across 36 events. The day’s competition will begin at noon with the men’s and women’s high jump.

Indiana has entered 57 athletes in a combined 28 events on the men’s and women’s side to start the new year.

THE MEET
Rod McCravy Memorial (All Times EST)
LiveStats | Entries | Schedule
Venue: Norton Track Facility
Coverage: Follow Indiana T&F at iuhoosiers.com and on social media at @IndianaXCTF

THE HOOSIER LINEUP

Sprints and Hurdles:

Jasiah Rogers and Christian Woodson will look to advance to Saturdays finals in the men’s 60-meter sprints. On the women’s side, Symone Adams, Aliyah Johnson, and Kristina Vincic will represent the Hoosiers.

The 60-meter hurdles will have Hoosiers on both sides. John Colquitt and Tyler Tarter will represent the men’s side, while Elle Knepp and Chayla Rankin will compete in the women’s prelims on Friday.

Five Hoosiers will line up for the men’s 300 meter, including Trelee Banks-Rose, Novo Onovwerosuoke, Tamer Saleh, Antonio Smith, and Christian Woodson. On the women’s side, Kaselle Davis, Aliyah Johnson, and Kristina Vincic will be on the track for Indiana.

Kalen Sargent will be the lone Hoosier in the men’s 400 meter, while Omema Anyanwu, Kiera Davis, Kate Henselmeier, and Ava Olomajeye will compete on the women’s side.

Distance & Mid-Distance:

In the 600, Cameron Mullens and Daquan Tate will run on the men’s side with Amelia Dodds, Veronica Hargrave, Ciara Kepner, and Ryann Parrish on the women’s side.

The Hoosiers will be well represented in the 800. Nico Colchico will look to take the men’s race. The women’s side will include Ellia Hayes, Ava Jarrell, Catie McCabe, Lily Myers, Michaela Quinn, Joey Rastrelli, and Nola Somers Glenn.

The Hoosiers will see several runners across the women’s 1,000 meter and the mile. Ellia Hayes, Ava Jarrell, Catie McCabe, Lily Myers, Michaela Quinn, and Joey Rastrelli make up the runners for the 1,000. Mary Eubank, Ellia Hayes, Joey Rastrelli, Maddie Rocchio, Alayna Todnem, and Katelyn Winton will all compete in the mile.

Mary Eubank, Jessica Hegedus, and Alayna Todnem will round out the track events in the women’s 3,000.

Jumps:

The Hoosiers will have several jumpers competing over the weekend in the high jump and long jump competitions.

In the high jump, Jay Hmurovich and Lee Martin will lead them men’s side, while Kaselle Davis, Josie Page, Chayla Rankin, and Taylor Schoonveld will compete in the women’s jump.

Vince Davero and Alex Smith make up the men’s long jump competitors, along with Elle Knepp and Kelly Moran in the women’s competition.

Vince Davero and Kelly Moran will also be competing in the men’s and women’s triple jump.

Pole Vault:

Lukas Brauc will make his debut for the cream and crimson along with Tyler Carrel and Peyton McQuinn. Isabel German and Kailen Kramer will also take the runway on the women’s side.

Throws:

Seth Brosseau and Caleb Smith will be the Hoosiers competing in the men’s shot put.

Seth Brosseau, Michael Neuenroth, Nikolaos Sidirenios, and Hunter Smith will represent Indiana in the men’s weight throw. They will follow Hannah Alexander and Bridget Beyer after their competition in the women’s weight throw.

Relays:

The Hoosiers will have four relay teams competing in the 4×400-meters.

For complete coverage of everything Indiana track and field and cross country, make sure to follow the teams via X, Facebook and Instagram.

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INDIANA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

LATE LEAD SLIPS AWAY AT NO. 25 NEBRASKA

LINCOLN, Neb.  –  Indiana women’s basketball had a fourth-quarter lead but couldn’t hang on as it fell at No. 25 Nebraska, 78-73, on Thursday night. 

KEY MOMENTS

Sophomore forward Zania Socka-Nguemen and senior guard Shay Ciezki combined for all of IU’s 20 points in the first quarter, as they went 64.3 percent from the floor to keep up with the Huskers (14-2, 3-2 B1G). 

Indiana (11-6, 0-5 B1G) saw the deficit grow on an 13-2 run by Nebraska as the home team led by as many as 12 late in the second quarter.  Back-to-back buckets from Ciezki and senior guard Jerni Kiaku pulled the Hoosier back within six. 

After trailing 38-30 at the break, Indiana showed life late in the third as it turned a 12-point deficit into just five on a transition jumper by Ciezki with xxxx to play. IU pulled within two on a Ciezki and-1 with 2:04 to play. A 4-point play by freshman forward Maya Makalusky with 1:16 on the clock in the third pulled Indiana ahead 51-49.

It would be tied 53-all headed into the fourth period,  as the lead swayed to Indiana with buckets from Ciezki and Socka-Nguemen with 5:30 to play. The Huskers used a late 7-0 run to go up 72-65 with 2:58 remaining.

Indiana came within as few as three with 1:22 to play as Nebraska was able to cling on to the lead late.

NOTABLE

Ciezki finished the night with a game-high 31 points. Her 31 points are the most in a Big Ten regular season game since MacKenzie Holmes had 33 vs. Ohio State (Feb. 21, 2023).

Socka-Nguemen had her fourth double -double of the season as she tied a season-high 19 points and 11 rebounds in her first start since late November.

Makalusky also finished in double-digits with 12 points, all scored in the second half. She connected on three 3-pointers and now has 28 makes from the arc on the season.

Indiana finished the night 50.9 percent from the floor.

Ciezki and Socka-Nguemen combined for 26 of IU’s 30 points at halftime.

UP NEXT

Indiana is back at home on Sunday when it hosts No. 14 Iowa on Sunday night in a 5 p.m. ET tip on Big Ten Network.

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PURDUE TRACK AND FIELD

PURDUE SET TO BEGIN 2026 IN LOUISVILLE

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Track & Field prepares to begin the 2026 portion of its schedule at the Rod McCravy Memorial, hosted by Kentucky, in Louisville Jan. 9-10.

Douglas Buckeridge opened the track & field season on Dec. 6 in Boston where he ran the No. 5 5000m time in Purdue history (14:01.12). Sprints, jumps and throws are the three event groups that will compete in Louisville this weekend.

Men’s Notes

• The men’s program returns 16 athletes and welcomes 17 new athletes for the 2025-26 season.

• Samuel Vessat was named Purdue’s Big Ten Men’s Indoor Track & Field Athlete to Watch. He transferred to Purdue from Division II Edward Waters and will participate in his first indoor season after he played two seasons of basketball to start his collegiate career. He was the 18th-place finisher in the 400m at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

• Bode Gilkerson returns after he finished fourth in the high jump at the Big Ten Indoor Championships last season. He improved upon his indoor season by finishing the outdoor season 13th at the NCAA Championships.

• Connor Czajkowski was part of the 4x400m last season that won the Big Ten indoor title and finished 10th at the NCAA Championships.

• Purdue welcomes back Chidozie Kalu who only participated in one meet last season when he produced the No. 9 triple jump mark in Purdue history and was named Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week. He was an ACC bronze medalist in 2024 while at Virginia Tech.

• Zyan Greene joined the program from Coffeyville CC, where he was a two-time indoor All-American in the 400m and one time in the 4x400m. He twice finished seventh in the 400m at the NJCAA Indoor Championships.

Women’s Notes

• The women’s program returns 19 athletes and welcomes 17 new athletes for the 2025-26 season.

• Alexia Smith was named Purdue’s Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track & Field Athlete to Watch. She led the 2025 4x400m to a fifth place finish at indoor Big Tens and she finished sixth in the 400m. She owns four top 10 placements in indoor school history.

• Zoe Sullivan is Purdue’s lone All-American returner on the women’s side after she finished 12th in the 60mH at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships. She has scored points with sixth and eighth place finishes in the 60mH at indoor Big Tens in her two seasons as a Boilermaker.

• Nia Wilson will look to get to the Big Ten Indoor 60m finals after she finished 11th last season. Her 7.32 in the event ranks tied for second in school history.

• Britannia Johnson qualified for the finals in the weight throw at indoor Big Tens last season and finished ninth. She holds the No. 5 weight throw (20.42m / 67-00.00) in school history.

• Ashley Odiase is set for her first season at Purdue after she spent her freshman season at Cal State Fullerton. She only competed in one indoor meet and followed with a Big West bronze medal in the 200m and finished 29th at the NCAA West First Round.

• Lucca Agate spent four seasons at Miami (Ohio) where she scored points four times at the MAC Indoor Championships. Her best finish was earning bronze in the 4x400m last season.

Next Up

Purdue will split the squad for the first time this season Jan. 16-17 between the Corky Classic in Lubbock, Texas and Hoosier Horsepower Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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PURDUE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

BOILERS USE BIG SECOND HALF TO DOWN WISCONSIN ON THE ROAD

MADISON, Wis. – The Purdue women’s basketball team used a huge second half to pick up its first road and conference win of the year with a 75-67 victory at Wisconsin on Thursday night.

The Boilermakers (9-7, 1-4) took nine 3-pointers in the second half and made eight of them, while shooting a blistering 63.6% from the field overall. In the fourth, the Boilermakers iced the game out going 8-of-10 from the field and connecting all three 3-point attempts.

Reentering the starting lineup, Nya Smith paced Purdue on the offensive end with her first 20-point performance as a Boilermaker. The sophomore was 7-of-11 from the field and matched her career high with four 3-pointers and added seven rebounds.

Madison Layden-Zay inched closer to the Purdue career 3-point record, connecting three times from the outside. The fifth year finished with 18 points on 4-of-7 shooting, 3-of-5 from deep and a 6-of-7 at the line. Layden-Zay finished with nine points with two triples and 3-pointers.

Tara Daye notched her 11th game in double figures with 10 points, all in the first half.

The Boilermakers turned Wisconsin (11-5, 3-2) over 17 times with eight steals to score 20 points. It was the eighth game with 20 or more points off opponent miscues. While Purdue committed 14 turnovers, the Boilermakers held the Badgers to just 16 points.

Purdue won the battle on the glass 35-33. Purdue scored 15 points on nine second chance opportunities, while limiting Wisconsin to 14 points after 14 offensive rebounds.

Smith and Layden-Zay combined for 28 of Purdue 45 points in the second half with 12 coming from Smith. Layden-Zay led the barrage from the outside with a trio of triples, Smith and McKenna Layden both connected twice and Kiki Smith tacked on the eighth to seal the game in the fourth.

Lana McCarthy saved her best for last with six points in the fourth on 3-of-3 shooting with two assists and one rebound.

KEY MOMENTS

• The Boilermakers jumped out to a 13-4 run early in the first, hitting on four of their first eight attempts.

• Daye gave Purdue an early spark with eight points in the first with four free throws.

• Purdue held Wisconsin to two of their first 10 field goals and 4-of-16 in the first, as the Boilermakers led 18-9.

• Daye reached double figures on a transition layup a minute into the second, before Layden knocked down a triple to make it an 11-point advantage.

• Wisconsin hit four 3-pointers in the second quarter to chip the gap down to one at the break, as Purdue held a 30-29 advantage.

• Smith connected on two of Purdue’s first half 3-pointers to have eight points and four boards, while Daye had 10 points and three rebounds at the break.

• Layden opened the third with a 3-pointer to start an 8-1 run to put Purdue back ahead 38-30.

• Five of Purdue’s six made field goals came from behind the arch in the third.

• Purdue scored eight points on four Wisconsin turnovers coming out of halftime.

• The Boilermakers led by 11 points, 49-38, with 2:44 to play in the third, before the Badgers trimmed the gap to six points with a 7-2 run heading into the fourth.

• Lana McCarthy scored six of Purdue’s opening eight points in the final frame.

• Wisconsin closed the game to four points with 3:13 to play, before Kiki Smith drained a corner triple to take the wind out of the Kohl Center.

• Purdue finished the night on a 8-4 run.

• Layden-Zay tallied nine points in the final frame on 2-of-2 from behind the arc and 3-of-4 at the line.

• Despite committing seven turnovers in the fourth, the Boilermakers held Wisconsin to just six points.

NOTES

• Purdue leads the all-time series with Wisconsin 60-22. The win was Purdue’s sixth straight in the series, its longest since a 13-game run from 2002-09.

• Madison Layden-Zay passed Courtney Moses for second on Purdue’s career 3-point list. The fifth year has 242 career triples two shy of Karissa McLaughlin’s career 244.

• Nya Smith came into the game with five 3-pointers on the year, before connecting on her quartet of triples.

• Madison Layden-Zay and McKenna Layden featured in the starting lineup for the first time ever. It marked the first time in program history two sisters appeared in the starting five.

• Purdue improved to 5-0 this season when holding an opponent to single digits in a quarter. 

• Purdue is now 16-1 since the start of last year and 7-1 this season when scoring 70 or more points.

• The Boileramkers are 8-2 when keeping teams to 70 or fewer.

UP NEXT

Purdue will head into a three-game stretch against ranked opposition. Purdue will host No. 23 Washington at Mackey Arena on Sunday at noon. Following a week off, Purdue will play the two Los Angeles schools at No. 21 USC on Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. ET and at No. 4 UCLA on Jan. 22 at 10 p.m. ET.

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PURDUE WRESTLING

#20 BOILERS OPEN BIG TEN SLATE FRIDAY AT #7 NEBRASKA

SERIES HISTORY

The Boilermakers (7-1, 0-0 B1G) and the Cornhuskers (7-3, 0-0 B1G) will be wrestling each other in a dual format for the 17th time. Nebraska holds a 14-2 edge in the series history, including a 4-1 mark in Lincoln.

Purdue’s lone win at Nebraska came on Jan. 7, 2022, when the No. 15 Boilermakers shocked the No. 9 Huskers in an 18-15 upset. That remains Purdue’s most recent top-10 victory over any school, and it was the first since 2011.

Nebraska owns a three-dual win streak over the Boilers since then, most recently earning a 35-6 decision last year in West Lafayette.

RANKED MATCHUP PREVIEW

Purdue has six wrestlers ranked in the InterMat weekly polls. All six are projected to compete in ranked-on-ranked matches Friday night.

165: #4 Blaze vs. #8 Araujo

In the dual’s premier bout, No. 4 Joey Blaze could square off with No. 8 LJ Araujo. Blaze has a big history against Nebraska; arguably the first big statement win of his career came in Lincoln two years ago when he pinned No. 3 Peyton Robb as a true freshman.

Last season, Blaze developed a rivalry with Nebraska’s starting 157-pounder Antrell Taylor, wrestling each other four times, including the final match of the season in the NCAA title match, which Taylor narrowly won.

157: #19 Buell vs. #5 Taylor

However, with Blaze competing at 165 this season, No. 19 Stoney Buell slots as Purdue’s likely starter against No. 5 Taylor. Buell is 1-1 all-time against Taylor; he won a 12-1 major decision at the 2023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite before falling to Taylor, 14-6, in the dual meet later that season at 165 lbs.

174: #16 Baumann vs. #6 Minto

No. 16 Brody Baumann will face a stiff test against No. 6 Christopher Minto, a 2025 All-American. Baumann himself is a two-time NCAA qualifier riding a 12-4 record this season. Minto is 10-2 so far through his redshirt sophomore year.

149: #21 Brown vs. #11 Lamer

No. 21 Gavin Brown and No. 11 Chance Lamer figures to be a fun one to watch midway through. Per WrestleStat, Brown is 3-2 vs. common opponents throughout their careers while Lamer is 3-0.

Brown is Purdue’s current win leader with a record of 15-3, having his best season yet after wrestling at Ohio State for three years. Lamer, a senior, enters the match at 9-1.

197: #23 Vanadia vs. #15 McDanel

A showdown between two Ohio natives, No. 23 Ben Vanadia will look to avenge his last meeting with No. 15 Camden McDanel, who beat him in a 22-6 technical fall in Holloway Gymnasium last season.

Vanadia comes into this match much improved from a year ago, however. He’s a career-best 13-4 this season for four ranked victories. McDanel is a 2025 All-American with a 10-4 record this year.

184: #25 Rowley vs. #9 Allred

For the first time in two years, No. 25 James Rowley opens Big Ten season healthy and ready to go. He missed the entire second half of the 2024-25 season due to injury but returns with an 8-5 record in his redshirt junior campaign.

Allred, the 2023 Big Ten champion at 197 and a 2025 All-American, is 10-3 early in his senior season.

UP NEXT

Purdue will close a long stretch of road competition with two duals back east next weekend. The Boilers will wrestle at No. 21 Maryland on Friday at 7 p.m. ET and at No. 19 Rutgers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ULTRA-EFFICIENT IRISH BLOW OUT BOSTON COLLEGE, 94-60

SOUTH BEND, Ind. –  The Fighting Irish got back to winning ways on Thursday evening, defeating Boston College by a final score of 94-60 to improve to 11-4 on the season and 3-2 in ACC play.

Four players finished in double figures in the scoring column, led by Cassandre Prosper’s impressive 27-point, 13-rebound double-double. The senior finished one shy of matching her career highs in both points and rebounds.

Malaya Cowles had her best performance in a Notre Dame uniform, scoring a season-high 20 points while adding six rebounds. Hannah Hidalgo and Iyana Moore each added 16 points to round out the winning performance.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Irish came out of the gates flying on both ends of the floor, building a 24-7 lead after the opening 10 minutes of play. The duo of Prosper and Moore lit up the Eagles, combining for 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting.

Notre Dame opened the second quarter by scoring the first seven points to increase the advantage to 24 points at 31-7. The final eight minutes of the half were more even, as the Irish took a 42-20 lead into the halftime break.

Cowles had a monster quarter, leading the team with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting.

Both offenses were firing in the third quarter, with Notre Dame narrowly outscoring the Golden Eagles 27-24 to push its lead to 69-44 heading into the final 10 minutes of play. The Irish were 8-of-13 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe in the third stanza.

Notre Dame went on to score 25 points in the final frame en route to the 94-60 victory over Boston College.

STAT OF THE NIGHT

The Irish shot a season-high 65.4 percent from the floor (34-of-52). It is also the highest field goal percentage for the Irish in a conference game since at least 1999. Prosper led the way, finishing 9-of-11 and Cowles finished an impressive (8-of-10). All six players that recorded a field-goal attempt finished at least 50 percent from the floor. Notre Dame was a remarkable 70 percent from three-point range (7-of-10) and 86.4 percent from the free-throw line (19-of-22). It was the first time the Irish have shot 70 percent from deep since January 2020.

NOTRE DAME NOTES

Notre Dame is now 32-9 all-time against Boston College, winning each of the last seven meetings.

Boston College only had 19 rebounds on Thursday, the fewest by an opponent since 2018.

The Fighting Irish held the opposition to 20 or fewer points in the first half for the fourth time this season.

Notre Dame has recorded double-digit steals in 13 of 15 games this season.

Ten of Notre Dame’s 11 wins have come by at least 10 points.

The Fighting Irish have recorded 10 or more steals in 57-of-83 games since the start of the 2023-24 season.

Hidalgo moved up on the all-time leading scorers list at Notre Dame, passing Jewell Loyd (1,909) for seventh place with 1,921 career points.

Prosper recorded her fifth double-double of her career, all coming in the last seven games.

Prosper has scored 20+ points in three of her seven double-doubles.

UP NEXT

The Fighting Irish are back in action this weekend, taking on No. 18 UNC inside Purcell Pavilion at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 11. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

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NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

BACK IN THE BEND FOR 574 NIGHT VS. CLEMSON

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame is hoping to get the local community out in full force for their annual 574 game this Saturday. The Fighting Irish (10-5, 1-1) will host a red-hot Clemson Tigers squad (13-3, 3-0) at 6 p.m. ET, airing live on ESPN2. The first 2,000 fans in the building will receive a black on black 574 hat.

The Irish are coming off a 1-1 California road swing (more on that below) while the Tigers are off to a 3-0 ACC start with wins over Syracuse, Pitt and SMU. Notre Dame is looking to continue its solid start at home, where it is 7-1, with the one blip being Purdue Fort Wayne. The Irish are averaging 82.8 points inside Purcell on 49.0 percent shooting.

Notre Dame is 5-1 all-time against Clemson at home and leads the overall series 9-4. On March 2, 2024, the Irish defeated the Tigers 69-62 inside Purcell. The following year, Clemson earned an 83-68 victory at their place on Feb. 26.

Clemson is ranked 33rd in the NET, which means a potential Quad 2 win for the Blue & Gold. The Irish are up seven spots in the NET to No. 60.

Two Tigers are averaging double-digit points through their three ACC games: RJ Godfrey (15.0 ppg) and Jestin Porter (12.3 ppg). Clemson is powered through their defense, where it is ranked third in the ACC, limiting opponents to 65.9 ppg. They have done a great job of creating havoc around the arc, ranking 16th nationally and 1st in the ACC, in three-point percentage defense (.283).

CALI ROAD SWING

Notre Dame started the West Coast trip with a gritty, not pretty, 47-40 victory over Stanford. The Irish held the Cardinal to their third-lowest scoring output since 1996. They also kept Stanford’s best scorer in check, Ebuka Okorie, who averaged 22.8 points heading into the game, only to be held to a season low of seven points. Keep in mind, Stanford has now gone on to beat Louisville and Virginia Tech in their next two games.

It was two young forwards who stepped up in the second half. First, Brady Koehler recorded a stretch in which he scored seven straight. Then, Garrett Sundra played hero in the final six minutes. When the Cardinal pulled within four late, the sophomore hit clutch back-to-back threes.

And Maples Pavilion has not been an easy place to earn a win – Stanford was 24-5 at home since the start of the 2024-25 season, with just one ACC home loss before that night.

”That was the defensive effort that we’ve put in since we’ve gotten back from Christmas,” said Irish coach Micah Shrewsberry. “That’s how we need to play. If we shoot it well (they didn’t), if we don’t shoot it well, if we guard that way, we’ve got a chance to win every night. We are a full team defense.”

Up next was heartbreak in Berkeley. The Irish built a 12-point lead in the first half and led by four at the halfway point. They later trailed by as much as seven with seven minutes remaining but stormed back to claim a four-point lead with 16 seconds left. Yet, Cal’s Dai Dai Ames hit two three-pointers in that final 16-second timeframe, which included a called foul that resulted in a four-point play, culminating in a 71-72 loss.

Braeden Shrewsberry finished with a team-best 21 points. He was 4-9 from beyond the arc in the second half, where he scored 16 of his points. Jalen Haralson finished with 17 points on 5-9 shooting from the floor, as he also chipped in 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block. It marked his 13th straight game in double figures. He was followed by Cole Certa with 16 points.

Unfortunately, in a makes-you-wonder moment, the Cal game marked the second one-point loss of the season, which means the Irish are just two possessions away from a 12-3 record.

WHO’S HOT?

With Markus Burton on the mend, the ball has been put in the hands of freshman Jalen Haralson and he has delivered. Over the last five games, Jalen leads the Irish in scoring, averaging 16.2 ppg on 41.2 percent shooting.  He’s coming off a 17-point performance at Cal in which he scored the first 10 points of the game, which included his first two career three-pointers.

Braeden Shrewsberry is averaging 14. 8 ppg over the last five, which is second best on the team. He’s converting 47.6 percent from three in that span as well. He’s coming off a 21-point performance at Cal.

Logan Imes is fresh off a game in which he achieved career highs in rebounds (8) and assists (6). He currently leads the league in ACC games only in A/TO ratio at 9.0.

Carson Towt has recorded double-digit rebounds in three straight games, amassing 35 boards in that span. He’s averaging 7.3 points in those three games.

MORE ON JALEN

Jalen is currently averaging 14.7 ppg which ranks fifth amongst ACC freshmen. He’s riding a 13-game double-digit scoring streak which includes games against Kansas, Houston, Missouri, TCU, Stanford and Cal.

One of those big-time performances was the TCU overtime victory and it was Jalen himself who hit the buzzer beater in regulation. Down two with three seconds remaining, Haralson hit a step-back fadeaway jumper to tie it at 76-all. Haralson finished the night with 20 points & a career high 9 assists. Other ND greats over the last three decades to match Jalen’s stat line of 20 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 block: Jerian Grant in 2015 / Chris Thomas 3x (twice in 2002 and once in 2005).

Jalen attacks the rim at will, where he’s converting 66.2% (47-71) from within 4.5 feet. He’s shooting 51.0 percent overall from 2-point range.

SHREWSBERRY DIALED IN

Braeden has been pretty dialed in as of late. He’s recorded two 20+ point games in the last four. Against Evansville, Shrewsberry scored a career-high 26 points behind a career-high 8 three pointers, shooting 80% from three (8-10). His 8 made triples tied for the 7th most in a game all-time in program history.

Against Cal, Braeden dropped 16 of his 21 points in the second half, where he drained 4-9 from three.

Braeden shot 51.2% from three over five games in December – that number was the fifth best three point field goal percentage that month for anyone with at least 20 made threes.

Overall on the season, Braeden is converting triples at a 45.6 percent rate, which ranks 2nd in the ACC & 20th in the nation.

He’s converting 3.1 made threes per game, which ranks 2nd in the league as well.

MORE THAN JUST REBOUNDING

Carson Towt is 27-37 (.730) from the floor over the past 6 games. He’s averaging a near double-double in that span at 9.3 points & 10.8 rebounds. During that stretch, the graduate recorded a season high 19 points against Idaho, in what was his third double-double of the season (15 boards). He also scored 13 points in the big road win at TCU, in which he was a perfect 6-6 from the floor, to go with his 9 boards & 4 assists.

Towt has often been praised by Coach Shrewsberry for his vision and passing ability. He currently ranks third on the team in assists, averaging 1.9 per game.

REBOUNDING TRANSLATES

Towt’s current rebounding rankings:

10.5 rpg ranks 12th nationally, 2nd in the ACC

3.8 offensive rpg – 1st in ACC/13th in country

6.7 defensive rpg – 4th in ACC/20th in country

157 total boards – 5th nationally, 2nd in the ACC

1,235 career rebounds – leads all active players

CERTA-FIED

Over the last seven games, Certa has averaged the third most points on the team at 11.7 ppg. He’s converting 42.6 percent from the field and 41.9 percent from three.

Furthermore, Certa has been hot from the corner where he is 12-28 (42.9%) from three. Overall, he’s averaging 2.1 made threes per game.

NOTRE NOTABLES

Braeden is three triples away from 200 in his career. He would become the 14th Irish player all-time to reach that milestone.

Braeden is shooting 50 percent from corner threes.

Sir Mohammed dropped a career-high 21 points on 8-12 shooting from the floor in the win over Evansville.

The Irish are 12 wins away from 2,000 all-time. They would become the eighth program to achieve this feat.

Logan Imes earned a career high 12 points vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (12/21). He shot 5-10 from the floor, including 2 triples. He also grabbed a career best 4 steals. He followed that with his first start of the season with his primary duty of shutting down a top-5 scorer in the country in Ebuka Okorie.

Certa started the season 27-27 from the FT line, as the streak ended at Cal on Jan. 2. He’s now 94.1% (32-34) on the season.

Brady Koehler has drained a triple in three straight games. He’s now 7-17 (.412) on the season.

In the last two Notre Dame wins, Njie has amassed 19 rebounds, including a season best of 10 against Evansville.

Kenpom Rating: Overall – 57 // Offense 113.1 (98th) & Defense 99.6 (40th).

NET is at 60 — 2-4 in Quad 1 // 1-0 in Quad 2// 2-0 in Quad 3 / 5-1 in Quad 4.

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IU INDY MEN’S BASKETBALL

JAGUARS HEAD TO GREEN BAY TO KICKOFF TWO-GAME ROAD TRIP

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – The IU Indianapolis men’s basketball team will embark on a two-game Horizon League trip through Wisconsin, beginning on Friday (Jan. 9) with a road game at Green Bay (8-8, 3-2 HL). The Jaguars seek to snap a four-game skid and avenge an earlier loss to the Phoenix.

Head coach Ben Howlett’s team is coming off back-to-back close calls against the upper crust of the league standings. On Jan. 1, the Jaguars had Northern Kentucky on the ropes for the bulk of the day before ultimately falling 81-72 on the road. More recently, the Jags fell to Wright State 81-77 inside the Jungle on Jan. 4. In that game, the Jags battled all the way back from a 15-point first half deficit and had the lead in the final minutes before ultimately falling at home. Junior Kyler D’Augustino has been on an incredible run, topping 20-or-more points in each of the team’s last four games. He matched his career-high with 31 points (13-24 FG, 4-4 FT) and five rebounds against Wright State, including 20 points in the second half.

Senior Jaxon Edwards registered 15 points off the bench and freshman Maguire Mitchell connected on four treys for his 12 points. Senior Finley Woodward closed with four points and a career-high 10 assists against just one turnover. Collectively, the Jaguars delivered 22 assists with just 11 turnovers and forced 17 Wright State miscues.

D’Augustino leads the club in scoring (17.9 ppg) and minutes (30.1 mpg) and ranks second on the team in assists (51) and free throws made (31). Fifth-year Matt Compas is second on the team in scoring at 10.6 points per game and Mitchell chimes in at 10.1 points per game.

QUOTABLE

“Yeah, definitely, we are a young team. I feel like a lot of guys just need to get more reps together and hopefully we will find another groove. That will help to get to know how guys play, so we can make fewer mental mistakes and buy into our system as a whole,” senior Finley Woodward said following Sunday’s loss to Wright State.  

SCOUTING GREEN BAY

Green Bay is 8-8 overall and 3-2 in Horizon League play this season. The Phoenix are 4-1 at home including a recent 79-76 win over Milwaukee on Jan. 5. For the year, the Phoenix shoot 47 percent from the field and hold opponents to 46 percent overall. The Phoenix are also stingy with the ball, committing just 10.5 turnovers per game while delivering more than 12 assists per contest. Below is a look at Green Bay’s potential starting five.

    G- Preston Ruedinger (6-2, R-Sr.) – 10.4 ppg, 5.0 apg

    G- Justin Allen (6-4, Sr.) – 12.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg

    G- C.J. O’Hara (6-4, Soph.) – 12.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg

    F- Marcus Hall (6-6, Jr.) – 13.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg

    F- Caden Wilkins (6-6, R-Fr.) – 7.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg

INSIDE THE SERIES

The all-time series between the two schools is 11-11 overall with Green Bay winning in Indianapolis earlier this season, 85-75, back on Dec. 11. The Jaguars are 5-6 in 11 meetings in Green Bay.

UP NEXT

The Jags will cap the two-game trip at Milwaukee on Sunday (Jan. 11) with a 3:00 p.m. ET tip-off. Sunday’s game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on 1430 Indy’s Sports Ticket.

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IU INDY SWIMMING

SWIM AND DIVE TRAVELS TO YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The IU Indy swim and dive program kicks off the second half of their season and the final push to the Horizon League Championships this weekend as they travel to Youngstown State. The Jags open competition against the Penguins on Friday, Jan. 9 at 5:00 PM, then close out the weekend with a 10:00 AM start time on Saturday, Jan. 10.

The men’s swim team remains undefeated on the season with a 12-0 dual meet record, including a 4-0 mark in conference after defeating Green Bay, Milwaukee, Cleveland State and Northern Kentucky.

Logan Kelly leads the Jags with three top times in the Horizon League, including a NCAA D1 cut time of 51.56 in the 100 breast. He also holds top times in the 50 breast (24.28) and the 200 breast (1:54.98).  Hugo Arteaga holds the top time in the conference in the 50 fly at 21.13.

Kelly has been named Horizon League Swimmer of the Week twice this season while Nathan Rariden has earned the honor once. Sebastian Otero leads the Jags on the diving boards with top scores in both the 3-meter and 1-meter, earning Horizon League Diver of the Week seven times this season.

The women’s team enters the weekend with a 12-2 mark and a perfect 4-0 mark in conference with wins over Green Bay, Milwaukee, Cleveland State and Northern Kentucky. 

Chloe Yerkes holds the second fastest time in the league in the 400 IM at 4:28.11 while Victoria Surdyka holds the second fastest times in the 100 breast (1:03.34) and the 50 breast (29.22). Addy Hirsbrunner has also earned the Horizon League Swimmer of the Week title twice this season.

Alaina Heyde leads the women’s team in diving with the top scores on the 1-meter and 3-meter boards. She has been named Horizon League Diver of the Week twice.

The Jags will compete in back-to-back days against the Penguins this weekend.

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BALL STATE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

MVB HOSTS MISSOURI S&T AND NJIT THIS WEEKEND

Ball State (1-0, 0-0 MIVA) vs. Missouri S&T (0-0, 0-0 GLVC)

Series History: Tied 0-0

Ball State (1-0, 0-0 MIVA) vs. NJIT (0-2, 0-0 EIVA)

Last Meeting: Ball State 3, NJIT 1 (3/11/2022)

Series History: Ball State leads the series 6-1

This Week in Ball State Men’s Volleyball: Following a win over Trine in the 2026 season opener, Ball State remains at home this weekend for back-to-back contests in Worthen Arena. The Cardinals host Missouri S&T Friday (Jan. 9) at 6 p.m. ET, followed by New Jersey Institute of Technology (Jan. 10) at 5 p.m. ET.

Last Serve: The Cardinals opened the Iandolo era with a sweep of Division III Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League member Trine (25-14, 25-13, 25-20) on Jan. 3, led by opposite Ryan Louis’ 12 kills, five digs and five total blocks. Outside hitter Wil Basilio added eight kills and six digs, while Will Patterson contributed seven kills and three blocks. Ball State hit .507 as a team while holding Trine to .103. Junior setter Lucas Machado recorded a team-high 29 assists and three service aces. The victory marked head coach Mike Iandolo’s first win at the helm of the program.

Match History – Missouri S&T: These teams will meet for the first time in program history.

Scouting Missouri S&T: The Miners enter its first season as a member of the Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) after spending its first three seasons as an independent, going 33-35. In 2025, Missouri S&T finished 11-14 and picked up a 3-2 win over Tusculum in the Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Championship quarterfinal before being downed 3-2 in the semifinal by Maryville. The team ranked 13th in the nation in digs per set (9.75), led by junior libero Bartosz Chimielewski who ranked 12th individually (2.33).

Match History – NJIT: The Cardinals last saw the Highlanders toward the end of the 2022 season (March 11), earning a tightly contested four-set win (26-24, 25-22, 28-30, 36-34) in Newark, N.J. NJIT has only seen one victory over Ball State since the two programs first met in 2013, taking a 3-0 win at the NJIT Wellness and Events Center in 2020 (Jan. 25). When hosted in Muncie, Ball State is 3-0 in matches against the Highlanders.

Scouting NJIT: In the initial AVCA National Collegiate MVB Preseason Poll (Dec. 23), NJIT received 15 votes but missed the top 20. The Highlanders suffered two sweeps at the hands of #2 Hawai’i to begin its 2026 campaign. Between the two matches, the Highlanders averaged 10.7 kills per set with a .141 hitting clip. On defense, NJIT averaged 3.7 digs and 2.0 blocks per set. Freshman Andre Aleixo led the way against the Rainbow Warriors, totaling 19 kills, 10 digs and three blocks in the two matches played.

 Before making the trip to Muncie Jan. 10, NJIT will visit MIVA foe Ohio State Jan. 9 at the Covelli Center.

Preseason All-MIVA: Outside hitter Patrick Rogers and setter Lucas Machado earned 2026 Preseason All-MIVA honors, with Rogers being named MIVA Preseason Player of the Year. After recording a team-high 363 kills on a .271 hitting percentage and a team-leading 33 service aces, Rogers was named All-MIVA first team and an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention. He then spent the offseason with the US National Team, winning gold at the 2025 NORCECA Final Six and earning tournament MVP honors. Machado totaled a team-best 771 assists in 2025, averaging 8.38 per set, posted a career-high 54 assists against Purdue Fort Wayne on Feb. 26, reached 40 or more assists seven times, and added 117 digs, 49 total blocks and 22 service aces.

AVCA Preseason Poll: Ball State enters the 2026 season ranked #16 in the AVCA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Preseason Poll with a total of 144 points. The Cardinals match up against seven other ranked opponents this season, including #1 UCLA, #7 Loyola Chicago, #9 Stanford, #12 Lewis, #14 Ohio State, #15 McKendree, and #19 George Mason.

Coach Iandolo: Mike Iandolo was named the Cardinals’ head coach on Dec. 16, removing the interim label he held since last June. After joining Ball State as an assistant coach prior to the 2022 season, Iandolo helped the men to a 23-4 record, MIVA regular season and tournament titles, and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002. Since 2022, Iandolo assisted the Cardinals to three 20-win seasons and three MIVA regular season championships. His promotion ahead of the 2026 season marks the second head coaching role of his career, following a three-year stint at the University of Charleston (W.Va.).

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

RMU’S HOT SHOOTING LEADS COLONIALS PAST MASTODONS

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Robert Morris shot 50 percent from 3-point range to beat the Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball team 74-64 on Thursday night (Jan. 8).

The Colonials made nine 3-pointers on 50 percent shooting despite shooting just 24.3 percent with an average of 4.3 makes per game prior to the contest.

RMU jumped out to an early 13-2 lead and held a double-digit advantage for most of the first half, leading by as many as 12.

The Mastodons came out of the locker room after halftime with the right game plan. They mounted a 16-2 run sparked by a layup from Jordan Reid. After RMU scored its only basket in the five-minute stretch, the Mastodons hit four 3-pointers in a row. Reid hit one, Rylee Bess hit one, then Avery Wagner hit one from the top of the key to take the ‘Dons’ first lead since it was 2-0. Bess hit another to give the ‘Dons a four-point lead.

Robert Morris’ defense locked in for the rest of the quarter, holding the ‘Dons to just four points over the last four minutes, taking a six-point lead into the fourth quarter. From there, the Mastodons never retook the lead.

Bess finished with a team-high 14 points. Reid, Alana Nelson and Lauren Lee added 11 points each. Lee’s 11 points were a season-high.

In 15 minutes off the bench, Wagner had five rebounds, four blocks and three points. She is the first Mastodon to have four or more blocks off the bench since 2019.

Aislin Malcolm led RMU with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Purdue Fort Wayne fell to 11-6, 5-2 in the Horizon League. Robert Morris improved to 11-4, 4-2. The Mastodons will visit Youngstown State next on Saturday (Jan. 10).

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE MEN’S VOLLEYBALL

‘DONS OPEN 2026 SEASON ON ARNIE BALL COURT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne men’s volleyball program begins the 2026 season on the Arnie Ball Court, hosting Missouri S&T on Saturday (Jan. 10) and NJIT on Sunday (Jan. 11).

Game Day Information
Who: Missouri S&T
When: Saturday, January 10 | 2 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets:Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne

Game Day Information
Who: NJIT
When: Sunday, January 11 | 5 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets:Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne

Know Your Foes

Missouri S&T finished the 2025 season 11-14 and dropped a five-set bout to Maryville in the IVA semifinals to conclude the year. The Miners return all seven players from their main rotation for the 2026 season. Three of those players, Nate Meyer (First Team), Tyler Johnwick (Second Team) and Aaron Sallade (Second Team) were 2025 All-IVA selections. Missouri S&T fired off the ninth most nationally in total team attacks per set last season, averaging 28.51 a frame. The Miners also ranked top-10 nationally in digs per set, notching 9.75 a set. Missouri S&T was led offensively by now seniors Meyer and Sallade, both finishing the year with more than 3.00 kills per set. Junior Grant Edmonds ran the offense at the setter position for the Miners a season ago, averaging 8.60 assists per set while starting all 25 matches. Bartosz Chmielewski held a team high 196 digs from the libero position in 2025. Middle blocker Johnwick finished the season fifth nationally in hitting percentage (.448).

NJIT ended their 2025 season at 14-13, 8-4 in EIVA play. The Highlanders’ season ended at the hands of Penn State in the EIVA semifinals. NJIT were able to beat two ranked opponents last year: No. 20 George Mason and No. 19 Penn State. The Highlanders return only one of their four players to average over 2.00 kills per set, sophomore Wiktor Nowak. Sophomore Bruno Figueiredo ran the Highlanders offense in the setter position, averaging 9.24 assists per set. NJIT started the season 0-2 against No. 2 Hawaii. Freshman André Aleixo led the Highlanders with 3.00 kills per set in the two contests.

Series Histories

The ‘Dons won the only meeting between Purdue Fort Wayne and Missouri S&T. The Mastodons swept the Miners in 2023.

Purdue Fort Wayne holds a 15-5 series history lead over NJIT. The Highlanders have closed the gap in the last four meetings, winning all four since 2020.

Preseason All-MIVA

Logan Muir was selected for the Preseason All-MIVA Team on December 15. Muir was named to the 2025 All-MIVA Second Team following last season. The Junior led the Mastodons in points (464.5), kills (391) and service aces (41) last year. He was second in the MIVA in kills per set (4.39), aces per set (0.41) and points per set (5.19) during conference play. Muir’s 5.09 points per set ranked fifth in the nation. The California native also was 10th in the MIVA in hitting percentage with .299. Muir recorded double-digit kills in 19 of the ‘Dons’ 26 matches. He hit a career-high 23 kills in three sets at McKendree, the third most in the program’s rally scoring era.

Fresh Faces

Purdue Fort Wayne begins the 2026 season with a roster refresh, adding five freshmen and two transfers. The additions include Carlo Huisden (OH), Joaquin Jones (S), Vince Spadoni (OH), Jean Paul Gonzalez (OH), Owen Banner (OH/OPP), Ethan Skalski (OH/OPP) and Brody McAfee (OPP/MB).

2025 In a Nutshell

Purdue Fort Wayne finished the 2025 season at 11-15, 4-12 during MIVA play. The Mastodons finished seventh in MIVA standings and took on No. 12 McKendree in the MIVA quarterfinals, falling in three sets.

Coming Up

The Mastodons will travel to Lindenwood for the Under Armour Challenge on January 16 and 17. The Mastodons play Menlo at 5 PM ET on January 16 and then CSUN at 5 PM ET on January 17.

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EVANSVILLE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ACES TAKE DOWN SIU IN CARBONDALE FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE WIN

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team won their second game in a row on Thursday night, taking down Southern Illinois in Carbondale by a score of 75-70. The win was Evansville’s first in Carbondale since February 17, 2017 and snapped a 28 game road losing streak.

Camryn Runner (Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights) continued her torrid stretch with 26 points, leading all scorers, while adding six rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. The sophomore scored 20 points in the second half, including 12 in the fourth quarter. Runner has scored 20-plus points in three of the last four games and sunk a season-high 13 free throws on 14 attempts. Sydney Huber (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Mount Vernon) added 15 points, two shy of her career-high, while fellow freshman Georgia Ferguson (Waterloo, Ontario/Cairine Wilson Secondary School) added 10 points to match her career-high.

The game was competitive from the jump, with the Aces and Salukis trading blows throughout the first quarter. Evansville grabbed their first lead of the night at 9-7 with an and-one from Mireia Mustaros (Barcelona, Spain/Ins Argentona). The two sides continued to go back and forth, as the score would become tied five times in the next five minutes, before the Salukis pulled ahead with a 21-19 lead at the end of the quarter.

Evansville regained the lead at the 8:33 mark of the second quarter on a three-pointer from Huber, but the Salukis quickly took the lead back with a 9-0 run. Facing their largest deficit of the game at 32-24, the Aces stormed back, scoring eight unanswered points to tie it at 32. The run was punctuated by another and-one, this time from Ferguson. SIU woud respond, however, scoring the final four points of the half to take a 36-32 lead into the break.

The Salukis remained in front for most of the third quarter, but the Aces made a run late in the period on consecutive baskets by Ferguson, Huber, and Jelena Savic (Melbourne, Australia/Kurunjang Secondary College) to retake the lead at 52-49 before ending the quarter with a 5-51 advantage.

Once again, the teams traded punches in the fourth quarter, with SIU taking a 59-58 lead at the 6:14 mark. Georgia Cox (Ballarat, Australia/Eastern Illinois) gave the Aces the lead back with a tough left-handed finish at the rim, while a three from Runner after a Saluki basket made it 63-61.

With the score all tied up at 67 with 3:05 remaining, Runner took over, beating the shot clock on a baseline out of bounds play to before finding Logan Luebbers Palmer (Union, Ky./Randall K. Cooper) in transition for a tough finish in traffic to give the Aces a 71-64 lead. Needing to hit her free throws to seal it, Runner went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line down the stretch to lead Evansville to a 75-70 win.

Evansville remains on the road this weekend, looking to win their third game in a row with a trip to Illinois State on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 2 PM.

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SOUTHERN INDIANA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

USI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RETURNS HOME WITH DOMINANT WIN OVER REDHAWKS

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball returned home to Liberty Arena Thursday night with a dominant bounce-back victory, downing Southeast Missouri State University by a final score of 77-46.

After a tough road loss last Saturday, USI Women’s Basketball (10-4, 4-1 OVC) established itself on both ends of the court on Thursday night, turning strong defense into offense and cashing in at the free-throw line. USI shot 35.6 percent (21-59) overall and over 36 percent (7-19) from beyond the arc. The Screaming Eagles converted at the foul line frequently, going 28-35 for 80 percent. USI also took control on the glass, winning the rebounding battle 45-26. 21 offensive boards led to 15 second-chance points. Defensively, USI forced 30 turnovers and recorded 17 steals, leading to 39 USI points off turnovers and 20 fast-break points.

Senior guard Ali Saunders led all scorers with 27 points on 6-10 shooting overall, 5-8 from three, and 10-11 at the charity stripe. The outing was Saunders’ second straight 20-point game and fourth in the last seven games. Saunders has scored in double figures in seven consecutive games.

Additionally, during Thursday’s game, Saunders established a new program record for most consecutive free throws made by setting a new mark of 41. The previous record has been held by Kathy Lauck since the 1993-94 season.

Other notable performances from Thursday’s triumph included junior guard Sophia Loden notching her sixth double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and junior forward Chloe Gannon also scored double digits with 10 points.

Southeast Missouri (5-9, 1-4 OVC) shot just under 35 percent (16-46) from the floor, under 27 percent from three (7-26), and below 64 percent (7-11) at the free-throw line.

The Screaming Eagles came out of the gates with a fast start, taking a quick 10-1 lead through the first four and a half minutes. Saunders was an early catalyst, tallying 14 first-quarter points. Meanwhile, the Eagles’ defense stifled the Redhawks into nine turnovers in the opening period, which USI converted into 18 points. USI led 24-10 at the end of the first quarter.

Saunders picked up where she left off from the first quarter by opening the second period with a three pointer. However, USI went the next three minutes without a field goal until freshman forward Channah Gannon scored to give the Eagles a 20-point advantage, 31-11, as USI’s defense continued to lock down the Southeast Missouri. The Eagles went on an 11-0 run in the latter portion of the second quarter, increasing their lead to 40-11 with three minutes left in the first half. After some exchanged baskets, USI went into the halftime break ahead 46-19. Saunders dropped 21 points in the first half, while USI capitalized with 25 points off turnovers defensively and 11 second-chance points on the offensive glass.

The two teams came out of halftime going back and forth. However, the contest turned into a low-scoring defensive battle. With USI up 54-26 and under five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Loden scored on offensive putback to register her sixth double-double of the season. SEMO scored four points in the final minute of the third, as USI led 58-32 at the end of the third period.

After a slow offensive start to the fourth quarter, Saunders tacked on to her scoring performance with a three-pointer at the 7:30 mark, extending the Eagles’ advantage to 30, 62-32. About a minute later, Chloe Gannon became the third Screaming Eagle in double figures with a hook shot in the paint. After a little bit of a dry spell from the floor in the middle of the fourth quarter, freshman guard Lily Graves drained back-to-back triples off the bench to put the final exclamation marks on USI’s big win.

Through Thursday’s action around the Ohio Valley Conference, USI sits in a three-way tie for first alongside Western Illinois University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a 4-1 conference record.

The Screaming Eagles turn back around on Saturday with an Ohio Valley Conference matchup against the University of Tennessee at Martin inside Liberty Arena. The game starts at 5 p.m.

For Saturday, USI Athletics invites USI employees to come support the Screaming Eagles on USI Employee Appreciation Night. USI employees are eligible for up to four (4) free tickets for both games of the doubleheader at Liberty Arena. Additional tickets can be purchased at regular price. Tickets can be ordered online at usi.universitytickets.com.

Saturday’s game can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+ and heard on The Spin 95.7 FM and WREF 97.7 FM. Tickets for all home games at Liberty Arena can be purchased online at usiscreamingeagles.com or the USI Ticket Office.

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SOUTHERN INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL

USI BATTLES BUT LOSES TO SEMO, 84-76

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball battled Southeast Missouri State University but lost 84-76 Thursday evening at Liberty Arena. The Screaming Eagles go to 3-12 overall and 0-5 in the OVC, while the Redhawks are 9-7, 4-1 OVC.

USI had the early momentum in the contest, leading 7-0 and 12-4 before four minutes had passed in the contest. SEMO got into the scoring column and knotted the game at 14-14 with 13:13 to play in the first half.

The Screaming Eagles and Redhawks would trade leads until SEMO used an 11-2 run to take command, 34-26, with 5:11 before the intermission. USI would rally to cut the deficit to four points, 36-32, but SEMO would respond and take a 43-36 advantage into the break. Junior guard Ismail Habib led USI in the first 20 minutes with 11 points.

The second half did not get off to a good start for the Screaming Eagles as the Redhawks extended the lead to 51-38 with an 8-2 surge to start the second half. SEMO would continue to extend the margin to as many as 14 points, 54-40, before USI starts to chip away at the margin.

Junior guard Amaree Brown pulled the Screaming Eagles back to within seven, 58-51, when he was able to convert a three-pointer from the corner and an old-fashioned three-point play on back-to-back possessions with 13:53 remaining. USI closed the gap, 60-56, even further when senior guard Cardell Bailey connected on a pair of free throws and a three-pointer from the top of the key.

The Redhawks would respond to take back control with a 13-2 run would roll to an 84-76 final.

USI was led by its bench tonight in the scoring column with Bailey leading the way with 20 points. Bailey was five-of-14 from the field, including three from long range, and seven-of-seven from the stripe.

Brown added 15 points off the bench, going five-of-nine from the field with two three-pointers and three-of-four from the line in his USI debut.

Habib rounded out USI’s double-digit scorers with 18 points. The senior had six field goals, one three-pointer, and five-of-six in free throws. He also had a team-high five assists.

Next Up For USI:

USI finishes its home weekend by hosting UT Martin Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Liberty Arena.

UT Martin saw its record go to 12-4 overall and 4-1 OVC after defeating Morehead State, 76-68, Thursday on the road. The Skyhawks, who have won their last four games after tonight’s win, lead the all-time series with USI, 9-4, after taking both matchups last season.

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VALPO MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL LOOKS TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO THREE ON SATURDAY

Valparaiso (8-8, 2-3 MVC)

at Murray State (14-3, 6-0 MVC)

Game No. 17 – Saturday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m. CT

CFSB Center (8,600) – Murray, Ky.

Next Up in Valpo Basketball: Coming off its best win in five years in terms of KenPom rating and an upset victory over the team picked to win the Missouri Valley Conference, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to extend its winning streak to three on Saturday afternoon at Murray State. The Beacons have another strong opponent in front of them as they battle the lone team in the Missouri Valley Conference that is still undefeated in league play. These two teams will clash for the second and final time in the regular season, as this marks Valpo’s first repeat opponent of the Valley docket despite not having yet played four other teams for the first time.

Last Time Out: Valpo knocked down an eye-popping 75 percent of its 3-point attempts en route to knocking off preseason MVC favorite Illinois State 77-71 on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Owen Dease scored 28 points – the most in a single game by any Beacon this season and his career high – to lead an effort that also saw JT Pettigrew pour in 21 for the second straight game. Dease dunked home the clincher with 26 seconds left, using the patented Valpo home-run play after a full-court baseline inbound pass from Brody Whitaker.

Glancing Ahead: Valpo will stay in the south to battle Belmont on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Nashville. Belmont beat UNI 78-65 on Wednesday to improve to 4-2 in league play. The Bruins play at Drake on Saturday. 

Following the Beacons: Streaming – ESPN+ – Rob Cross (play-by-play) and Scott Edgar (analyst)

Radio – WVUR 95.1 FM Valparaiso, TuneIn Radio App, ValpoAthletics.com – Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Brandon Vickrey (analyst)

X updates – @ValpoBasketball

Links for video, audio and live stats will be available at ValpoAthletics.com.

Head Coach Roger Powell Jr.: Roger Powell Jr. (30-52) is in his third season as the head coach of the Valpo men’s basketball program. After helping guide Gonzaga to a 121-13 record during his four seasons as an assistant coach, Powell returned to Valpo, where he was part of head coach Bryce Drew’s staff from 2011-2016 and led the team to 124 wins in five seasons, including a program-record 30 victories and a National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title game appearance in 2015-16. He was part of head coach Mark Few’s Gonzaga staff as the Bulldogs reached the 2021 national championship game after winning their first 31 games of the season. During Powell’s first season on staff in 2019-20, Gonzaga was 31-2 at the time the NCAA college basketball season was halted due to COVID-19. The Bulldogs reached the Sweet Sixteen in each of his final three seasons on staff, including two Elite Eight appearances and the aforementioned trip to the 2021 national title game. Prior to his arrival at Gonzaga, Powell served as the associate head coach at Vanderbilt University under Bryce Drew from 2016-2019. During his stint as an assistant at Valpo, he was part of four Horizon League regular-season championships in a five-year period while also leading the 2012-13 and 2014-15 squads to Horizon League tournament titles and NCAA Tournament appearances. A product of Joliet West High School and a native of Joliet, Ill., Powell capped a prolific collegiate playing career at Illinois with a national title game appearance in 2005 before going on to a successful professional playing career. In the second season of the Powell Era in 2024-2025, Valpo over doubled its overall win total from the previous season and doubled its conference win output before earning a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal berth. The Beacons finished with 15 wins, the team’s highest total since 2019-20.

Series Notes: Valpo is 3-8 all-time against Murray State in a series that began in 1999-2000. The Beacons will look to capture their first Missouri Valley Conference victory over the Racers as Murray State has won all seven matchups since joining the MVC prior to the 2022-2023 campaign, including an 85-79 victory this season at the ARC in the Dec. 21 conference opener.

Dec. 21 – Murray State 85, Valpo 79 (ARC): Valpo led for nearly 25 minutes while Murray State was on top for less than 11 minutes, but the guests held the upper hand when it counted most, beating the Beacons 85-79 on Sunday, Dec. 21 in Valpo’s Missouri Valley Conference opener at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Owen Dease shattered his previous career high with 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Valpo led by as many as eight with 13:40 remaining in the second half before the Racers rallied to victory. Murray State outshot Valpo at the free-throw line 28-15 and had 23 makes to Valpo’s 10.

Scouting the Racers

Currently ranked 87th in the KenPom, the second-best rating among Missouri Valley Conference teams.

Picked to finish third in the MVC preseason poll.

Sit all alone atop the MVC standings as the lone undefeated team at 6-0, most recently winning 79-69 at Evansville on Wednesday.

Hold a 10-game winning streak with the team’s last loss coming on Nov. 24 vs. McNeese State. The winning streak is the ninth longest active streak in the nation.

Own an unblemished home record at 8-0 and have won 10 straight in Murray dating back to Feb. 4, 2025 vs. Drake.

Led in scoring by Javon Jackson at 16.8 points per game, leading three Racers in double figures.

Under the direction of first-year head coach Ryan Miller, who was previously the associate head coach at Creighton.

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VALPO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

BEACON WOMEN FACE QUICK TURNAROUND SATURDAY AT SIU

Valparaiso (0-16, 0-5 MVC)

Game #17 – January 10, 2026 – 2 p.m.

at Southern Illinois (3-11, 0-5 MVC)

Banterra Center (9,000) – Carbondale, Ill.

Next Up in Valpo Basketball: The Valpo women’s basketball team returns to the road on a quick turnaround, making the trip to Carbondale, Ill. to face Southern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Previously: Playing its lone home game in a five-game stretch Thursday evening at the ARC, the Valpo women’s basketball team dropped an 80-44 decision to visiting Bradley. Kayla Preston enjoyed her best game of the season for the Beacons, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds.

Following Valpo Basketball: Video: ESPN+

Links for live coverage: Available via ValpoAthletics.com

Head Coach Courtney Boyd (0-16 at Valpo, 1st season; 190-84 [.693] overall, 9th season): Courtney Boyd was named the ninth head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s basketball program on April 4, 2025. A national championship-winning head coach and player, an NAIA National Coach of the Year, and a two-time conference Coach of the Year, Boyd has won 20 or more games in seven of her first eight seasons as a head coach. She spent the last two seasons at the helm of the Quincy University program after six seasons as head coach at Clarke University, leading the latter program to the NAIA national title in 2022-23.

Series Notes: The Salukis hold a 9-5 advantage in the all-time series over Valpo, including a 5-3 edge in Carbondale. The Beacons have not played at the Banterra Center since January 2024, as last season’s lone meeting came in Valparaiso – a 69-51 victory for the Beacons. Leah Earnest had 22 points and 11 rebounds in that win, while Neveah Jackson knocked down four 3-pointers on her way to 18 points.

@ValpoWBB…

…versus Bradley

– It was a slow start for the Beacons, who scored just four first-quarter points. The Valpo defense did force six Bradley turnovers in the opening period, as the Braves’ lead was just 14-4 through 10 minutes.

– Valpo was still within 13 at 24-11 with 6:37 to play in the second quarter after a 3-pointer from Kayla Preston, but Bradley scored nine in a row to pull away past the midway point of the period.

– Bradley ended up connecting on six triples in the second quarter and led 40-15 at intermission.

– The Beacons shot 6-of-9 from the floor in the third quarter, but eight turnovers prevented them from putting a dent into the Bradley advantage, as the Braves led 65-32 with 10 minutes remaining.

– Preston finished with 15 points, her career best against a D-I opponent, on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line. The junior’s six rebounds were a team high and a career best as well.

– Preston was the lone Beacon to finish in double figures, as Valpo’s next leading scorer was Fiona Connolly, who finished with nine points and five rebounds.

0 Mikayla Huffine tied her career best with three steals.

– Valpo shot at a 32.1% clip from the floor and was just 2-of-16 from 3-point range, tying its season low for made 3-pointers. Meanwhile, Bradley shot 48.4% and was 11-of-28 from deep.

– The Beacons did grab 11 offensive rebounds and turned them into 15 second-chance points, while limiting Bradley to just five second-chance points on 12 offensive boards. Valpo also narrowly trailed Bradley in points in the paint, 30-28.

…at Evansville

– Valpo took the lead inside the first minute on a triple from Allia von Schlegell before Evansville scored 10 in a row to force a timeout from the Beacons 3:39 into the game.

– The Beacons came out of the stoppage with seven of the next nine points, capped by a 3-pointer by Fiona Connolly to bring Valpo within 12-10 with 3:32 to play in the quarter.

– After the teams traded points, the Purple Aces scored the final seven points of the quarter to extend their lead to 21-12 at the end of the period.

– Evansville matched that spurt to start the second quarter, pushing its edge to 28-12 and forcing a Valpo timeout 90 seconds into the period.

– The Beacons held the Purple Aces to just five points over the next eight minutes, while von Schlegell had eight points and Connolly four during the same stretch to get back to within nine points.

– Evansville scored a pair of baskets in the final 30 seconds of the half to lead 37-24 at halftime.

– Valpo’s deficit fluctuated between 12 and 15 points for most of the third quarter before the Purple Aces went on a 9-0 run to end the period with a 52-31 lead.

– von Schlegell surpassed her career high with a 19-point afternoon, a mark which included a Valpo season-best five made 3-pointers. It was the freshman’s eighth double-digit scoring effort of the season.

– Connolly added 11 points to score in double figures for the 11th time this year.

– One game after dishing out a Valpo season-high seven assists, Mikayla Huffine followed with a game-high five assists on Saturday.

– The Beacons hit just 27.1% from the floor and were just 7-of-29 from 3-point range. The defense did hold Evansville to 37.5% shooting, including just 6-of-27 from 3-point range, and also forced 18 turnovers by the Purple Aces, a season high for its opposition.

…looking ahead

– Another road game is on tap next Thursday evening, as Valpo travels to take on Illinois State.

– The Beacons return home to the ARC Sunday, Jan. 18 as they host Drake.

…away from home

– Saturday’s game is the third of 10 road games in MVC play for the Beacons, who played six true road games as well in the nonconference slate.

– Valpo is currently 0-7 in true road games.

– Last season’s squad posted a 3-11 mark in true road games.

….and @ValleyHoops

– Valpo is in its ninth season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.

– Valpo was picked outside the top-four of the MVC preseason poll, as the Valley released only the top four selections.

– The Valley finished last season ranked seventh in the NET, matching the conference’s highest NET/RPI ranking in Valpo’s time as an MVC member (2020-21).

…looking back at last year

– Valpo finished last season with a 13-19 overall record and went 9-11 in MVC play to finish in eighth place.

– Among the Beacons’ 13 victories were a thrilling rally from a 20-point deficit for a home win over Drake which entered the game ranked 69th in NET, the program’s highest-ranked win since a win over #54 UNI in 2021-22.

– Leah Earnest was tabbed a First Team All-MVC honoree as she concluded a decorated career that saw her finish first in program history in career rebounds and third in career scoring.

– The 2024-25 Beacons hit 245 3-pointers, third-most in a single season in program history, and tallied 314 steals, seventh on the program’s single-season chart and the most since 2001-02.

@SIU_WBasketball

– Southern Illinois enters Saturday’s game at 3-11 overall this season and with an 0-5 record in MVC play.

– The Salukis, whose lone D-I win this season came against SEMO, most recentlly fell at home Thursday evening to Evansville, 75-70.

– Alayna Kraus averages a team-high 15.9 points/game, while Indya Green leads the Salukis on the glass with 7.5 rebounds/game to go with 9.8 points/game.

Long Time, No Visit

– It’s been a minute since the Beacons have stepped on the court at the Banterra Center.

– Last season’s lone meeting in the series came at the ARC, and Valpo’s road game at SIU the previous season came early in the conference slate.

– All told, it will have been two years and four days between games in Carbondale for the Beacons when they tip off on Saturday.

– That comes after the two teams faced off six times in Carbondale over the previous three years and nine months.

Taking Advantage of Second Chances

– Valpo enjoyed its best game in terms of converting offensive rebounds Thursday not just of this season, but in quite some time.

– The Beacons turned 11 offensive rebounds into 15 points, their highest total of second-chance points since tallying 17 second-chance points at Morehead State Nov. 16, 2018.

– Valpo also held Bradley to just five second-chance points – its +10 advantage in the category was its best since being +11 at Evansville Feb. 25, 2018.

– The Beacons held the advantage in second-chance points for just the second time this season (UIC, 9-8).

Fiona Leads the Way

– Senior Fiona Connolly returned from missing the CMU game due to injury to lead the Beacons in scoring in each of the next two games – including a game-high 21 points at Indiana State to tie her career high.

– Connolly has been a consistent offensive presence for Valpo this season, scoring in double figures in 11 of her 15 appearances and being held under eight points just once.

– Connolly is averaging a team-best 12.5 points/game this season, over triple her scoring average of 3.5 points/game last year.

– She has also nearly doubled her production on the boards, averaging 4.0 rebounds/game this season after posting 2.2 boards/game last year.

Allia Heats Up

– While she had a rough outing Thursday, freshman Allia von Schlegell has been on a tear in the scoring department recently.

– Prior to Thursday, she had scored in double figures five times in Valpo’s last six games, averaging 15.5 points/game over that stretch.

– Included in the recent run is a 17-point effort at Indiana State; back-to-back 18-point games versus SIUE and at Western Michigan; and a game-high and season-best 19 points at Evansville.

– von Schlegell currently ranks third among MVC freshmen in scoring (9.3 points/game) and first in 3-pointers made (28).

Nonconference Scoring

– von Schlegell scored in double figures six times in nonconference action, among the best in program history in terms of double-digit scoring outputs by a freshman in nonconference games since Valpo joined the North Star Conference for the 1987-88 season:

Dani Franklin, 2014-15, 11

Meredith Hamlet, 2015-16, 8

Tabitha Gerardot, 2010-11, 8

Sarrah Stricklett, 1996-97, at least 7 (2 boxes unavailable)

Debbie Bolen, 1989-90, at least 7 (1 box unavailable)

Jeanette Gray, 1999-2000, 7

Allia von Schlegell, 2025-26, 6

Stephanie Greer, 1987-88, 6

Amy Cole, 1987-88, 6

Linda Batz, 1987-88, 6

Ali Saunders, 2022-23, 5

Jamie Gutowski, 2002-03, 5

– Notably, the six players ahead of von Schlegell on that list all went on to earn All-Freshman/Newcomer Team honors and closed their time at Valpo among the top-12 in program history in career scoring.

Huffine’s Helping Hand

– Senior Mikayla Huffine led all players in the assist department in both of Valpo’s games on the Indiana road trip with two of the best efforts of her career.

– Huffine dished out seven assists in the game at Indiana State, the most by a Valpo player in a single contest since Ava Interrante recorded seven assists at UNI Feb. 29, 2024.

– Huffine followed with a five-assist effort at Evansville on Saturday.

– She became the first Valpo player with back-to-back games of at least five assists since Shay Frederick totaled at least six assists in five straight games in February 2022.

– Huffine tallied five assists four times in her two years at Quincy and surpassed that mark just once – a nine-assist game Feb. 24, 2024 at Truman State.

Notables from Indiana State

– The 78 points were not only a season high for the Beacons, but it was Valpo’s highest-scoring game since scoring 79 at Milwaukee Nov. 14, 2024.

– It was the program’s highest-scoring game in Valley play since scoring 79 versus Bradley Jan. 21, 2024.

– Fiona Connolly became the first Valpo player to score at least 21 points with no more than seven field goal attempts (5-7) since Grace White scored 23 points on seven field goal attempts against Xavier Dec. 16, 2020.

– Mikayla Huffine filled out the stat sheet with seven points, six rebounds and seven assists — the first Valpo player to hit those three marks in the same game since Shay Frederick posted 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists at Loyola Feb. 25, 2022.

– Kayla Sullivan went 8-for-8 from the foul line — the first Valpo player to shoot 100% from the stripe with at least eight attempts since Leah Earnest went 12-for-12 at Lehigh Dec. 1, 2024.

Shifting Starters

– With Mor Shabtai missing last weekend’s games due to injury, Valpo used its seventh different starting lineup of the season, as Kayla Sullivan earned her first starts as a Beacon and Kamryn Winch also returned to the starting five.

– Shabtai had started 34 consecutive games dating back to last season prior to missing out at Indiana State.

– Nine different players have been a part of at least one starting five this year, with only one – Mikayla Huffine – starting every game.

The Tall and the Short

– This year’s Valpo roster features recent extremes on both ends of the height spectrum.

– Mor Shabtai and Mikayla Huffine both are listed at 5-4, making them the shortest Valpo players since 5-3 Rashida Ray (2007-11).

– On the flip side, Kamryn Winch and Milana Nenadic both check in at 6-3, making them the tallest Valpo players since 6-5 Nicole Johanson (2018-19).

International Flavor

– Valpo has a trio of international players on its 2025-26 roster: sophomore Mor Shabtai (Israel) and transfers Milana Nenadic (Ontario, Canada) and Kennedy Sproule (Manitoba, Canada).

– Prior to Shabtai’s arrival last year, the Valpo program hadn’t had an international player since Sharon Karungi (Uganda) roamed the paint from 2013-15.

Sister Act

– For the third straight season, the Beacons have a pair of sisters on their roster, as freshman Nuala Connolly joins senior sister Fiona on this year’s squad.

– The last two years featured identical twins Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson.

– Before that, the last set of sisters to suit up together in the Brown and Gold were the trio of Hamlet sisters: Annemarie (2013-16) overlapped with both older sister Elizabeth (2013-14) and younger sister Meredith (2015-19).

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UINDY MEN’S BASKETBALL

HOUNDS FALL TO #25 UPPER IOWA IN FAYETTE

FAYETTE, Iowa — The University of Indianapolis (6-8, 4-2 GLVC) fell to Upper Iowa University (11-2, 6-0 GLVC) 83-78 on Thursday night at Dorman Memorial Gym. The game saw the Greyhounds record 10 steals and 7 blocks, but Upper Iowa’s advantage at the free-throw line proved decisive.

INS & OUTS

The first half began with Kelvin Amoako’s dunk, assisted by Shaun Arnold, giving the Greyhounds an early lead. Tyler Parrish added two free throws, and Nathan Dudukovich’s three-pointer extended the advantage to 7-0. Upper Iowa responded with a 7-0 run, capped by Cael Reichter’s layup and free throw, taking the lead at 8-7. Carmelo Harris regained the lead for the Greyhounds with a three-pointer at 17:13, sparking a back-and-forth battle. Despite the Greyhounds’ efforts, including a late jumper by Noah Kon with 7 seconds left, Upper Iowa held a 40-36 edge by the end of the half.

Amoako’s dunk, assisted by Dudukovich, began a sequence of back-and-forth scoring in the second half. Trey Lewis of Upper Iowa responded quickly with a layup, maintaining their narrow lead. The Greyhounds managed to pull ahead briefly after a fast-break three-pointer by Harris at the 12:58 mark, assisted by Arnold. Despite a late push, including Ethan Edwards’ three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining to bring the Greyhounds within three points, Upper Iowa held on, securing an 83-78 victory.

INSIDE THE BOX

-The Hounds saw four double-digit scorers in Parrish (16pts), Amoako (15 pts), Harris (13pts) and Dudukovich (10 pts).

-In addition to his 15 points Amoako grabbed 8 rebounds and had 4 blocks for the Greyhounds

– Upper Iowa capitalized 24 points off of 17 UIndy turnovers.

UP NEXT

The Greyhounds finish their weekend on the road on Saturday at Quincy at 4:30 p.m.

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UINDY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

GREYHOUNDS COMEBACK EFFORT FALLS SHORT

FAYETTE, IA – The UIndy women’s basketball team’s comeback on Thursday night fell just short to the hands of Upper Iowa, 67-62. The Greyhounds were down 19 with two minutes to go in the third, and clawed all the way back to a three point deficit before falling just short.

The difference in tonight’s contest was the three point shooting from both teams, with the Peacocks shooting almost a 50% clip from beyond the arc, 11-23 (47.8%), while the Greyhounds only managed 27.8% on 5-18 shooting.

Autumn Rucker, Graycie Poe and Patricia Chikamba led the way for the Greyhounds in scoring tonight, each eclipsing double figures. This is the fourth time this season that these three have all managed to score double figures in a single game, most recently doing it against Illinois Springfield.

INS & OUTS

Upper Iowa jumped out to an early 15-3 lead, but the Greyhounds matched it over the final 3:!7 of the first quarter to cut the lead to three, and head into the second quarter trailing 15-12. Amyrah Sapenter led the Hounds during that span with five points, while Poe and Rucker both scored two points each.

Both teams found success shooting the ball in the second quarter, with the Greyhounds knocking down 6-13 (46.1%) shots from the field, while the Peacocks connected on seven field goals. But the difference was the Peacocks’ efficient three-point shooting, drilling four shots from downtown, and building its lead to eight at halftime.

It was a similar story for the Greyhounds in the third quarter, as the Peacocks only missed two shots, with four triples, extending Upper Iowa’s lead to 19 with 2:26 remaining in the third. But the Hounds found success on the defensive end, holding the Peacocks to 2-12 shooting over the next 11 minutes, and chipping Upper Iowa’s lead to three, 63-60, with 39 seconds remaining in the fourth. Chikamba and Poe combined for 17 points during the Greyhounds’ 23-7 run.

Upper Iowa’s Ellie Foster converted on an and one bucket on the ensuing possession to double the Peacocks’ lead, and eventually secure the five point win over UIndy.

INSIDE THE BOX

– The Greyhounds’ rim protection was dominant tonight, blocking a season high five shots.

– Kylah Lawson led the way with three blocks of her own tonight, matching her career high from last season against William Jewell.

– UIndy snagged 39 boards tonight, including 15 on the offensive glass.

– The Hounds also found success in the paint, accounting for 39 of the team’s 62 points down low.

UP NEXT

UIndy will remain on the road for its next game against Quincy on Saturday Jan. 10, with tipoff set for 2 p.m.

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UINDY FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL DUO CONTINUES TO PILE UP NATIONAL ACCOLADES

INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy football student-athletes Ryne Buttz and Gavin Sukup were included on another set of national awards, with both appearing on the All-America First Team list released by the Football College Network.

The senior duo spearheaded one of the most prolific offenses in the nation in 2025. They led the Greyhounds to a program-record-tying 11 wins and a second-round playoff appearance. UIndy topped Division II in team passing efficiency (197.1); ranked second in total offense (500.3 ypg), scoring offense (46.0 ppg) and first down offense (335); and also ranked seventh in third-down conversion percentage (.515).

BUTTZ QUICK HITS

AFCA All-America First Team and D2CCA All-America Second Team … team captain earned his third consecutive All-GLVC First Team award and fourth all-conference nod overall, becoming only the 13th player in program history to earn four all-league accolades … All-Super Region 3 First Team honoree … protected quarterback and Harlon Hill finalist Gavin Sukup … one of the few o-linemen credited with a forced fumble this year … finished his career having started 41 consecutive games, helping UIndy to a 34-7 record while spending time at four different o-line positions … looked at by scouts from multiple NFL teams throughout the season … 2025 FCS National Bowl invitee … earned inclusion on both the 2025 D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List and the ’25 Shrine Bowl 1000 Preseason Watch List.

SUKUP QUICK HITS

Harlon Hill Trophy runner-up … UIndy’s first-ever All-America First Team … first-ever three-time GLVC Offensive Player of the Year … paced all Division II quarterbacks in passing efficiency, completion percentage and yards per pass attempt while ranking second in passing TDs and fourth in passing yards … finished with the second-highest career passing efficiency number in DII history (175.0) and the fifth-highest single-season total (195.6)  … had three games his senior season with at least as many touchdown passes and incompletions thrown … only player in NCAA football in 2025 (all divisions) with six passing TDs and 100 rushing yards in the same game; also one of only three players in DII with multiple six-plus passing TD games … broke the single-season and career school benchmarks for passing TDs, passing yards and total yards … tied the program record in career rushing TDs by a quarterback (17) … reset the conference record with nine career GLVC Offensive Player of the Week awards … named the week 10 DII Offensive Player of the Week by D2Football.com after accounting for seven touchdowns and throwing for a career-high 419 yards … 2025 FCS National Bowl invitee … named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List.

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MARIAN BASEBALL

BASEBALL ANNOUNCES 11 HIGH SCHOOL COMMITS IN 2026 RECRUITING CLASS

INDIANAPOLIS – As the Marian baseball team begins preparations for its season to get underway, head coach Todd Miller has announced the program has secured commitments from 11 future Knights in their 2026 recruiting class. Of Marian’s 11 high school commits, five are ranked in the top-100 in the state of Indiana via Prep Baseball Report.

Below are Marian’s 11 commitments to the 2026 recruiting class, along with highlights of each player’s high school accolades and positions.

Reis Bellar | Peru HS | Outfielder

Batted .377 as a junior, earning First Team All-Conference … Ranked 59th in Indiana via PBR … PBR Futures Game Participant

Nathan Sutherlin | Greencastle HS | Shortstop

Batted .506 as a junior, earning All-County and All-Conference Honors … Ranked 69th by BPR, earning PBR All-State as a junior

Brock Kintner | Columbus North HS | Outfielder

Batted .366 as a junior, earning All-Conference First Team … Ranked 71st by PBR … Participant in the 2025 IHSBCA Futures Game

Nolan Ratcliff | Guerin Catholic HS | Shortstop/Outfielder

Batted .369 during his junior season … Ranked 86th by PBR … Football letterman at Guerin Catholic

Luke Mann | Northridge HS | Catcher

Ranked 170th by PBR

Grant Beard | Guerin Catholic HS | Catcher/Outfielder

2025 Academic All-State member … Total varsity batting average of .298 … Ranked 162nd by PBR … Four-year varsity letterman

Luke Baker | Roncalli HS | Infielder/Outfielder

Two-sport athlete, Roncalli football letterman

Xavier Hemingway | Bloomington South HS | Pitcher

Ranked 98th by PBR … Logged 21 innings in his junior season, carrying a 0.32 ERA … Earned First Team All-Conference and All-Area as a junior

Ty Hamilton | Sullivan HS | Pitcher

Ranked 124th in the state by PBR … Academic All-Conference winner in 2025 … Earned First Team All-Conference as a junior

Tyler Hurt | Center Grove HS | Pitcher

Dylan Pearson | Franklin Central HS | Pitcher

Franklin Central Mental Attitude winner

Marian’s season will open on February 6, with the Knights playing a four-game season at Bryan College in Tennessee.

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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

On January 9 in …

1811 – First Women’s Golf Tournament is held.

1901 – New South Wales (918) defeats South Australia (157 and 156) in cricket by innings and 605 runs at Sydney in a Sheffield Shield match.

1903 – Baseball’s National and American Leagues of baseball make peace.

1903 – Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchase American League Baltimore franchise for $18,000 and move it to New York City, New York (New York Yankees).

1942 – Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer in one round for heavyweight boxing title.

1951 – Washington Capitals NBA club folds.

1952 – Karel Sys wins European heavyweight boxing title.

1953 – Bevo Francis, Rio Grande College, scores 116 points in basketball game.

1954 – Bert Olmstead, Montreal Canadiens, ties NHL record of 8 points in game.

1961 – Minnesota Twins agree on US$500,000 payment to AA for Minneapolis/Saint Paul territory.

1962 – NFL prohibits grabbing of face masks.

1967 – The NFL New Orleans franchise takes the name “Saints”.

1968 – First ABA All-Star Game: East 126 beats West 120 at Indiana.

1972 – Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Burdine’s Golf Invitational.

1975 – Australia beat England by 171 runs in fourth Test to regain Ashes.

1976 – Bryan Trottier faila in fourth New York Islanders’ penalty shot.

1977 – Super Bowl XI: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14, in Pasadena, California; Most Valuable Player: Fred Biletnikoff, Wide Receiver.

1979 – High-school basketball player Daryl Moreau makes 126th consecutive free throw.

1982 – Steve D’Innocenzo scores three hockey goals in 12 seconds in Massachusetts high school game.

1984 – Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Pascual Perez is arrested for cocaine possession.

1985 – Calgary Flames set NHL record 264th regular season game without being shut-out.

1986 – New York Islanders, greatest shutout margin (9-0) versus Pittsburgh Penguins.

1988 – US male Figure Skating championship won by Brian Boitano.

1989 – Johnny Bench and Carl Yastrzemski elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.

1990 – Boston Celtics worst-ever (6 points in second versus New Jersey Nets) and lose 87-78.

1990 – Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

1991 – Baseball officially bans Pete Rose from being elected to Hall of Fame.

1991 – Dean Smith of North Carolina is 6th to win 700 career coaching basketball games.

1993 – Franziska van Almsick swims world record 100 metre free style (53.33).

1998 – Boston Red Sox player Mo Vaughn pleads not guilty to drunken driving.

1998 – Hockey News selects Wayne Gretzky best NHL player ever.

2001 – The Cleveland Indians sign Juan Gonzalez to a one-year, US$10 million deal.

2002 – Billy Wagner signs a US$27 million deal with the Houston Astros.

2005 – Carlos Beltran becomes the tenth $100 million player in major league history as he agrees to seven-year deal for $119 million with the New York Mets.

2022 – At Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Anaheim Ducks beats Detroit Red Wings by score 4-3.

2022 – At Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, NHL regular season game: Saint Louis Blues beats Dallas Stars by score 2-1.

Births of sports figures on January 9

1914 – Birth of Derek Allhusen in England; equestrian (Olympics-gold-1968).

1934 – Birth of Bart Starr; NFL quarterback/coach (Green Bay Packers).

1935 – Birth of Dick Enberg in Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA; sportscaster (Where’s Huddles).

1956 – Birth of David Smith; cricket player (England lefty batsman in two Tests versus West Indies 1986).

1959 – Birth of Otis Nixon; US baseball outfielder (Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers).

1960 – Birth of David Peoples in Augusta, Maine, USA; Nike golfer (1991 Buick Southern Open).

1960 – Birth of Lisa Walters in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada; LPGA golfer (Itoki Hawaiian-1992, 1993).

1964 – Birth of Stan Javier in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic; outfielder (Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants).

1965 – Birth of Atsuo Kudo; hockey defenseman (Team Japan 1998).

1965 – Birth of Carin Garbarra in East Orange, New Jersey, USA; soccer forward (Olympics-1996).

1965 – Birth of Cindy Brooks in East Hampton, Connecticut, USA; rower (Olympics-1996).

1965 – Birth of Darren Bennett; NFL punter (San Diego Chargers).

1965 – Birth of Georg Franz in Straubing, Germany; hockey forward (Team Germany, Landshut).

1965 – Birth of Vincent Brown; NFL inside linebacker (New England Patriots).

1965 – Birth of [Tyrone] Muggsy Bogues; NBA guard (Charlotte Hornets, San Francisco Warriors, Washington Bullets).

1966 – Birth of Jimmie Jones; defensive end/defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles).

1967 – Birth of Dave Mcllwain in Seaforth, Ontario, Canada; NHL center (Pittsburgh Penguins).

1967 – Birth of Jamie Huscroft in Creston, British Columbia, Canada; NHL defenseman (Calgary Flames).

1968 – Birth of Jimmy Adams; cricket player (prolific West Indian lefty bat since 1992).

1968 – Birth of Katie Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica; Canadian 100m hurdler (Olympics-7th-1992, 1996).

1968 – Birth of Mardi Lunn in Liverpool, Sydney, Australia; golfer (1991 Thailand Open).

1969 – Birth of Domingo Jean; Dominican/US baseball pitcher (Houston Astros).

1969 – Birth of Johanna Ikonen; ice hockey defenseman (Finland, Olympics-1998).

1970 – Birth of Graciela Schutt in El Paso, Texas, USA; WPVA volleyball player (Deerfield-25th-1995).

1971 – Birth of Bill Schroeder; NFL wide receiver (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl XXXI).

1971 – Birth of Elizabeth Punsalan in Syracuse, New York, USA; dance skater (and Swallow, Olympics-15-1994).

1971 – Birth of Scott Thornton in London, Ontario, Canada; NHL left wing (Edmonton Oilers).

1972 – Birth of Eddie Mason; NFL linebacker (New York Jets).

1972 – Birth of Jay Powell in Meridian, Mississippi, USA; pitcher (Florida Marlins).

1973 – Birth of Aaron Holbert; US baseball infielder (Saint Louis Cardinals).

1973 – Birth of Ronald Hamming; soccer player (FC Groningen, Fortuna Sittard).

1974 – Birth of Craig Wishart; cricket player (Zimbabwe Test batsman versus South Africa 1995).

1974 – Birth of Jamain Stephens; NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers).

1975 – Birth of Justin Huish in Fountain Valley, California, USA; archer (Olympics-gold-1996).

1975 – Birth of Mariano Friedick in Tarzana, California, USA; pursuit cyclist (Olympics-1996).

1976 – Birth of Amy Safe; Australian rower (Olympics-1996).

1976 – Birth of Radek Bonk in Koprivnice, Czechoslovakia; NHL center (Ottawa Senators, Team Czechoslovakia).

1980 – Birth of Sergio García; Spanish golfer.

Deaths of sports figures on January 9

1904 – Alfred Richard, cricket player (6 and 0 in only Test for South Africa 1895-96), dies.

1968 – Kokichi Tsuburaya, Japanese marathon runner (Olympics-bronze-1964), commits suicide.

1978 – Eddie Gilbert, cricket player (Aboriginal Queensland quick got Don for a duck), dies.

1985 – Don Brennan, cricket wicketkeeper (England in two Tests 1951), dies.

1994 – Death of Johnny Temple, baseball player (born 1927).

2017 – Death of Roberto Cabañas, Paraguayan footballer (born 1961).

On January 10 in …

1911 – Trumper scores double cricket ton versus South Africa, goes on to get 214.

1914 – Oscar Mathisen skates world record 500 minutes in 43.7 seconds in Oslo, Norway.

1920 – Montreal Canadiens (14) and Toronto Saint Patricks (7) score NHL record 21 goals.

1930 – Commencement of New Zealand’s first Test, versus England at Christchurch.

1930 – Maurice Allom takes cricket Test hat-trick England versus New Zealand at Christchurch.

1931 – Philadelphia Quakers defeat Montreal Canadiens, ends NHL-record 15-game losing streak.

1939 – Donald Bradman hits 186 South Africa versus Queensland before Christ catches him at short-leg.

1945 – Baseball writers again fail to elect a new Hall of Famer.

1953 – NFL Pro Bowl: National Conference beats American Conference 27-7.

1957 – Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick rules Bing Crosby can keep token stock in the Detroit Tigers, even though he owns part of Pittsburgh Pirates.

1965 – NFL Pro Bowl: West beats East 34-14.

1972 – Los Angeles Lakers’ 33 straight win streak snapped, losing to Milwaukee Bucks 120-104.

1977 – 20th hat trick in New York Islanders’ history – Bobby Nystrom.

1980 – Jim Stewart, Boston Bruins’ rookie goalie allows three goals in his first four minutes and a total of five in first period; he never again plays in the NHL.

1982 – Petra Schneider swims world record 1500 metre freestyle (15:43.31).

1982 – Cincinnati Bengals beat San Diego Chargers in -59 degrees F (-51 degrees C) to win AFC championship.

1983 – New York Supreme Court issues a preliminary injunction barring New York Yankees from playing season-opening series against Detroit Tigers in Denver, Colorado.

1984 – Luis Aparicio, Harmon Killebrew, and D Drysdale elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.

1990 – NCAA approves random drug testing for college football players.

1996 – Jimmy Johnson announced as new coach of Miami Dolphins.

2006 – Bruce Sutter becomes just the fourth relief pitcher to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2022 – At crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Los Angeles Kings beats New York Rangers by score 3-1.

2022 – At Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA, NHL regular season game: Colorado Avalanche beats Seattle Kraken by score 4-3.

2022 – At Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., USA, NHL regular season game: Boston Bruins beats Washington Capitals by score 7-3.

Births of sports figures on January 10

1933 – Birth of Leonard John Coldwell; cricket bowler (England medium-fast in 7 Tests 1962-64).

1938 – Birth of Francis W “Frank” Mahovlich; NHL Hall of Famer (Montreal Canadiens).

1938 – Birth of Willie “Stretch” McCovey; first baseman (San Francisco Giants #44).

1939 – Birth of Bill Toomey in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; decathlon champion (Olympics-gold-1968).

1946 – Birth of Alexis Nihon Junior in the Bahamas; wrestler (Olympics-1968).

1949 – Birth of George Foreman in Marshall, Texas, USA; world heavyweight boxing champion (1973-74, 1995).

1953 – Birth of Bobby Rahal; Indy-car racer (over 15 wins).

1957 – Birth of Robert Thompson in Houston, Texas, USA; Nike golfer (1990 Boise Open-second).

1959 – Birth of Chandra Cheesborough in Jacksonville, Florida, USA; 4X100 runner (Olympics-gold-1984).

1962 – Birth of Jim Lindeman; US baseball outfielder (New York Mets).

1963 – Birth of Frank Wijnhoven; Dutch soccer player (NEC, Treffers).

1965 – Birth of James Washington; NFL safety (Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins).

1968 – Birth of Malcolm Showell; WLAF defensive end (Amsterdam Admirals).

1969 – Birth of Juanita Clayton in Manitou, Manitoba, Canada; softball catcher (Olympics-1996).

1970 – Birth of Cameron MacKenzie; Australian 100m/200m/400m (Olympics-1996).

1970 – Birth of Deon Figures; NFL cornerback (Pittsburgh Steelers).

1970 – Birth of James Wilson; WLAF defensive end (Rhein Fire).

1971 – Birth of Guylaine Cloutier in Levis, Québec, Canada; 100m breast stroke swimmer (Olympics-4-1992, 1996).

1972 – Birth of Thomas Lewis; NFL wide receiver (New York Giants).

1973 – Birth of Berry Radstraat; Dutch soccer player (NEC, SCH).

1973 – Birth of Glenn Robinson in Gary, Indiana, USA; NBA forward (Milwaukee, Olympics-gold-1996).

1973 – Birth of Travis Davis; NFL strong safety (New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars).

1974 – Birth of Andre Kirwan; Canadian Football League receiver (Toronto Argonauts).

1974 – Birth of Hollis Thomas; defensive tackle (Philadelphia Eagles).

1983 – Birth of Li Nina; Chinese aerial free-style skier.

1984 – Birth of Marouane Chamakh, Moroccan football player.

1987 – Birth of César Cielo; Brazilian swimmer.

Deaths of sports figures on January 10

1935 – Charlie McGahey, cricket player (MCC tour of Australia 1901-02 cured his tuberculosis), dies.

1935 – Edwin H Flack, English 800m/1500m runner (Olympics-gold-1896), dies at age 60.

1936 – Charles Wright, cricket player (3 Tests England versus South Africa 1895-96), dies.

1966 – George Cresswell, cricket player (took 13 wickets in 3 Tests for New Zealand), suicide.

1994 – Charles “Chub” Feeney, baseball president (National League), dies at age 72.

2017 – Death of Kenny Wharram, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1933).

On January 11 in …

1893 – Jaap Eden skates world record 1500m (2:35).

1915 – Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Colonel Tillinghast Huston purchase New York Yankees for US$460,000.

1938 – Donald Bradman scores a second inning 113 versus Queensland after a ton in the first.

1946 – Bert Bell becomes second NFL commissioner, moves Chicago, Illinois, headquarters to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1953 – J Edgar Hoover declines six-figure offer to become president of the International Boxing Club.

1959 – Hanif Mohammad completes 499 for Karachi, first class world record.

1959 – Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Mayfair Golf Open.

1959 – NFL Pro Bowl: East beats West 28-21.

1960 – Lamar Clark sets pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts.

1970 – Super Bowl IV: Kansas City Chiefs beat Minnesota Vikings, 23-7 in New Orleans; Most Valuable Player: Len Dawson, Quarterback.

1971 – Detroit Tigers’ ace reliever John Hiller, 27, suffers a heart attack, and misses the 1971 season.

1973 – American League adopts designated hitter rule.

1973 – Famous victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground Pakistan chasing 158 all out 106.

1976 – US female Figure Skating championship won by Dorothy Hamill.

1976 – US male Figure Skating championship won by Terry Kubicka.

1977 – Chicago Cubs trade outfielder Rick Monday to Los Angeles Dodgers for Bill Buckner.

1977 – France releases Abu Daoud, a Palestinian suspected of involvement in the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

1983 – Billy Martin named New York Yankees’ manager for third time.

1983 – Billy Martin becomes the New York Yankees’ manager for the third time, replacing Clyde King.

1984 – Denver Nuggets 163, San Antonio Spurs 155-highest-scoring NBA game.

1987 – Largest crowd (76,633) at NFL New York Giants Stadium (beat Washington Redskins 17-0).

1988 – Test debut of Phil Simmons, West Indies versus India, Madras.

1988 – USSR announces it will participate in the Seoul Summer Olympics.

1989 – Denver Nuggets’ rookie Jerome Lane misses seven free throws in a game against Milwaukee Bucks, one missed by two feet.

1990 – Bobby Knight becomes basketball’s Big 10 winningest coach (229).

1990 – Pat Lafontaine sets New York Islanders record of scoring goals in 11 straight.

1991 – Ben Johnson runs first race after being stripped of his 1988 Olympic Gold medal for steroid use; he finishes second.

1992 – US female Figure Skating championship won by Kristi Yamaguchi.

1994 – Hyderabad score 6 for 944 against Andhra Pradesh in Ranji Trophy.

1995 – Birmingham Barracudas granted Canadian Football League franchise.

1995 – NHL Players Association and team owners agree to end NHL strike.

1997 – Martina Hingis beats Jennifer Capriati at Sydney Tennis International.

1998 – AFC Championship: Denver Broncos beat Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21.

1998 – NFC Championship: Green Bay Packers beat San Francisco 49ers 23-10.

1998 – US female Figure Skating championship won by Michelle Kwan.

1998 – US male Figure Skating championship won by Todd Eldredge.

2000 – Carlton Fisk and Tony Perez are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2006 – The Tampa Bay Devil Rays make their first agreement with a Japanese player as relief pitcher Shinji Mori signs a US$1.4 million, two-year contract.

2010 – Retired US baseball star Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals admits to using steroids during his career, including when he broke the sport’s home run record in 1998.

2022 – At SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA, NHL regular season game: San Jose Sharks beats Detroit Red Wings by score 3-2.

2022 – At Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Pittsburgh Penguins beats Anaheim Ducks by score 4-1.

2022 – At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, NHL regular season game: Toronto Maple Leafs beats Vegas Golden Knights by score 4-3.

2022 – At Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, NHL regular season game: Nashville Predators beats Colorado Avalanche by score 5-4.

2022 – At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA, NHL regular season game: Chicago Blackhawks beats Columbus Blue Jackets by score 4-2.

2022 – At FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, USA, NHL regular season game: Florida Panthers beats Vancouver Canucks by score 5-2.

2022 – At KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, USA, NHL regular season game: Tampa Bay Lightning beats Buffalo Sabres by score 6-1.

Births of sports figures on January 11

1857 – Birth of Fred[erick J] Archer; English jockey (winner of five Derbys).

1896 – Birth of Paddy Driscoll; NFL quarterback/coach (Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Bears).

1912 – Birth of Thomas “Schoolboy” Rowe in Waco, Texas, USA; pitcher (Detroit Tigers).

1927 – Birth of John Hayes; cricket player (New Zealand fast bowler in 15 Tests 1951-58).

1939 – Birth of Anne Heggtveigt in Canada; slalom (Olympics-gold-1960).

1946 – Birth of Ludmila Poradnik in USSR; team handball (Olympics-gold-1976, 1980).

1948 – Birth of Madeline Manning-Jackson-Mimms; American 800m runner (Olympics-gold-1968).

1952 – Birth of Ben Daniel Crenshaw in Austin, Texas, USA; PGA golfer (1974 Rookie of Year, 1976 Bing Crosby).

1957 – Birth of Bryan Robson; English international soccer star.

1957 – Birth of Darryl Dawkins; NBA center (Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets).

1961 – Birth of Paul Skansi; NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks).

1962 – Birth of Donn Pall in Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA; pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins).

1963 – Birth of Petra Schneider; East German swimming star (world record 400m).

1963 – Birth of Tracy Caulkins in Winona, Minnesota, USA; swimmer (Olympics-3 gold-1984).

1965 – Birth of Barbara Belding in San Diego, California, USA; WPVA volleyball player (US Open-17th-1994).

1965 – Birth of Karl Van Calcar in Torrance, California, USA; 3k steeplechase.

1965 – Birth of Steve Vancil in Oregon City, Oregon, USA; golfer (1989 City of Portland).

1966 – Birth of Christian Pouget; hockey forward (Team France 1998).

1967 – Birth of Richmond Webb; NFL tackle (Miami Dolphins).

1967 – Birth of Ronnie Stern in St-Agathe, Quebec, Canada; NHL right wing (Calgary Flames).

1968 – Birth of Ben Rivera; Dominican/US baseball pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies).

1969 – Birth of Darren Anderson; NFL cornerback (Kansas City Chiefs).

1969 – Birth of Dave Cruikshank in Northbrook, Illinois, USA; speed skater (Olympics-1994).

1969 – Birth of Frank Robinson; WLAF defensive back (Scottish Claymores).

1969 – Birth of Reemt Pyka; hockey forward (Team Germany 1998).

1971 – Birth of Alexander Delgado in Palmerejo, Venezuela; catcher (Boston Red Sox).

1971 – Birth of Karmeeleyah McGill; WLAF linebacker (Scottish Claymores).

1971 – Birth of Noah Cantor; Canadian Football League defensive tackle (Toronto Argonauts).

1972 – Birth of Dexter Seigler; NFL cornerback (Seattle Seahawks).

1972 – Birth of Huub Loeffen; Dutch soccer player (Vitesse).

1972 – Birth of Rey Ordonez in Havana, Cuba; infielder (New York Mets).

1972 – Birth of Yang Wenyi; Chinese swim star (World Record/Olympic Record 50m freestyle).

1973 – Birth of Dave Dickenson; Canadian Football League quarterback (Calgary Stampeders).

1973 – Birth of Rahul Dravid; cricket batter (prolific Karnataka, Tests for India 96).

1974 – Birth of Goran Lozanovski; Australian soccer midfielder (Olyroos, Olympics-1996).

1974 – Birth of Rod Jones; NFL guard (Cincinnati Bengals).

1974 – Birth of Toderick Malone; WLAF wide receiver (London Monarchs).

1974 – Birth of Warren Morris in Alexandria, Louisiana, USA; baseball infielder (Olympics-bronze-1996).

1975 – Birth of Brad Badger; guard (Washington Redskins).

1975 – Birth of Jacky Verbeek; Dutch soccer player (RKC).

1975 – Birth of Rory Fitzpatrick Rochester; NHL defenseman (Montreal Canadiens).

Deaths of sports figures on January 11

1902 – Johnny Briggs, cricket player (118 wickets for England), dies in an asylum.

1976 – Mervyn Grell, cricket player (Test West Indies versus England 1930, 21 and 13, 0-17), dies.

2017 – Death of François Van der Elst, Belgian footballer (born 1954).

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TV SPORTS

Friday, 1/9/2026

NBA REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics	7:00 pm	SN NBCS-BOS
Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic	7:00pm	NBCS-PHI FanDuel Sports FL
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards	7:00pm	GCSN MNMT
Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets	7:30pm	FanDuel Sports SoCal YES
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies	8:00pm	NBATV FanDuel Sports OKC FanDuel Sports MEM
Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets	9:00pm	FanDuel Sports ATL ALT
New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns	9:00pm	MSG AFSN
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors	10:00pm	NBCS-CA NBCS-BAY
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers	10:00pm	Rip City SCHN
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers	10:30pm	NBATV Spectrum FanDuel Sports MIL
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks	8:00pm	MNMT2 CHSN
Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens	8:00pm	Scripps SN
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings	9:00pm	FanDuel Sports MW FanDuel Sports DET
COLLEGE FOOTBALL	TIME ET	TV
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: CFP Semifinal	7:30pm	ESPN
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL	TIME ET	TV
Bryant & Stratton at Youngstown State	11:00 AM	ESPN+
Miami (OH) at Toledo	6:00pm	CBSSN
Saint Peter’s at Mount St. Mary’s	7:00pm	ESPN+
Merrimack at Siena	7:00pm	ESPN+
Cleveland State at Oakland	7:00pm	ESPN+
Canisius at Manhattan	7:00pm	ESPN+
IU Indianapolis at Green Bay	7:00pm	ESPN+
Niagara at Iona	7:00pm	ESPN+
Rider at Fairfield	7:00pm	ESPN+
Wright State at Detroit Mercy	7:00pm	ESPN+
Marist at Sacred Heart	7:00pm	ESPN+
Akron at Bowling Green	8:00pm	CBSSN
Northern Kentucky at Milwaukee	8:00pm	ESPN+
USC at Minnesota	8:30pm	BTN
UNLV at Colorado State	10:00pm	CBSSN
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund	2:30pm	ESPN2 fuboTV
La Liga: Getafe vs Real Sociedad	2:45pm	ESPN+ fuboTV
Liga MX: Tijuana vs América	3:00pm	VIX
Liga MX: Mazatlán vs Juárez	3:00pm	VIX
Liga MX: Atlas vs Puebla	3:00pm	VIX

Saturday, 1/10/26

NFL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
NFC Wild Card Playoff: Los Angeles Rams vs Carolina Panthers	4:30pm	FOX
NFC Wild Card Playoff: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears	8:00pm	Prime
NBA REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Cleveland Cavaliers	1:00 pm	Prime
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports IND FanDuel Sports Sun
Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons	7:30pm	FanDuel Sports SoCal FanDuel Sporrts DET
San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports SW NBCS-BOS
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls	8:00pm	NBATV KFAA CHSN+
Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz	9:30pm	FanDuel Sports CHA KJZZ
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins	1:00pm	ABC ESPN+
Calgary Flames vs Pittsburgh Penguins	3:30pm	ATTSN ATTSN-PIT
Dallas Stars vs San Jose Sharks	4:00pm	Victory+ NBCS-CA
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche	4:00pm	FanDuel Sports Ohio ALT
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports Sun NBCS-PHI
Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres	7:00pm	Victory+ MSG-BUF
Vancouver Canucks vs Toronto Maple Leafs	7:00pm	ESPN+ SN
Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports DET SN
Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators	7:00pm	Scripps SN
Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes	7:00pm	KONG FanDuel Sports South
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports NSH CHSN
New York Islanders vs Minnesota Wild	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports North MSGSN
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers	10:00pm	FanDuel Sports West SN
St. Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights	10:00pm	FanDuel Sports MW Scripps
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL	TIME ET	TV
Wisconsin at Michigan	12pm or 1pm	CBS
Kansas at West Virginia	12:00pm	FOX/FS1
Tennessee at Florida	12:00pm	ESPN
Georgia Tech at Miami (FL)	12:00pm	ESPN2
Boston College at Louisville	12:00pm	CW
Fordham at St. Bonaventure	12:00pm	USA
Nebraska at Indiana	12:00pm	BTN
VCU at George Mason	12:00pm	ESPNU
NC State at Florida State	12:00pm	ACCN
DePaul vs. UConn	12:30pm	TNT
LSU at Vanderbilt	1:00pm	SECN
Central Connecticut at Le Moyne	1:00pm	NEC Front Row
Mercyhurst at Wagner	1:00pm	NEC Front Row
Fairleigh Dickinson at New Haven	1:00pm	NEC Front Row
Houston at Baylor	1:00pm	Peacock
App State at Coastal Carolina	1:00pm	ESPN+
Evansville at Indiana State	1:00pm	ESPN+
Troy at Louisiana	1:00pm	ESPN+
Western Carolina at The Citadel	1:00pm	ESPN+
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan	1:00pm	ESPN+
New Hampshire at UMBC	1:00pm	ESPN+
Army West Point at Boston University	1:00pm	ESPN+
St. John’s at Creighton	2:00pm	FOX/FS1
SMU at Duke	2:00pm	ESPN
Georgia at South Carolina	2:00pm	ESPN2
Rhode Island at Davidson	2:00pm	USA
Penn State at Purdue	2:00pm	BTN
Georgia Southern at South Alabama	2:00pm	ESPNU
Syracuse at Pitt	2:00pm	ACCN
William & Mary at Drexel	2:00pm	NBCS-PHI+
Harvard at Columbia	2:00pm	SNY
Monmouth at Hofstra	2:00pm	MSG
Towson at Northeastern	2:00pm	NESN
Denver at South Dakota	2:00pm	MidCo Sports 2
Chicago State at Stonehill	2:00pm	NEC Front Row
North Alabama at Bellarmine	2:00pm	ESPN+
Dartmouth at Cornell	2:00pm	ESPN+
Brown at Penn	2:00pm	ESPN+
VMI at Furman	2:00pm	ESPN+
Winthrop at USC Upstate	2:00pm	ESPN+
Yale at Princeton	2:00pm	ESPN+
Lafayette at Navy	2:00pm	ESPN+
Lehigh at Colgate	2:00pm	ESPN+
UMass Lowell at Binghamton	2:00pm	ESPN+
Austin Peay at Stetson	2:00pm	ESPN+
Buffalo at Ohio	2:00pm	ESPN+
Bryant at UAlbany	2:00pm	ESPN+
Maine at NJIT	2:00pm	ESPN+
High Point at Charleston Southern	2:00pm	ESPN+
Queens at North Florida	2:00pm	ESPN+
Wofford at Mercer	2:00pm	ESPN+
North Dakota State at Omaha	2:00pm	Summit
Stanford at Virginia	2:15pm	CW
Villanova at Marquette	2:30pm	TNT
UNC Asheville at Radford	2:30pm	ESPN+
Loyola Chicago at George Washington	3:00pm	CBSSN
New Mexico at Air Force	3:00pm	MWN
Kansas State at Arizona State	3:00pm	Peacock
Delaware at Louisiana Tech	3:00pm	ESPN+
Presbyterian at Longwood	3:00pm	ESPN+
South Florida at Tulsa	3:00pm	ESPN+
ULM at Southern Miss	3:00pm	ESPN+
Texas State at Arkansas State	3:00pm	ESPN+
Abilene Christian at UTA	3:00pm	ESPN+
West Georgia at Jacksonville	3:00pm	ESPN+
Kent State at Central Michigan	3:00pm	ESPN+
Oklahoma at Texas A&M	3:30pm	SECN
Liberty at Sam Houston	3:30pm	ESPN+
Southeast Missouri at Morehead State	3:30pm	ESPN+
Arizona at TCU	4:00pm	ESPN/2
Oklahoma State at Iowa State	4:00pm	ESPN/2
Saint Louis at La Salle	4:00pm	USA
Providence at Xavier	4:00pm	FS1
Jackson State at Alabama State	4:00pm	ESPNU
California at Virginia Tech	4:00pm	ACCN
Saint Francis U at LIU	4:00pm	NEC Front Row
Norfolk State at Delaware State	4:00pm	ESPN+
Central Arkansas at Eastern Kentucky	4:00pm	ESPN+
Holy Cross at American	4:00pm	ESPN+
Valparaiso at Murray State	4:00pm	ESPN+
Utah Tech at Utah Valley	4:00pm	ESPN+
Old Dominion at James Madison	4:00pm	ESPN+
Marshall at Georgia State	4:00pm	ESPN+
UNCG at ETSU	4:00pm	ESPN+
Lipscomb at FGCU	4:00pm	ESPN+
South Carolina State at Morgan State	4:00pm	ESPN+
WKU at UTEP	4:00pm	ESPN+
Samford at Chattanooga	4:30pm	Nexstar
Ball State at UMass	4:30pm	ESPN+
Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois	4:30pm	ESPN+
North Carolina Central at Coppin State	4:30pm	ESPN+
A&M-Corpus Christi at Northwestern State	4:30pm	ESPN+
Little Rock at Lindenwood	4:30pm	ESPN+
Tennessee Tech at Western Illinois	4:30pm	ESPN+
Washington State at Saint Mary’s	5:00pm	CBSSN
Hampton at Charleston	5:00pm	WCBD-DT2
Alcorn State at Alabama A&M	5:00pm	SWAC TV
Southeastern Louisiana at McNeese	5:00pm	ESPN+
Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State	5:00pm	ESPN+
Sacramento State at Portland State	5:00pm	ESPN+
UC Davis at Cal Poly	5:00pm	ESPN+
FIU at Missouri State	5:00pm	ESPN+
Tulane at UTSA	5:00pm	ESPN+
Montana State at Idaho	5:00pm	ESPN+
Montana at Eastern Washington	5:00pm	ESPN+
UIC at Illinois State	5:00pm	ESPN+
Loyola Maryland at Bucknell	5:00pm	ESPN+
Mississippi Valley State at Prairie View A&M	5:30pm	SWAC TV
Grambling State at Bethune-Cookman	5:30pm	SWAC TV
Arkansas at Auburn	6:00pm	ESPN
Clemson at Notre Dame	6:00pm	ESPN2
Seton Hall at Georgetown	6:00pm	FS1
UNI at Bradley	6:00pm	ESPNU
Missouri at Ole Miss	6:00pm	SECN
Wake Forest at North Carolina	6:00pm	ACCN
UTRGV at East Texas A&M	6:00pm	ESPN+
Belmont at Drake	6:00pm	ESPN+
Houston Christian at Stephen F. Austin	6:00pm	ESPN+
Nicholls at New Orleans	6:00pm	ESPN+
Texas Tech at Colorado	7:00pm	CBSSN
UNCW at Stony Brook	7:00pm	SNY
Campbell at Elon	7:00pm	WRAL
UIW at Lamar	7:00pm	ESPN+
San Diego at Pacific	7:00pm	ESPN+
CSU Bakersfield at Long Beach State	7:00pm	ESPN+
Loyola Marymount at Santa Clara	7:00pm	ESPN+
CSUN at Cal State Fullerton	7:00pm	ESPN+
Maryland at UCLA	8:00pm	FOX/FS1
Texas at Alabama	8:00pm	ESPN
Middle Tennessee at NM State	8:00pm	ESPNU
Oregon State at Portland	8:00pm	KUNP
San Jose State at Grand Canyon	8:00pm	KTVK
Weber State at Northern Colorado	8:00pm	ESPN+
Southern Utah at California Baptist	8:00pm	ESPN+
UC San Diego at UC Riverside	8:00pm	ESPN+
Idaho State at Northern Arizona	8:00pm	ESPN+
San Francisco at Pepperdine	8:00pm	ESPN+
North Dakota at Kansas City	8:00pm	Summit
St. Thomas at Oral Roberts	8:00pm	Summit
Mississippi State at Kentucky	8:30pm	SECN
UT Martin at Southern Indiana	8:30pm	ESPN+
Utah State at Boise State	9:00pm	CBSSN
BYU at Utah	10:00pm	ESPN
Wyoming at Nevada	10:00pm	KNSN
Fresno State at San Diego State	11:00pm	CBSSN
UC Irvine at Hawai’i	11:59pm	Spectrum Sports-HI
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
FA Cup: Everton vs Sunderland	7:15am	ESPN2
FA Cup: Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace	7:15am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Shrewsbury Town	7:15am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Cheltenham Town vs Leicester City	7:15am	ESPN+
La Liga: Real Oviedo vs Real Betis	8:00am	ESPN+
Serie A: Como vs Bologna	9:00am	Paramount+
Serie A: Udinese vs Pisa	9:00am	Paramount+
Bundesliga: Heidenheim vs Köln	9:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: Freiburg vs Hamburger SV	9:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: St. Pauli vs RB Leipzig	9:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: Union Berlin vs Mainz 05	9:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim	9:30am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday vs Brentford	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Salford City vs Swindon Town	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Stoke City vs Coventry City	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Manchester City vs Exeter City	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Ipswich Town vs Blackpool	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Doncaster Rovers vs Southampton	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Burnley vs Millwall	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion	10:00am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Fulham vs Middlesbrough	10:00am	ESPN+
La Liga: Villarreal vs Deportivo Alavés	10:15am	ESPN+
Ligue 1: Monaco vs Olympique Lyonnais	11:00am	beIN Sports fuboTV
Serie A: Roma vs Sassuolo	12:00pm	Paramount+
Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs Stuttgart	12:30pm	ESPN+
La Liga: Girona vs Osasuna	12:30pm	ESPN+
FA Cup: Bristol City vs Watford	12:45pm	ESPN+
FA Cup: Cambridge United vs Birmingham City	12:45pm	ESPN+
FA Cup: Grimsby Town vs Weston-super-Mare	12:45pm	ESPN+
FA Cup: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa	12:45pm	ESPN+
Ligue 1: Nice vs Strasbourg	1:00pm	beIN Sports fuboTV
Serie A: Atalanta vs Torino	2:45pm	Paramount+
FA Cup: Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea	3:00pm	ESPN+
La Liga: Valencia vs Elche	3:00pm	ESPN+
Liga MX: Santos Laguna vs Necaxa	8:00pm	VIX
Liga MX: Monterrey vs Toluca	10:00pm	VIX

Sunday, 1/11/26

NFL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
AFC NFC Wild Card Playoff: Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00pm	CBS Paramount+
NFC Wild Card Playoff: San Francisco 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles	4:30pm	FOX
AFC Wild Card Playoff: Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots	8:00pm	NBC Peacock
NBA REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic	3:00 pm	GCSN FanDuel Sports FL
Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies	3:30pm	YES FanDuel Sports MEM
Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors	6:00pm	NBCS-PHI SN
New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers	6:00pm	MSG Rip City
San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports SW FanDuel Sports North
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports OKC FanDuel Sports Sun
Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports MIL ALT
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns	8:00pm	MNMT AFSN
Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors	8:30pm	FanDuel Sports ATL NBCS-BAY
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings	9:00pm	NBCS-CA SCHN
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets	2:00pm	MSGSN TSN
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins	5:00pm	NESN ATTSN-PIT
Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators	7:00pm	MNMT FanDuel Sports NSH
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports Ohio Utah16
Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks	8:00pm	NBCS-CA Scripps
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL	TIME ET	TV
Illinois at Iowa	TBA	FOX
Saint Joseph’s at Richmond	12:00pm	USA
Memphis at Florida Atlantic	1:00pm	ESPN2
Canisius at Iona	1:00pm	ESPN+
Cleveland State at Detroit Mercy	1:00pm	ESPN+
Marist at Rider	2:00pm	ESPN+
Niagara at Manhattan	2:00pm	ESPN+
Merrimack at Saint Peter’s	2:00pm	ESPN+
Siena at Mount St. Mary’s	2:00pm	ESPN+
Northern Kentucky at Green Bay	2:00pm	ESPN+
Charlotte at Rice	2:00pm	ESPN+
UAB at East Carolina	2:00pm	ESPN+
Purdue Fort Wayne at Robert Morris	2:00pm	ESPN+
Quinnipiac at Sacred Heart	2:00pm	ESPN+
Wright State at Oakland	3:00pm	ESPN2
North Texas at Wichita State	3:00pm	ESPNU
Cincinnati at UCF	5:00pm	ESPN2
Northwestern at Rutgers	5:00pm	Peacock
Ohio State at Washington	6:00pm	Peacock
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
Serie A: Lecce vs Parma	6:30am	CBSSN Paramount+
FA Cup: Derby County vs Leeds United	7:00am	ESPN+
La Liga: Rayo Vallecano vs Mallorca	8:00am	ESPN+
Serie A: Fiorentina vs Milan	9:00am	Paramount+
FA Cup: Portsmouth vs Arsenal	9:00am	ESPN2
FA Cup: Sheffield United vs Mansfield Town	9:30am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Swansea City vs West Bromwich Albion	9:30am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Norwich City vs Walsall	9:30am	ESPN+
FA Cup: West Ham United vs Queens Park Rangers	9:30am	ESPN+
FA Cup: Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers	9:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: Borussia M’gladbach vs Augsburg	9:30am	ESPN+
La Liga: Levante vs Espanyol	10:15am	ESPN+
Ligue 1: Brest vs Auxerre	11:15am	beIN Sports fuboTV
Ligue 1: Le Havre vs Angers SCO	11:15am	beIN Sports fuboTV
Ligue 1: Lorient vs Metz	11:15am	beIN Sports fuboTV
FA Cup: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	11:30am	ESPN+
Bundesliga: Bayern München vs Wolfsburg	11:30am	ESPN+
La Liga: Athletic Club vs Real Madrid	12:00pm	ESPN+
La Liga: Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid	12:00pm	ESPN+
Serie A: Verona vs Lazio	12:00pm	Paramount+
Serie A: Internazionale vs Napoli	2:45pm	Paramount+

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