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The University of Missouri-Kansas City has appointed Mark Turgeon as its new men's basketball coach on a five-year contract. Turgeon, who previously led Maryland and Texas A&M, brings a wealth of experience including over 470 career wins. The move comes as the Roos seek to elevate their program in the Summit League.

1. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Tuskegee University men's basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed and escorted off the court by police following his team's 77-69 defeat to Morehouse College. The incident stemmed from a dispute over postgame protocols involving Morehouse football players in the handshake line. Taylor, who was released without charges, is considering legal action with his attorneys.

Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points with five three-pointers to lead USC to a 73-71 victory over Wisconsin on Sunday, ending the Badgers' five-game winning streak. The Trojans overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half to secure the upset in Madison. Ezra Ausar added 17 points for USC, while Nick Boyd led Wisconsin with 29 points.

25. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, several ranked college basketball teams delivered surprising results in key conference matchups. No. 12 Texas Tech defeated No. 6 Houston at home, handing the Cougars their second loss of the season. Meanwhile, No. 22 North Carolina secured its first ACC road win with an 85-80 victory over No. 14 Virginia.

Flau'jae Johnson scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 6 LSU to a 91-72 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma on Sunday. The Tigers improved to 17-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC, while the Sooners fell to 14-4 and 2-3 in conference play. LSU dominated at the free-throw line, outscoring Oklahoma 29-8, as two Sooners fouled out.

18. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Valparaiso University women's basketball team suffered a defeat to Drake University on Sunday at the ARC, despite mounting a late comeback from a double-digit deficit. The Beacons showed early promise but couldn't overcome the Bulldogs' strong second-half surge.