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  • NCAA Wrestling Live Updates: #1 Penn State vs #13 Illinois

    NCAA Wrestling Live Updates: #1 Penn State vs #13 Illinois


    The #1 ranked team in the nation, the Penn State Nittany Lions, finish their weekend road trip with a stop in Champaign, Illinois to take don’t the #13 Fighting Illini!

    Penn State vs Illinois Preview + Predictions

    Penn State defeated Ohio State last Friday night in Columbus 27-13. This is the first competition for Illinois since February 1 and the last competition of their regular season. 

    You can watch the dual live on BTN+. Below are the projected lineups, followed by updates of all the action delivered in real-time!

    Projected Lineups

    125: #8 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State vs Caelan Riley, Illinois

    133: #7 Braeden Davis, Penn State vs #3 Lucas Byrd, Illinois

    141: #3 Beau Bartlett, Penn State vs #16 Danny Pucino, Illinois

    149: #2 Shayne Van Ness, Penn State vs #17 Kannon Webster, Illinois

    157: #1 Tyler Kasak or Joe Sealey, Penn State vs #27 Jason Kraisser, Illinois

    165: #1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, Penn State vs #16 Braeden Scoles, Illinois

    174: #2 Levi Haines, Penn State vs #22 Dan Brauagel, Illinois

    184: #1 Carter Starocci, Penn State vs #12 Edmond Ruth, Illinois

    197: #2 Josh Barr, Penn State vs #13 Zac Braunagel, Illinois

    285: #2 Greg Kerkvliet or Cole Mirasola, Penn State vs #10 Luke Luffman, Illinois

    We are five minutes past the 2:00PM ET start time and wrestlers are still warming up on the mat so we may have a little bit of a delayed start. It’s also Senior Night in Champaign so perhaps that pushed things back a bit. 

    1st period: And now we get underway, a little less than 10 minutes after 2 o’clock. Lilledahl, as is his custom, attacks early and finishes quickly and he has three points in the first 30 seconds of the dual. Escape for Riely after a minute of wrestling but Lightning Luke immediately tackles him for three more. It’s 6-1. After another minute of wrestling Riley escapes but Lilledahl gives Riley no time to breath and shoots immediately after the escape is awarded. Catch and release again and it’s 12-3. Luke rides out the period. Luke is on pace for a second period tech. 

    2nd period: Lilledahl takes down. He escapes quickly. A double leg for Lilledahl and he finishes to make it 16-3. An escape for Riley and Lilledahl is looking to go feet to back on the next double. Riley bellies out but the match is over, second period reach for Lilledahl!

    125 final: Lilledahl over Riuley by tech-fall, 19-3 4:19

    Penn State 5, Illinois 0

    1st period: The marquee bout of the dual is underway! Davis is at PSU by way of Michigan. Byrd is a native Ohioan. No score after about a minute of wrestling. The score bug has unfortunately disappeared from the broadcast but the physical scoreboard in the arena occasionally pops into view. Shot by Davis and Byrd nearly scores on the reattack but Byrd fights him off to a stalemate about halfway through the period. Another shot by Davis and he’s in deep, Byrd has to scramble. He rolls over across his back, gets to neutral and snaps Davis down for a ferocious go behind. Byrd leads 3-0 as the period expires. 

    2nd period: Byrd goes down. Off his first move Davis tries to step over and catch Byrd on his back. They keep scrambling and Byrd eventually get the escape to make it 4-0. Davis staying aggressive. Byrd matching with physicality. Whip over attempt from Byrd is stopped by Byrd changes direction and gets another go-behind. 7-0 has Byrd will try and rideout the last 30 seconds of the period. He succeeds. 

    3rd period: Davis’ choice. He looks at the corner then takes bottom. Davis escapes without much difficulty to make it 7-1. Can Davis find a way through Byrd’s defenses for the comeback? He’ll need to make his move quickly, time is not on his side. Byrd does not have riding time secured and likely won’t. Byrd keeping his distance, no stall warning yet so he’ll be able to run out the clock fi Davis doesn’t force the action. Now Byrd drives Davis out of bounds and Davis gets hit with a stall warning. 15 seconds left. Byrd on the attack, looking for the major. Davis holding on the best he can. Time runs out with no takedown call. A ranked win for senior Lucas Byrd in his last home dual of his storied Illinois career!

    133 final: Byrd over Davis by decision, 7-1

    Penn State 5, Illinois 4

    1st period: Bartlett trying to keep the momentum going after his big win over #1 Jesse Mendez last week. Bartlett level changes and fires off a double early but Pucino defends. Now Pucino finds an angle and snatches up a single leg. He’s got Bartlett hopping on one foot but Bartlett is very tough to finish on. And they go out of bounds, no score. Quick high-crotch for Bartlett and now Pucino is hopping on one foot. And Bartlett is able to finish and Bartlett collects the first points of the match with about 30 seconds left in the period. Bartlett slaps in a cradle and rolls through for a two nearfall just before the buzzer sounds. 5-0 at the break.

    2nd period: Bartlett gets a turn on bottom. He’s out in a hurry to make it 6-0. And the score bug makes a welcome return to the broadcast. Shout out to the announcers as well, they are doing a great job on the mic. Action slows down as Bartlett starts taking ground from Pucino. Level change from Pucino but they go out of bounds. And the period ends, still 6-0. 

    3rd period: Pucino takes bottom. Optional start and it’s 6-1. Pucino’s gotten to Bartlett’s legs before, can he get there again and give himself a shot at an upset? He shoots, but Bartlet’s reattack is too fast and the Nittany Lion extends his lead to 9-1. Pucino is out without much resistance from Bartlett to make it 9-2 with a minute left. Bartlett drives Pucino out of bounds and Pucino picks up his first stall warning with about 30 seconds to go. I don’t believe riding time is locked up. Bartlett still attacking looking for bonus. And the match ends, it’s a regular decision for Beau Bartlett. 

    Penn State 8, Illinois 4

    1st period: Another ranked matchup. 





    Exciting match-up tonight as the #1 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions take on the #13 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini in an NCAA wrestling dual meet. Stay tuned for live updates and commentary as these two powerhouse teams battle it out on the mat. Who will come out on top? Let’s find out together! #NCAAWrestling #PennState #Illinois

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  • NCAA men’s hockey tournament bubble; how to watch Beanpot final


    Feb 10, 2025, 08:30 AM ET

    While the biggest prize in college hockey clearly is the national championship trophy, in one corner of the sport’s landscape, that accolade has a rival: the Beanpot.

    The 72nd tournament, which features Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern and Harvard, concludes Monday at TD Garden with BC facing BU in the championship game (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+).

    Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the country (BC is No. 1, BU is No. 8 in the most recent polls), but even in years when the Beanpot doesn’t have national implications of that magnitude, the energy, desire and hatred boil over for the schools and their fans.

    This year’s final has a different twist, however. Nine of the players — six from BC, three from BU — were teammates at the IIHF World Junior Championship, where they won the gold medal for Team USA in January. At least one member of the Eagles or Terriers scored or assisted on all but one of the 37 goals the U.S. scored in the tournament.

    Any friendships will be on hold Monday night.

    “It’s just understanding that you can’t have any friends out there,” BC freshman James Hagens told the Boston Globe last month. “You might play with them for a while. They might be your best buddies, but you just have to understand it’s a hockey game, and you have to go out there and win.”

    BU’s Cole Eiserman expressed similar sentiments. “You battle with those guys, get close to those guys, but I think we’re all competitive guys,” he told the Globe. “We want to win for our own school.”

    The teams met in a home-and-home series in January, with BC sweeping by scores of 6-2 and 2-0. But BU will gladly accept those results in exchange for a trophy-lifting win Monday night. The Terriers last won the Beanpot in 2022, while BC’s most recent championship was in 2016. Northeastern has won five of the last six tournaments.

    While Monday’s game will not count in the Hockey East standings, conference races are heating up around the country as the selection of the NCAA tournament field nears.

    The NCAA field includes the winners of the six conference tournaments — Atlantic, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East and NCHC — and 10 at-large teams based on the PairWise rankings.

    Conference tournament championship games are scheduled for March 22, with the NCAA tournament selections to be announced March 23. Regionals will be held March 27-30, with the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Every NCAA tournament game, including the selection show, will be on ESPN networks and streamed on ESPN+.

    Here’s a look at where the NCAA field stands, with teams listed in order of the PairWise rankings as of Feb. 9.

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    Frozen Four or bust

    The head of the class this season, these teams are odds-on favorites to make it to St. Louis.

    No. 1 Boston College

    Record: 21-4-1, 13-3-1 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Beat Northeastern 8-2; won at New Hampshire 4-2

    Key games: Feb. 10 vs. BU (Beanpot championship)

    No. 2 Michigan State

    Record: 22-5-3, 13-4-3 Big Ten

    Last week’s results: Lost to Michigan 2-1; beat Michigan 6-1

    Key games: Feb. 21-22 vs. Penn State

    No. 3 Minnesota

    Record: 21-6-3, 12-4-2 Big Ten

    Last week’s results: Did not play

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 at Michigan; Feb. 21-22 vs. Ohio State

    Safe and sound

    These teams are all but assured a spot in the NCAA field as either a conference champion or via an at-large spot.

    No. 4 Maine

    Record: 18-5-4, 10-3-4 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Tied at Providence 3-3; won at Providence 1-0 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 21 at UConn; March 7-8 at UMass

    No. 5 Western Michigan

    Record: 20-5-1, 13-2-1 NCHC

    Last week’s results: Beat St. Cloud State 4-0 and 6-1

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. Omaha; Feb. 21-22 at Arizona State

    No. 6 Providence

    Record: 16-7-5, 6-6-5 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Tied Maine 3-3; lost to Maine 1-0 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. BU; Feb. 22 vs. UMass-Lowell

    No. 7 Ohio State

    Record: 18-8-2, 11-6-1 Big Ten

    Last week’s results: Won at Notre Dame 5-1 and 5-1

    Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Minnesota; Feb. 27-28 vs. Michigan

    No. 8 UConn

    Record: 15-10-3, 8-8-3 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Lost to UMass 5-4; beat UMass-Lowell 5-4 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 21 vs. Maine; Feb. 25 vs. BU

    No. 9 Denver

    Record: 20-7-1, 9-6-1 NCHC

    Last week’s results: Won at Arizona State 5-4 (OT); lost at Arizona State 6-5 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. North Dakota; March 7-8 home-and-home vs. Colorado College

    No. 10 Boston University

    Record: 15-10-1, 10-6-1 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Beat Harvard 7-1; lost at Merrimack 2-1 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 10 vs. BC (Beanpot championship); Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. Providence

    In the field — for now

    UMass-Lowell has slipped a few notches with three losses in four games, while Michigan and Arizona State improved their standing this past weekend with splits against Michigan State and Denver, respectively.

    No. 11 UMass-Lowell

    Record: 14-10-3, 7-8-2 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Lost to Vermont 5-3; lost at UConn 5-4 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 22 at Providence; Feb. 27-March 1 home-and-home vs. UMass

    No. 12 Michigan

    Record: 16-12-2, 10-9-1 Big Ten

    Last week’s results: Won at Michigan State 2-1; lost to Michigan State 6-1

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 vs. Minnesota; Feb. 27-28 at Ohio State

    No. 13 Arizona State

    Record: 17-10-1, 12-6-0 NCHC

    Last week’s results: Lost to Denver 5-4 (OT); beat Denver 6-5 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 21-22 vs. Western Michigan; Feb. 28-March 1 at Omaha

    One-bid league champs

    It’s looking more and more likely we’ll have three one-bid leagues — the ECAC, CCHA and Atlantic. Quinnipiac and Minnesota State are on the fringes of the at-large bubble, but if they fail to win their conference tournaments, the losses along the way seem likely to dash their at-large hopes.

    Quinnipiac leads a tight ECAC race, with the top five teams within five points of each other, while Minnesota State has a solid hold on first place in the CCHA. So we’re penciling the Bobcats and Mavericks in the NCAA field for now.

    In the Atlantic, Sacred Heart, Holy Cross and Bentley are within one point of each other in the league standings — although Holy Cross and Bentley have played two fewer games than Sacred Heart — and are bunched together in the PairWise. We gave the nod to the Crusaders, who are one spot ahead of Bentley in the PairWise, but as with the other three leagues in this group, it will all come down to the conference tournament.

    Quinnipiac

    Record: 17-9-2, 11-4-1 ECAC (No. 15 in PairWise)

    Last week’s results: Beat St. Lawrence 6-1; lost to Clarkson 3-2 (OT)

    Key games: Feb. 14 at Union; Feb. 28 at Clarkson

    Minnesota State

    Record: 20-8-2, 15-5-2 CCHA (No. 17 in PairWise)

    Last week’s results: Beat Augustana 4-1 and 2-1

    Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Lake Superior State

    Holy Cross

    Record: 17-11-2, 16-4-2 Atlantic (No. 30 in PairWise)

    Last week’s results: Won at RIT 9-2 and 3-0

    Key games: Feb. 20 vs. Bentley; Feb. 24 vs. AIC

    On the bubble

    Assuming there will be three conference champions outside of the top 16 in PairWise, teams below No. 13 will be out of luck in terms of grabbing an at-large NCAA bid. But the standings in this range are very tight, with positions changing with almost every result. These teams will have opportunities for key wins to gain critical PairWise capital, but the margin for error is slim.

    No. 14 UMass

    Record: 15-11-2, 6-8-2 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Won at UConn 5-4

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 home-and-home vs. BC; Feb. 27-March 1 home-and-home vs. UMass-Lowell

    No. 16 Penn State

    Record: 14-11-3, 5-10-3 Big Ten

    Last week’s results: Won at Wisconsin 2-0 and 6-2

    Key games: Feb. 21-22 at Michigan State; Feb. 28-March 1 vs. Minnesota

    No. 18 New Hampshire

    Record: 11-12-3, 3-11-2 Hockey East

    Last week’s results: Lost to BC 4-2; lost to Merrimack 5-4

    Key games: Feb. 14-15 at Maine; Feb. 28-March 1 home-and-home vs. BC



    The NCAA men’s hockey tournament bubble is heating up as teams compete for a spot in the Frozen Four. One of the most anticipated matchups is the Beanpot final, featuring some of the top college hockey programs in the country.

    If you’re looking to catch all the action from the Beanpot final, here’s how you can watch:

    1. TV Broadcast: The Beanpot final will be broadcast on ESPN or ESPN2. Check your local listings for the exact channel and time.

    2. Online Streaming: If you don’t have access to a TV, you can stream the game online through the ESPN app or website. Just log in with your cable provider information to watch live.

    3. Watch Parties: Gather your friends and fellow hockey fans for a watch party to cheer on your favorite team. Host a viewing party at home or head to a local sports bar to catch all the action.

    4. Social Media: Follow the NCAA men’s hockey tournament and participating teams on social media for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content.

    Don’t miss out on the excitement of the Beanpot final and support your favorite team as they battle for college hockey supremacy. Let the madness of March continue on the ice!

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  • Tulane Green Wave vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online


    Who’s Playing

    Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ Tulane Green Wave

    Current Records: Tulsa 9-12, Tulane 11-9

    How To Watch

    • When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
    • Where: Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse — New Orleans, Louisiana
    • TV: ESPN University
    • Follow: CBS Sports App
    • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
    • Ticket Cost: $6.00

    What to Know

    Tulane and Tulsa are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. Both will face off in an American Athletic battle at 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Green Wave are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 75.6 points per game this season.

    Tulane is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 82 points last Saturday, they were much more limited against Memphis on Thursday. They fell 68-56 to the Tigers. The match marked the Green Wave’s lowest-scoring game so far this season.

    Despite the defeat, Tulane had strong showings from Rowan Brumbaugh, who had 19 points plus seven rebounds, and Kaleb Banks, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. Brumbaugh had some trouble finding his footing against Rice last Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction.

    Meanwhile, Tulsa couldn’t handle UAB on Wednesday and fell 78-68. The Golden Hurricane have struggled against the Blazers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

    The losing side was boosted by Dwon Odom, who went 7 for 10 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and seven assists. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Isaiah Barnes, on the other hand, was considerably less helpful: he went 0-5 from deep.

    Even though they lost, Tulsa smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.

    Tulane’s loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-9. As for Tulsa, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.

    Going forward, Tulane is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 9.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, keep Tulane’s opponent in mind: they have a solid 7-3 record against the spread vs Tulsa over their last ten matchups.

    Tulane beat Tulsa 94-87 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Does Tulane have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tulsa turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.

    Odds

    Tulane is a big 9.5-point favorite against Tulsa, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

    The over/under is 143.5 points.

    See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.

    Series History

    Tulane and Tulsa both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.

    • Jan 14, 2024 – Tulane 94 vs. Tulsa 87
    • Jan 21, 2023 – Tulsa 81 vs. Tulane 79
    • Jan 04, 2023 – Tulane 93 vs. Tulsa 77
    • Jan 26, 2022 – Tulane 97 vs. Tulsa 63
    • Mar 11, 2021 – Tulane 77 vs. Tulsa 70
    • Feb 10, 2021 – Tulane 58 vs. Tulsa 48
    • Feb 25, 2020 – Tulsa 62 vs. Tulane 57
    • Jan 18, 2020 – Tulsa 67 vs. Tulane 54
    • Feb 28, 2019 – Tulsa 72 vs. Tulane 64
    • Feb 14, 2019 – Tulsa 80 vs. Tulane 57





    Are you ready for some exciting NCAA basketball action? The Tulane Green Wave are set to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. If you’re unable to attend the game in person, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with all the live stream information you need to catch every moment of the action.

    The game is scheduled to tip off at [start time] and will be broadcast on [TV channel]. If you prefer to stream the game online, you can do so through [streaming platform]. Just log in with your cable provider information and you’ll be able to watch the game from anywhere.

    Both teams are hungry for a win, so you won’t want to miss this showdown. Be sure to tune in and cheer on your favorite team as they battle it out on the court. Let’s go Green Wave!

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  • NCAA Women’s Basketball – See Louisville vs Notre Dame photos


    NCAA Women’s Basketball – See Louisville vs Notre Dame photos



    Check out these action-packed photos from the NCAA Women’s Basketball game between Louisville and Notre Dame! The intense matchup showcased the skill and determination of these talented athletes. Click the link below to see all the highlights from this exciting game:

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    Don’t miss out on these incredible moments captured on the court. #NCAAWBB #Louisville #NotreDame #BasketballPhotos

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  • S. Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time


    Halftime Report

    Texas A&M is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 44-36 lead against S. Carolina.

    Texas A&M came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.

    Who’s Playing

    Texas A&M Aggies @ S. Carolina Gamecocks

    Current Records: Texas A&M 16-5, S. Carolina 10-11

    How To Watch

    What to Know

    Texas A&M is 2-8 against S. Carolina since January of 2017 but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. Both will face off in an SEC battle at 8:30 p.m. ET at Colonial Life Arena. Despite being away, the Aggies are looking at a 5.5-point advantage in the spread.

    Last Tuesday, Texas A&M earned a 75-68 win over Oklahoma.

    Texas A&M’s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Henry Coleman III, who posted 14 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Coleman III had some trouble finding his footing against Texas on Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction. The team also got some help courtesy of Andersson Garcia, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds.

    Texas A&M smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds (they’re ranked first in offensive rebounds per game overall). That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 33 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

    Meanwhile, S. Carolina’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their eighth straight defeat. They fell 71-60 to Georgia.

    The losing side was boosted by Collin Murray-Boyles, who went 7 for 11 en route to 18 points plus five assists and five rebounds. He is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he’s now posted two or more in the last three games he’s played. Jamarii Thomas was another key player, posting 19 points in addition to two steals.

    Texas A&M’s win bumped their record up to 16-5. As for S. Carolina, they now have a losing record at 10-11.

    Texas A&M couldn’t quite finish off S. Carolina in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 70-68. Can Texas A&M avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.

    Odds

    Texas A&M is a solid 5.5-point favorite against S. Carolina, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Aggies as a 6.5-point favorite.

    The over/under is 133 points.

    See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. Get picks now.

    Series History

    S. Carolina has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Texas A&M.

    • Feb 28, 2024 – S. Carolina 70 vs. Texas A&M 68
    • Jan 14, 2023 – Texas A&M 94 vs. S. Carolina 53
    • Jan 29, 2022 – S. Carolina 74 vs. Texas A&M 63
    • Jan 06, 2021 – S. Carolina 78 vs. Texas A&M 54
    • Feb 08, 2020 – S. Carolina 74 vs. Texas A&M 54
    • Jan 18, 2020 – S. Carolina 81 vs. Texas A&M 67
    • Mar 05, 2019 – S. Carolina 71 vs. Texas A&M 54
    • Feb 16, 2019 – S. Carolina 84 vs. Texas A&M 77
    • Feb 03, 2018 – Texas A&M 83 vs. S. Carolina 60
    • Jan 07, 2017 – S. Carolina 79 vs. Texas A&M 68





    The highly anticipated matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Texas A&M Aggies is set to take place soon, and fans are eager to catch all the action. If you’re looking to watch the game online or on TV, we’ve got you covered with all the details you need to know.

    Date: Saturday, February 12th
    Start Time: 3:30 PM ET
    TV Channel: ESPN
    Live Stream: WatchESPN

    To watch the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the Texas A&M Aggies online, you can tune in to WatchESPN, where the game will be live streamed. If you prefer to watch on TV, you can catch all the action on ESPN.

    Don’t miss out on this exciting NCAA Basketball matchup between two powerhouse teams. Tune in to see who comes out on top in this thrilling game.

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  • How to watch Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds


    Halftime Report

    Texas Tech and Houston have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. Sitting on a score of 41-37, Texas Tech has looked like the better team, but there’s still one more half to play.

    Texas Tech entered the contest having won five straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it six, or will Houston step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.

    Who’s Playing

    Texas Tech Red Raiders @ Houston Cougars

    Current Records: Texas Tech 16-4, Houston 17-3

    How To Watch

    • When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
    • Where: Fertitta Center — Houston, Texas
    • TV: ESPN2
    • Follow: CBS Sports App
    • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
    • Ticket Cost: $160.00

    What to Know

    Houston is on a 28-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Texas Tech is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. Both will face off in a Big 12 battle at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Fertitta Center. The Cougars are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 76 points per game this season.

    Houston is headed into this one after the oddsmakers set last week’s over/under low at 124.5, but even that wound up being too high. They came out on top against West Virginia by a score of 63-49 on Wednesday.

    Houston’s win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from L.J. Cryer, who earned 17 points. Cryer had some trouble finding his footing against Kansas on Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction.

    Meanwhile, Texas Tech earned a 71-57 win over TCU on Wednesday.

    Texas Tech can attribute much of their success to JT Toppin, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Toppin a new career-high in assists (three). Another player making a difference was Chance McMillian, who had 16 points.

    Houston is on a roll lately: they’ve won 14 of their last 15 games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Texas Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 16-4.

    Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as the two teams are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Houston hasn’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 76 points per game. However, it’s not like Texas Tech struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 81.4. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.

    As for their next game, Houston is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 10.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 11-7 against the spread when expected to win.

    Odds

    Houston is a big 10.5-point favorite against Texas Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

    The over/under is 128.5 points.

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    Series History

    Houston has won all of the games they’ve played against Texas Tech in the last 5 years.

    • Mar 15, 2024 – Houston 82 vs. Texas Tech 59
    • Jan 17, 2024 – Houston 77 vs. Texas Tech 54
    • Nov 29, 2020 – Houston 64 vs. Texas Tech 53





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    How to watch:
    The game will be broadcast on ESPN, so you can tune in on your TV if you have a cable or satellite subscription. If you prefer to stream the game online, you can do so through the ESPN website or the ESPN app with a valid cable login.

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  • SF Austin Lumberjacks vs. Lamar Cardinals: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time


    Halftime Report

    Lamar and SF Austin have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. Lamar has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead SF Austin 41-24.

    Lamar entered the match having won three straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it four, or will SF Austin step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.

    Who’s Playing

    Lamar Cardinals @ SF Austin Lumberjacks

    Current Records: Lamar 12-9, SF Austin 9-12

    How To Watch

    What to Know

    We’ve got another exciting Southland matchup on schedule as the SF Austin Lumberjacks and the Lamar Cardinals are set to tip at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The game is expected to be a close one, with the Lumberjacks going off as just a 1.5-point favorite.

    Having struggled with four defeats in a row, SF Austin finally turned things around against East Texas A&M on Monday. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 79-72.

    SF Austin was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That’s the most assists they’ve posted since back in March of 2024.

    Meanwhile, Lamar had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They walked away with a 69-59 win over the Demons.

    SF Austin’s victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-12. As for Lamar, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.

    Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: SF Austin has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.3 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Lamar struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 38.7. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.

    SF Austin beat Lamar 72-63 in their previous meeting back in January. Does SF Austin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lamar turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.

    Odds

    SF Austin is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Lamar, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Lumberjacks as a 2-point favorite.

    The over/under is 129.5 points.

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    Series History

    SF Austin has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Lamar.

    • Jan 11, 2025 – SF Austin 72 vs. Lamar 63
    • Feb 19, 2022 – SF Austin 70 vs. Lamar 56
    • Jan 17, 2022 – SF Austin 86 vs. Lamar 78
    • Feb 27, 2021 – Lamar 90 vs. SF Austin 85
    • Jan 23, 2021 – SF Austin 102 vs. Lamar 72
    • Feb 29, 2020 – SF Austin 95 vs. Lamar 76
    • Jan 25, 2020 – SF Austin 70 vs. Lamar 62
    • Mar 02, 2019 – Lamar 81 vs. SF Austin 79
    • Feb 09, 2019 – Lamar 82 vs. SF Austin 67
    • Feb 24, 2018 – Lamar 71 vs. SF Austin 66





    The SF Austin Lumberjacks are set to face off against the Lamar Cardinals in an exciting NCAA Basketball matchup. If you’re looking to catch all the action, here’s how you can watch the game online, on TV, or via live stream:

    Date: Saturday, February 12
    Time: 3:00 PM ET
    TV Channel: ESPN+
    Live Stream: WatchESPN

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  • How to watch Temple Owls vs. East Carolina Pirates: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds


    Who’s Playing

    East Carolina Pirates @ Temple Owls

    Current Records: East Carolina 12-9, Temple 13-8

    How To Watch

    What to Know

    We’ve got another exciting American Athletic matchup on schedule as the East Carolina Pirates and the Temple Owls are set to tip at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Liacouras Center. The Pirates are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 75.4 points per game this season.

    Temple is hoping to do what South Florida couldn’t on Saturday: put an end to East Carolina’s winning streak, which now stands at three games. East Carolina came out on top against South Florida by a score of 64-55. That’s two games straight that the Pirates have won by exactly nine points.

    East Carolina’s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trevion LaBeaux led the charge by posting eight points along with eight rebounds. The dominant performance also gave LaBeaux a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Jordan Riley, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds and two steals.

    East Carolina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. The team’s really been improving in that area: they’ve now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.

    Meanwhile, it may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Temple ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted by Charlotte 90-89 thanks to a clutch free throw from Jamal Mashburn Jr. with but a second left in the fourth quarter. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.

    Mashburn Jr. was the offensive standout of the matchup as he had 34 points in addition to six rebounds. Steve Settle III was another key player, scoring 13 points along with three steals.

    East Carolina’s victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Temple, their win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8.

    Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: East Carolina has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 39 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Temple struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 37.7. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.

    East Carolina barely slipped by Temple in their previous meeting back in January, winning 80-79. The rematch might be a little tougher for East Carolina since the team won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

    Odds

    Temple is a slight 2.5-point favorite against East Carolina, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

    The over/under is 145.5 points.

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    Series History

    Temple has won 6 out of their last 10 games against East Carolina.

    • Jan 08, 2025 – East Carolina 80 vs. Temple 79
    • Jan 28, 2024 – East Carolina 70 vs. Temple 64
    • Jan 10, 2024 – East Carolina 73 vs. Temple 62
    • Jan 18, 2023 – Temple 73 vs. East Carolina 58
    • Dec 28, 2022 – Temple 59 vs. East Carolina 57
    • Feb 02, 2022 – Temple 71 vs. East Carolina 63
    • Jan 08, 2022 – Temple 78 vs. East Carolina 75
    • Feb 23, 2020 – East Carolina 67 vs. Temple 63
    • Feb 01, 2020 – Temple 76 vs. East Carolina 64
    • Jan 16, 2019 – Temple 85 vs. East Carolina 74





    Are you ready to watch the Temple Owls take on the East Carolina Pirates in an exciting NCAA Basketball matchup? Here’s all the information you need to catch the game live:

    – Date: Thursday, February 25
    – Time: 7:00 PM ET
    – TV Channel: ESPN+
    – Live Stream: WatchESPN app or ESPN website
    – Game Odds: Temple Owls -3.5

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  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time


    Who’s Playing

    Pittsburgh Panthers @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons

    Current Records: Pittsburgh 14-6, Wake Forest 15-6

    How To Watch

    • When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
    • Where: LJVM Coliseum — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    • TV: ESPN2
    • Follow: CBS Sports App
    • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
    • Ticket Cost: $11.00

    What to Know

    Pittsburgh and Wake Forest are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. Both will face off in an ACC battle at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at LJVM Coliseum. The Panthers are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 79.8 points per game this season.

    Last Tuesday, Pittsburgh was able to grind out a solid victory over N. Carolina, taking the game 73-65. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

    Pittsburgh got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zack Austin out in front who went 5 for 7 en route to 15 points plus five blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaland Lowe, who posted 18 points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds.

    Wake Forest has been a dominant force so far, but they’re in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They fell 72-59 to Louisville on Tuesday.

    Despite their defeat, Wake Forest saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Efton Reid III, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Wake Forest is 14-4 when Reid III posts ten or more rebounds, but 1-2 otherwise. Tre’Von Spillers was another key player, posting eight points in addition to eight rebounds and two blocks.

    Pittsburgh’s victory bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Wake Forest, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-6.

    Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday’s game: Pittsburgh has made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 8.6 threes per game. It’s a different story for Wake Forest, though, as they’ve been averaging only 6. Given Pittsburgh’s sizable advantage in that area, Wake Forest will need to find a way to close that gap.

    Pittsburgh is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a five-game streak of failing to cover when playing on the road.

    Odds

    Wake Forest is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Pittsburgh, according to the latest college basketball odds.

    The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Demon Deacons as a 1.5-point favorite.

    The over/under is 138.5 points.

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    Series History

    Wake Forest and Pittsburgh both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.

    • Mar 14, 2024 – Pittsburgh 81 vs. Wake Forest 69
    • Feb 20, 2024 – Wake Forest 91 vs. Pittsburgh 58
    • Jan 31, 2024 – Pittsburgh 77 vs. Wake Forest 72
    • Jan 25, 2023 – Pittsburgh 81 vs. Wake Forest 79
    • Feb 02, 2022 – Wake Forest 91 vs. Pittsburgh 75
    • Mar 02, 2021 – Pittsburgh 70 vs. Wake Forest 57
    • Jan 23, 2021 – Wake Forest 76 vs. Pittsburgh 75
    • Mar 10, 2020 – Pittsburgh 81 vs. Wake Forest 72
    • Jan 04, 2020 – Wake Forest 69 vs. Pittsburgh 65
    • Feb 05, 2019 – Wake Forest 78 vs. Pittsburgh 76





    The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in an exciting NCAA Basketball matchup. If you’re looking to catch all the action, here’s how you can watch the game online, on TV, or through a live stream.

    Date: Thursday, February 10
    Time: 8:00 PM ET
    TV Channel: ESPN2
    Live Stream: WatchESPN

    To watch the Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh game online, you can tune in to the WatchESPN website or app. Simply log in with your cable provider information to access the live stream.

    If you prefer to watch the game on TV, you can catch it on ESPN2. Make sure to check your local listings for the channel number.

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  • NCAA Division II Sonoma State University Eliminates Entire Athletics Department


    Sonoma State University, located north of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, has announced that it will eliminate its entire NCAA Division II athletics department as being eliminated as part of a sweeping campus-wide cost-cutting measure with a larger-than-expected budget deficit looming.

    A letter posted on the school’s website from interim campus president Emily Cutrer says that the school is facing a $23.9 million deficit, bigger than the projected $21 million deficit. Among the other cuts include 46 faculty cuts, closing of six entire academic departments, and a campus-wide hiring freeze.

    The school’s athletics department will cease competition at the end of the spring season. Sonoma State has competed in the NCAA since 1964 and has won three NCAA Division II national championships (women’s soccer in 1990, men’s soccer in 2002, and men’s golf in 2009).

    As has been the story at smaller colleges across the country, Cutrer blamed the budget deficit on shrinking enrollment. The student body has declined by 38% from its peak in 2015. In fall 2024, SSU had 5,784 students enrolled, with 5,191 of those being undergrads. That alone was a drop of almost 900 students from a year prior.

    The cut to the athletics department is projected to save $3.7 million, with the total savings from the new austerity measures estimated at $20.1 million.

    While the school didn’t support varsity swimming, diving, or water polo*, it is at least the second college we’ve seen do this in recent years after D1 St. Francis Brooklyn cut their athletics program in 2023. While there is a lot of fear about D1 cuts coming post House settlement (Cleveland State recently announced cuts of wrestling, women’s softball, and women’s golf), it is a canary in the coalmine for small colleges that are closing their doors at a record rate.

    Sonoma State cut its women’s water polo program in 2020.

    The pressure faced by smaller schools is caused by wholly different factors than those faced by D1 schools in the wake of the House settlement – including a Power 4 swimming program rumored to be on the chopping block at season’s end. Smaller D2 programs like Sonoma State and D2 swim programs like Emory & Henry continue to face budget crises driven outside of the athletics departments that are forcing spending cuts.

    The school reported 110 men and 133 women on their varsity athletics teams this season. Even if all of those student-athletes were paying full-rate tuition (they aren’t), it would still barely cover the annual deficit of the athletics department.

    Among the things that the school is famous for is baseball pitcher Marika Lyszczyk, who in 2020 became the first woman to play catcher in a men’s collegiate baseball game and is the first Canadian woman to play NCAA baseball.

    The school says that it will honor athletic scholarships for those student-athletes who wish to remain at the school.





    In a shocking turn of events, Sonoma State University has announced the elimination of its entire athletics department, including all NCAA Division II sports teams. This decision comes as a result of budget constraints and the need to reallocate resources to other areas of the university.

    The move has sparked outrage among students, alumni, and fans of Sonoma State athletics, many of whom have expressed their disappointment and sadness over the loss of their beloved sports teams. The decision will affect a total of 14 sports programs, including basketball, soccer, and track and field.

    Sonoma State University officials have stated that they will work with affected student-athletes to help them transfer to other schools or continue their athletic careers elsewhere. Despite this, the news has left a dark cloud hanging over the university’s campus, as students and staff come to terms with the end of an era for Sonoma State athletics.

    As the university moves forward with this controversial decision, it remains to be seen how it will impact the school’s reputation and overall culture. Only time will tell what the future holds for Sonoma State University and its former athletes who will now have to find new homes for their athletic talents.

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