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Lawrence Kan. — Kansas delivered its most complete performance of the season Tuesday night, handing No. 2 Iowa State its first loss with an 84 to 63 victory at Allen Fieldhouse that reshaped the early Big 12 outlook. Tre White scored 19 points, Darryn Peterson added 16, and the Jayhawks responded to every Iowa State push with timely scoring and sustained defensive pressure. Melvin Council Jr. finished with 15 points and Flory Bidunga added 10 as Kansas improved to 12 and 5 ov

GAINESVILLE Fla. — Boogie Fland delivered a season defining performance and Rueben Chinyelu controlled the interior as Florida defeated No. 21 Tennessee 91 to 67 on Saturday night, extending its home winning streak to 15 games and producing a significant early Southeastern Conference result. Fland scored a season high 23 points on 9 of 13 shooting, ending a prolonged shooting slump and providing the offensive balance Florida had been missing. After missing 15 straight three p

AUBURN Ala. —  Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall scored 30 points and led a high‑efficiency offensive performance as the Tigers routed No. 15 Arkansas 95–73 Saturday night, delivering a breaking update in Southeastern Conference standings and reshaping the early league timeline for both teams. Hall went 11 of 14 from the field, including 4 of 5 from three point range, and added five assists while making all four of his free throws. The performance marked back‑to‑back 30 point games for

ANN ARBOR Mich. —  In a major Big Ten breaking update, John Blackwell scored 26 points and the Wisconsin Badgers stunned the previously unbeaten, second‑ranked Michigan Wolverines 91–88 on Saturday night, ending Michigan’s long home winning streak and reshaping early league dynamics. Blackwell led all scorers with 26 points, and Nick Boyd added 22 as Wisconsin (11–5, 3–2 Big Ten) delivered its biggest regular‑season victory since also beating No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor in 20

TUSCALOOSA Ala. — Jordan Pope scored 28 points and Dailyn Swain added 18, including a pivotal block late, as the Texas Longhorns stunned No. 13 Alabama 92-88 on Saturday night in a crucial Southeastern Conference road victory for Texas. Texas, under head coach Sean Miller, improved to 10-6 overall and 1-2 in SEC play with a performance that reshapes its early conference outlook. This marked the Longhorns’ first ranked road win in Miller’s tenure and snapped an early three-gam

ATLANTA — Top-ranked Indiana continued its commanding College Football Playoff run with a decisive 56–22 victory over No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinal on Friday night. Behind a relentless defense and a near-flawless performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the undefeated Hoosiers left little doubt about their championship credentials. Indiana (15–0) capitalized on three first-half turnovers that directly resulted in touchdowns, building a massive halftime advant

Miami’s long journey back to college football prominence reached a defining moment Thursday night in Glendale, Arizona. With a dramatic 31–27 win over Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl, the Hurricanes earned a place in the College Football Playoff national championship game for the first time since 2001. Quarterback Carson Beck sealed the victory with an 18-second scramble into the end zone from three yards out, capping a composed late-game drive that showcased Miami’s resilienc

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Darryn Peterson poured in a game-high 32 points and delivered three clutch free throws in the closing seconds of regulation as No. 22 Kansas mounted a dramatic comeback to defeat TCU 104–100 in overtime Tuesday night. The Jayhawks (11–4, 1–1 Big 12) trailed by as many as 16 points midway through the second half but steadily chipped away at the deficit. Kansas cut the lead to three with 34 seconds remaining, though an empty possession followed, allowing TCU’s

NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion men’s basketball returns to Chartway Arena on Saturday afternoon looking to gain momentum in Sun Belt Conference play as the Monarchs host Georgia Southern. ODU enters the matchup seeking a bounce-back performance as conference play continues. The Monarchs have shown flashes offensively this season but are aiming for greater consistency on both ends of the floor, particularly on defense and in limiting turnovers. Playing at home provides an opportu

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  — The Colorado Buffaloes ski team begins the 2026 Nordic season this week at Mt. Van Hovenberg, competing in four races during the U.S. Cross Country Skiing National Championships. While the event crowns national champions rather than NCAA titles, three of the four races will count toward NCAA Championship qualification. Additionally, two races will be scored as part of a Nordic-only Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Invitational. Color

The University of Colorado women’s basketball team earned a decisive 75–56 victory over Arizona on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the CU Events Center in Boulder. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 10–4 overall and 1–1 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats fell to 9–4 and 0–2 in conference action. Colorado set the tone early, jumping out to a strong first-quarter lead and controlling the pace of the game throughout. The Buffaloes led by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter a

Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The move comes after a disappointing 2025 season for McKinney, following a strong 2024 campaign in which he lined up opposite Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. McKinney transferred to Colorado from Oklahoma State and was projected to be the Buffaloes’ leading cornerback in 2025. However, his performance declined compared to the previous s

Indiana delivered a commanding College Football Playoff quarterfinal performance, overwhelming Alabama 38 to 3 behind a composed and efficient outing from Heisman Trophy winner A Mendoza, securing a decisive win that reshapes the national title outlook. From the opening possession, Indiana established control through physical line play and methodical offensive execution. Alabama struggled to generate momentum early, repeatedly stalled by Indiana pressure and disciplined cover

For the third time in College Football Playoff history, a lower-seeded team has moved on, adding even more unpredictability to the 2026 postseason. No. 10 Miami shocked No. 2 Ohio State with a 24–14 victory in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, officially guaranteeing that college football will crown a new national champion this season. Miami’s win opened the door for the remaining quarterfinal matchups, which will be played across New Year’s Day. No. 1 Indiana will take on No.

As 2025 draws to a close, The Chronicle  looks back at the defining moments in Duke athletics. Ranking No. 6 on the list is a historic milestone for Duke baseball: hosting an NCAA Super Regional in Durham for the first time in program history. Duke entered the postseason following an inconsistent regular season and an early exit in the ACC Tournament. Still, the Blue Devils earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year, sending them on the road once a

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Cameron Boozer delivered an impressive performance with 26 points and 12 rebounds as sixth-ranked Duke defeated Georgia Tech 85–79 on Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. The Blue Devils (12–1) faced strong resistance from the Yellow Jackets (9–5), who led 43–39 at halftime and extended their advantage to seven early in the second half. Georgia Tech remained competitive throughout, forcing Duke to execute in key moments do

CINCINNATI — No. 4 Connecticut delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, defeating Xavier 90–67 behind strong outings from Braylon Mullins and Alex Karaban. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins connected on a career-best five three-pointers and totaled 17 points, matching his season high. The game marked his eighth appearance and fourth consecutive start after missing the opening six contests due to an ankle injury. Alex Karaban paced the Huskies with 19 points while adding s

Audi Crooks continued one of the most dominant scoring stretches in women college basketball, recording her fifth consecutive game of at least 30 points as Iowa State pulled away in the second half for an 80 to 62 win over Houston in a breaking Big 12 update that underscored the Cyclones growing momentum. Crooks set the tone early by establishing position in the paint and finishing efficiently around the rim, helping Iowa State weather an uneven opening quarter before taking

PROVO, Utah — Olivia Miles posted the 10th triple-double of her career to guide No. 8 TCU to a convincing 72–48 win over BYU on Wednesday night. Miles finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Horned Frogs remained undefeated on the season. The victory improved TCU’s record to 14–0 overall and 2–0 in Big 12 play, marking the team’s 12th consecutive win against a conference opponent. Clara Silva led all scorers for TCU with 15 points and added seven rebounds.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Lauren Betts scored 25 points and surpassed 1,500 career points, leading No. 4 UCLA to a dominant 97-61 victory over Penn State on Wednesday. Gianna Kneepkens contributed 17 points, Kiki Rice added 16, and Sienna Betts chipped in 10 as the Bruins (13-1, 3-0 Big Ten) captured their seventh consecutive win, maintaining a lead for all but 31 seconds of the game. After a single loss to No. 2 Texas on Nov. 27, UCLA entered the contest averaging just over 95 po