College Basketball

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.