THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” SATURDAY JANUARY 3, 2026

“THE SCOREBOARD”

INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

BARR-REEVE  51          EASTERN GREENE      41         

BELLMONT      79          ADAMS CENTRAL       56         

BREBEUF JESUIT         68          SOUTHPORT  32         

CENTER GROVE          65          FLOYD CENTRAL         62          OT

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              54          CALVARY CHRISTIAN (ILL.)   48         

CONNERSVILLE          60          OLDENBURG ACADEMY        51         

COWAN            41          MADISON-GRANT      34         

CRAWFORD COUNTY             72          SHOALS            58         

CRAWFORDSVILLE    55          BENTON CENTRAL     42         

CROWN POINT            81          HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN              70         

DETROIT CASS TECH (MICH.)            72          GARY LIGHTHOUSE   60         

DUGGER UNION         53          INDIANA DEAF             36         

EAST NOBLE   58          CENTRAL NOBLE        41         

EMINENCE      57          WASHINGTON CATHOLIC    11         

EVANSVILLE MATER DEI         58          EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL        50         

GREENFIELD-CENTRAL          55          RUSHVILLE     36         

HAMMOND MORTON              59          CHICAGO NOBLE (ILL.)          39         

HENDERSON COUNTY (KY.) 53          EVANSVILLE HARRISON         38         

HENRYVILLE   79          MEDORA          58         

LAFAYETTE JEFF           56          LAPEL 50         

LAWRENCE NORTH  88          MARION            63         

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN     66          COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN         42         

LOGANSPORT              59          WABASH          40         

MONROE CENTRAL   63          CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN 22         

NEW CASTLE 62          NORTHEASTERN         47         

NEW HAVEN   69          FORT WAYNE DWENGER       43         

NOBLESVILLE               53          WARREN CENTRAL    32         

NORTHEAST DUBOIS              66          BORDEN           38         

NORTHWESTERN       62          MANCHESTER              39         

NORWELL        78          FORT WAYNE HOMESCHOOL            52         

PAOLI  66          SCOTTSBURG               53         

PIKE     69          BROWNSBURG            55         

PRINCETON    44          JASPER              36         

ROSEVILLE (MICH.)   59          GARY 21ST CENTURY              57         

SOUTH SPENCER       68          SPRINGS VALLEY        58         

TRITON CENTRAL       52          INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI    43         

UNION CITY    57          SOUTHERN WELLS    38         

UNION COUNTY         56          WES-DEL          44         

UNIVERSITY    56          BETHESDA CHRISTIAN           40         

VINCENNES RIVET     78          CANNELTON  27         

WALDRON      65          BROWN COUNTY       51         

WAPAHANI      84          BLUE RIVER VALLEY  40         

WAYNE (W.VA.)             69          EVANSVILLE DAY         44         

WOODLAN      55          FREMONT        26         

CENTRAL INDIANA CLASSIC

ELWOOD          58          NORTH WHITE              40         

EASTERN (GREENTOWN)      69          TRI-TOWNSHIP            14         

NORTH WHITE              53          SMITH ACADEMY        45         

DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN              63          TRI-TOWNSHIP            27         

ELWOOD          61          SMITH ACADEMY        25         

DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN              61          EASTERN (GREENTOWN)      50         

FRANKTON      66          CHURUBUSCO            25         

HERITAGE        61          TRI-CENTRAL 55         

NORTH JUDSON         39          CHURUBUSCO            38         

HERITAGE        48          WINCHESTER 45         

FRANKTON      75          NORTH JUDSON         40         

WINCHESTER 77          TRI-CENTRAL 45         

KIPP INDY LEGACY     81          ALEXANDRIA  60         

BLACKFORD   55          CLINTON PRAIRIE       28         

RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        52          KIPP INDY LEGACY     50         

CROTHERSVILLE         61          CLINTON PRAIRIE       56         

RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        71          ALEXANDRIA  66         

BLACKFORD   62          CROTHERSVILLE         38         

CLINTON CENTRAL TOURNAMENT

PURDUE ENGLEWOOD          55          SOUTHMONT 43         

CLINTON CENTRAL   73          BELIEVE CIRCLE CITY              33         

DEKALB TOURNAMENT

DEKALB             50          HANOVER CENTRAL 47         

FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    82          LAKEWOOD PARK      56         

HANOVER CENTRAL 48          INDIAN CREEK             47         

WHITELAND   88          FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    57         

DEKALB             53          INDIAN CREEK             45         

WHITELAND   76          LAKEWOOD PARK      38         

FISHERS TOURNAMENT

FISHERS            99          FORT WAYNE WAYNE              53         

EVANSVILLE NORTH 49          CHESTERTON               47         

EVANSVILLE BOSSE  67          COLUMBUS NORTH  55         

NEW ALBANY 64          LAWRENCE CENTRAL             61         

CHESTERTON               77          FORT WAYNE WAYNE              45         

LAWRENCE CENTRAL             80          COLUMBUS NORTH  44         

LAWRENCEBURG TOURNAMENT

SILVER CREEK              74          INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE             45         

INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            70          NEW PALESTINE          66         

CENTERVILLE 58          LAWRENCEBURG       20         

PLAINFIELD    71          GUERIN CATHOLIC   39         

FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK  73          NEW PALESTINE          62         

INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE             56          HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          45              

PLAINFIELD    85          CASTLE             49         

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH         67          CENTERVILLE 49        

SILVER CREEK              81          HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          51         

FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK  83          INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            68         

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH         72          LAWRENCEBURG       40         

GUERIN CATHOLIC   63          CASTLE             29         

PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENT

HUNTINGTON NORTH            55          TWIN LAKES    39         

NEW PRAIRIE 41          PLYMOUTH     36         

SOUTHRIDGE TOURNAMENT

PROVIDENCE 53          FOREST PARK 37         

SOUTH RIPLEY             57          SOUTHRIDGE 49         

PROVIDENCE 46          ORLEANS         21         

BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE          56          SOUTH RIPLEY             48         

ORLEANS         48          FOREST PARK 46         

SOUTHRIDGE 43          BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE          31         

TIPPECANOE VALLEY TOURNAMENT

LEO      44          TIPPECANOE VALLEY              39         

FORT WAYNE SOUTH              62          TIPTON              47         

TIPPECANOE VALLEY              45          TIPTON              43         

FORT WAYNE SOUTH              67          LEO      28         

WAWASEE TOURNAMENT

LAVILLE             60          SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS)    51         

SOUTH NEWTON        78          VICTORY PREP             62         

CAREER ACADEMY    66          JOHN GLENN 45         

WAWASEE       61          ELKHART CHRISTIAN               28         

LAVILLE             58          VICTORY PREP             39         

SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS)    72          SOUTH NEWTON        46         

ELKHART CHRISTIAN               62          CAREER ACADEMY    40         

WAWASEE       58          JOHN GLENN 28         

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INDIANA BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES EASTERN

ADAMS CENTRAL       AT          PARKWAY (OHIO)        7:30 PM            

BARR-REEVE  AT          SPRINGS VALLEY        7:30 PM            

BOONE GROVE            AT          KNOX   2:30 PM            

BREMEN           AT          ROCHESTER   7:30 PM            

CANNELTON  AT          COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN         3:30 PM            

CARMEL           AT          INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 7:30 PM           

CLARKSVILLE AT          RISING SUN    7:30 PM            

CONCORD      AT          FAIRFIELD        7:30 PM            

CORYDON CENTRAL AT          SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER) 7:30 PM       

COVINGTON  AT          BENTON CENTRAL                    7:30 PM            

CRAWFORD COUNTY             AT          MEDORA          6:00 PM            

CROWN POINT            AT          BROWNSBURG            7:30 PM            

DUGGER UNION         AT          WASHINGTON CATHOLIC    7:30 PM            

EASTERN (PEKIN)        AT          NEW WASHINGTON  8:00 PM            

EASTERN HANCOCK AT          EAST CENTRAL             7:30 PM            

EASTSIDE         AT          WEST NOBLE                7:30 PM            

ELKHART          AT          FORT WAYNE NORTH              5:00 PM            

EVANSVILLE CENTRAL            AT          JASPER              6:30 PM            

FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY AT          TRINITY GREENLAWN              2:00 PM            

FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA  AT          INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN   1:30 PM            

FRANKLIN CENTRAL AT          DECATUR CENTRAL  2:30 PM            

GIBSON SOUTHERN AT          CHARLESTOWN          7:00 PM            

HAMMOND NOLL       AT          ANDREAN                       8:00 PM            

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN             AT          FRANKFORT    7:30 PM            

HOBART           VS.        MORGAN TWP.             1:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN       AT          LEBANON        7:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI    AT          PARK TUDOR 7:30 PM            

JAY COUNTY   AT          MUNCIE CENTRAL     7:30 PM            

KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY   AT          SOUTH CENTRAL (ELIZABETH)          2:30 PM              

KNIGHTSTOWN            AT          UNION CITY    7:30 PM            

KNIGHTSTOWN            AT          EDINBURGH   PPD.   

KOUTS AT          FRONTIER                       6:30 PM            

LAKELAND       AT          JIMTOWN         7:30 PM            

LAKEWOOD PARK      VS.        TBA       TBA      

LAWRENCE NORTH  AT          JEFFERSONVILLE        7:00 PM            

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN  AT          LAPEL                7:30 PM            

MACONAQUAH           AT          WHITKO            7:30 PM            

MARION            AT          WESTFIELD                    7:30 PM            

MOORESVILLE             AT          MONROVIA     7:30 PM            

MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN   AT          SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE)     7:30 PM              

MORRISTOWN             AT          COWAN            7:30 PM            

NEW CASTLE AT          MISSISSINEWA             7:30 PM            

NOBLESVILLE               AT          INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECH        3:00 PM            

NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG)              AT          FOUNTAIN CENTRAL                2:30 PM            

NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) AT          MERRILLVILLE              2:30 PM            

NORTH DAVIESS          AT          EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN        7:30 PM            

NORTH KNOX AT          VINCENNES LINCOLN            7:30 PM            

NORTH PUTNAM         AT          SOUTH PUTNAM         7:30 PM            

NORTHFIELD AT          SOUTH ADAMS            7:30 PM            

OLDENBURG ACADEMY        AT          FRANKLIN COUNTY  1:30 PM            

PERRY CENTRAL         AT          EVANSVILLE MATER DEI         6:30 PM            

PERRY MERIDIAN        AT          CENTER GROVE                         3:30 PM            

PIKE CENTRAL              AT          MOUNT VERNON (POSEY)                   2:30 PM            

PRINCETON    AT          TELL CITY                        8:00 PM            

PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY   AT          CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              4:00 PM            

RIVER FOREST              AT          KANKAKEE VALLEY    8:00 PM            

RIVERTON PARKE       AT          OWEN VALLEY             6:00 PM            

SEYMOUR        AT          MARTINSVILLE             7:30 PM            

SHENANDOAH             AT          TRI        7:30 PM            

SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON             AT          PORTAGE         2:30 PM            

SOUTH DEARBORN   AT          MADISON        2:00 PM            

TERRE HAUTE NORTH             AT          EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL                       2:00 PM              

TRI-COUNTY  AT          LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC      7:30 PM            

TRINITY LUTHERAN   AT          WEST WASHINGTON               7:30 PM            

UNION (MODOC)       AT          EMINENCE                     12:00 PM         

UNION COUNTY         AT          RUSHVILLE                    7:30 PM            

VINCENNES RIVET     AT          LOOGOOTEE                 4:00 PM            

WASHINGTON              AT          NORTH POSEY             7:30 PM            

WAYNE (W.VA.)             VS.        WHITE RIVER VALLEY              6:00 PM            

WEST LAFAYETTE        AT          WESTERN                       5:00 PM            

WOOD MEMORIAL     AT          SOUTH SPENCER       8:00 PM            

ZIONSVILLE    AT          PENDLETON HEIGHTS            7:30 PM            

BATESVILLE TOURNAMENT

AUSTIN              AT          BATESVILLE    10:00 AM          R1

HARRISON (OHIO)     VS.        GREENFIELD-CENTRAL          11:45 AM          R1

LOSER GAME 2             VS.        LOSER GAME 1             4:00 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 2         VS.        WINNER GAME 1         5:45 PM             1ST

CENTRAL INDIANA CLASSIC

SMITH ACADEMY        VS.        TRI-TOWNSHIP            10:00 AM         

CHURUBUSCO            VS.        TRI-CENTRAL 12:00 PM         

ALEXANDRIA  VS.        CLINTON PRAIRIE       2:00 PM            

NORTH WHITE              VS.        EASTERN (GREENTOWN)      10:00 AM         

NORTH JUDSON         VS.        WINCHESTER 12:00 PM         

KIPP INDY LEGACY     VS.        CROTHERSVILLE         2:00 PM            

ELWOOD          VS.        DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN              4:00 PM            

HERITAGE        AT          FRANKTON      6:00 PM            

RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        VS.        BLACKFORD   8:00 PM            

CLINTON CENTRAL TOURNAMENT

SOUTHMONT VS.        BELIEVE CIRCLE CITY              6:00 PM             3RD

PURDUE ENGLEWOOD          AT          CLINTON CENTRAL                  8:00 PM             1ST

DEKALB TOURNAMENT

LAKEWOOD PARK      VS.        INDIAN CREEK             10:00 AM          5TH

FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    VS.        HANOVER CENTRAL 12:00 PM          3RD

WHITELAND   AT          DEKALB             2:00 PM             1ST

FISHERS TOURNAMENT

EVANSVILLE NORTH AT          FISHERS            10:30 AM          SF

NEW ALBANY VS.        EVANSVILLE BOSSE  12:15 PM          SF

COLUMBUS NORTH  VS.        FORT WAYNE WAYNE              2:00 PM             7TH

LAWRENCE CENTRAL             VS.        CHESTERTON               3:45 PM             5TH

LOSER GAME 8             VS.        LOSER GAME 7                            5:30 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 8         VS.        WINNER GAME 7         7:15 PM             1ST

GREENWOOD CLASSIC

COLUMBUS EAST       AT          GREENWOOD              9:00 AM            

COLUMBUS EAST       VS.        YORKTOWN    1:00 PM            

YORKTOWN    AT          GREENWOOD              5:00 PM            

LAWRENCEBURG TOURNAMENT

HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          AT          LAWRENCEBURG       8:30 AM             SF

NEW PALESTINE          VS.        CASTLE                            10:00 AM          SF

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH         VS.        SILVER CREEK              11:30 AM          SF

CENTERVILLE VS.        INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE             11:30 AM          SF

FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK  VS.        PLAINFIELD                   1:00 PM             SF

INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            VS.        GUERIN CATHOLIC   1:00 PM             SF

LOSER GAME 13          VS.        LOSER GAME 14          2:30 PM             11TH

WINNER GAME 13      VS.        WINNER GAME 14      2:30 PM             9TH

LOSER GAME 16          VS.        LOSER GAME 18          5:00 PM             7TH

WINNER GAME 16      VS.        WINNER GAME 18      5:00 PM             5TH

LOSER GAME 15          VS.        LOSER GAME 17          6:30 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 15      VS.        WINNER GAME 17      8:00 PM             1ST

PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENT

TWIN LAKES    AT          PLYMOUTH                    12:00 PM          3RD

HUNTINGTON NORTH            VS.        NEW PRAIRIE 4:15 PM             1ST

SOUTHRIDGE TOURNAMENT

FOREST PARK VS.        SOUTH RIPLEY             4:00 PM             5TH

ORLEANS         VS.        BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE          5:45 PM             3RD

PROVIDENCE AT          SOUTHRIDGE               7:30 PM             1ST

WAWASEE TOURNAMENT

ELKHART CHRISTIAN               VS.        JOHN GLENN 10:00 AM         POOL A

CAREER ACADEMY    AT          WAWASEE                      11:30 AM          POOL A

VICTORY PREP             VS.        SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS)    1:00 PM               POOL B

SOUTH NEWTON        VS.        LAVILLE                            2:30 PM             POOL B

POOL B 4TH PLACE   VS.        POOL A 4TH PLACE   4:00 PM             7TH

POOL B 3RD PLACE   VS.        POOL A 3RD PLACE   5:30 PM             5TH

POOL B 2ND PLACE  VS.        POOL A 2ND PLACE  7:00 PM             3RD

POOL B 1ST PLACE    VS.        POOL A 1ST PLACE    8:30 PM             1ST

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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD

BELLMONT      42          EASTSIDE         28         

BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL    46          LANESVILLE    28         

COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN         67          LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN     51         

DALEVILLE       50          TRI-CENTRAL 31         

DUGGER UNION         60          INDIANA DEAF             46         

EAST NOBLE   64          CENTRAL NOBLE        44         

EDON (OHIO) 55          HAMILTON       22         

EVANSVILLE HARRISON         45          NEW ALBANY 42         

EVANSVILLE MATER DEI         58          BOONVILLE    41         

FAITH CHRISTIAN       46          BENTON CENTRAL     41         

FISHERS            41          NEW TRIER (ILL.)         32         

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN              46          CARMEL           36         

HAMMOND MORTON              54          NORTH LAWNDALE (ILL.)      26         

INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKS       53          MERRILLVILLE              45         

INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI    62          BLOOMINGTON NORTH         30         

JENNINGS COUNTY  52          BATESVILLE    37         

LAKELAND       41          HERITAGE        31         

MANCHESTER              74          NORTHWESTERN       24         

MARIST (ILL.)  62          FISHERS            47         

NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) 64          RICHMOND    26         

OLDENBURG ACADEMY        73          JAC-CEN-DEL 39         

PURDUE ENGLEWOOD          71          PARK TUDOR 29         

SPEEDWAY     82          INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECH        35         

WOODLAN      56          JAY COUNTY   54         

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              37          IRVINGTON PREP       12         

VICTORY PREP             57          KIPP INDY LEGACY     22         

CLINTON PRAIRIE TOURNAMENT

NORTH WHITE              35          CLINTON PRAIRIE       26         

KOUTS 54          ROCHESTER   33         

ROCHESTER   41          CLINTON PRAIRIE       14         

KOUTS 56          NORTH WHITE              34         

DELPHI TOURNAMENT

WINAMAC        67          FRANKFORT    13         

ROSSVILLE      60          NORTH NEWTON        32         

PIONEER          66          TAYLOR             16         

DELPHI              53          NORTH MONTGOMERY          42         

ROSSVILLE      61          WINAMAC        47         

PIONEER          56          DELPHI              54         

NORTHVIEW TOURNAMENT

PARKE HERITAGE        56          GREENCASTLE             22         

LINTON             34          TERRE HAUTE NORTH             21         

NORTHVIEW  61          WEST VIGO     24         

SULLIVAN        44          TERRE HAUTE SOUTH             38         

PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENT

NORTH JUDSON         53          WASHINGTON TWP.  21         

PLYMOUTH     40          NEW PRAIRIE 28         

TRI-TOWNSHIP TOURNAMENT

JOHN GLENN 41          LAPORTE          25         

TRI-TOWNSHIP            41          WHEELER        39         

WARSAW TOURNAMENT

WARSAW          89          PERU   25         

COLUMBIA CITY          53          PENDLETON HEIGHTS 52     OT

PERU   59          INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            40         

COLUMBIA CITY          73          FORT WAYNE LUERS 33         

WARSAW          84          INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            22         

PENDLETON HEIGHTS 86     FORT WAYNE LUERS  24       

WHITELAND TOURNAMENT

TRI-WEST         40          WHITELAND   27         

ANDERSON    54          OWEN VALLEY             50         

OWEN VALLEY             65          WHITELAND   41         

TRI-WEST         50          ANDERSON    40         

UNREPORTED

CANNELTON                 ROCK CREEK ACADEMY        PPD.

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INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL SATURDAY SCHEDULE

ALL TIMES EASTERN

ADAMS CENTRAL       AT          SOUTHERN WELLS    7:30 PM            

ALEXANDRIA  AT          MUNCIE CENTRAL     1:00 PM            

ANGOLA           AT          FREMONT                       7:30 PM            

ARGOS              AT          NORTH MIAMI               7:30 PM            

BARR-REEVE  AT          VINCENNES RIVET     1:00 PM            

BELLMONT      AT          BLUFFTON       7:30 PM            

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH         AT          NEW ALBANY 12:30 PM        

BOONVILLE    AT          EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN        2:30 PM            

BORDEN           AT          FLOYD CENTRAL                        7:30 PM            

BOWMAN ACADEMY AT          ANDREAN                       2:30 PM            

CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN AT          MILAN                7:30 PM            

CANNELTON  AT          COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN         2:00 PM            

CASTLE             AT          BLOOMINGTON NORTH         1:30 PM            

CASTON           AT          TRITON                             7:30 PM            

CHARLESTOWN          AT          RICHMOND    6:30 PM            

CLARKSVILLE AT          RISING SUN                   6:00 PM            

CLAY CITY        AT          LOOGOOTEE                 1:00 PM            

DUGGER UNION         AT          WASHINGTON CATHOLIC    6:00 PM            

EASTERN (PEKIN)        AT          NEW WASHINGTON  6:00 PM            

EASTERN HANCOCK AT          MONROE CENTRAL   7:00 PM            

EDGEWOOD  AT          SPRINGS VALLEY                       7:30 PM            

EVANSVILLE NORTH AT          BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE          2:30 PM            

EVANSVILLE REITZ     AT          VINCENNES LINCOLN                           1:30 PM            

FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY AT          TRINITY GREENLAWN              12:30 PM         

FORT WAYNE NORTH              AT          HERITAGE                       4:00 PM            

GARY 21ST CENTURY              AT          BOONE GROVE            12:30 PM         

GREENFIELD-CENTRAL          AT          CONNERSVILLE          1:30 PM            

GRIFFITH          AT          MORGAN TWP.             7:30 PM            

HAMILTON       AT          HICKSVILLE (OHIO)   6:00 PM            

HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN              AT          PLAINFIELD                   7:00 PM            

HAMMOND MORTON              AT          CHICAGO JULIAN (ILL.)          3:30 PM            

HANOVER CENTRAL AT          MUNSTER                       8:00 PM            

HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE)          AT          LEBANON        7:30 PM            

HERITAGE HILLS          AT          WASHINGTON              2:30 PM            

HOMESTEAD  AT          NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) 2:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD      AT          EAST CENTRAL             2:30 PM            

INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA       AT          MORRISTOWN             2:30 PM            

JASPER              AT          PIKE CENTRAL              1:30 PM            

JENNINGS COUNTY  AT          GREENSBURG              7:30 PM            

JIMTOWN         AT          NILES (MICH.)              7:30 PM            

KNIGHTSTOWN            AT          UNION CITY    6:00 PM            

LAFAYETTE JEFF           AT          PIKE                    2:30 PM            

LAKEWOOD PARK      AT          LEO                     7:30 PM            

LAWRENCE NORTH  AT          HAMMOND CENTRAL             2:30 PM            

LAWRENCE NORTH  AT          VALPARAISO  2:30 PM            

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN     AT          BLOOMFIELD                2:00 PM            

LOWELL            AT          BENTON CENTRAL     1:30 PM            

MADISON        AT          SOUTH RIPLEY             7:30 PM            

MARTINSVILLE             AT          SOUTHPORT  1:30 PM            

MERRILLVILLE              AT          LAWRENCE CENTRAL             3:00 PM            

MICHIGAN CITY           AT          WEST CENTRAL           1:30 PM            

MONROVIA     AT          PURDUE ENGLEWOOD          1:30 PM            

NORTH DAVIESS          AT          EASTERN GREENE      12:00 PM         

NORTH HARRISON    AT          TRINITY LUTHERAN   1:30 PM            

NORTHEAST DUBOIS              AT          WEST WASHINGTON               1:00 PM            

NORTHEASTERN         AT          TWIN VALLEY SOUTH (OHIO)             11:00 AM         

PROVIDENCE AT          LOUISVILLE BALLARD (KY.)                  11:30 AM         

RANDOLPH SOUTHERN        AT          CENTERVILLE               7:30 PM            

ROCK CREEK ACADEMY        AT          PERRY CENTRAL         1:30 PM            

SHELBYVILLE AT          COLUMBUS EAST       7:30 PM            

SHOALS            AT          CROTHERSVILLE         10:00 AM         

SILVER CREEK              AT          GIBSON SOUTHERN                5:00 PM            

SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH     AT          HAMMOND NOLL       5:00 PM            

SOUTH DECATUR       AT          KNIGHTSTOWN            1:30 PM            

SOUTH DECATUR       AT          HENRYVILLE                  7:30 PM            

SOUTH SPENCER       AT          TELL CITY                        2:30 PM            

SOUTHRIDGE AT          EVANSVILLE CENTRAL            1:30 PM            

TERRE HAUTE NORTH             AT          EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL        12:00 PM         

TIPPECANOE VALLEY              AT          NORTHWOOD             7:45 PM            

TIPTON              AT          EASTERN (GREENTOWN)      7:30 PM            

TRI-COUNTY  AT          LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC      6:00 PM            

TRITON CENTRAL       AT          FRANKLIN COUNTY  7:30 PM            

UNION COUNTY         AT          WES-DEL          3:00 PM            

UNIVERSITY    AT          SHERIDAN                      12:00 PM         

WABASH          AT          SOUTHWOOD              7:30 PM            

WEST LAFAYETTE        AT          WESTERN        3:00 PM            

WESTFIELD     AT          RUSHVILLE     1:30 PM            

WESTVIEW      AT          ELKHART CHRISTIAN               7:30 PM            

WOODLAN      AT          FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA  7:30 PM            

ZIONSVILLE    AT          BREBEUF JESUIT         1:30 PM            

BEN DAVIS CLASSIC

BELIEVE CIRCLE CITY              AT          BEN DAVIS       10:00 AM         

JEFFERSONVILLE        VS.        WARREN CENTRAL    11:30 AM         

BELIEVE CIRCLE CITY              VS.        WARREN CENTRAL    4:30 PM            

JEFFERSONVILLE        AT          BEN DAVIS       6:00 PM            

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT

KIPP INDY LEGACY     VS.        IRVINGTON PREP                      2:30 PM             3RD

VICTORY PREP             AT          CENTRAL CHRISTIAN              5:30 PM             1ST

COVENANT CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY             AT          COVENANT CHRISTIAN          10:00 AM          R1

GUERIN CATHOLIC   VS.        NEW PALESTINE          11:45 AM          R1

LOSER GAME 2             VS.        LOSER GAME 1             2:00 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 2         VS.        WINNER GAME 1         3:45 PM             1ST

DELPHI TOURNAMENT

FRANKFORT    VS.        NORTH NEWTON                       10:00 AM          CON

TAYLOR             VS.        NORTH MONTGOMERY          11:45 AM          CON

LOSER GAME 7             VS.        LOSER GAME 8             2:00 PM             7TH

WINNER GAME 7         VS.        WINNER GAME 8         4:00 PM             5TH

WINAMAC        AT          DELPHI              6:00 PM             3RD

ROSSVILLE      VS.        PIONEER          8:00 PM             1ST

GRANT 4 TOURNAMENT

MADISON-GRANT      VS.        MISSISSINEWA             10:00 AM          R1

EASTBROOK   AT          OAK HILL                         11:30 AM          R1

LOSER GAME 1             VS.        LOSER GAME 2             6:30 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 1         VS.        WINNER GAME 2         8:00 PM             1ST

GREENWOOD CLASSIC

INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE             AT          GREENWOOD  11:00 AM      

INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE             VS.        YORKTOWN    3:00 PM            

YORKTOWN    AT          GREENWOOD              7:00 PM            

HUNTINGTON NORTH TOURNAMENT

WHITKO            AT          HUNTINGTON NORTH            10:30 AM          R1

NOBLESVILLE               VS.        FORT WAYNE NORTHROP    12:00 PM          R1

LOSER GAME 2             VS.        LOSER GAME 1             5:30 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 2         VS.        WINNER GAME 1         7:00 PM             1ST

NORTHVIEW TOURNAMENT

GREENCASTLE             VS.        TERRE HAUTE NORTH             10:00 AM          CON

WEST VIGO     VS.        TERRE HAUTE SOUTH             11:30 AM          CON

PARKE HERITAGE        VS.        LINTON             1:00 PM             SF

SULLIVAN        AT          NORTHVIEW  2:30 PM             SF

LOSER GAME 5             VS.        LOSER GAME 6             4:00 PM             7TH

WINNER GAME 5         VS.        WINNER GAME 6         5:30 PM             5TH

LOSER GAME 7             VS.        LOSER GAME 8             7:00 PM             3RD

WINNER GAME 7         VS.        WINNER GAME 8         8:30 PM             1ST

PLYMOUTH TOURNAMENT

WASHINGTON TWP.  VS.        NEW PRAIRIE 1:45 PM             3RD

NORTH JUDSON         AT          PLYMOUTH     6:00 PM             1ST

SOUTH BEND ADAMS TOURNAMENT

ELKHART          VS.        SOUTH BEND RILEY  9:00 AM             R1

MISHAWAKA MARIAN              AT          SOUTH BEND ADAMS              10:30 AM          R1

LOSER GAME 1             VS.        LOSER GAME 2             12:15 PM          3RD

WINNER GAME 1         VS.        WINNER GAME 2         2:00 PM             1ST

TRI-TOWNSHIP TOURNAMENT

LAPORTE          VS.        WHEELER                       5:00 PM             3RD

JOHN GLENN AT          TRI-TOWNSHIP            6:30 PM             1ST

WARSAW TOURNAMENT

FORT WAYNE LUERS VS.        INDIANAPOLIS RITTER            12:00 PM          5TH

PENDLETON HEIGHTS            VS.        PERU   2:00 PM             3RD

COLUMBIA CITY          AT          WARSAW          4:00 PM             1^ST

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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

#2 MICHIGAN 96 #24 USC 96

STANFORD 80 #60 LOUISVILLE 76

#13 NEBRASKA 58 #9 MICHIGAN STATE 56

#3 IOWA STATE 80 WEST VIRGINIA 59

#7 GONZAGA 80 SEATTLE 72 OT

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 89 NEW MEXICO STATE 74

CORNELL 133 ALFRED STATE 65

WESTERN KENTUCKY 102 SAM HOUSTON STATE 91

NIAGARA 64 SACRED HEART 61

LIBERTY 81 KENNESAW STATE 73

ST. PETER 69 MARIST 59

ROBERT MORRIS 85 DETROIT MERCY 77

WAGNER’S 79 CHICAGO STATE 72

JACKSONVILLE STATE 67 DELAWARE 64

IONA 75 SIENA 72

MIDDLE TENNESSEE 88 LOUISIANA TECH 51

OREGON 64 MARYLAND 54

MISSOURI STATE 79 UTEP 55

OHIO STATE 80 RUTGERS 73

WASHINGTON STATE 78 LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 76

ST. MARY’S 78:57

SANTA CLARA 82 PEPPERDINE 63

PACIFIC 84 OREGON STATE 53

SAN FRANCISCO 74 SAN DIEGO 64

CALIFORNIA 72 NOTRE DAME 71

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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

UC RIVERSIDE 65 HAWAII 58

BELMONT 78 BRADLEY 57

SAMFORD 70 FISK 54

TOWELS AND 57 CAMPBELL 54

NORTHERN KENTUCKY 63 IU INDY 44

PURDUE FORT WAYNE 84 OAKLAND 64

ROBERT MORRIS 62 MILWAUKEE 52

WRIGHT STATE 82 DETROIT MERCY 71

WAGNER’S 62 CHICAGO STATE 51

MIDDLE TENNESSEE 60 KENNESAW STATE 47

GREEN BAY 58 CLEVELAND STATE 55

MERCER 66 AUBURN MONTGOMERY 55

HAMPTON 63 STONY BROOK 54

NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON 69 NORTHEASTERN 67

MONMOUTH 67 ELON 62

CHARLESTOWN 72 HOFSTRA 55

MURRAY STATE 101 ILLINOIS STATE 93 2OT

SAM HOUSTON STATE 67 LOUISIANA TECH 64

LIBERTY 67 NEW MEXICO STATE 62

UTEP 82 DELAWARE 71

GONZAGA 85 SEATTLE 59

OREGON STATE 81 PACIFIC 61

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 92 SANTA CLARA 85

PEPPERDINE 60 ST. MARY’S 52

PORTLAND 62 WASHINGTON STATE 49

SAN FRANCISCO 59 SAN DIEGO 55

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

FRIDAY January 2, 2026

TEXAS STATE 41 RICE 10

MAYBE 35 CINCINNATI 13

WAKE FOREST 43 MISSISSIPPI STATE 29

SMU 24 ARIZONA 19

THURSDAY, JAN. 8

7:30 P.M. | FIESTA BOWL (CFP SEMIFINAL) (GLENDALE, ARIZ.) | (13-1) OLE MISS VS. (12-2) MIAMI FL. ESPN

FRIDAY, JAN. 9

7:30 P.M. | PEACH BOWL (CFP SEMIFINAL) (ATLANTA, GA.) | (14-0) INDIANA VS. (13-1) OREGON ESPN

MONDAY, JAN. 19

7:30 P.M. | COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (MIAMI, FLA.) | ESPN

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WEEK 18 SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JAN. 3

CAROLINA PANTHERS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, 4:30 P.M. ET

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, 8 P.M. ET

SUNDAY, JAN. 4

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS, 1 P.M. ET

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS, 1 P.M. ET

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT HOUSTON TEXANS, 1 P.M. ET

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT ATLANTA FALCONS, 1 P.M. ET

DALLAS COWBOYS AT NEW YORK GIANTS, 1 P.M. ET

TENNESSEE TITANS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, 1 P.M. ET

NEW YORK JETS AT BUFFALO BILLS, 4:25 P.M. ET

DETROIT LIONS AT CHICAGO BEARS, 4:25 P.M. ET

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT DENVER BRONCOS, 4:25 P.M. ET

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS, 4:25 P.M. ET

ARIZONA CARDINALS AT LOS ANGELES RAMS, 4:25 P.M. ET

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, 4:25 P.M. ET

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, 4:25 P.M. ET

BALTIMORE RAVENS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS, 8:20 P.M. ET

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NBA

SAN ANTONIO 123 INDIANA 113

WASHINGTON 119 BROOKLYN 99

ATLANTA 111 NEW YORK 99

CLEVELAND 113 DENVER 108

CHICAGO 121 ORLANDO 114

MILWAUKEE 122 CHARLOTTE 121

PORTLAND 122 NEW ORLEANS 109

PHOENIX 129 SACRAMENTO 102

OKLAHOMA CITY 131 GOLDEN STATE 94

LA LAKERS 128 MEMPHIS 121

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NHL

ST. LOUIS 4 VEGAS 3

NY RANGERS 5 FLORIDA 1

MINNESOTA 5 ANAHEIM 2

SEATTLE 4 VANCOUVER 3

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NATIONAL RELEASES

NFL

WEEK 18 NFL CAPSULES-SATURDAY

CAROLINA PANTHERS (8-8) AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-9)
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
FanDuel odds: Buccaneers -3, Total 43.5
Series Rewind: Tampa has won five of the past six meetings but Carolina claimed the victory in a potential turning-point game two weeks ago, 23-20.

It’s not exactly a winner-takes-all situation when the NFC South rivals meet for the second time in three weeks. The Panthers can dictate their fate when it comes to qualifying for the postseason. Carolina clinches the division with a win or a tie against the Buccaneers, plus the Panthers have a bit of a safety net. If the Atlanta Falcons defeat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, that result would also shove the Panthers into the playoffs. QB Bryce Young, whose team has alternated wins and losses over the past 10 games, led the Panthers to a win over Tampa Bay in Charlotte on Dec. 21 to give Carolina the slight upper hand. The Buccaneers have lost four consecutive games — all by four or fewer points — and have dropped seven of their past eight outings. Tampa Bay is truly in a must-win situation. Six of Carolina’s victories this season have come by three-point margins. It definitely feels different for the Panthers as the regular season comes to an end with an important game ahead. In recent years, they played just for pride to finish the schedule.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (13-3) AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (12-4)
Saturday, 8 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)
FanDuel odds: Seahawks -1.5, Total 47.5
Series Rewind: The second meeting of these teams follows a 17-13 victory in Week 1 for the 49ers, San Francisco’s seventh win in the past eight meetings in the series.

With the No. 1 seed and NFC West title on the line, the Seahawks are hoping to snap the 49ers’ six-game winning streak and stay home for the playoffs after a bye on wild-card weekend. The 49ers are riding the hot hand of QB Brock Purdy, who has posted back-to-back games with five offensive TDs. Purdy had two TD passes and 277 yards through the air in the opener at Seattle and rushed for two touchdowns with three TD tosses in a shootout that tilted San Francisco’s way against the Bears last week. The Seahawks have also won six straight and have only lost once since Oct. 5. The 49ers have overcome season-ending injuries to defensive stalwarts Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to move into position to earn home-field advantage through the Super Bowl, which is scheduled for Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, with a victory. The Seahawks’ big concern is at left tackle. Charles Cross will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. His backup, Josh Jones (ankle/knee), is listed as questionable after missing two practices and returning Thursday in a limited capacity. While Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has been productive, his history of his road-game challenges became relevant again last week with a shaky showing at Carolina. Seattle ran the ball effectively with a heavier dose of Zach Charbonnet (11 rushing TDs this season) tallying a season-high 110 rushing yards.

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (13-3) AT  SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (12-4)

All-Time Series History

Regular Season: SEA leads series, 30-23 (SF won 6 of past 7)

Postseason: Series tied, 1-1 (home team won past 2)

The Last Time…

Regular Season: 9/07/25: SF 17 at SEA 13

Postseason: NFC-WC 1/14/23: SEA 23 at SF 41

SEAHAWKS NOTES:

SEAHAWKS clinched 1st playoff berth since 2022 & with a win in Week 18, can win NFC West for 1st time since 2020 & No. 1 seed for 1st time since 2014. • QB SAM DARNOLD passed for 147 yards & TD in Week 17. Is 5th QB all-time to record 13+ wins in consecutive seasons & 1st to do so with different teams (Min. in 2024). Aims for 4th in row on road with TD pass. Ranks 5th with 3,850 pass yards & tied-7th with 25 TD passes this season. • RB ZACH CHARBONNET led team with season-high 110 rush yards & had 2 rush TDs in Week 17. Aims for 3rd in row with rush TD. Had rush TD in Week 1 meeting. Ranks tied-7th with 11 rush TDs this season. • RB KENNETH WALKER has 50+ scrimmage yards in 4 of his past 5 games on road. • WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA had 9 receptions for 72 yards in Week 17. Leads the NFL with 1,709 rec. yards this season & is 3rd player in NFL history under age 24 with 1,700+ rec. yards in a single season. Had 124 rec. yards in Week 1 meeting. Aims for 3rd in row vs. SF with 100+ rec. yards. • TE AJ BARNER had TD catch in Week 17 & aims for 3rd in row with TD reception. • LB ERNEST JONES had 5 tackles in Week 17. Has 10+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 games. Had 8 tackles, TFL & INT in Week 1 meeting. Aims for 4th in row vs. SF with 8+ tackles. • LB DEMARCUS LAWRENCE had 6 tackles, sack, FF & FR in Week 17. Ranks tied-6th with 3 FFs this season. Aims for 3rd in row on road with FF. Had 6 tackles & 2 TFL in Week 1 meeting. • DT LEONARD WILLIAMS has TFL in 4 of his past 5 games vs. SF. • CB DEVON WITHERSPOON had PD in Week 17 & has PD in 3 of his past 4 games. Aims for 4th in row on road with PD. Had 8 tackles & TFL in Week 1 meeting. • S NICK EMMANWORI (rookie) has 7+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 games. • S JULIAN LOVE co-led team with 6 tackles & had 1st INT this season in Week 17. Had 10 tackles & sack in Week 1 meeting.

49ERS NOTES:

49ers clinched 4th playoff berth in past 5 years & with a win in Week 18, can win NFC West for 3rd time in past 4 seasons & No. 1 seed for 3rd time in past 7 seasons. Have been No. 1 seed 10 times since 1975, most in NFL. • QB BROCK PURDY passed for 303 yards & 3 TDs & had 2 rush TDs in Week 17, his 2nd consecutive game with 5 offensive TDs. 1st player with 5+ offensive TDs in back-to-back weeks since 2020. Aims for 4th in row with 115+ passer rating. Had 277 pass yards & 2 TD passes in Week 1 meeting. • RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY had 181 scrimmage yards (140 rush, 41 rec.) & rush TD in Week 17. Has 2,069 scrimmage yards this season & is 6th player since 1990 with 2,000+ scrimmage yards in 3 career seasons. Is 1 of 2 (HOFer LaDainian Tomlinson) to have 3 seasons with 2,000+ scrimmage yards & 15+ TDs. Had 142 scrimmage yards (73 rec., 69 rush) in Week 1 meeting. • WR JAUAN JENNINGS had TD catch in Week 17 & has TD reception in 5 consecutive games, longest active streak this season. Ranks tied-7th with 9 TD catches this season. • WR RICKY PEARSALL had 85 rec. yards in Week 17 & aims for 3rd in row with 85+ rec. yards. Had 108 rec. yards in Week 1 meeting. • TE GEORGE KITTLE aims for 3rd in row with 85+ rec. yards & TD reception. Ranks tied-4th among TEs with 7 TD catches this season. Had TD reception in Week 1 meeting. • TE JAKE TONGES had TD reception in Week 17 & had TD catch in Week 1 meeting. • LB DEE WINTERS had 7 tackles & TFL in Week 17. Aims for 3rd in row at home with TFL. Had 6 tackles & 2 TFL in Week 1 meeting. • LB TATUM BETHUNE led team with 11 tackles & had TFL & PD in Week 17. Has 9+ tackles in 7 of his past 8 games. Aims for 4th in row at home with 10+ tackles. • CB UPTON STOUT (rookie) had PD in Week 1 meeting. • S MALIK MUSTAPHA had PD in Week 17. Has 6+ tackles in 4 of his past 5 at home.

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (11-5) AT DENVER BRONCOS (13-3)

Empower Field at Mile High | Referee: Clete Blakeman

All-Time Series History

Regular Season: DEN leads series, 72-58-1 (LAC won past 3)

Postseason: DEN leads series, 1-0

The Last Time…

Regular Season: 9/21/25: DEN 20 at LAC 23

Postseason: AFC-D 1/12/14: SD 17 at DEN 24

CHARGERS NOTES:

CHARGERS clinched playoff berth & qualified for postseason in back-to-back years for 1st time since 4 consecutive playoff appearances from 2006-09. Is only team with undefeated record vs. division this season (5-0). • QB JUSTIN HERBERT completed 21 of 32 atts. (65.6 pct.) for 236 yards & TD in Week 17. Needs 66 pass yards to surpass HOFer Peyton Manning (24,885) for most pass yards in 1st 6 seasons all-time. Aims for his 4th in row with 65+ comp. pct., 210+ pass yards & TD pass. Passed for 300 yards & TD in Week 3 meeting. • RB OMARION HAMPTON had 8 catches, 60 scrimmage yards (31 rec., 29 rush) & rush TD last week. Is 1 of 5 rookies with 60+ scrimmage yards in 8+ games (8) this season. Has TD in 3 of his past 4. Had 6 catches, 129 scrimmage yards (70 rush, 59 rec.) & rush TD in Week 3 meeting. • WR QUENTIN JOHNSTON had 5 catches for 98 yards in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row with 95+ rec. yards. Has 50+ rec. yards & rec. TD in 4 of his 5 games on road this season. Had 6 catches for 89 yards in Week 3 meeting. • WR KEENAN ALLEN had 7 catches for 65 yards & TD in Week 3 meeting. • TE ORONDE GADSDEN (rookie) had TD catch last week. • LB KHALIL MACK had 4 tackles, TFL & FF in Week 17. Aims for his 4th in row vs. division with half sack. • LB DAIYAN HENLEY led team with 10 tackles last week. Has 5+ tackles in 6 of his 7 games on road this season. • LB TULI TUIPULOTU has sack in 5 of his past 6 on road. Ranks 5th in NFL with 13 sacks this season. • CB TARHEEB STILL had 6 tackles & TFL in Week 17. • S DERWIN JAMES had 8 tackles & INT last week. Has 8+ tackles & INT in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 4th in row with 6+ tackles. Had 12 tackles, 4 TFL & sack in Week 3 meeting. • CB ELIJAH MOLDEN had 3 tackles & 1st INT of season in Week 17.

BRONCOS NOTES:

BRONCOS were 1st AFC team to clinch playoff spot & won 13 games in a season for 1st time since 2013. • QB BO NIX completed 26 of 38 atts. (68.4 pct.) for 182 yards & TD & rushed for 42 yards & TD in Week 17. Has 23 wins since entering NFL in 2024, 2ndmost wins by QB in 1st 2 seasons all-time. Became 3rd player ever (Justin Herbert & HOFer Peyton Manning) with 3,500+ pass yards & 25 TD passes in each of 1st 2 seasons all-time. Has 210+ pass yards & 2+ TD passes in 2 of 3 career starts vs. LAC. • RB RJ HARVEY had 5 catches, 76 scrimmage yards (43 rush, 33 rec.) & TD catch last week. Leads rookies in scrimmage TDs (12) this season. Has TD in 5 consecutive games, tied 2nd-longest active streak in NFL. • RB JALEEL MCLAUGHLIN rushed for 40 yards in Week 17. • WR COURTLAND SUTTON had 40 rec. yards last week. Has 60+ rec. yards in 4 of his past 5 overall & has TD catch in 4 of his past 5 vs. LAC. Had 6 catches for 118 yards & TD in Week 3 meeting. • LB NIK BONITTO had PD in Week 17. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5 vs. LAC. Had 4 tackles & 2 sacks in Week 3 meeting. • LB JONATHON COOPER had 4 tackles & sack in Week 3 meeting. • LB ALEX SINGLETON had 4 tackles last week. Aims for his 7th in row at home with 8+ tackles. Had 12 tackles in Week 3 meeting. • LB JONAH ELLISS had half sack in Week 17. Has half sack in 2 of his past 3. Had TFL & PD in Week 3 meeting. • LB DONDREA TILLMAN had half sack last week. Had 4 tackles in Week 3 meeting. • CB PAT SURTAIN II had 5 tackles in Week 17. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 vs. LAC, incl. in Week 3 meeting. • CB RILEY MOSS had 3 tackles last week. Aims for his 3rd in row at home with 2+ PD. Had 6 tackles & PD in Week 3 meeting.

COMMANDERS QB MARCUS MARIOTA RULED OUT; JOSH JOHNSON TO START SUNDAY

The Washington Commanders will finish off an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025 season with a second consecutive start from third-string quarterback Josh Johnson on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn officially ruled out backup QB Marcus Mariota (hand/quad) for the second straight game when talking to reporters Friday. Starter and 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels was shut down for the season on Dec. 15 after appearing in only seven games because of knee, hamstring and elbow injuries.

Johnson, 39, is in his second stint with Washington (4-12), one of seven different teams he’s played for since he was a fifth-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

In his first start since 2021 against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, he completed 15 of 23 for 198 passing yards with 10 rushing yards in a 30-23 home loss.

Over 49 career games (10 starts), Johnson is 228-of-390 passing (58.5%) for 2,538 yards, 13 touchdowns and 17 interceptions with 436 rushing yards and one score.

Mariota, 32, has played in 11 games as Daniels’ replacement, going 2-6 as a starter. He has completed 139 of 227 passes (61.2%) for 1,695 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also has rushed 50 times for 297 yards and one touchdowns.

The Commanders have lost 10 of their last 11 games since a 3-2 start. Quinn also announced that starting offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (oblique) will miss his third straight game on Sunday against the host Eagles (11-5).

DOLPHINS PLACE TE DARREN WALLER ON INJURED RESERVE

The Miami Dolphins placed veteran tight end Darren Waller (groin) on injured reserve on Friday ahead of their season finale against the New England Patriots.

Waller, 33, came out of retirement this season to join the Dolphins and played in nine games (three starts), catching 24 of 34 targets for 283 yards and six touchdowns. He had an earlier stint on injured reserve because of a pectoral injury in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns and missed four games.

For his career, Waller has 374 receptions for 4,407 yards and 26 touchdowns in 95 regular-season games for the Baltimore Ravens (2015-16), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2018-22), New York Giants (2023) and Dolphins. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020 with the Raiders.

Baltimore selected him in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech.

In other moves on Friday, the Dolphins (7-9) signed running back Donovan Edwards to the active roster off the Washington Commanders’ practice squad and released cornerback Clarence Lewis from the practice squad.

Miami coach Mike McDaniel said running back De’Von Achane (shoulder) will not practice Friday and is a game-time decision, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ribs) will be limited and is questionable to play at New England (13-3) on Sunday.

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OLE MISS AND BREAKTHROUGH QB CHAMBLISS ADVANCE TO CFP FIESTA BOWL AGAINST MIAMI AND BLUE CHIP BECK

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi’s scintillating breakthrough quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and his Rebels teammates have been saying for weeks that they have the chemistry, talent and confidence to carry on in the College Football Playoff without former coach Lane Kiffin.

Unlikely as that may have sounded after Kiffin left for rival LSU on Nov. 30, there’s been little evidence to the contrary. The Rebels — having dramatically vanquished Southeastern Conference champion Georgia in a Sugar Bowl for the ages — are preparing for a Jan. 8 Fiesta Bowl date with Miami in the CFP semifinals.

“It’s a super tough group,” recently promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said after the No. 6 seed Rebels (13-1) walked off of the Superdome field with a 39-34 victory over third-seeded Georgia (12-2). “They’ve got a lot of grit, and they love playing football, and they’re not tired of it.”

Georgia, the only team to beat Ole Miss this season back in October, was favored by about a touchdown and led by nine at halftime. The Rebels rallied to take a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, but still required late-game poise by their defense, a big throw by Chambliss and a clutch kick by Lucas Carneiro to pull it out.

Georgia scored 10 straight points in the last 7:03, but the Bulldogs were threatening to score a go-ahead touchdown when Mississippi’s defense held them to a tying field goal with 55 seconds left.

Then, on a third-and-5 from his own 30, Chambliss delivered an accurate deep ball to De’Zhaun Stribling for a 40-yard gain to set up Carneiro’s decisive, 47-yard field goal with 6 seconds left (a safety on the ensuing kickoff completed scoring in the final seconds).

Kiffin, who wanted to continue coaching Ole Miss in the postseason after accepting his LSU job but was not permitted to do so by Mississippi Athletic Director Keith Carter, spent part of Thursday night being introduced to the crowd at an LSU women’s basketball game by Tigers’ coach Kim Mulkey.

Later, Kiffin posted a message of encouragement to his former team on social media, stating, “Only two more to go.”

Since Kiffin flew out of Oxford on a private jet supplied by LSU, “Everybody stayed together and bought in and nobody got frustrated,” Mississippi linebacker Suntarine Perkins said. “I’m really excited about what this group has accomplished this season.”

Chambliss vs. Beck

In terms of their backgrounds, Chambliss and Miami QB Carson Beck could hardly be more of a study in contrast.

Beck is a high-paid, high-profile transfer from Georgia known for his taste in luxury European automobiles. In helping the Hurricanes stage a pair of CFP victories over higher-seeded Texas A&M and defending national champion Ohio State, he’s fulfilling the promise with which he returned to his native Florida, where he was a consensus four-star recruit.

Now one more victory in the Fiesta Bowl will give Beck and the 10th-seeded Hurricanes (12-2) a chance to play for a national title in their home stadium on Jan. 19.

Chambliss has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the most compelling stories in all of college football — the Sugar Bowl being merely his latest chapter.

Last fall, Chambliss played at Division II Ferris State in his native Michigan. Before that, he says he nearly quit football in favor of playing point guard for a Division III basketball program. But after leading Ferris State to a Division II national championship, he took an offer to be a projected backup at Ole Miss this season.

An injury to season-opening starter Austin Simmons thrust Simmons into the spotlight, and his ability to run circles around frustrated pass-rushers while finding receivers breaking open downfield made him such a hit in Oxford, Mississippi, that fans there began flying flags of his namesake Caribbean island nation, Trinidad & Tobago.

“Sometimes I’ve got to pinch myself,” Chambliss said. “I never really thought I’d get to this point, to be honest, because I did have some doubt at Ferris State if football is really for me.

“It’s been a crazy ride so far,” he added.

Next stop, Glendale, Arizona.

REPORT: ACC ALLOWING MIAMI TO KEEP $14M CFP PAYOUT

The Atlantic Coast Conference is giving Miami the entirety of the College Football Playoff prize money it earned so far, according to Front Office Sports.

While the conference is entitled to keep a portion of the winnings, the ACC is electing not to do so due to its success initiatives model which went into effect for the 2024-25 academic year.

That allows Miami to keep its entire prize pool, which currently sits at $14 million after the 10th-seeded Hurricanes beat No. 2 Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31.

The Hurricanes didn’t make the ACC championship game due to two conference losses and a tiebreaker they lost to Duke, but made the CFP as an at-large team.

To date, Miami (12-2) has made $4 million for making the 12-team CFP, $4 more million for winning its first-round game and $6 million for winning its quarterfinal.

With a win over No. 6 seed Ole Miss (13-1) in the CFP semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl Jan. 8, the Hurricanes would earn $6 million in additional money, bringing their potential haul to $20 million in addition to $3 million in travel expenses for each round they play in.

QB CJ BAILEY RETURNING TO NC STATE FOR 2026 SEASON

Quarterback CJ Bailey is returning to NC State for his junior season in 2026, he announced Friday on social media.

“Back with the Pack,” he posted on Instagram, ending speculation he could enter the transfer portal on Friday.

The two-year starter would have been one of the top signal-callers on the market if he had opted to leave Raleigh.

Bailey completed 68.8% of his passes for 3,105 yards with 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 13 games for the Wolfpack (8-5, 4-4 ACC) in 2025. He rushed for 215 yards and six scores.

Bailey ended the season with 221 passing yards and three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) in a 31-7 victory against Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 19 in Tampa, Fla.

The 6-foot-6 sophomore from Miami, Fla., has thrown for 5,518 yards and 42 touchdowns with 19 interceptions in 25 career games. He has added 494 yards and 11 scores on the ground.

LANE KIFFIN EARNS $500K FOR OLE MISS’ CFP WIN; LSU ON THE HOOK

The Ole Miss victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night was a win-win for the Rebels and for their former head coach Lane Kiffin, who earned at least a $500,000 bonus from his new employer, LSU.

As stipulated in Kiffin’s new contract, per multiple reports, LSU is paying the bonus money because of incentive clauses in his previous deal with Ole Miss. Kiffin coached the Rebels through the regular season (11-1) before leaving for LSU on Nov. 30.

Kiffin already earned $150,000 when Ole Miss made the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, which became $250,000 when the Rebels defeated Tulane 41-10 in the first round without him.

No. 6 seed Ole Miss beat No. 3 Georgia 39-34 in the quarterfinals on Thursday in New Orleans, increasing Kiffin’s bonus to $500,000.

The Rebels face No. 10 Miami in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 8, when a victory in that semifinal would advance them to the national championship game and boost the bonus to $750,000.

A national title will be worth a new total of $1 million for Kiffin. The Rebels’ new head coach Pete Golding, the former defensive coordinator, is eligible for the same bonuses, paid by Ole Miss.

Kiffin said he asked Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce and athletic director Keith Carter to keep coaching the Rebels through the CFP even if he accepted another job, but they denied the request while he was considering other posts, according to reports.

The Athletic reported that Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti earned a $700,000 bonus when the No. 1 Hoosiers beat Alabama 38-3 in the quarterfinals in the Rose Bowl on Thursday. A semifinals win over Oregon will boost the bonus to $1 million, and a national title makes the bonus $2 million, per the report.

Oregon’s 23-0 victory over Texas Tech in the quarterfinals got Ducks coach Dan Lanning a $250,000 bonus, rising to $500,000 with a win over Indiana, per The Athletic.

MICHIGAN TE MARLIN KLEIN DECLARES FOR NFL DRAFT

Michigan captain and tight end Marlin Klein, an All-Big Ten honorable mention this season, announced Friday he is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

The 6-foot-6, 250-pound senior has one season of college eligibility remaining. Klein caught 24 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown in 11 games in 2025, including four catches for 39 yards in a 41-27 loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl on Wednesday. He finished third on the Wolverines (9-4) this season in receptions and yards.

Klein told ESPN on Friday that he’s “ready for the next step.”

“The NFL is getting an explosive player that can do whatever is asked of him — play special teams, run block and catch the ball and someone who is not going to complain about his usage,” Klein said. “They are getting a player that’s willing to die for his teammates.”

Born in Cologne, Germany, Klein was selected the team’s most improved player on offense as a junior after catching 13 passes for 108 yards in 13 games (six starts). In four seasons in Ann Arbor, he had 38 receptions for 364 yards and one TD in 36 games.

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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

TOP 25 ROUNDUP: NO. 13 NEBRASKA NIPS NO. 9 MICHIGAN ST., STAYS PERFECT

Rienk Mast made six 3-pointers, including the tiebreaking trey with 1:54 remaining, and No. 13 Nebraska remained unbeaten with a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night in Lincoln, Neb.

Mast compiled 19 points and seven rebounds as the Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) extended their school-record start as well as increased their program-long winning streak to 18 dating to last season. Pryce Sandfort added 13 points and Jamarques Lawrence scored 12.

Michigan State had a chance to force overtime when Carson Cooper was fouled with 0.7 seconds remaining. Cooper missed the first shot and then was called for a lane violation while missing the second on purpose as Nebraska held on.

Jaxon Kohler logged 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Spartans (12-2, 2-1), who had a four-game winning streak snapped. Jeremy Fears Jr. tallied 14 points and seven assists.

No. 2 Michigan 96, No. 24 Southern California 66

Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 29 points and the Wolverines pounced on the Trojans early and rolled to a win in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Leading wire-to-wire, the Wolverines (13-0, 3-0 Big Ten) faced little consternation after an initial 11-0 flurry, the only exception being when Yaxel Lendeborg left for the locker room late in the first half. The standout forward returned to start the second half.

Jaden Brownell came off the bench to lead USC (12-2, 1-2) with 16 points before fouling out. Ezra Ausar scored 15 points.

No. 3 Iowa State 80, West Virginia 59

Joshua Jefferson notched a triple-double and Milan Momcilovic scored a game-high 26 points as the Cyclones rolled past the Mountaineers in the teams’ Big 12 Conference opener in Ames, Iowa.

Jefferson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Momcilovic made 8 of 10 3-point attempts as the Cyclones (14-0, 1-0) matched the best start in school history. Blake Buchanan added 14 points as Iowa State shot 52.7% (29 of 55) from the field and 52% (13 of 25) from 3-point range.

Chance Moore led West Virginia (9-5, 0-1) with 17 points. DJ Thomas added 10 off the bench for the Mountaineers, who have lost two of their last three games. The Mountaineers shot just 29% (7 of 24) from beyond the arc.

No. 7 Gonzaga 80, Seattle 72

Braden Huff scored 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting as the Bulldogs survived an upset bid, rallying to defeat the Redhawks in overtime at Spokane, Wash.

Graham Ike added 24 points and 10 rebounds and fellow reserve Tyon Grant-Foster scored 19 as Gonzaga (15-1, 3-0 West Coast Conference) recovered from a 13-point deficit in the second half to win their eighth consecutive game.

Brayden Maldonado scored 17 for Seattle (12-4, 1-2), which was seeking its first victory against a ranked team since beating No. 16 UNLV on Jan. 12, 1974. Will Heimbrodt added 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.

Stanford 80, No. 16 Louisville 76

Ebuka Okorie scored 28 points for the host Cardinal, who beat the Cardinals to register their first win over a ranked opponent in more than two years.

Okorie shot 9 of 18 from the floor while bouncing back from a seven-point effort against Notre Dame. Chisom Okpara added 17 points and eight rebounds for Stanford (12-3, 1-1 ACC).

Ryan Conwell put up a team-high 18 for Louisville (11-3, 1-1 ACC), which remained without Mikel Brown Jr. (back). Isaac McKneely scored 17 points.

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NBA NEWS

NBA ROUNDUP: GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO SETS 30-10-5 MARK IN BUCKS’ WIN

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and threw down a game-winning alley-oop slam to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a thrilling 122-121 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Antetokounmpo grabbed 10 rebounds and dished five assists, giving him the most 30-point, 10-rebound, five-assist games in NBA history, 158. He broke the record he briefly shared with Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Ryan Rollins added 29 points, on 11-of-13 shooting, and eight assists for Milwaukee. Bobby Portis contributed 20 off the bench as the Bucks won for the third time in four games.

Milwaukee native Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 26 points while Miles Bridges added 25. Brandon Miller, who just missed what would have been a buzzer-beating game-winner, added 19. The Hornets have lost three straight.

Spurs 123, Pacers 113

De’Aaron Fox led all scorers with 24 points and Stephon Castle flirted with a triple-double as San Antonio handed host Indiana its 11th straight loss with a win in Indianapolis.

Dylan Harper complemented Castle’s 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists with 22 points off the bench. Keldon Johnson chipped in with 16 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter. The Spurs improved to 10-3 this season without star Victor Wembayama, who is sidelined with left knee soreness.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard added 19 points and Micah Potter finished with a career-high 16 points in his first start of the season.

Thunder 131, Warriors 94

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 30 points in 28 minutes as Oklahoma City thumped short-handed Golden State in San Francisco.

Chet Holmgren added 15 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks while Branden Carlson recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder, who have won four in a row. The margin was their second largest of the season.

Playing without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green on the front end of a back-to-back, the Warriors saw a two-game winning streak end. Moses Moody, Will Richard and Al Horford each scored 13 points.

Wizards 119, Nets 99

Justin Champagnie scored 20 points off the bench and Alex Sarr added 19 points and four blocks to allow Washington continue visiting Brooklyn’s recent woes.

CJ McCollum added 17 points, and Tre Johnson and Marvin Bagley III chipped in 12 points apiece for Washington, which has won four of its last five after a 5-23 start. Bilal Coulibaly added 11 points for the Wizards, who shot 51.% from the field for the game.

Day’Ron Sharpe, Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams and Drake Powell each scored 14 points for the Nets, who dropped their third straight. Nolan Traore added 12 points but Brooklyn made only 6 of 29 shots from distance and were outrebounded by 18.

Cavaliers 113, Nuggets 108

Darius Garland scored 18 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:13 remaining, as Cleveland outlasted visiting Denver.

Donovan Mitchell had 33 points and Jarrett Allen posted eight points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who won their third straight after trailing by double digits early in the third quarter. Garland added eight assists and De’Andre Hunter had 16 points.

Jamal Murray scored a game-high 34 points and had six rebounds and seven assists for Denver, which was without four starters, topped by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is out until February after hyperextending his left knee Dec. 29. Christian Braun (left ankle), Aaron Gordon (right hamstring) and Cam Johnson (right knee) also were inactive.

Bulls 121, Magic 114

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished seven assists as Chicago beat visiting Orlando to win for the seventh time in nine games and get to .500.

Kevin Huerter added 20 points while Nikola Vucevic (17 points, 10 rebounds) and Jalen Smith (11 points, 10 rebounds) both notched double-doubles for Chicago, which scored eight of the game’s final 12 points to ice the victory.

Paolo Banchero put up a game-high 31 points for the Magic and Anthony Black had 18 points, but Orlando faded in the fourth quarter, shooting 33.3% in the period and 1-for-11 from long range.

Suns 129, Kings 102

Devin Booker scored 33 points, Dillon Brooks added 18 points and host Phoenix pulled away in the second half to beat slumping Sacramento and improve to 3-0 on the season against the Kings.

Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro chipped in 15 points apiece for the Suns, who have won five of their past six overall. Keegan Murray put up 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 and Keon Ellis had 14 off the bench for the Kings, who have lost four in a row and 14 of 17.

Booker tossed in 27 points in the first half to help the Suns to a six-point halftime lead. The Suns subsequently outscored the Kings 67-46 in the second half to cruise in their first game back from a 3-1 road trip. Booker, Brooks and Williams did not play in the fourth quarter.

Trail Blazers 122, Pelicans 109

Deni Avdija scored 34 points and dished 11 assists as Portland sent host New Orleans to a sixth consecutive loss.

Caleb Love connected on a career-high-matching six 3-pointers en route to 22 points off the bench for the Trail Blazers, who earned their third win in four games. Donovan Clingan posted 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Zion Williamson logged a season-high 35 points plus eight rebounds for the Pelicans, who were without injured starters Trey Murphy III, Derik Queen, Herbert Jones and Saddiq Bey.

Hawks 111, Knicks 99

Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double for visiting Atlanta, which withstood a late rally by New York to earn a win.

Johnson finished with 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season and the ninth of his five-year career. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Onyeka Okongwu scored 23 points apiece for the Hawks, who led by as many as 26 late in the third quarter on their way to winning a second straight game.

The Hawks won despite the absence of Trae Young (quad), who missed a third straight game. OG Anunoby (19 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double and Jalen Brunson finished with a game-high 24 points for the Knicks, who got within single digits late. New York set season lows for points scored and 3-point shooting percentage (20.9%, 9 of 43).

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HOCKEY NEWS

NHL ROUNDUP: MIKA ZIBANEJAD’S WINTER CLASSIC HAT TRICK LIFTS RANGERS

Mika Zibanejad recorded the first-ever hat trick in a Winter Classic and logged two assists while leading the New York Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday night in Miami.

A sellout crowd of 36,153 attended the game at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. Artemi Panarin chipped in with two goals and an assist while Alexis Lafreniere dished a career-high three assists for New York, which snapped a three-game losing streak (0-2-1). Vincent Trocheck added two assists and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves.

Zibanejad opened the scoring on a power play at 15:09 of the first period. It was his 116th power-play goal for the Rangers, tying him with Camille Henry and Chris Kreider for the most in franchise history. The Rangers are now 6-0-0 all-time in outdoor games. They also lead the NHL in road wins this season (15-8-2).

Sam Reinhart scored on a power play and Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves for the Panthers, who lost their second straight game. They are 2-3-1 over their past six games. Florida defenseman Seth Jones — who is set to represent the U.S. in the Olympics next month — took a puck to his neck/shoulder area in the first period. He didn’t return.

Wild 5, Ducks 2

Danila Yurov scored twice, Yakov Trenin had a goal and an assist and Quinn Hughes added four assists as visiting Minnesota topped Anaheim.

Hughes matched the Wild record for points in a game by a defenseman and established a franchise record for assists in a game by a blueliner. Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves as Minnesota stretched its win streak against Anaheim to seven games and improved to 20-1-0 in its past 21 games against the Ducks.

Beckett Sennecke and Troy Terry had the Anaheim goals. Lukas Dostal stopped 29 shots for the Ducks, who have lost a season-high five straight games (0-4-1).

Kraken 4, Canucks 3 (SO)

Matty Beniers scored the lone shootout goal to end the third and final round as Seattle defeated host Vancouver.

Cale Fleury, Chandler Stephenson and Ben Meyers scored in regulation for the Kraken, who improved to 6-0-1 in their past seven games. Goaltender Joey Daccord made 20 saves through regulation and overtime and stopped all three of Vancouver’s shootout attempts.

Jake DeBrusk had a goal and two assists for the Canucks, who dropped their fifth straight home game (0-4-1). Vancouver’s Kiefer Sherwood and Linus Karlsson also tallied, and Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of 28 shots.

Blues 4, Golden Knights 3

Brayden Schenn scored the winning goal with 1:33 left to lift St. Louis past visiting Vegas.

Alexey Toropchenko and Oskar Sundqvist had a goal and an assist for the Blues, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Justin Faulk also scored for St. Louis. Pavel Buchnevich and Mathieu Joseph had two assists, and Joel Hofer made 21 saves.

Keegan Kolesar, Mark Stone and Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the Golden Knights, who have just one victory in their last eight games (1-5-2). Carter Hart made 15 saves for Vegas. Jack Eichel returned after spending seven games on the injured list with a lower-body injury and was held without a point.

US HOCKEY PICKS 4 NATIONS-HEAVY ROSTER FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS, ADDING KELLER, THOMPSON AND JONES

Tage Thompson and Clayton Keller helped the U.S. win the world hockey championship for the first time since 1933, while Seth Jones was a key part of the Florida Panthers’ second consecutive Stanley Cup run.

Those contributions earned them a spot on the U.S. team at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as the only three additions from the 4 Nations Face-Off early last year.

USA Hockey unveiled its roster Friday, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the NHL-run international tournament in February, when the Americans made the final before losing to Canada in overtime.

“I liked the way we played: Everybody was together, everybody played the right way,” general manager Bill Guerin said on a video call with reporters. “The biggest thing for me was the chemistry, and I think the chemistry allowed the guys to play the way that they did.”

The only ones not back from the 4 Nations are forward Chris Kreider and former New York Rangers teammate Adam Fox, the 2021 Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s top defenseman. Guerin took issue with the perception that Fox was left off because of his role in Connor McDavid’s OT goal 11 months ago.

“If you think we made a decision on one play, then you must not think we’re very smart,” Guerin said. “I’m going to keep those conversations private. Our decision was made, and we’re moving forward.”

Keller, who’s captain of the Utah Mammoth and tied for their lead in scoring, wore the “C” at worlds. Thompson, who plays for the Buffalo Sabres, was a point-a-game producer.

“He’s 6-foot-6 and can skate like the wind,” Guerin said. “He’s got an incredible shot, scoring ability — he’s got versatility, as well. He can play center, play wing, kill penalties, he’s on the power play. The versatility, size and skill level are a pretty unique package.”

The U.S. followed Canada’s lead after its northern neighbor also chose a 4 Nations-heavy roster. But while Canada made some changes in net beyond starter Jordan Binnington, the Americans went with the same three goaltenders: reigning league MVP Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman.

Left off were Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars, who’s leads U.S. players in points this season, and a couple other elite goal scorers, Cole Caufield and Alex DeBrincat, who are each 5-foot-8. Asked about size as a factor in decision-making, Guerin said it was a bonus, adding, “It doesn’t help if you’re big and you stink.”

“We actually have to build a team,” Guerin said. “We have to fill roles. We have certain responsibilities that go up and down the lineup that we need players that are elite in those categories.”

Guerin and his management staff, along with coach Mike Sullivan, prioritized experience and players they knew well. That meant sticking with depth forwards Vincent Trocheck and Brock Nelson over Robertson and others.

Jones was a notable exception, after his shutdown prowess was evident in the playoffs last year.

“He’s a big strong kid that skates extremely well,” Sullivan said. “He has the ability to play on both side of the puck.”

Teams are allowed 25 players at the Olympics, up from 23 at the 4 Nations, and can dress 20 skaters — typically 13 forwards and seven defenseman, along with two goalies. The first U.S. game is Feb. 12 against Latvia.

HILARY KNIGHT SET TO MAKE 5TH OLYMPICS APPEARANCE AS US WOMEN’S HOCKEY UNVEILS 23-PLAYER ROSTER

Hilary Knight is set to make her fifth Olympic appearance, and this time lead a younger, faster U.S. women’s national team that’s favored to win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games next month.

The 36-year-old Knight headlines the list as USA Hockey released its 23-player Olympic women’s roster on Friday. It’s a group that returns just 11 members from the team that won silver at the 2022 Beijing Games, and features several newcomers, highlighted by defender Laila Edwards.

From Cleveland, the 21-year-old Wisconsin senior is set to become the first Black female hockey player to compete for the U.S. at the Olympics.

“It still hasn’t really kicked in yet. Getting that call is like a dream come true,” Edwards said. “Always had dreams of playing in the pros, but the biggest dream was to go the Olympics for sure.”

As for Knight, she will set a U.S. women’s hockey record for most Winter Games appearances after winning gold in 2018 and three silver medals. The Seattle Torrent captain previously announced these will be her final Winter Games, while planning to continue her PWHL career.

The U.S. roster features various familiar faces, including forward Kendall Coyne Schofield and defender Lee Stecklein, who will both be competing in a fourth Winter Games. Other returnees include forwards Alex Carpenter and Kelly Pannek, and defenders Megan Keller and Caroline Harvey, who at 23 is completing her senior season at Wisconsin.

The roster has otherwise been transformed under coach John Wroblewski, who placed an emphasis on a youth movement upon being hired in June 2022.

The Americans relied mostly on veterans and appeared a step behind in finishing 5-2 — with both losses to Canada — in Beijing under former coach Joel Johnson.

This year’s team features seven players still competing at college, with 20-year-old Ohio State forward Joy Dunne being the youngest. The goalie trio is also new, with projected starter Aerin Frankel, projected backup Gwyneth Philips, and third-stringer Ava McNaughton set to make their Olympic debuts.

Wroblewski’s imprint on the roster was evident particularly in the most recent Rivalry Series, in which the Americans swept all four games by out-scoring the Canadians by a combined margin of 24-7. The U.S. is also the defending world champions after a 4-3 overtime win against Canada in April.

The Americans open the Olympics facing the Czech Republic on Feb. 5, with the gold-medal game set for Feb. 19.

The U.S. is favored to win its third Olympic gold medal, and first since defeating Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. The Americans also won the inaugural tournament at Nagano in 1998, with the Canadians winning gold at the other five Olympic competitions.

These are the first Olympics since the PWHL began play in 2024, with the now eight-team league expected to make an impact by raising the level of international competition and bridging the gap among nations trailing the two global powers U.S. and Canada.

The U.S. roster features 16 PWHL players.

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COLTS FOOTBALL

COLTS FOOTBALL CAPSULE: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (8-8) AT HOUSTON TEXANS (11-5)

NRG Stadium | Referee: Land Clark

All-Time Series History

Regular Season: IND leads series, 32-14-1 (HOU won 5 of past 6)

Postseason: IND leads series, 1-0

The Last Time…

Regular Season: 11/30/25: HOU 20 at IND 16

Postseason: AFC-WC 1/5/19: IND 21 at HOU 7

COLTS NOTES:

QB PHILIP RIVERS passed for 147 yards & TD in Week 17. Aims for his 5th in row vs. Hou. with 65+ comp. pct., 225+ pass yards, 2+ TD passes & 100+ rating. Completed 22 of 28 atts. (78.6 pct.) for 228 yards & 2 TD passes with 124.4 rating in his last game vs. Hou. (12/20/20). • RB JONATHAN TAYLOR led team with 84 scrimmage yards (70 rush, 14 rec.) & had rush TD last week. Leads NFL in scrimmage TDs (20) & rush TDs (18), ranks 2nd in rush yards (1,559) & ranks 3rd in scrimmage yards (1,924) this season. Became 4th player ever with 18+ rush TDs in 2+ career seasons (2). Became 6th player all-time with 9,000+ scrimmage yards (9,028) & 75+ scrimmage TDs (76) in 1st 6 seasons. Has rush TD in 3 of his past 4. Had 121 scrimmage yards (85 rush, 36 rec.) in Week 13 meeting. • WR JOSH DOWNS had 34 rec. yards in Week 17. Had 4 catches for 109 yards & TD in last meeting at Hou. • WR MICHAEL PITTMAN has 5+ receptions in 10 of his past 11 on road. • TE TYLER WARREN had 5 catches for 43 yards last week. Ranks 2nd among rookies in receptions (71) & ranks 3rd in rec. yards (791). • TE MO ALIE-COX had 1st TD catch of season in Week 17. • LB ZAIRE FRANKLIN had 5 tackles last week. Has 5+ tackles in each of his 7 games on road this season. Had 13 tackles in Week 13 meeting. • LB GERMAINE PRATT had 7 tackles, 2 PD & INT in Week 17. Has PD in 7 of his past 8. Had 9 tackles, FF & PD in Week 13 meeting. • DE LAIATU LATU had sack & PD last week. Aims for his 4th in row with sack. • CB SAUCE GARDNER had 3 tackles & PD in Week 17. Has PD in 6 of his past 7 games. • CB KENNY MOORE had 10 tackles & 2 TFL last week. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Hou. with 5+ tackles. • S CAM BYNUM had 4 tackles in Week 17. Had 6 tackles, TFL & INT in Week 13 meeting. • S NICK CROSS led team with 12 tackles & had TFL last week.

TEXANS NOTES:

TEXANS became 5th team since 1990 to begin 0-3 & qualify for playoffs. Need win & Jaguars loss to secure 3rd consecutive division title. Lead NFL in total defense (272.4 yards allowed per game) & scoring defense (16.6 points allowed per game) in 2025. • QB C.J. STROUD passed for 244 yards & 2 TDs in Week 17. Has 240+ pass yards & 2+ TD passes in 2 of his past 3. Is 4-1 in 5 career starts vs. Ind. with 1,443 pass yards (288.6 per game) & 7 TDs vs. INT with 103.8 rating. • RB WOODY MARKS (rookie) rushed for 71 yards last week. Has 65+ scrimmage yards in 4 of his past 5. Rushed for 64 yards in Week 13 meeting. • WR NICO COLLINS had 57 rec. yards in Week 17. Aims for his 10th in row with 55+ rec. yards. Has 5+ catches & 90+ rec. yards in 4 of his 5 games vs. division this season. Had 5 receptions, 105 scrimmage yards (98 rec., 7 rush) & rush TD in Week 13 meeting. • WR JAYDEN HIGGINS (rookie) had 88 rec. yards & 5th TD catch of season last week. Had 5 catches for 65 yards in Week 13 meeting. • WR JAYLIN NOEL (rookie) had 54 rec. yards & TD catch in Week 17. • DE DANIELLE HUNTER had 4 tackles & sack last week. Aims for his 5th in row at home with sack. Had PD in Week 13 meeting. • DE WILL ANDERSON had 3 tackles, 2 TFL & half sack in Week 17. Ranks 5th in NFL with 19 TFL this season. Had 4 tackles & TFL in Week 13 meeting. • DE DEREK BARNETT had 2 sacks last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. • DT DENICO AUTRY had sack & FF in Week 17. • LB AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR had 6 tackles & INT last week. Has 6+ tackles in 4 of his past 5. Had 8 tackles in Week 13 meeting. • LB HENRY TO’OTO’O led team with 12 tackles & had TFL in Week 17. • CB KAMARI LASSITER had 6 tackles & PD last week. Aims for his 5th in row with PD. • CB DEREK STINGLEY had 3 tackles & PD in Week 17. Has PD in 3 of his past 4.

COLTS RULE OUT CB SAUCE GARDNER, TE WILL MALLORY FOR WEEK 18 GAME VS. HOUSTON TEXANS

The Colts on Friday ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and tight end Will Mallory (lung) for their Week 18 game against the Houston Texans, head coach Shane Steichen said.

Gardner exited the Colts’ Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a calf injury, that the Colts later said was tightness in the same calf Gardner had injured in Week 13. Gardner missed Weeks 14-16 due to that injury, and Steichen said they elected to hold the All-Pro cornerback out of most of the second half of Week 17 out of precaution so Gardner didn’t further re-aggravate the injury.

Gardner did not participate in any Week 18 practices.

Mallory, who was active for just his second game of the season against the Jaguars, did not practice this week due to a lung injury.

Steichen said center Tanor Bortolini, who missed Week 17 due to a concussion, has cleared concussion protocol.

As a reminder, last Saturday the Colts placed tight end Drew Ogletree, wide receiver Anthony Gould and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve.

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INDIANA PACERS

SPURS BEAT FREE-FALLING PACERS 123-113 WITHOUT WEMBANYAMA

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their first game since Victor Wembanyama injured his left knee, beating the Indiana 123-113 on Friday night for the Pacers’ 11th straight loss.

Wembanyama hyperextended his knee Wednesday night in a home victory over New York. An MRI showed no ligament damage and the 7-foot-4 center stayed in San Antonio to rehabilitate the injury.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is day-to-day but wouldn’t rule out the possibility he could play against Portland on Saturday night in San Antonio. The Spurs are 10-3 with Wembanyama doesn’t play.

Dylan Harper added 22 points for the Spurs, and Stephon Castle had 19.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard had 19 points, and Micah Potter added 16 in his first start in five games with Pacers.

The Pacers shot 51% while the Spurs made 44% overall. San Antonio made 22 of 28 free throws while Indiana was 13 of 15.

The Spurs scored the first six points of the third quarter to to make it 77-58. The Pacers regrouped to cut it to 93-85 after three quarters. San Antonio maintained control throughout the fourth quarter.

Up next

Spurs Host Portland on Saturday night.

Pacers: At Orlando on Sunday.

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INDY FUEL

FUEL SHUT OUT BLOOMINGTON 5-0 IN BATTLE WITH BISON

FISHERS – The Indy Fuel hosted the Bloomington Bison in their first game of the new year. Despite being outshot by the Bison, the Fuel claimed a dominant 5-0 win in their first home game of 2026.

1ST PERIOD

At 2:22, Owen Robinson took the game’s first penalty for slashing. The Fuel killed it off. 

Mike Van Unen scored his first professional goal at 4:35 to put Indy up, 1-0. Tyler Paquette and Robinson claimed the assists on that goal.

Bloomington’s Brandon Yeamans took a roughing penalty at 12:28 which gave Indy their first power play of the game. 

21 seconds into the power play, Sahil Panwar scored with the help of Lee Lapid and Matt Petgrave. This gave Indy a 2-0 lead. 

At 13:08, Mikael Robidoux and Michael Marchesan dropped the gloves, each earning two minutes for roughing. Robidoux earned an additional minor penalty for roughing which gave the Fuel another power play chance. 

Griffen Fox was called for tripping at 16:27, giving Indy another power play chance. Petgrave capitalized exactly thirty seconds later with a power play goal assisted by Jordan Martin and Lapid to make it 3-0. 

That is how the period ended, with the Fuel outshooting the Bison, 10-6. 

2ND PERIOD

The game’s next penalty didn’t happen until 12:40 when Bloomington’s Cooper Moore was called for holding. This put the Fuel on the power play, but the Bison killed it off. 

At 14:48, Petgrave was called for holding which gave Bloomington a late power play but that was killed off too. 

After two periods, the Fuel were still leading 3-0 and were outshooting Bloomington, 18-15.

3RD PERIOD

At 2:44, Riku Ishida was called for interference which gave the Fuel a power play opportunity. Bloomington was able to kill it off. 

Petgrave scored his second goal of the game at 12:43, to put Indy up 4-0. Cody Laskosky and Jadon Joseph tallied the assists. 

Robidoux and Fuel goaltender Owen Flores each got a minor penalty for roughing at 15:34. Laskosky served the penalty for Indy. 

With under one minute to go in the final period, Jesse Tucker and Robidoux were each given a ten minute misconduct penalty. 

Time expired soon after and the Fuel took home the dominant 5-0 win, despite the Bison eclipsing them in shots, 26-25. 

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INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL

INDIANA BASKETBALL GAME NOTES – GAME 14 VS. WASHINGTON

Opening Tip

• Indiana University re-enters Big Ten Conference play against Washington on Sunday, Jan. 4, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on BTN with Jack Kizer (PxP) and Jordan Taylor (Analyst) on the call.

• Washington (9-4, 1-1 B1G) is under the direction of second-year head coach Danny Sprinkle. The Huskies finished 13-18 (4-16 B1G) in their debut season in the Big Ten last season.

• Freshman forward Hannes Steinbach has led Washington  with 18.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per night. Senior guard Desmond Claude, a USC transfer, has netted 14.8 points per game. Sophomore guard Zoom Diallo has dished out a team-high 41 assists to go along with 14.5 points per game on 37.5% shooting from the 3-point line. Fifth-year center Franck Kepnang has posted 6.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per outing.

• Sophomore wing Bryson Tucker, a former Hoosier, makes his return to Bloomington. He has averaged 6.1 points and 4.6 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game.

• Sophomore guard Wesley Yates III, UW’s second-highest scorer (14.9 points per game), is reportedly out indefinitely with a wrist injury.

Game Information

Jan. 4, 2026 • 8 PM ET

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.

TV: BTN (Jack Kizer, Jordan Taylor)

Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)

Series History: Indiana leads, 4-1

Last Meeting: IU 78, UW 62 on March 1, 2025, in Seattle

Series History

• The Hoosiers hold a 4-1 series advantage against the Huskies, which includes a 78-62 IU victory in the lone meeting in conference play on March 1, 2025, in Seattle.

• Malik Reneau (22 points, 6 rebounds) and Luke Goode (18 points) led the Hoosiers to the road victory at Alaska Airlines Arena.

• The game will mark the first played in Bloomington since a 73-56 Indiana win on Dec. 19, 1978.

Last Time Out

• Indiana (10-3, 1-1 B1G) converted 26-of-30 attempts from the free throw line to topple Siena by a score of 81-60 on Monday, Dec. 22, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in the final non-conference contest of the 2025-26 season.

• Fifth-year senior guard Lamar Wilkerson finished with a game-high 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the floor to go along with seven rebounds and four assists. He has averaged 26.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.8 made 3-pointers per outing in his last four home games.

• Redshirt senior forward Tucker DeVries and sixth-year senior guard Tayton Conerway each contributed 16 points. Junior guard Nick Dorn led the IU bench with 11 points, his fourth straight home game with 10-plus points.

B1G-Brand Basketball

• The Big Ten Conference holds the second-highest rating (+18.13) for any conference (SEC, +19.00) according to KenPom. Twelve of the league’s 18 programs are inside the top 50 of the latest KenPom rankings, which includes three teams inside the top 10.

• Indiana has 10 remaining games scheduled against teams currently ranked or receiving votes in the latest Coaches Poll (Dec. 29).

• Per the latest NET rankings, IU has 13 Quad I and three Quad 2 opportunities, remaining on the schedule.

Long-Distance Calls

• Indiana has averaged 10.6 made 3-pointers per game, first in the Big Ten and 29th nationally. The Hoosiers have buried 10 or more triples in eight games. In those contests, IU holds a record of 7-1 and has averaged 94.3 points per game.

• The Hoosiers buried 14 triples in consecutive games against Marquette (Nov. 9) and Milwaukee (Nov. 12), the first time an IU team converted at least 14 3-point field goals in consecutive games since November of 2005.

• Indiana canned 17 3-pointers against Penn State (Dec. 9), the most in a game since 2016 (19). The Hoosiers have made 17-plus triples in five games in program history.

• Fifth-year senior Lamar Wilkerson is tied for 13th nationally and tops the Big Ten with 3.5 made 3-pointers per game. Redshirt senior forward Tucker DeVries (3.2) is tied for 33rd nationally and second in the B1G.

• Junior guard Nick Dorn (1.9) is tied for 19th in the conference. The Elon transfer has made 22-of-40 attempts from long range over his last seven outings.

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PURDUE MEN’S BASKETBALL

#5 PURDUE RESUMES BIG TEN PLAY SATURDAY AT WISCONSIN

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

[5 / 5] Purdue (12-1, 2-0) vs. Wisconsin (9-4, 1-1)

Saturday, January 3 | 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT

Madison, Wisconsin | Kohl Center (17,287)

TELEVISION: FOX (Jason Benetti, Jim Jackson)

RADIO: Purdue Global Radio Network (Rob Blackman, Bobby Riddell)

THE SCENE SETTER

• No. 5-ranked Purdue resumes Big Ten play on FOX Sports Primetime with a visit to Madison to face the Badgers at the Kohl Center. The Boilermakers have won four straight games and are looking for a 3-0 start in Big Ten play for the first time since the 2017-18 season. Wisconsin enters the matchup with a 9-4 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Big Ten play, and is playing its fourth game in a five-game homestand.

• Following the Wisconsin contest, Purdue returns home for three straight games with Washington, Penn State and No. 25-ranked Iowa.

THE MATCHUP

• Purdue and Wisconsin will meet for the 191st time on Saturday night with the Boilermakers owning a 114-76 series advantage.

• However, the Badgers have won two games in a row, defeating Purdue in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament and last season in Mackey Arena.

• Since the calendar flipped to the year 2000, both teams have won 22 games each. During the 44 games, Purdue has been outscored by Wisconsin by just 30 points (2,921 to 2,891).

• Each of the last nine meetings between the two teams have been decided by 10 or fewer points.

• Purdue is 3-1 in Madison when ranked in the AP Top 5, including victories in each of its last two visits to the Kohl Center.

• Braden Smith has had double-digit assists against Wisconsin in each of his last three games vs. the Badgers.

• Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-high 30 points in last year’s meeting with the Badgers in Mackey Arena.

• Fletcher Loyer is shooting 54.3 / 54.5 / 90.9 for his career against Wisconsin.

NEWS AND NOTES

• Purdue is coming off a decisive 101-60 victory over a Kent State team expected to challenge for the MAC title.

• Purdue has held four straight foes to 60 or fewer points. Opponents are shooting just 34.7 percent from the field in that span.

• A win will give Purdue a 13-1 record for the third time in the last four seasons.

• Purdue is one-of-seven schools to rank in the top 20 nationally in both offensive (1st) and defensive (16th) efficiency, via KenPom (Purdue, Gonzaga, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Arizona, Iowa Sate, Duke).

• Purdue is 10th nationally in assist rate, assisting on 65.5 percent of its made field goals. Purdue is also eighth in offensive rebound percentage (.406).

• Purdue is 91-of-138 (.659) from inside the 3-point arc in the last four games.

• Purdue is one of six schools nationally to rank in the top 50 in field goal percentage (19th), 3-point percentage (11th) and free throw percentage (41st). The Boilermakers are joined by Colorado State, Denver, Miami (Ohio), Vanderbilt and Yale on the list.

• Purdue has had 1.30 pts / possession or better in  eight of 13 games this season.

• Braden Smith needs 10 assists to set the Big Ten career assists record. Entering the game with 881 career assists, Michigan State’s Cassius Winston (2017-20) owns the record with 890 career dimes.

• Saturday’s game will be the 700th game coached by Matt Painter at Purdue. He owns a 483-216 record with the Boilers.

• On the NCAA leader baords, Purdue ranks fourth nationally in assist / turnover ratio (2.03), fifth in assists per game (20.8), 10th in 3-point percentage (.399), 11th in rebound margin (+11.5), 19th in field goal percentage (.514) and 19th in scoring margin (+20.2).

• On the NCAA individual leaderboards, Braden Smith leads the country in assists per game (9.5), Fletcher Loyer is 13th in free throw percentage (.929), Trey Kaufman-Renn is 13th in rebounds per game (10.2) and Daniel Jacobsen is 24th in blocks per game (2.23).

• Purdue moved back into the AP poll top five last week and since the start of the 2021-22 season, has been ranked in the top five in 55 of the 88 weekly polls. Houston is next on the list at 48 weeks.

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PURDUE WRESTLING

#20 PURDUE FINISHES STRONG TO SALVAGE DOUBLEHEADER

PHILADELPHIA — No. 20 Purdue Wrestling split a doubleheader on Friday, suffering its first loss at Drexel (19-16) before answering in the nightcap with an impressive victory at Rider (24-6).

The Boilermakers (7-1) won 13 of 20 total matches, competing in two different states just a few hours apart. Purdue closed the night winning seven matches in a row to finish the non-conference slate on a high note.

DOWNED AT DREXEL

Purdue began its trip at Drexel’s John A. Daskalakis Center in Philadelphia. In a hard-fought affair with each team winning five matches, the dual came down to the final bout at heavyweight to decide a winner.

No. 4 Joey Blaze (165 lbs) took Purdue’s only bonus points with another impressive major decision, winning 15-3. No. 24 Ben Vanadia (197) picked up his first of two ranked victories, topping No. 32 Ibrahim Ameer in a 13-8 decision.

No. 33 Greyson Clark (141), No. 21 Gavin Brown (149) and No. 26 James Rowley also added decision wins. But bonus points for Drexel in the 157- and 174-pound matches put them in the driver’s seat, and No. 31 Nate Schon clinched the dual with a 12-3 major at 285.

REDEMPTION AT RIDER

Needing a response on a quick turnaround, Purdue traveled across state lines to Lawrenceville, N.J., to battle a tough Rider team with four ranked stars. The Boilermakers trailed 6-3 early until going on to win seven straight decisions, running away with a 24-6 blowout.

Vanadia registered an upset over No. 23 Brock Zurawski, racking up an incredible 4:59 riding time advantage and imposing his will. The redshirt senior is now 13-4 with a team-high four ranked victories.

Blake Boarman (133) rebounded from three consecutive losses to notch an upset over No. 32 Will Betancourt, winning a 2-1 rock fight. The Chattanooga transfer, who ranked as high as No. 17 earlier this season, regained momentum at the right time heading into Big Ten season.

No. 16 Brody Baumann (174), Brown, Buell, Blaze and Filipovich each took care of business with their own decisions to seal the win.

UP NEXT

The Boilermakers will travel west for their Big Ten opener at No. 6 Nebraska next Friday, Jan. 9. Action from the Devaney Center in Lincoln gets started at 8 p.m. ET with the broadcast on B1G+.

RESULTS

Drexel 19, #20 Purdue 16

125 | Desmond Pleasant def. Jacob Macatangay – Dec. 9-4 | DREX 3-0

133 | Kyle Waterman def. Blake Boarman – Dec. 18-15 | DREX 6-0

141 | #33 Greyson Clark def. Jordan Soriano – Dec. 6-2 | DREX 6-3

149 | #21 Gavin Brown def. Deon Pleasant – Dec. 6-2 | TIED 6-6

157 | Luke Nichter def. #18 Stoney Buell – MD 12-4 | DREX 10-6

165 | #4 Joey Blaze def. Cody Walsh – MD 15-3 | TIED 10-10

174 | #18 Jasiah Queen def. Aidan Costello – TF 19-3 (6:15) | DREX 15-10

184 | #26 James Rowley def. Ethan Wilson – Dec. 9-3 | DREX 15-13

197 | #24 Ben Vanadia def. No. 32 Ibrahim Ameer – Dec. 13-8 | PUR 16-15

285 | No. 31 Nate Schon def. Hayden Filipovich – MD 12-3 | DREX 19-16

#20 Purdue 24, Rider 6

125 | #19 Tyler Klinsky def. Ashton Jackson – Dec. 8-5 | RIDR 3-0

133 | Blake Boarman def. #32 Will Betancourt – Dec. 2-1 | TIED 3-3

141 | #15 Eli Griffin def. Isaiah Schaefer – Dec. 7-3 | RIDR 6-3

149 | #21 Gavin Brown def. Dylan Layton – Dec. 4-2 | TIED 6-6

157 | #18 Stoney Buell def. Gianni Maldonado – Dec. 12-6 | PUR 9-6

165 | #4 Joey Blaze def. Brendon Abdon – Dec. 8-2 | PUR 12-6

174 | #16 Brody Baumann def. Enrique Munguia – Dec. 5-3 | PUR 15-6

184 | #26 James Rowley def. Giovanni Alejandro – Dec. 6-1 | PUR 18-6

197 | #24 Ben Vanadia def. #23 Brock Zurawski – Dec. 8-3 | PUR 21-6

285 | Hayden Filipovich def. Hogan Swenski – Dec. 5-4 | PUR 24-6

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NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL

IRISH FINISH 1-1 IN CALIFORNIA SWING WITH 71-72 LOSS AGAINST CAL

BERKELEY, Calif. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-5, 1-1) suffered their first ACC loss of the season on the road on Friday night, falling to the Cal Golden Bears (13-2, 1-1) in a heartbreaking 71-72 defeat. 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, 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 resulted in Cal escaping with the 71-72 victory.

Junior Braeden Shrewsberry finished with a team-best 21 points on 5-12 shooting from three and a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line. He was 4-9 from beyond the arc in the second half, where he scored 16 of his points.

Freshman 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 on 3-7 shooting from three and 5-7 from the charity stripe. 11 of Certa’s points were in the second half.

No surprise here as Carson Towt led all players with 15 rebounds on the night, also contributing 8 points and 2 assists.

Notre Dame won the rebounding war, outrebounding Cal by 10 in a 44-34 battle. The Irish finished the night shooting 22-55 (40%) from the floor and 11-31 (35.5%) from three. Defensively, Notre Dame held Cal to 26-64 (40.6%) from the floor and 11-39 (28.2%) from behind the arc, which is 10% under their average this season. The Irish did hurt themselves at the free-throw line, where they went 16-26 (.615).

HOW IT HAPPENED

Jalen Haralson started the game on fire, making his first four shots, scoring the first 10 points for the Irish. In those four makes were also his first two three-pointers of the season. Braeden Shrewsberry shortly followed with a triple for an 11-2 run to make it 13-7 Irish at the first media timeout at 14:11.

Next, freshman Brady Koehler subbed in and scored five straight for the Irish to make it 18-9, as ND started 7-11 from the field overall.

Defensively, the Irish held the Golden Bears to an almost three-minute scoring drought as Cal scored just their fourth field goal of the night at 11:16 to cut it to seven at 18-11.

Back on the offensive end, it was Cole Certa’s turn for a personal 5-0 run which made it 23-13. Soon after, Mark Zackery IV scored his first college basket with a reverse layup to put the Irish up 12 with 8:36 left in the half.

A Cal 7-0 run over three minutes pulled it within five, but a great pass from Imes found Towt alone under the basket for the slam to end the drought.

Notre Dame, who started the game a hot 10-16 from the field then went cold, going 2-14 for the remainder of the half. The Irish also started 0-5 from the free-throw line and was 2-8 at halftime.

As a result, Cal eventually turned a 12-point deficit to a four-point one at the half, cutting the Irish lead to 31-27. Despite the Golden Bears’ buzzer beating three, their 27 points marked a first half season low.

Defensively, the Irish kept the Golden Bears in check for the first half, limiting them to 3-17 from three and 9-28 (.321) overall from the field. Notre Dame only coughed it up one time. Jalen Haralson was the lone player of either squad in double digits at the half with 10 points.

California recorded a 5-1 start to tie the game at 32-all. Then a Shrewsberry three followed by a Haralson dime to Towt made it 39-37 at 16:13.

Tied at 39-all, Shrewsberry drained his third triple of the night to put the Irish back in front. It was followed with a 7-0 Cal run, capping a 5-6 shooting stretch, giving the Golden Bears their second lead of the night at 46-42.

Cal, who was held in check from beyond the arc in the first, started the second half 6-13 from three. Braeden Shrewsberry did his best to counterattack the air raid, as he started the second half 4-5 from beyond the arc. All-in-all, it resulted in Notre Dame trailing 52-57 with 7:39 remaining.

Right after, the Golden Bears built their largest lead of the game up seven (52-59); however, around this time the Irish got into the bonus and began chipping away from the free-throw line. Fast forward to 4:21 remaining and Certa drained a huge three-pointer to get Notre Dame within one at 62-63.

Certa then delivered again, this time from the corner at 3:10 to push the Irish in front 65-63. On the defensive end, the Irish held the Golden Bears to an 0-6 stretch and scoreless for over four minutes.

It was an 8-0 run for the Irish as a Haralson free throw kept it at a one-possession game at 66-63 with 45 seconds left. Cal had two opportunities from deep to tie it up, but an Irish rebound put the ball back in Certa’s hands as the Golden Bears sent him to the line with 29 seconds remaining.

Certa’s made free throw put the Irish up four, but Cal responded with a quick layup to make it 67-65 with 19 seconds on the clock.

Shrewsberry was sent to the free throw line on the inbounds pass, where he knocked down both to make it a two-possession game yet again. With 11 seconds left, Cal answered with one from behind the arc to cut it to one at 69-68.

Another set of Shrewsberry free throws made it a three-point game, but Cal was able to hit another trey along with getting the foul call in the process for the four-point play opportunity. While the foul call was initially reversed, officials reversed the reversal to send Cal to the line for a shooting foul.

Hitting the free throw to take the lead, Cal had the 72-71 advantage with just five seconds remaining. The Irish had one last chance to regain the lead, but the final shot would fall short in a heartbreaking loss on the road.

UP NEXT

Notre Dame will get a week off from competition to get back in a routine in South Bend. Then, the Irish will host Clemson inside Purcell Pavilion on January 10, at 6 p.m. ET.

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NOTRE DAME HOCKEY

IRISH DROP 2026 OPENER TO #7/7 BRONCOS

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame hockey team opened the 2026 calendar year as they hosted No. 7/7 Western Michigan University in game one of a home-and-home series, ultimately falling to the visiting Broncos 4-0 in front of a sold out crowd.

The Broncos opened the scoring Friday night when a shot wide bounced off the glass behind the Irish net and hit the back of Jack Williams’ mask, bouncing into the net, to make it a 1-0 contest at 5:22 of the first period shortly after successfully killing off a tripping infraction in the early minutes of play. The two teams skated even a side for the remainder of the frame with Williams making a few key saves in the final 120 seconds of the frame to keep it a one-goal game through the first 20 minutes.

Notre Dame had a chance to even it up after Jack Larrigan’s shot off the pads of Hampton Slukynsky in the WMU net bounced free and out onto the stick of Pano Fimis who had a wide open net to shoot at but a Bronco got his leg out to keep the puck in the paint and the Irish off the board.

The Broncos further extended their lead just moments later when the puck reached the Irish defensive zone and a series of passes beat. The Irish defenders for the 2-0 score.

The score remained stagnant through the second intermission, with the Irish looking for a pair in the third to knot things up.

The team came out strong in the opening shift of the third stanza, nearly capitalizing on a rebound when Carter Slaggert crashed in on net but could not convert.

WMU extended their lead to three goals at 4:04 of the third frame after a shot from the point beat Williams in the ND net. The Broncos would get one more before the end of the contest for the 4-0 final as the Irish were unable to find the answer to the visitors Friday night inside Compton Family Ice Arena.

KEY STATS

Senior netminder Jack Williams made his first collegiate start Friday night against the Broncos. He stopped 26 of 30 shots faced in the contest.

Freshman Charlie Pardue made his collegiate debut in the contest as well, contributing to the Irish offense with a handful of chances, including creating an odd-man rush with linemate Niko Jovanovic halfway through the contest.

The Irish registered seven blocked shots in the contest.

With just one penalty on the home team Friday night, the Irish special teams unit was perfect on the penalty kill. Dating back to the second period at Merrimack in November, the Irish PK unit has successfully killed off 10 consecutive penalties.

UP NEXT

The two teams close out the home-and-home series tomorrow night at Lawson Arena when the Irish and the Broncos face off at 6pm.

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BUTLER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

BULLDOGS OPEN 2026 AT CREIGHTON ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON

INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler Bulldogs will open the new year in Omaha, Neb. as the Bulldogs take on the Creighton Bluejays on Sunday, Jan. 4. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

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GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

Time: 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT

Location: Omaha, Neb.

Live Stats: Butlersports.com

Watch: ESPN+

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ABOUT THE BULLDOGS

Butler (7-7, 1-3 BE) is coming off a 94-47 setback against the No. 1 UConn Huskies on Sunday, Dec. 28. Caroline Dotsey and Addison Baxter led Butler with 10 points apiece in the contest. Dotsey pulled down a game-high nine rebounds against UConn.

Lily Zeinstra leads the BU offense, averaging 10.3 points per game. The sophomore is shooting 46.2-percent from the floor and 35.8-percent from beyond the arc. Dotsey leads the squad on the glass, pulling down 5.4 rebounds per game.

Butler’s two freshmen, Baxter and Anna Wypych, have been solid contributors this season for BU averaging 20.1 and 16.3 minutes per game, respectively. Baxter, a 2025 Indiana All-Star from Columbia City is averaging 6.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.9 steals per game. She is shooting 43.5-percent from the floor and is shooting 74.4-percent from the charity stripe. Wypych posts 5.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. The Michigan native has been impressive from the floor, shooting 46.4-percent while sinking 39.5-percent of her shots from behind the arc.

Dotsey, Saniya Jackson and Mallory Miller have all been pivotal pieces for Butler, averaging 9.8, 8.8 and 8.5 points per game, respectively. Dotsey was named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Dec. 22 after leading Butler to its first conference win of the season over Xavier with 25 points in the contest. Miller earned a nod to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Dec. 15. Miller averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in a 2-0 week for Butler.

Butler currently ranks 85th nationally and fifth in the BIG EAST in field goal percentage shooting at a 43.6-percent clip. BU is in the top 100 nationally in free throw percentage (74.7%; 65th) and assists per game (15.1; 94th).

Butler had six players score in double figures against Dayton on Nov. 28 (Lily Zeinstra 19, Anna Wypych 12, Caroline Dotsey 12, Saniya Jackson 11, Mallory Miller 10 and Nevaeh Jackson 10). That was the first time Butler has had six players in double figures in the last 15 seasons. The last time Butler had six score in double digits was Dec. 12, 2010, when Butler defeated Ball State 105-98.

Butler returns three letterwinners from a year ago and added nine new players to the team with the addition of seven transfers and two freshmen.

Austin Parkinson enters his fourth season at the helm of the Bulldogs. Parkinson has led the squad to 42 wins in his first three seasons.

SCOUTING CREIGHTON

Creighton (6-8, 2-3 BE) is coming off a 74-64 defeat at Villanova on New Year’s Day. Neleigh Gessert and Kennedy Townsend led the Bluejays with 25 points and 19 points, respectively.

Ava Zediker leads a trio of Bluejays averaging double figures posting 12.8 points per game. Gessert (12.2) and Kiani Lockett (10.0) round out those averaging doubles figures for CU.

Grace Boffeli leads the squad on the glass, pulling down 8.2 rebounds per game.

Jim Flanery is in his 24th season at the helm of Creighton and boasts a career record of 453-275.

2025-26 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TICKETS: Season tickets remain on sale, providing the best seating locations still available for the upcoming season. Contact the Butler Ticket Office at tickets@butler.edu or 317-940-DOGS (3647) to place your order. Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Butler Women’s Basketball season are available through ButlerSports.com/BuyTickets.

Butler University Upgrades Iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse with Dynamic LED Video

Technology consultant Anthony James Partners (AJP) provided design, procurement, and construction administration services for the upgrades, supporting Butler in selecting SNA Displays to manufacture and install more than 2,700 square feet of LED video display technology, including a center hung display system, baseline LED ribbons, multiple courtside tables, and other digital signage.

The centerpiece of the project is a new LED center hung display consisting of four curved, 14-foot-tall video screens seamlessly connected to create a continuous 360-degree video surface. Each side features a 4 mm pixel pitch for increased pixel density and clarity. The center hung also includes custom static lettering along the top ring of the structure and a team-branded Bulldog logo facing downward toward the playing surface.

Other video signage includes 3-foot-high LED ribbons along the second-level fascia at both ends of the Fieldhouse, two 19-foot-long vomitory displays between the second and third levels, and eight new courtside mobile scorer’s tables equipped with LED screens. For recruitment and training purposes, the project also features two new ASPECT™ all-in-one 16:9 video screens from SNA Displays in an adjacent practice facility, directly integrated into the new control management system.

UP NEXT

Butler will return to action on Wednesday, Jan. 7 as the Georgetown Hoyas are set to visit Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tip-off at Indiana’s basketball cathedral is slated for 7 p.m. and the game can be streamed live on ESPN+.

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BUTLER MEN’S BASKETBALL

BUTLER RINGS IN NEW YEAR SATURDAY, HOSTING VILLANOVA AT HINKLE

The Bulldogs open 2026 with a Saturday tip against Villanova. Saturday is also the men’s basketball alumni game with Bulldog alumni and their families in attendance.

Butler Bulldogs (10-4, 1-2 BIG EAST) vs. –/rv Villanova (11-2, 2-0)

Saturday, Jan. 3 • 12PM

Hinkle Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, Ind.

Follow Along

TV/Stream: TNT & truTV • Brian Anderson, Grant Hill & Andy Katz

Radio/Audio: 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan, Butler Sports App, SiriusXM 385, Sirius XM App, TuneIn Radio App & ButlerSports.com • @MarkMinner & Nick Gardner (@n_gardner)

Your First Required Reading of 2026

• Butler enters Saturday’s tip off an 89-85 loss at Creighton Tuesday night.

• Michael Ajayi registered his nation’s best 11th double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds at Creighton.

• Ajayi is the national leader in rebounding, averaging 12.3 caroms per game.

• Yohan Traore scored a season-high 20 points to lead the Bulldogs at Creighton; he became the first Bulldog this season to lead the team in scoring off the bench.

• Evan Haywood has scored in double figures in five consecutive games off the bench. His 11 points at Creighton included a trio of three-pointers in the final 21 seconds of the game. Prior to this stretch, he had three double-figure outputs in his first 32 career games.

• After missing the Dec. 22 NJIT game with an ankle injury, Jamie Kaiser Jr. returned and matched his career-high with 16 points at Creighton.

• Azavier Robinson handed out eight assists and had four steals at Creighton, matching the single-game highs for a Bulldog this season.

• Including Tuesday’s loss at Creighton, Butler has scored 85 or more points in eight games this season; the Bulldogs average 86.3 points per game, which is 52nd nationally.

• Butler has committed 10 or fewer turnovers in six of the last seven games (the Bulldogs only had one game among the first seven contests this season with 10 or fewer turnovers).

• Butler has out-rebounded 12 of its 14 opponents this season. The Bulldogs rank 17th nationally at 42.3 rebounds per game and have a +8.1 rebounding margin (37th nationally).

• Butler ranks 14th nationally in offensive rebounding percentage according to KenPom, collecting 39.1 percent of their misses.

• Butler has out-rebounded their opponent by at least 10 in seven games this season (after having only six games of +10 or greater rebounding margin all of last season).

• Ajayi went over 1,000 career points (in just 80 career Division I games) in the Dec. 22 win over NJIT. Ajayi has scored 232 points in 14 games so far this season after scoring a total of 221 points in 34 games at Gonzaga last season.

• Ajayi ranks fourth in the BIG EAST at 16.6 points per game; Finley Bizjack is seventh at 15.9 points per contest.

• Bulldogs among the BIG EAST leaders include Drayton Jones (fifth at 1.43 blocks per game) and Robinson (eighth at 1.57 steals per game).

• Bizjack and Haywood are third and fifth, respectively, in the BIG EAST in three-pointers made per game.

• The Bulldogs went 24-for-32 from the free throw line against NJIT Dec. 22. Butler averages 26.9 free throw attempts per game, 20th nationally.

• Butler had seven players score in double figures against NJIT, the first time the Bulldogs accomplished the feat since a 144-71 win over The Citadel, Nov. 14, 2015.

• The Bulldogs shot 56 percent from the field against NJIT Dec. 22, the fifth game this season that Butler has made at least half their attempts.

• Thad Matta enters Saturday’s game with 496 career wins as a head coach.

• Eight different Bulldogs have at least four double-figure scoring games for Butler.

Volumes on Villanova

• Villanova is 11-2 on the season and has won both of their BIG EAST contests (at Seton Hall, vs. DePaul).

• Kevin Willard is in his first season leading the Wildcats as head coach.

• Five players average double figures, led by Bryce Lindsay at 16.8 points per game. Duke Brennan averages a double-double at 11.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game.

• The Wildcats average 10.5 made three-pointers per game, hitting 37.5 percent of their attempts.

Previously Against the Wildcats

• The Bulldogs and Villanova first met in the 1996 Puerto Rico Shootout; the other 25 meetings in the series have come since Butler joined the BIG EAST prior to the 2013-14 season.

• Six of Butler’s seven wins in the series have come at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Series: Villanova leads, 19-7

Streak: Villanova, W3

At Hinkle: Tied, 6-6

First Meeting: Nov. 30, 1996; VU, 62-54 (Puerto Rico Shootout)

Last Meeting: March 1, 2025; VU, 80-70

Up Next

Butler continues a quick two-game homestand at Hinkle Fieldhouse when St. John’s visits Indianapolis Tuesday.

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IU INDY MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL TO HOST WRIGHT STATE ON SUNDAY

INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis men’s basketball team will return home to host Wright State (8-7, 3-1 HL) on Sunday (Jan. 4) inside the Jungle at 2:00 p.m.

The Raiders come in riding a three-game winning streak, including Horizon League victories over Oakland and Milwaukee. Conversely, the Jaguars are trying to snap a three-game skid and seeking a first Horizon League win this season. The Jaguars led much of their most recent trip to Northern Kentucky, but ultimately fell on the road to the Norse on New Years Day, 81-72. Junior Kyler D’Augustino finished with a game-high 20 points and Finley Woodward and Kameron Tinsley tossed in 10 apiece. The Jaguars led the bulk of the game but yielded a 14-0 run deep into the second half that turned a 10-point lead into a four-point deficit in the closing minutes.

D’Augustino has tallied 20-or-more in each of the Jaguars’ past three games and is scoring a team-high 17.1 points per contest. Fifth-year Matt Compas checks in at 11.1 points per game and true freshman Maguire Mitchell is scoring 10.0 points per contest. Woodward has continued to do a bit of everything, averaging 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.

Defensively, Mitchell has a team-high 27 steals and is one of four Jaguars with at least 20 steals this season. Senior Jaxon Edwards is tops on the team with 12 blocked shots and Tinsley is second with nine.

ACCOLADES

Junior Kyler D’Augustino is the reigning Horizon League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, as awarded by the league office on Monday, Dec. 29. D’Augustino earned the weekly award after his 24-point, five rebound effort in a 91-78 road loss at Grand Canyon on Dec. 22.

QUOTABLE

“Our margin for error is incredibly thin when it comes to winning games. I thought we did a lot of things really, really well. We rebounded, we moved the ball, we found the open man, we made our open looks. I thought we defended fairly well for the most part. We’re close. We just didn’t finish it out today,” Howlett said following Thursday’s loss at NKU.

SCOUTING WRIGHT STATE

Wright State is 8-7 overall and 3-1 in Horizon League play. The Raiders are just 2-5 away from home with a road win at Stetson and a neutral site win over Radford in West Virginia. For the season, WSU shoots 48 percent from the floor and 35 percent from deep while limiting opponents to 44 percent overall and 30 percent from three. WSU also wins the glass by more than two rebounds per game and commits nearly three fewer turnovers per game than their opposition.

    G- Dominic Pangonis (6-7, Soph.) – 8.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg

    G- Solomon Callaghan (6-2, R-Soph.) – 8.5 ppg, 1.6 rpg

    G- TJ Burch (6-1, Soph.) – 8.4 ppg, 3.0 apg

    F- Kellen Pickett (6-9, Fr.) – 5.0 ppg, 63.8 FG%

    F- Michael Imariagbe (6-7, Grad.) – 11.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg

INSIDE THE SERIES

IU Indy is 4-25 all-time against Wright State and 3-10 in 13 meetings in Indy. The two teams split the regular season series last season before the Raiders eliminated the Jaguars from the Horizon League Tournament in Dayton in the opening round. 

UP NEXT

The Jaguars will open a two-game trip, beginning with a Jan. 9 game at Green Bay at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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IU INDY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

JAGS UNABLE TO OVERCOME EARLY WOES IN FRIDAY LOSS

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The IU Indy Jaguars dropped a road contest to Northern Kentucky on Friday night, falling 63–44 at Truist Arena. IU Indy matched the Norse over the final two quarters, but an early scoring drought proved difficult to overcome.

The Jaguars opened the game with strong defensive energy, forcing early turnovers, but struggled to convert offensively. IU Indy was held to four points in the opening quarter as Northern Kentucky built a 10–4 advantage behind paint scoring and second-chance opportunities.

Northern Kentucky extended its lead in the second, using a 20-point quarter to create separation. IU Indy continued to battle on the glass but was limited offensively, heading into halftime trailing 30–8.

IU Indy responded out of the break with its most productive stretch of the night. The Jaguars scored 18 points in the third quarter, attacking the paint and getting to the free-throw line while matching Northern Kentucky possession for possession.

The Jaguars carried that momentum into the final period, again scoring 18 points in the quarter. IU Indy continued to pressure defensively and found success in transition, but the Norse maintained its cushion to close out the game.

Hailey Smith finished with eight points and five steals, while Olivia Smith added six points, four rebounds and one assist. E’Zaria Adams also chipped in eight points off the bench to spark the Jaguars’ offense in the second half. Julia Hall added seven points and a pair of rebounds.

With the loss, the Jags fall to 5-9 overall with a 1-4 mark in conference play. They will next travel to Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday, January 5 to face the Mastodons with a 7:00 PM tipoff.

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BALL STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL

MVB OPENS 2026 SEASON SATURDAY WITH HOME CONTEST VERSUS TRINE

Ball State vs. Trine University

Last Meeting: Ball State 3, Trine 0 (1/5/2025)

Series History: Ball State leads the series 2-0

Match History – Trine

These teams met for the first time in 2024 as the Cardinals swept the Thunder (25-16, 25-20, 25-19), holding them at a .077 hitting percentage. In 2025, Ball State completed a sweep once more (25-13, 25-13, 25-13) and held Trine to a .085 hitting percentage. Patrick Rogers led the effort that afternoon, leading the team in kills (10), aces (3) and blocks (2).

Scouting Trine

Trine concluded the 2025 season 15-9 overall, including a record of 5-3 in the MCVL (Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League). The Thunder made it to the semifinals of the MCVL Tournament, falling 1-3 against eventual tournament champion Mount Union.

SETTING THE SCENE

HEAD COACH IANDOLO: Mike Iandolo was officially named the Cardinals’ head coach on Dec. 16, removing the interim label he had held since last June. After joining Ball State as an assistant coach prior to the 2022 season, Iandolo helped the men’s program to a 23-4 record, MIVA regular season and tournament titles, and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002, earning the No. 2 seed and a semifinal bye. Since 2022, Iandolo assisted the Cardinals to three 20-win seasons from 2022-24 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.).

NEW-LOOK COACHING STAFF: Head coach Iandolo is joined on the coaching staff by newly acquired assistant coaches Brian Hogg and Charles Norman who were announced to the program in August of 2025. Hogg comes to Ball State after earning two-straight IVA (Independent Volleyball Association) titles and IVA Coach of the Year honors as head coach at Lincoln Memorial from 2024-25, totaling a record of 45-6. Prior to Ball State, Norman helped the women’s team at Barry University to a 24-5 record in 2024 and led the men’s program during its inaugural season in 2025, ranking fourth in the nation in blocks.

NEW AND FAMILIAR FACES: The 2026 roster brings 11 well-known returners and seven exciting new additions. Ball State returners include team captains Griffin Satterfield, Wil Basilio, Patrick Rogers and Eyal Rawitz, as well as impactful standouts such as Lucas Machado, Ryan Louis, Braydon Savitski-Lynde, Will Patterson, Marty Canavan, Peter Zurawski and Jason Harris. Entering their first seasons with the program are freshmen Tyler Windt, Adir Ben Shloosh, Daniel Günther and Dante Cayaban as well as transfers Nicholas Everett, Jacob Surette, and 2023 national dig leader (3.56 per set) Victor Scherer.

2025 SEASON: The Cardinals finished 2025 with a record of 17-13 along with a 9-7 mark in conference play, ranking fifth in the MIVA. The men ranked third in the conference in blocks with 2.36 per set and points with 16.00 per set. The 2025 season saw Ball State record notable victories over ranked opponents, including #13 Stanford (3-0, Jan. 10), #14 Lewis (3-1, Feb. 13), #16 Ohio State (3-2, Feb. 27), #19 Penn State (3-2, March 15), and #10 McKendree (3-1, March 29). The season concluded as the Cardinals fell 3-2 to #4 Lewis in the MIVA Quarterfinals (April 19).

PRESEASON All-MIVA: Outside hitter Patrick Rogers and setter Lucas Machado earned 2026 Preseason All-MIVA honors, with Rogers leading conference voting to be named MIVA Preseason Player of the Year after recording a team-high 363 kills in his second season with the Cardinals while averaging 3.18 per set on a .271 hitting percentage, adding 65 total blocks and a team-leading 33 service aces. Following the 2025 season, Rogers was named All-MIVA first team and an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, then spent the offseason with the U.S. National Team, winning gold at the 2025 NORCECA Final Six and earning tournament MVP honors, as well as capturing silver with the Men’s U23 National Team at the 2025 NORCECA Men’s U23 Pan American Cup. 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 will match up against seven other ranked opponents in the season, including #1 UCLA, #7 Loyola Chicago, #9 Stanford, #12 Lewis, #14 Ohio State, #15 McKendree, and #19 George Mason.

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BALL STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL SET FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON BATTLE AT BUFFALO FOR MAC ROAD OPENER

The Ball State men’s basketball team begins the 2026 portion of its schedule and resumes Mid-American Conference play with a Saturday afternoon game at Buffalo at 2 p.m.

Paul Peck and Pete Lonergan are set to be on the ESPN+ broadcast, while Mick Tidrow and David Eha handle the radio call on WMUN 92.5 FM / 1340 AM and on the WMUN app. Links to both broadcasts and live stats can be found above and on the schedule page.

Ball State (4-9, 0-1 MAC) beat Earlham 93-30 on Monday night in a historic defensive effort. The Cardinals limited an opponent to 30 points or fewer for the first time in nearly 80 years, while Preston Copeland (18 points) and Devon Barnes (17) paced a Ball State offense that shot 63.8 percent from the field for the game.

Buffalo (12-2, 2-0 MAC) has won three in a row including most recently beating Northern Illinois 81-67 on New Year’s Eve. Both of the Bulls’ first two conference games have come on the road, as they also topped Western Michigan 88-71 on Dec. 20 in Kalamazoo.

George Halcovage III is in his third season in charge of Buffalo, who finished the 2024-25 season with a 9-22 record (4-14 MAC) to place 11th in the 12-team league.

The Bulls rank second in the conference in 3-point shooting (39.1 percent, No. 18 in NCAA Division I), fewest turnovers per game (10.1, No. 33), free throw attempts per game (25.1) and free throws made per game (18.6).

Sophomore guard Daniel Freitag paces Division I with 98 free throws made and 119 attempts while pacing the MAC in total points (287) and points per game (20.5). Junior guard Ryan Sabol is sixth in the MAC in scoring (16.7 points per game) and leads the league in 3-pointers made (44, No. 22 in NCAA Division I).

Ball State is next set to host Eastern Michigan at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

DEFENSIVE DOMINATION: Ball State held an opponent to 30 points or fewer for the first time in almost 80 years in Monday night’s 93-30 win over Earlham.

The last time the Cardinals limited a team to that low of a scoring output was in a Jan. 14, 1946 win at Wabash (37-30). Ball State’s most recent home game preventing a team from surpassing the 30-point threshold was on Jan. 20, 1945 in a 47-24 decision against Anderson.

Earlham’s eight points in the first half were the fewest by any team, in any classification, against an NCAA Division I opponent this season. Kennesaw State and Hofstra held opponents to 10 points in the opening period of games earlier this season.

8 – Earlham at Ball State, 12/29/25

10 – SUNY-Old Westbury at Hofstra, 12/10/25

10 – Paine at Kennesaw State, 11/3/25

The 30 total points allowed are tied for the fourth-fewest by any team, in any classification, against a Division I opponent this season.

23 – Rosemont at Navy, 12/21/25 (Half: 35-12; Final: 70-23)

23 – SUNY-Old Westbury at Hofstra, 12/10/25 (Half: 47-10; Final: 92-23)

29 – Maryland-Eastern Shore at Georgia, 11/5/25 (Half: 43-17; Final: 94-29)

30 – Earlham at Ball State, 12/29/25 (Half: 48-8; Final: 93-30)

30 – College of Biblical Studies at UTSA, 11/5/25 (Half: 56-18; Final: 97-30)

30 – Paine at Kennesaw State, 11/3/25 (Half: 60-10; Final: 105-30)

MORE FROM MONDAY: Ball State’s 63-point margin of victory over the Quakers was the highest since a 70-point decision on Nov. 7, 2022 against Earlham as well (109-39).

It was the fourth margin of victory of at least 60 points in the Mid-American Conference this season:

81 – Bowling Green 131, Aquinas 50

80 – Miami (OH) 129, Trinity Christian 49

64 – Kent State 123, Penn State Shenango 59

63 – Ball State 93, Earlham 30

The 48-8 halftime lead for the Cardinals was also the fourth lead of at least 40 points at the break in the MAC this year:

45 – Bowling Green 71, Aquinas 26

43 – Kent State 60, Penn State Shanango 17

40 – Ball State 40, Earlham 8

40 – Northern Illinois 60, Benedictine 20

Earlham’s 19.1% field-goal shooting (9 of 47) was the lowest by any team, in any classification, against a MAC opponent this season. It was the 11th lowest of any team, in any classification, against a Division I opponent this season. The Quakers shot just 2-of-26 from the field in the first half.

YOUNG GUYS WITH CAREER HIGHS: A trio of underclassmen set career highs in Monday night’s win.

Freshman Preston Copeland went for 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field, while sophomore Kody Clancy posted collegiate bests in points (11) and assists (five). Freshman forward Easton Foster tallied six points and four rebounds in a career-high 12 minutes of playing time.

EFFICIENT ELMORE: Senior Elmore James IV had his best offensive output as a Cardinal in Ball State’s MAC opener against Miami on Dec. 20.

The guard scored 20 points in just 26 minutes, going 6-for-10 from the field and 6-for-6 at the foul line.

BENCH SCORING IN BUNCHES: Ball State’s bench scored a season-high 48 points against the RedHawks, surpassing the 40-point mark in bench scoring for the second time this season (44 vs Le Moyne). The Cardinals’ bench did this a third time when it produced 44 points on Monday vs Earlham.

James IV (20 points) scored nearly half of those against Miami followed by Kayden Fish (10), Armoni Zeigler (7), Juwan Maxey (7) and Jai Anthoni Bearden (4).

DOUBLE DIGIT STEALS: Ball State collected 10 steals on Dec. 9 against South Dakota State, making it the fourth time this season the Cardinals have had 10+ steals in a game.

Ball State also had double figures in that category against Mansfield (11) and Little Rock (10) in November and on Dec. 3 at Evansville. This is the first time since the 2019-20 season that the Cardinals have had four non-conference games with 10+ steals.

CARDINALS CLAMPING DOWN ON DEFENSE: Ball State is second in the Mid-American Conference in scoring defense (67.6 points per game) and third in fewest fouls committed per game (16.0) and turnovers forced per game (13.9) through the season’s first 13 contests.

TV GAME AT WORTHEN ARENA: The game against Ohio originally scheduled for Jan. 17 in Muncie has been moved to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 due to it being aired on CBS Sports Network.

Ball State’s most recent home MAC game on a Friday was back on March 3, 2023 against Toledo in a game that was also broadcast on CBS Sports Network.

WELCOME TO THE MAC: Ball State plays league newcomer UMass twice in the regular season in the first season in the league for the Minutemen.

The Cardinals play at UMass on Jan. 10 before hosting the Minutemen on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The two teams have faced off only once prior, in an 89-86 Ball State win on Nov. 21, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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INDIANA STATE FOOTBALL

TRIO OF SYCAMORES NAMED TO PHIL STEELE FCS ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS

STATS PERFORM – Indiana State football’s Kimal Clark, Rashad Rochelle, and Nic Yatsko were all recognized to the Phil Steele FCS All-American teams as announced by the organization earlier this week.

Clark was named to the organization’s Third Team as a defensive back, Rochelle received Fourth Team honors as an All-Purpose Player, while Yatsko earned First Team Freshman All-American honors as a defensive back.

It marked Clark’s fourth All-American honor (Associated Press First Team, FCS Football Central Second Team, Stats Perform First Team), Rochelle’s third nod (Associate Press Honorable Mention, FCS Football Central Third Team), and Yatsko’s third honor (Stats Perform FCS Freshman, FCS Football Central Freshman).

Clark, the MVFC Newcomer of the Year, was a 2025 Missouri Valley Football First Team All-Conference selection as a defensive back after leading the league in tackles with 145 stops and 12.08 tackles per game. He finished second overall in the NCAA FCS in total tackles per game on the year through the regular season.

Clark recorded 10 games with at least 10 tackles on the season, excelling in conference play posting a season-high 19 tackles against Illinois State, while adding 16 against Murray and 15 against both South Dakota State and North Dakota State. The Preseason Third Team All-American added 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, while adding two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Rochelle, named across three different MVFC postseason teams, including First Team All-Conference all-purpose player, Second Team wide receiver, and Third Team return specialist. Rochelle was a dynamic offensive weapon that finished among the valley leaders in all-purpose yards (3rd), total offense (9th), scoring (9th), receiving yards (2nd), receiving touchdowns (3rd), and yards per catch (3rd).

He wrapped up the 2025 season with four 100-yard games over his last five contests, including the Valley’s only 200-yard receiving effort, a six-catch, 224-yard, three-TD game against Youngstown State. He added a second three-touchdown game against South Dakota State. He was also second in the Valley in kick return yards and average, and fifth in punt return average. Rochelle finished his career second all-time in Indiana State single season history in receiving yards with 863 over the 2025 season, despite missing one game due to injury.

Yatsko was the lone MVFC player honored on the Jerry Rice Award finalist list in being recognized as one of the top 25 freshmen in the country. The Terre Haute, Ind. native continues to add to his postseason accolades after a standout season on the field.

Yatsko recorded a career-high 14 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1 FF, and 1 FR in the Sycamores’ win over SDSU. He wrapped up the season with a seven-tackle, 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack game against Murray State and added a fumble recovery and two QB hurries. He finished the year tied for third on the team with 6.0 TFL and was second on the team with five QB hurries.

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

‘DONS NEVER TRAIL AT OAKLAND IN 20-POINT ROAD VICTORY

ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire at Oakland on Friday night (Jan. 2), topping the Golden Grizzlies 84-64.

The Mastodons jumped out to an early 7-0 lead to begin the contest. By the first media timeout, all five Purdue Fort Wayne starters were in the scoring column. The ‘Dons finished the opening quarter with a 62.5 clip, shooting 75 percent from behind the arc, to jump out to a 24-8 score.

Oakland managed to end the half on a 9-4 push to make it 42-25 entering the break. Nika Lokica tied her career-high assist mark of four by half. She finished the game with six. The ‘Dons shot 59.3 percent from the floor 62.5 percent from deep in the first 20, while holding the Golden Grizzlies to 28.6 percent from the field.

Oakland opened the second half with a quick seven points to put some pressure back on the Mastodons. Purdue Fort Wayne returned the favor with an 13-4 run with points from four different ‘Dons during the stretch, paced by six from Nelson. The ‘Dons eventually led by as many as 29 at 71-42, and never led by less than 16 the rest of the way.

Alana Nelson finished with a game-high 24 points, making nine of her 12 attempts. Lili Krasovec added 15 points for the ‘Dons for back-to-back double-digit performances. Jordan Reid had eight points, five rebounds and three steals.

The ‘Dons shot 56.1 percent from the floor (32-of-57) and 41.2 percent from 3-point range (7-of-17). The 56.1 percent field goal percentage is a season-high against a Division I foe. Oakland committed 19 turnovers on the night, Purdue Fort Wayne compared to 13. The ‘Dons scored 21 points off those 19 turnovers.

With the win, Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 10-5, 4-1 in the Horizon League. Oakland fell to 4-10, 1-3. The Mastodons will host IU Indianapolis for Rivalry Night on Monday (Jan. 5) at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE MEN’S BASKETBALL

‘DONS HOST CLEVELAND STATE ON SUNDAY

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Kids K-12 are free on Sunday (Jan. 4) as the Mastodon men’s basketball team welcomes Cleveland State to Fort Wayne. 

Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (8-8, 2-3 Horizon League) vs. Cleveland State (5-10, 1-3 Horizon League) 
When: Sunday, January 4 | 2 PM ET 
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Memorial Coliseum
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State

Know Your Foe

Cleveland State’s Josiah Harris grabbed a league-best 15 rebounds vs. Radford. Dayan Nessah leads the team with 14.4 points per game. The Vikings have defeated IU Indy in league play, and own losses to Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy and Milwaukee.

Series History

Cleveland State leads 14-3. The series dates back to 1994. It includes a neutral site game in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002, a Cleveland State win. The Mastodons have the lost the last two games at home to the Vikings. Their last win was a triple overtime win on Feb. 14, 2022.

‘Dons & Ends

// In December, Corey Hadnot II was named to the Lou Henson Award Watch List. The award recognizes the best player in NCAA Mid-Major Division I basketball. The award is given out at the end of the season.

// The Mastodons have eight games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit- Mercy on Dec. 14.

// Corey Hadnot II is one of only five juniors or seniors in NCAA Division I men’s basketball currently averaging 20 or more points who entered the season never having averaged 10 points in a season. (Cameron Carr, Baylor | Chandler Cuthrell, Elon | MJ Collins, Utah State | Dennis Parker Jr, Radford)

// The win over Notre Dame put the ‘Dons on a four-game win streak. The ‘Dons have now had a winning streak of at least four games in every season since 2009-10 except for one (2017-18). That is 16-of-17 seasons.

// The top two scoring games in the league this season belong to Corey Hadnot II. He had 33 at Oakland (Dec. 3) and 32 at Western Michigan (Nov. 12). Mikale Stevenson’s 29 against Chicago State (Nov. 25) is the fifth best scoring performance in the league this season.

// Through five league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 21.6 points per game in league play, best in the league.

// Jon Coffman picked up his 200th career victory on Nov. 15 against Boyce. He is the program’s leader in victories.

// DeAndre Craig Jr. has scored double-digits 14-of-16 games this season. He has four games of exactly 18 points this year. He tied a career high with 22 points vs. Oakland.

// Darius Duffy has 75 rebounds on the season, 40 have been on the offensive glass.

// Darius Duffy leads the league in two-point field goal percentage at 69.0 percent.

// Redshirt freshman Ebrahim Kaba has shown early results from beyond the arc, hitting 16-of-43 (38.1 percent) from three.

// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?

– Corey Hadnot II is 2nd in the nation with 123 field goals. He has 327 points this season, 2nd in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.4 points per game (28th in the nation). Hadnot is also 11th in the nation in steals with 36.

– Hadnot is averaging 20.4 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank tie for 5th in Mastodon history for a single season.

– He has the most field goals made (tied, 12 at Oakland) and most field goals attempted (22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.

– He has the third most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).

– Through 16 games, Hadnot is on track to score 628 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 7th all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.

– Through 16 games, he is on track to have 73 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 6th all time for steals by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.

– Hadnot’s scoring is up this year as is his shooting percentage.His field goal percentage has improved each season.  (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 54.2)

– Hadnot leads the league in sports-reference’s player efficiency rating (26.2), usage percentage (28.3), points produced (296) and points produced per game (18.5). 

// In the nation, the ‘Dons are:

– 14th in turnover margin (5.1)

– 22nd in steals per game (9.8)

– 37th in fewest turnovers per game (10.2)

– 38th in turnovers forced per game (15.25)

– 51st in fast break points per game (15.50)

// Weekly alumni spotlight:

– 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.

Jalon Pipkins (2021-22) is playing for Gargzdu in Lithuanian. He had 14 points and four assists in a loss to Juventus on Dec. 27.

Jarred Godfrey (2018-23) scored 13 points with three assists for Gtk Gliwice in Poland in a 95-94 win over Pszczolka Start Lublin on Dec. 27.

Bobby Planutis (2020-23) is playing for Kobrat in Finland. He scored 12 points with 13 rebounds in a loss to the Helsinki Seaguls on Dec. 30. 

// John Konchar to enter Mastodon Hall of Fame

– Former Mastodon John Konchar (2014-19) will be inducted into the Mastodon Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. Konchar, the seven-year NBA veteran with the Memphis Grizzlies, finished his collegiate career as the first student-athlete in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 200 steals.

// Red Coat honor

– In May 2025 head coach Jon Coffman was selected as a Red Coat recipient from the Mad Anthonys Foundation. Each year the Red Coat is given to an individual that has made a positive impact on the region and the state of Indiana. A few of the previous honorees include: Keith Busse, Chuck Surack, Brad Stevens, Bob Chase, Arnie Ball, Shelley Long, Matt Painter, Brian Kelly, Brad Stevens, Joe Tiller, Bob Knight and John Wooden. The Red Coat Gala began in 1958.

// No place like home

– The ‘Dons have won 28 consecutive regular season home games against non-league opponents, a streak that started on Nov. 16, 2019 vs. Stetson.  As the Mastodons are finished with non-league home games this season, the streak will continue to next season.

– The Mastodons have won 15 consecutive games at the Gates Sports Center dating back to the 2022-23 season. The last loss was a  71-64 setback to Robert Morris on Feb. 12, 2023. The streak started with a 77-75 win over Wright State on Feb. 19, 2023. That game is well remembered for Damian Chong Qui’s half court game-winning shot.

– The Mastodons are 7-1 at home this season. You can add in another win if you include the Mastodons exhibition win over Ball State.

– The Mastodons have recorded double-digit wins at home in 11 of the last 13 years. Last season the ‘Dons opened the season 9-0 at home, the best undefeated home stretch to start a season in the program’s NCAA Division I history.

– The ‘Dons have 11 seasons of double-digit home wins since the start of the 2012-13 season.

// NCAA Rankings, Historically Speaking

– Top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years.

– Top 35 in the nation in points per game in seven of the last 12 years.

– Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the ‘Dons are 7th in the nation in total made 3-pointers (3,548), 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (36.9 percent) and 24th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).

// The ‘Dons have been top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years and top 35 in the nation in points per game in seven of the last 12 years.

// Purdue Fort Wayne finished each of the last two seasons ranked fourth in the nation in turnover margin; in 2024-25 (5.3) and in 2023-24 (5.7).

// New Challenge

– The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.

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EVANSVILLE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL REMAINS HOME TO FACE VALPO SATURDAY

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Saturday, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team welcomes Valparaiso to Meeks Family Fieldhouse for an MVC match-up. Tip-off is set for 3 PM.

Series History  

– Monday marks the 20th meeting between Evansville and Valparaiso

– Valparaiso leads the series 11-8

– Valpo took both match-ups last season, including a 66-54 win in Evansville

– Evansville is looking for their first win over the Beacons at home since Feb. 15, 2019, a 77-65 win

Offensive Outburst

– Against Murray State on Monday, Evansville scored a season-high 80 points

– The Aces shot a season-best 47.6% from the field and shot 42.9% from three

– The performance also featured the Aces’ two highest-scoring quarters of the season, tallying 31 points in the second quarter and 30 points in the fourth

– Eight different Aces found the scoring column, including season highs by Georgia Ferguson with 10, BreAunna Ward and Kylee Norkus with nine, and Georgia Cox with eight

– Camryn Runner scored 20 points to lead the Aces

Assisting Aces

– Against Murray State, Evansville tallied 17 assists, one shy of their season high

– Camryn Runner tallied nine assists on the night, a career high and the most by an Ace since November 12, 2023

– Runner became the only player in the Valley so far this season to have a game with 20-plus points and nine assists

Scouting the Opponent

– Valpo enters Saturday’s game looking for their first win of the season

– The Beacons last played on Thursday at Indiana State, a 88-78 defeat

– Fiona Connolly leads the Beacons in scoring at 12.8 ppg

Follow Along

Saturday’s game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.

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VALPO MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S BASKETBALL RETURNS HOME TO HOST UIC ON SUNDAY

Valparaiso (6-8, 0-3 MVC)

vs. UIC (5-9, 0-3 MVC)

Game No. 15 – Sunday, Jan. 4, 2 p.m. CT

Athletics-Recreation Center (5,000) – Valparaiso, Ind.

Next Up in Valpo Basketball: After being one of only two Missouri Valley Conference teams with road games on both Monday and Thursday of this past week, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will finally play inside its home arena for the first time since Dec. 21 on Sunday. It’s a Chicagoland showdown as UIC provides the opposition for Faith & Family Day at the ARC.  

Last Time Out: Valpo rallied from 14 down with 10:43 remaining to cut the Southern Illinois lead to four in the closing minutes, but the Beacons couldn’t get over the hump in a 75-70 loss to the Salukis in Carbondale, Ill. A key first-half scoring drought saw Valpo go over eight minutes without a point from the 19:01 mark to the 10:25 mark. SIU went on a 14-0 run during that stretch. The Beacons received career performances from Owen Dease (26) and JT Pettigrew (18) and outscored SIU 45-39 in the second half. Foul trouble hurt the Beacons as Rakim Chaney fouled out and four others finished the game with four.

Glancing Ahead: Valpo will remain home to take on MVC preseason favorite Illinois State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Redbirds will have the benefit of extra time off when they arrive in Northwest Indiana as they beat Evansville 73-47 on New Year’s Day at home and don’t play again until Wednesday. They will enter the ARC with an overall record of 12-3 and an undefeated Valley mark of 4-0.

Following the Beacons: Streaming – ESPN+ – Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Jamie Stangel (analyst)

Radio – WVUR 95.1 FM Valparaiso, TuneIn Radio App, ValpoAthletics.com – Brian Jennings

X updates – @ValpoBasketball

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

Head Coach Roger Powell Jr.: Roger Powell Jr. (28-52) 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: UIC leads the all-time series 35-29 including taking both regular-season matchups last year, but the Beacons prevailed when it counted most, extinguishing the Flames’ season with a 67-50 victory in the opening round of Arch Madness, the State Farm MVC Tournament in St. Louis. Valpo is 3-4 against UIC since the Flames joined the league in 2022-23.

Scouting the Flames 

Ranked 201 in the KenPom (10th/11 MVC, four spots lower than Valpo at 197) and 228 in the NET (10th/11 MVC, five spots lower than Valpo at 223).

Coming off a tight 81-77 home loss to Murray State on Thursday.

Have played a tough league schedule thus far with the other losses coming at Belmont (87-84) and vs. UNI (60-54).

Led in scoring by Ahmad Henderson II at 14.1 points per game.

One of three MVC teams along with Valpo and Evansville that enter Sunday seeking their first league win.

Under the direction of head coach Rob Ehsan, who is in his second season and guided the team to its highest conference finish since 2019-20 last year at tied for fifth in the MVC.

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VALPO WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CLOSES INDIANA ROAD SWING AT EVANSVILLE SATURDAY

Valparaiso (0-14, 0-3 MVC)

Game #15 – January 3, 2026 – 3 p.m.

at Evansville (2-11, 0-2 MVC)

Meeks Family Fieldhouse (1,164) – Evansville, Ind.

Next Up in Valpo Basketball: The Valpo women’s basketball team wraps up its Indiana road swing Saturday afternoon as it heads to the southwest corner of the state to face off with Evansville.

Previously: The Beacons scored a season-high 78 points on Thursday, its highest scoring output in MVC play in nearly two full years, but it was not enough to overcome host Indiana State as the Sycamores earned an 88-78 New Year’s Day win. Fiona Connolly led the way for Valpo, matching her career high with 21 points.

Following Valpo Basketball: Video: ESPN+

Links for live coverage: Available via ValpoAthletics.com

Head Coach Courtney Boyd (0-14 at Valpo, 1st season; 190-82 [.699] 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: Valpo leads the all-time series over the Purple Aces 17-11, including a 12-4 advantage since joining the MVC. The Beacons swept the season series last year, winning at Evansville 66-54 and at Valpo 76-55. Notably, Valpo has won in each of its last four visits to Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

@ValpoWBB…

…at Indiana State

– The Beacons got off to a quick start offensively, scoring on each of their first three possessions, and pulled out to a 9-4 edge just over two minutes in on a triple from Allia von Schlegell.

– An 8-0 ISU run over a two-minute stretch mid-quarter turned a five-point Valpo lead into a three-point edge for the Sycamores.

– The teams traded the lead over the last few minutes of the period. A 3-pointer by Kayla Preston had Valpo up 22-21 with 20 seconds to play in the quarter, but the Sycamores got a midrange jumper right before the horn to lead 23-22 10 minutes in.

– It was a one-possession game for the first half of the second quarter, with a free throw from Autumn Dibb tying things up at 30-30 with 5:23 remaining in the half. ISU outscored the Beacons 17-5 over the second half of the period to claim a 47-35 lead at halftime.

– A late-quarter run in favor of the hosts proved vital in the third quarter as well, as after the Beacons had kept the deficit right around that 12-point mark from intermission for most of the period, ISU went on a 12-2 run over three minutes to push out to a 21-point lead – a lead which was 79-58 with 10 minutes to play.

– After giving up 79 points over the first three quarters, Valpo limited ISU to just nine points in the fourth quarter, holding the Sycamores to 3-of-18 shooting, in an attempt to rally. The Beacons got to within 10 late on a 3-pointer from Mikayla Huffine, but were unable to get any closer.

– The 78 points marked a season high for the Beacons, whose previous best this season was a 69-point effort against SIUE.

– The Beacons connected on a season-high 11 3-pointers and hit at a 40.7% clip from the 3-point line, also a season best.

– Valpo was strong at the foul line as well, going 23-for-29 (79.3%) at the charity stripe — also a season best for free throws made.

– For the third straight game, Kayla Sullivan posted a season best in the scoring column, finishing with 14 points. The junior, who made her first start of the season, also matched her season high with six rebounds.

– Fiona Connolly led all players with 21 points, tying her career high set earlier this season against Radford. The senior went 5-of-7 from the floor, including a career-best three 3-pointers, and shattered her career best by making eight free throws (8-for-11).

– von Schlegell finished one off her season high with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, a mark which included three triples to match her season best.

– Huffine filled out the stat sheet with seven points, six rebounds and seven assists — the six rebounds matched her career best, while the seven assists were the second-highest output of her career in that category.

…versus UNI

– It was a quick start for the Beacons, as Allia von Schlegell hit a 3-pointer and Fiona Connolly drove for a layup on Valpo’s first two possessions to give it an early 5-0 lead.

– UNI responded with a 14-2 run over the next three-plus minutes to pull in front.

– Mikayla Huffine stemmed the tide with a triple, and when Kennedy Sproule knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:43 remaining in the quarter, the Beacons were within 21-17.

– The Panthers hit two triples of their own late in the period to lead 27-17 after 10 minutes.

– A 3-pointer from Mor Shabtai was part of a four-point spurt to start the second quarter for Valpo, bringing it within 27-21.

– The margin was still single digits after a free throw by Kayla Sullivan made it 31-22 with 7:37 to play in the first half, before a 13-3 run over the next four-plus minutes from the Panthers pushed their lead to 19.

– UNI was up 47-30 at intermission.

– Connolly scored on the opening possession of the second half to make it a 15-point game, but that proved to be as close as Valpo got in the second half. The Panthers held a 70-46 advantage at the end of the third quarter and scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter to pull away.

– After missing Valpo’s nonconference finale due to injury, Connolly returned to action and paced the Beacons with 10 points — her ninth double-digit scoring output this season.

– Two other Beacons came off the bench to match their season best in the scoring department. Kayla Preston hit 3-of-5 from the floor for seven points, while Sullivan scored six points and also set a season high with six rebounds.

– Kamryn Winch approached a double-double off the bench as well, posting eight points and a team-high nine rebounds.

– Valpo shot 32.2% from the floor and was 5-of-21 from 3-point range while committing 21 turnovers. The Panthers hit 15-of-31 from deep — the most 3-pointers by a Valpo opponent since Oakland hit 16 Dec. 31, 2016.

– The Beacons did limit the Panthers to 38.5% shooting (15-of-39) inside the 3-point line.

…looking ahead

– Valpo returns home to the ARC Thursday, Jan. 8 as it hosts Bradley.

– It’s then a quick turnaround for the Beacons, who return to the road for a Saturday afternoon game at Southern Illinois.

…away from home

– Saturday’s game is the second 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.

@UEAthletics_WBB

– Evansville enters Saturday’s game at 2-11 overall this year and sits at 0-2 in MVC play.

– The Purple Aces have dropped their last six games, most recently a 90-80 setback versus Murray State this past Monday.

– Camryn Runner leads Evansville, scoring 16.5 points/game and dishing out 4.6 assists/game.

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.

Hoosier State Crown

– Valpo looks to defend the unofficial Hoosier State crown among the Valley’s three Indiana-based schools this season.

– The Beacons posted a perfect 4-0 record against Indiana State and Evansville last year, sweeping the road trip and the homestand versus the Sycamores and the Purple Aces.

– Since Valpo joined the MVC, it has posted the best record against its in-state foes three times (2019-20, 4-0; 2021-22, 3-1; 2024-25, 4-0). Indiana State has done so three times (2017-18, 4-0; 2018-19, 3-1; 2023-24, 4-0) and Evansville once (2022-23, 3-1), while all three teams went .500 against the other two in 2020-21.

– The road has been mighty kind for Valpo against ISU and Evansville since joining the Valley, as it holds a 10-5 record at the Hulman Center and Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

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 last two games – 10 points versus UNI, and 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 10 of her 13 appearances and being held under eight points just once.

– Connolly is averaging a team-best 12.8 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 4.1 rebounds/game this season after posting 2.2 boards/game last year.

All For Allia

– Freshman Allia von Schlegell has enjoyed a strong start to her collegiate career, a start which continued with a 17-point effort last time out at Indiana State.

– von Schlegell set and then matched her career high in back-to-back games with 18 points against SIUE and at Western Michigan, leading all players in scoring in both games.

– 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.

KK Comes to Play

– Junior Kayla Sullivan has seen more playing time over the past few games and has taken full advantage.

– Over the season’s first 11 games, Sullivan played just 77 minutes – including three DNPs – and tallied just 11 points and 12 rebounds.

– In the nonconference finale against Central Michigan, Sullivan played 15 minutes and scored six points, and followed with six points and six rebounds in 24 minutes of action against UNI.

– Last time out at Indiana State, she started for the first time and played 31 minutes, exploding for 14 points and six rebounds.

Shifting Starters

– With Mor Shabtai missing the Indiana State game due to injury, Valpo used its seventh different starting lineup of the season, as Kayla Sullivan earned her first start 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 on Thursday.

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

All-Tournament Honoree

– Fiona Connolly represented Valpo on the All-Tournament Team at the CSU Invitational, as she averaged 14.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game over the Beacons’ trio of games in Cleveland.

– Connolly opened with her career-high 21 points and also tied for game-high honors with eight rebounds against Radford.

– She tied for game-high honors with 14 points versus Cleveland State, and closed the tournament with nine points and seven boards against St. Bonaventure.

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

PRAIRIE STARS OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT TOO MUCH FOR GREYHOUNDS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The UIndy men’s basketball dropped its fourth consecutive game on Friday night after a 91-74 loss to Illinois Springfield on the road. 

Illinois Springfield earned its second straight win over the Greyhounds after dropping its previous seven to UIndy dating back to the 2020-21 season.

INS & OUTS

The Prairie Stars showcased why they’re the No. 1 three-point shooting team in the GLVC in the first half, connecting on a season high 10 threes in the first, breaking its season high for threes in a half with nine. Elad Bakshi and Kevlin Amoako scored six points a piece in the first half, but Illinois Springfield took an 18 point lead into the break.

The Greyhounds were unable to get any closer than a 17 point deficit in the second half, large in part to the relentless three point barrage from the Prairie Stars tonight, adding to its team total of threes, finishing with 15 on the night.

The young bloods had the hot hand in the second half for the Greyhounds, as Tyler Parrish finished with 16 points, including 12 in the second half, while Ethan Edwards notched his second double digit outing of the season, scoring all 10 of his points in the second half.

INSIDE THE BOX

– The Hounds turned defense into offense tonight, scoring 19 points on 14 turnovers forced, along with two steals from Parrish.

– UIndy scored the game’s first bucket of the game, leading for 43 seconds, before the Prairie Stars held the lead for the remainder of the game.

– Shaun Arnold had his eighth game of the season with at least six boards.

MORE NOTES

Illinois Springfield’s 15 threes mark the sixth time this season that its connected on at least 10 threes in a game this season.

UP NEXT

The Greyhounds hit the road for the second time in 2026, visiting McKendree for a 4:30 p.m. ET tip in Lebanon, Ill., on Sunday afternoon.

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UINDY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

HOUNDS DROP FIRST CONTEST OF 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The UIndy women’s basketball team began the 2026 calendar year with a 60-50 road loss to Illinois Springfield.

The Greyhounds held a 20 point lead and jumped out to an early 26-7 lead after the first quarter. 26 points are the most first quarter points scored by the Greyhounds since 2023 when the Greyhounds put up 28 first quarter points in a 98-87 win over St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

Autumn Rucker, Graycie Poe and Patricia Chikamba all reached double figures in tonight’s contest. Rucker’s 11 points tonight marks the ninth game this season that she has notched double digit points in a game.

INS & OUTS

UIndy came out on fire tonight, starting the game on a 14-2 run led by six points from Poe and four from Rucker. The Greyhounds shot a stellar 10-17 (58.8%) from the field in the first quarter while connecting on three triples to vault out to a 19 point lead after the first quarter.

Coming out of halftime with a 16 point lead, the Greyhounds were able to extend its lead to 20 with eight minutes to go in the third quarter. But the Prairie Stars countered the Hounds’ lead with a 38-3 run that stretched across the third and fourth quarter to give them a 15 point lead with just over one minute remaining. Chikamba was the lone Greyhound to score over the 16 minute plus scoring run, compared to the Prairie Stars’ nine scorers.

UIndy made a late push to chip into the lead with five points from Halie Gilbert, but Illinois Springfield staved off the Greyhounds for a 10 point win.

INSIDE THE BOX

– The Greyhounds coughed the ball up 34 times, its most in a single game since 2000.

– Chikamba went a perfect 5-5 from the field, her first perfect shooting performance of the 2025-26 season.

– Gilbert gathered in nine boards along with her nine points, eclipsing her previous season high in rebounds of five against Ashland.

UP NEXT

UIndy will remain on the road for its second game of a GLVC doubleheader weekend on Sunday Jan. 4 against McKendree with tip off set for 2 p.m.

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SMALL INDIANA COLLEGE SPORTS WEB SITES

UINDY ATHLETICS: https://athletics.uindy.edu/

MARIAN ATHLETICS: https://muknights.com/

INDIANA WESLEYAN ATHLETICS: https://iwuwildcats.com/

EARLHAM ATHLETICS: https://goearlham.com/

WABASH ATHLETICS: https://sports.wabash.edu/

FRANKLIN ATHLETICS: https://franklingrizzlies.com/

ROSE-HULMAN ATHLETICS: https://athletics.rose-hulman.edu/

ANDERSON ATHLETICS: https://athletics.anderson.edu/landing/index

TRINE ATHLETICS: https://trinethunder.com/landing/index

BETHEL ATHLETICS: https://bupilots.com/

DEPAUW ATHLETICS: https://depauwtigers.com/

HANOVER ATHLETICS: https://athletics.hanover.edu/

MANCHESTER ATHLETICS: https://muspartans.com/

HUNTINGTON ATHLETICS: https://www.huathletics.com/

OAKLAND CITY ATHLETICS: https://gomightyoaks.com/index.aspx

ST. FRANCIS ATHLETICS: https://www.saintfranciscougars.com/landing/index

IU KOKOMO ATHLETICS: https://iukcougars.com/

IU EAST ATHLETICS: https://www.iueredwolves.com/

IU SOUTH BEND ATHLETICS: https://iusbtitans.com/

PURDUE NORTHWEST ATHLETICS: https://pnwathletics.com/

INDIANA TECH ATHLETICS: https://indianatechwarriors.com/index.aspx

GRACE COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://gclancers.com/

ST. MARY OF THE WOODS ATHLETICS: https://smwcathletics.com/

GOSHEN COLLEGE ATHLETICS: https://goleafs.net/

HOLY CROSS ATHLETICS: https://www.hcsaints.com/index.php

TAYLOR ATHLETICS: https://www.taylortrojans.com/

VINCENNES ATHLETICS: https://govutrailblazers.com/landing/index

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TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

On January 3 in …

1865 – Con Orem and Hugh O’Neill box 193 rounds before darkness ends match.

1902 – Reg Duff scores 104 on cricket Test debut, versus England at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

1920 – New York Yankees purchase Babe Ruth from Boston Red Sox for $125,000.

1929 – Donald Bradman scores 112 versus England at Melbourne Cricket Ground – his first Test century.

1931 – Nels Stewart of Montréal Maroons scores two goals in 4 seconds (record).

1948 – Donald Bradman completes dual Test tons (132 and 127*) versus India Melbourne Cricket Ground.

1951 – Fred Wilt wins Amateur Athletic Union Sullivan Memorial Trophy (US athlete of 1950).

1952 – Australia beats West Indies by one wicket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, last stand 38.

1958 – Lindsay Kline takes a hat-trick versus South Africa at Cape Town.

1971 – Baltimore Colts beat Oakland Raiders 27-17 in AFC championship game.

1971 – Dallas Cowboys beat San Francisco 49ers 17-10 in NFC championship game.

1973 – The Columbia Broadcasting System sells the New York Yankees to a 17-person syndicate headed by George Steinbrenner for US$10 million.

1974 – New York Yankees sign Bill Virdon as manager.

1977 – Lindy McDaniel retires with second most pitching appearances (987 games).

1978 – Chandrasekar takes 6-52 and 6-52 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Indian innings win.

1981 – Cleveland Cavaliers retire jersey #34, Austin Carr.

1981 – Greg Chappell scores 204 versus India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

1981 – Mary Terstegge Meagher swims female record 100 metre butterfly (58.91s).

1981 – 55th Australian Womens Tennis: H Mandlikova beats W Turnbull (6-0, 7-5).

1983 – Tony Dorsett sets NFL record with 99-yard rush, Dallas Cowboys versus Minnesota Vikings.

1985 – Azharuddin scores 110 in first Test innings.

1991 – Los Angeles Kings’ Wayne Gretzky scores his 700th goal, against New York Islanders.

1992 – Boon completes 11 Test Cricket century, 129 versus India at Sydney.

1994 – 35-foot-tall Chief Wahoo, trademark of Cleveland Indians on top of Stadium since 1962, is taken down, to be moved to Jacob’s Field.

1997 – Eddo Brandes takes ODI hat-trick versus England at Harare.

1997 – Zimbabwe clean-sweep ODI series versus England 3-0.

2002 – The University of Miami defeats Nebraska 37-14 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California to win college football’s national championship.

2003 – The Ohio State University defeats the University of Miami in double-overtime in the Fiesta Bowl, 31-24, for the national Bowl Championship Series (BCS) title.

2005 – The Angels of Anaheim baseball team in California announces the franchise will now be known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

2022 – At Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, USA, NHL regular season game: New York Rangers beats Edmonton Oilers by score 4-1.

Births of sports figures on January 3

1886 – Birth of Arthur Mailey; cricket player (great Aussie leg-spinner and cartoonist).

1898 – Birth of Johannes Hin in Holland; yachtsman (Olympics-gold-1920).

1932 – Birth of Jaswick Taylor; cricket player (West Indies pace bowler 50s, 10 wickets in three Tests).

1939 – Birth of Bobby Hull; NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawks 1957-72).

1944 – Birth of Christina von Saltza; American swimmer (Olympics-3 gold/silver-1960).

1948 – Birth of Manfred Kokot; East German runner (world record 50 metre indoor).

1953 – Birth of Angelo Parisi in France; heavyweight judo (Olympics-gold-1980).

1962 – Birth of Darren Daulton; US baseball catcher (Philadelphia Phillies).

1962 – Birth of Mark Gardner; US baseball player (Florida Marlins).

1963 – Birth of Aamer Malik; cricket player (Pakistani batsman in 13 Tests 1987-90).

1963 – Birth of Ashley Chinner in Cape Town, South Africa; golfer (1992 CGIA Canadian Tour).

1963 – Birth of Jim Everett; NFL quarterback (Los Angeles Raiders, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers).

1964 – Birth of Cheryl Miller in Riverside, California, USA; basketball player (Olympics-gold-1984).

1965 – Birth of Daniel Stubbs; NFL defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins).

1965 – Birth of Mark Dewey in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; pitcher (San Francisco Giants).

1966 – Birth of Chetan Sharma; cricket player (Indian Test bowler, World Cup hat-trick 1987).

1966 – Birth of John Kropke; Canadian Football League defensive tackle (Saskatchewan Roughriders).

1966 – Birth of Luis Sojo in Barquisimeto, Venezuela; infielder (Seattle Mariners).

1966 – Birth of Wendell Davis; NFL wide receiver (Indianapolis Colts).

1967 – Birth of Demetri Davis; WLAF tight end (Barcelona Dragons).

1968 – Birth of Kerry Huffman in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; NHL defenseman (Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators).

1968 – Birth of Thomas Rayam; Canadian Football League offensive linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos).

1969 – Birth of Matt LaBounty; defensive end (Seattle Seahawks).

1969 – Birth of Steve Poapst in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada; NHL defenseman (Washington Capitals).

1969 – Birth of Michael Schumacher; Formula 1 car racing champion.

1970 – Birth of James Brown; NFL tackle (New York Jets).

1970 – Birth of Tony Farmer; NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets).

1970 – Birth of Trudi Jeffrey in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; golfer (1990 Australian Junior Champion).

1970 – Birth of Yogi Johl in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; 130kg Greco Roman wrestler (Olympics-1996).

1971 – Birth of Cory Cross in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada; NHL defenseman (Tampa Bay Lightning).

1971 – Birth of Rene van Rijswijk; Dutch soccer player (RKC).

1972 – Birth of Charles Johnson; NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers).

1972 – Birth of Deborah Carter; WNBA forward (Utah Starzz).

1973 – Birth of Tyrone Brown, NFL wide receiver (Atlanta Falcons).

1974 – Birth of Stefan Ustorf in Kaufbeuren, Germany; NHL right wing (Washington Capitals).

1974 – Birth of Todd Warriner in Blenheim, Ontario, Canada; NHL left wing (Toronto Maple Leafs).

1976 – Birth of Mendel Witzenhauser; soccer player (Ajax, VVV).

1977 – Birth of Beata Handra in San Francisco, California; dance skater (and Sinek-1997 Pacific Coast Senior third).

1980 – Birth of Angela Ruggiero; ice hockey defenseman (USA, Olympics-1998).

Deaths of sports figures on January 3

1982 – Derek Sealy, cricket player (West Indies 1930-39), dies.

1992 – Ken Grieves, cricket player (New South Wales and Lancashire leg-spin all-rounder), dies.

On January 4 in …

1863 – Four-wheeled roller skates patented by James Plimpton of New York, USA.

1883 – Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of Canadian Football League) forms in Canada.

1902 – Hugh Trumble takes a hat-trick versus England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

1904 – Ottawa Silver Seven beat Winnipeg Rowing Club two games to one (Stanley Cup).

1906 – South Africa beats England in cricket by one wicket, their first Test win.

1932 – Donald Bradman scores 167 for Australia versus South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

1936 – Clarrie Grimmett becomes world record wicket taker with no 190 versus South Africa.

1942 – NFL Pro Bowl: Chicago Bears beats NFL All-Stars 35-24.

1942 – Rogers Hornsby is 14th player selected to the Hall of Fame.

1957 – Brooklyn Dodgers buy 44-passenger twin-engine airplane for US$775,000.

1966 – Doug Walters scores second Test century in his second Test.

1970 – Kansas City Chiefs beat Oakland Raiders 17-7 in AFC championship game.

1970 – Minnesota Vikings beat Cleveland Browns 27-7 in NFC championship game.

1971 – Philadelphia’s Veteran Stadium dedicated.

1975 – Montreal Canadiens shutout Washington Capitals 10-0.

1977 – Mary Shane is hired by Chicago White Sox as TV play-by-play.

1981 – 69th Australian Mens Tennis: B Teacher beats Kim Warwick (7-5, 7-6, 6-3).

1983 – US Football League holds its first player draft.

1984 – Edmonton Oilers beats Minnesota North Stars 12-8 – highest-scoring modern NHL game to date.

1986 – David Boon’s second Test century, 131 versus India at Adelaide.

1986 – NCAA basketball’s David Robinson blocks a record 14 shots.

1991 – Fu Mingxia, 12, of China wins World Swimming Championships gold medal.

2002 – The Saint Louis Cardinals agrees to a three-year, $27 million deal with Matt Morris.

2004 – The LSU Tigers defeat the Oklahoma Sooners 21-14 for the national Bowl Championship Series (BCS) title.

2004 – Wade Boggs and Ryne Sandberg are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

2022 – At Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA, NHL regular season game: Anaheim Ducks beats Philadelphia Flyers by score 4-1.

2022 – At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, NHL regular season game: Florida Predators beats Vegas Golden Knights by score 3-2.

2022 – At Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA, NHL regular season game: Winnipeg Jets beats Arizona Coyotes by score 3-1.

2022 – At United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA, NHL regular season game: Colorado Avalanche beats Chicago Blackhawks by score 4-3.

2022 – At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, USA, NHL regular season game: Detroit Red Wings beats San Jose Sharks by score 6-2.

2022 – At Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, USA, NHL regular season game: Tampa Bay Lightning beats Columbus Blue Jackets by score 7-2.

2022 – At FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, USA, NHL regular season game: Florida Panthers beats Calgary Flames by score 6-2.

2022 – At TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, NHL regular season game: Boston Bruins beats New Jersey Devils by score 5-3.

Births of sports figures on January 4

1888 – Birth of Arthur Berry in England; soccer player (Olympics-gold-1908, 1912).

1925 – Birth of Veikko Hakulinen in Finland; 30km/50km cross country skier (Olympics-gold-1956).

1930 – Birth of Don Shula; NFL coach (Miami Dolphins).

1935 – Birth of Floyd Patterson; heavyweight champion (1956-59, 1960-62) (Olympics-gold-1952) (dies 2006).

1937 – Birth of R Surendranath; cricket player (Indian pace bowler in 11 Tests early 60s).

1938 – Birth of Louis Krebs Graham in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; PGA golfer (1975 US Open).

1943 – Birth of Tom Wilkinson; Canadian Football League quarterback (Edmonton Eskimos).

1951 – Birth of Barbara Ann Cochran in Claremont, New Hampshire, USA; slalom skier (Olympics-gold-1972).

1958 – Birth of Nina Foust in Asheboro, North Carolina, USA; LPGA golfer (1994 Hawaiian Ladies Open-6th).

1960 – Birth of Cory Everson in Racine, Wisconsin, USA; body builder (six times Ms Olympia).

1962 – Birth of Joe Kleine; NBA center (Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls).

1963 – Birth of Linda Muri in Killingly, Connecticut, USA; rower (Olympics-1996).

1964 – Birth of Stephanie Maxwell-Pierson in Somerville, New Jersey, USA; American rower (Olympics-1992).

1965 – Birth of Jergus Baca Liptovsky in Mikulas, Czechoslovakia; IHL defenseman (Team Slovakia 1998).

1965 – Birth of John Jackson; NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers).

1965 – Birth of Kevin Wickander; US baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds).

1965 – Birth of Mitch Booth; Australian tornado yachter (Olympics-1996).

1967 – Birth of David Wayne Toms in Monroe, Louisiana, USA; PGA golfer (1992 Northern Telecom-third).

1967 – Birth of Michael “Mike” Peterson in Washington DC; rower (Olympics-1996).

1967 – Birth of Rick Cunningham; NFL tackle (Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders).

1968 – Birth of Jackie Harris; NFL tight end (Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers).

1969 – Birth of Corie Blount; NBA forward (Los Angeles Lakers).

1969 – Birth of Kees van Wonderen; Dutch soccer player (NEC/NAC).

1970 – Birth of Colin Scrivener; Canadian Football League defensive tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers).

1970 – Birth of Sean Lumpkin; NFL safety (New Orleans Saints).

1971 – Birth of Carlos Perez; Dominican/US baseball pitcher (Montreal Expos).

1971 – Birth of Deb Sonnenberg in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; softball pitcher (Olympics-1996).

1971 – Birth of Errol Brown; Canadian Football League defensive back (Winnipeg Blue Bombers).

1971 – Birth of Garrison Hearst; NFL running back (Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers).

1971 – Birth of Orlanda Truitt; wide receiver (Oakland Raiders).

1971 – Birth of Richard Chee Quee; cricket player (New South Wales opening batsman Fiji/Chinese ancestry).

1972 – Birth of Mike McCoy; WLAF quarterback (Amsterdam Admirals).

1973 – Birth of Lamont Warren; NFL running back (Indianapolis Colts).

1973 – Birth of Ray Mickens; cornerback (New York Jets).

1973 – Birth of Todd Sauerbrun; NFL punter/kicker (Chicago Bears).

1974 – Birth of Carl Powell; defensive end (Indianapolis Colts).

Deaths of sports figures on January 4

1891 – Joe Hunter, cricket wicket-keeper (England on 1884-85 Autralian tour), dies.

1903 – W H M “Dicky” Richards, cricket player (score 4 and 0 in Test for South Africa), dies.

1987 – Jack Martin, cricket player (English pace bowler, 1-111 and 0-18 in Test), dies.

2017 – Death of Ezio Pascutti, Italian footballer (born 1937).

2017 – Death of Milt Schmidt, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1918).

TV SPORTS

Saturday, 1/3/26

NFL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	4:30pm	ABC ESPN
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers	8:00pm	ABC ESPN
NBA REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat	5:00 pm	FanDuel Sports North FanDuel Sports Sun
Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors	7:30pm	FanDuel Sports ATL SN
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks	7:30pm	NBATV NBCS-PHI MSG
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls	8:00pm	CHSN FanDuel Sports CHA
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports SW Rip City
Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks	8:30pm	KFAA SCHN
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors	10:00pm	KJZZ NBCS-BAY
Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers	10:30pm	NBATV FanDuel Sports SoCal NBCS-BOS
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings	12:00pm	ABC ESPN+
Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils	3:00pm	Utah16 MSGSN
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets	3:00pm	MSG-BUF FanDuel Sports Ohio
Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers	3:30pm	NBCS-PHI SN
Tampa Bay Lightning vs San Jose Sharks	4:00pm	FanDuel Sports Sun NBCS-CA
Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues	4:00pm	SN FanDuel Sports MW
Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames	7:00pm	SN FanDuel Sports NSH
Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports South ALT
Chicago Blackhawks vs Washington Capitals	7:00pm	CHSN MNMT
Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators	7:00pm	SN TVAS
Toronto Maple Leafs vs New York Islanders	7:00pm	SN MSGSN
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings	9:00pm	FanDuel Sports North FanDuel Sports West
Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks	10:00pm	SN NESN
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL	TIME ET	TV
Auburn at Georgia	1:00pm	SECN
American at Boston University	1:00pm	ESPN+
Northern Illinois at Kent State	1:00pm	ESPN+
Wofford at The Citadel	1:00pm	ESPN+
Chattanooga at VMI	1:00pm	ESPN+
Southern Miss at Louisiana	1:00pm	ESPN+
Vermont at New Hampshire	1:00pm	ESPN+
Georgia State at Coastal Carolina	1:00pm	ESPN+
Colgate at Army West Point	1:00pm	ESPN+
BYU at Kansas State	1:30pm	CBS
Houston at Cincinnati	2:00pm	FOX
La Salle at George Washington	2:00pm	USA
Xavier at DePaul	2:00pm	FS1
Baylor at TCU	2:00pm	TNT
Vanderbilt at South Carolina	2:00pm	ESPNU
Boston College at Georgia Tech	2:00pm	ACCN
Dayton at Loyola Chicago	2:00pm	CBSSN
South Dakota State at North Dakota	2:00pm	MidCo Sports
Kansas at UCF	2:00pm	Peacock
Ball State at Buffalo	2:00pm	ESPN+
Ohio at Eastern Michigan	2:00pm	ESPN+
NJIT at Binghamton	2:00pm	ESPN+
Eastern Kentucky at West Georgia	2:00pm	ESPN+
Navy at Holy Cross	2:00pm	ESPN+
Bowling Green at UMass	2:00pm	ESPN+
USC Upstate at Presbyterian	2:00pm	ESPN+
UAlbany at UMass Lowell	2:00pm	ESPN+
UNC Asheville at Charleston Southern	2:00pm	ESPN+
Bryant at Maine	2:00pm	ESPN+
Stetson at Central Arkansas	2:00pm	ESPN+
Hofstra at Drexel	2:00pm	FloCollege
North Carolina at SMU	2:15pm	CW
Tennessee at Arkansas	3:00pm	ESPN2
Bellarmine at Queens	3:00pm	ESPN+
Toledo at Central Michigan	3:00pm	ESPN+
Memphis at Rice	3:00pm	ESPN+
James Madison at Arkansas State	3:00pm	ESPN+
FGCU at North Alabama	3:00pm	ESPN+
Ole Miss at Oklahoma	3:30pm	SECN
Texas State at ULM	3:30pm	ESPN+
Akron at Miami (OH)	3:30pm	ESPN+
Georgia Southern at Old Dominion	3:30pm	ESPN+
Florida A&M at Bethune-Cookman	3:30pm	HBCU Go
Duke at Florida State	3:45pm	CBS
Rhode Island at George Mason	4:00pm	USA
LSU at Texas A&M	4:00pm	ESPNU
Oral Roberts at North Dakota State	4:00pm	CBSSN
North Carolina A&T at Stony Brook	4:00pm	SNY
UC Santa Barbara at CSUN	4:00pm	Spectrum
San Jose State at Utah State	4:00pm	KMYU
Alcorn State at Jackson State	4:00pm	SWAC TV
Arizona at Utah	4:00pm	Peacock
Mercer at ETSU	4:00pm	ESPN+
Utah Valley at Abilene Christian	4:00pm	ESPN+
Western Carolina at Furman	4:00pm	ESPN+
Tennessee State at Little Rock	4:00pm	ESPN+
East Texas A&M at Nicholls	4:00pm	ESPN+
App State at Marshall	4:00pm	ESPN+
Gardner-Webb at Winthrop	4:00pm	ESPN+
Coppin State at Delaware State	4:00pm	ESPN+
Samford at UNCG	4:00pm	ESPN+
Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana	4:30pm	ESPN+
Southern Indiana at Lindenwood	4:30pm	ESPN+
Morehead State at SIUE	4:30pm	ESPN+
South Alabama at Troy	4:30pm	ESPN+
Norfolk State at North Carolina Central	4:30pm	ESPN+
New Orleans at Northwestern State	4:30pm	ESPN+
Eastern Illinois at UT Martin	4:30pm	ESPN+
Western Illinois at Southeast Missouri	4:45pm	ESPN+
Colorado at Arizona State	5:00pm	ESPN2
Minnesota at Northwestern	5:00pm	BTN
Air Force at UNLV	5:00pm	KVVU-DT2
Eastern Washington at Idaho	5:00pm	SWX
Prairie View A&M at Grambling State	5:00pm	SWAC TV
California Baptist at Tarleton	5:00pm	ESPN+
Lehigh at Bucknell	5:00pm	ESPN+
CSU Bakersfield at UC Davis	5:00pm	ESPN+
North Florida at Lipscomb	5:00pm	ESPN+
Lafayette at Loyola Maryland	5:00pm	ESPN+
Jacksonville at Austin Peay	5:00pm	ESPN+
Houston Christian at UIW	5:00pm	ESPN+
A&M-Corpus Christi at UTRGV	5:30pm	ESPN+
Wichita State at Charlotte	6:00pm	ESPNU
Mississippi State at Texas	6:00pm	SECN
Davidson at Saint Joseph’s	6:00pm	CBSSN
Monmouth at Towson	6:00pm	MNMT2
UCLA at Iowa	6:00pm	Peacock
Portland State at Idaho State	6:00pm	ESPN+
Northern Colorado at Montana	6:00pm	ESPN+
Illinois at Penn State	7:00pm	BTN
Hampton at UNCW	7:00pm	WWAY-DT3
Nevada at Fresno State	7:00pm	MWN
UC Irvine at Cal State Fullerton	7:00pm	ESPN+
Longwood at High Point	7:00pm	ESPN+
Purdue at Wisconsin	8:00pm	FOX
Wyoming at New Mexico	8:00pm	CBSSN
Colorado State at Grand Canyon	8:00pm	KTVK
Northern Arizona at Montana State	8:00pm	ESPN+
Kansas City at Omaha	8:00pm	Summit
Florida at Missouri	8:30pm	SECN
UTA at Southern Utah	8:30pm	ESPN+
Sacramento State at Weber State	9:00pm	ESPN+
Cal Poly at Long Beach State	9:00pm	ESPN+
Boise State at San Diego State	10:00pm	CBSSN
Hawai’i at UC San Diego	10:00pm	ESPN+
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
Serie A: Como vs Udinese	6:30am	Paramount+
Scottish Premiership: Celtic vs Rangers	7:30am	CBSSN Paramount+
EPL: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest	7:30am	USA Peacock
La Liga: Celta de Vigo vs Valencia	8:00am	ESPN+
Serie A: Sassuolo vs Parma	9:00am	Paramount+
Serie A: Genoa vs Pisa	9:00am	Paramount+
EPL: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley	10:00am	USA Peacock
EPL: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United	10:00am	NBCSN Peacock
La Liga: Osasuna vs Athletic Club	10:15am	ESPN+
Ligue 1: Monaco vs Olympique Lyonnais	11:00am	beIN Sports fuboTV
Serie A: Juventus vs Lecce	12:00pm	Paramount+
EPL: AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal	12:30pm	Peacock
La Liga: Elche vs Villarreal	12:30pm	ESPN+
La Liga: Osasuna vs Deportivo Alavés	12:30pm	ESPN+ fuboTV
Ligue 1: Nice vs Strasbourg	1:00pm	beIN Sports fuboTV
Serie A: Pisa vs Juventus	2:45pm	Paramount+
La Liga: Espanyol vs Barcelona	3:00pm	ESPN+
Ligue 1: Lille vs Rennes	3:05pm	beIN Sports fuboTV

Sunday, 1/4/26

NFL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals	1:00pm	CBS
Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants	1:00pm	FOX
Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings	1:00pm	FOX
Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans	1:00pm	CBS
Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00pm	FOX
Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders	4:25pm	CBS
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears	4:25pm	FOX
Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos	4:25pm	CBS
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots	4:25pm	CBS
New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons	4:25pm	CBS
New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills	4:25pm	CBS
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles	4:25pm	CBS
Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams	4:25pm	FOX
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers	8:20pm	NBC Peacock
NBA REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers	5:00pm	FanDuel Sports DET FanDuel Sports Ohio
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic	3:00pm	FanDuel Sports IND FanDuel Sports FL
Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets	3:30pm	ALT2 YES
New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat	6:00pm	GCSN FanDuel Sports Sun
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Washington Wizards	6:00pm	FanDuel Sports North MNMT
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns	8:00pm	FanDuel Sports OKC AFSN
Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings	9:00pm	FanDuel Sports MIL NBCS-CA
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers	9:30pm	FanDuel Sports MEM Spectrum
NHL REGULAR SEASON	TIME ET	TV
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars	2:00pm	RDS Victory+
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Columbus Blue Jackets	3:00pm	ATTSN-PIT FanDuel Sports Ohio
Colorado Avalanche vs Florida Panthers	5:00pm	ALT Scripps
Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks	7:00pm	Scripps CHSN
Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils	7:00pm	FanDuel Sports South MSGSN
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL	TIME ET	TV
Richmond at Fordham	12:00pm	USA
Creighton at Seton Hall	12:00pm	Peacock
Sacred Heart at Canisius	12:00pm	ESPN+
Florida Atlantic at Tulane	1:00pm	ESPN2
UAB at South Florida	1:00pm	ESPNU
New Haven at Central Connecticut	1:00pm	NEC Front Row
Denver at St. Thomas	1:00pm	Summit
Marquette at UConn	2:00pm	NBC
Mount St. Mary’s at Quinnipiac	2:00pm	NESN
Le Moyne at Mercyhurst	2:00pm	NEC Front Row
LIU at Chicago State	2:00pm	NEC Front Row
Cleveland State at Purdue Fort Wayne	2:00pm	ESPN+
Iona at Marist	2:00pm	ESPN+
Wright State at IU Indianapolis	2:00pm	ESPN+
Jacksonville State at Liberty	2:00pm	ESPN+
Siena at Rider	2:00pm	ESPN+
Kennesaw State at Delaware	2:00pm	ESPN+
Fairfield at Niagara	2:00pm	ESPN+
Sam Houston at Middle Tennessee	2:00pm	ESPN+
Indiana State at Drake	3:00pm	ESPN+
Robert Morris at Oakland	3:00pm	ESPN+
Louisiana Tech at WKU	3:00pm	ESPN+
NM State at Missouri State	3:00pm	ESPN+
UIC at Valparaiso	3:00pm	ESPN+
Fairleigh Dickinson at Saint Francis U	4:00pm	NEC Front Row
Stonehill at Wagner	4:00pm	NEC Front Row
UNI at Evansville	4:00pm	ESPN+
Youngstown State at Northern Kentucky	4:00pm	ESPN+
Tulsa at North Texas	4:00pm	ESPN+
UTEP at FIU	4:00pm	ESPN+
Bradley at Murray State	5:00pm	ESPN2
Southern Illinois at Belmont	5:00pm	ESPN+
Pepperdine at Pacific	7:00pm	ESPN+
Portland at San Francisco	7:00pm	ESPN+
San Diego at Santa Clara	7:00pm	ESPN+
Oregon State at Washington State	7:30pm	ESPN+
Washington at Indiana	8:00pm	BTN
Seattle U at Saint Mary’s	8:00pm	ESPN+
Loyola Marymount at Gonzaga	9:00pm	KAYU
SOCCER	TIME ET	TV
Serie A: Lazio vs Napoli	6:30am	CBSSN Paramount+
EPL: Leeds United vs Manchester United	7:30am	USA Peacock
Serie A: Fiorentina vs Cremonese	9:00am	Paramount+
EPL: Fulham vs Liverpool	10:00am	USA Peacock
EPL: Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland	10:00am	NBCSN Peacock
EPL: Everton vs Brentford	10:00am	Peacock
EPL: Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace	10:00am	Peacock
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
Serie A: Verona vs Torino	12:00pm	Paramount+
EPL: Manchester City vs Chelsea	12:30pm	NBCSN Peacock
Serie A: Internazionale vs Bologna	2:45pm	Paramount+

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