Game previews, recaps and daily roundups
UC San Diego defended home court Saturday, beating UC Riverside 72-66 in the 2025-26 season. The Tritons improved to 18-9, while the Highlanders dropped to 8-19 as their skid continued.
St. Mary’s (CA) handled Pacific 72-61 on Feb. 15, 2026, leaning on a decisive second-half push after a tight first 20 minutes. The Gaels outscored Pacific 44-31 after halftime to turn a two-point deficit into another win.
Gonzaga leaned on its poise and late-game execution to beat Santa Clara 94-86 on February 15, 2026. The win pushed the Bulldogs to 25-2, while the 22-6 Broncos saw a five-game run of momentum checked.
A 129-game slate across leagues produced a handful of statement margins and a cluster of one-possession finishes. Cornell’s 89-65 win at Princeton headlined the Ivy action, while Wisconsin and Michigan posted emphatic Big Ten results.
Tennessee handled LSU 73-63 on Feb. 14, 2026, leaning on control and late-game separation to secure the win. The Volunteers improved to 18-7, while LSU fell to 14-11 as its recent slide continued.
West Virginia outlasted UCF 74-67 on Feb. 14, 2026, snapping the Knights’ momentum and tightening the Big 12 picture. The Knights fell to 17-7 after failing to flip the script on a night when every possession mattered.
Mississippi State took control down the stretch and beat Ole Miss 90-78 on Feb. 14, 2026, handing the Rebels another loss amid a five-game skid. The Bulldogs improved to 12-13, while Ole Miss fell to 11-14.
Yale held off Harvard 76-75 on Feb. 14, 2026, surviving a first-half shootout that swung late. The Bulldogs improved to 20-4, while the Crimson fell to 14-10 after coming up a point short at home.
Quinnipiac outscored Siena 40-35 after halftime to pull away for a 74-62 road win on Feb. 14, 2026. The Bobcats turned a seven-point halftime edge into a controlled finish, handing Siena another setback after a brief midweek surge.
Cornell turned a 17-point halftime edge into a runaway 89-65 win over Princeton on Feb. 14, 2026. The Big Red controlled both halves, outscoring the Tigers 44-27 before the break and 45-38 after it to keep their strong form rolling.
Wisconsin turned Valentine’s Day into a statement, rolling past Michigan State 92-71 in the 2025-26 season. The Badgers’ 51-point first half broke the game open and they never let the Spartans back into range.
St. Louis Billikens turned a tight first half into a runaway, outscoring Loyola Chicago 47-30 after the break to secure an 86-59 road win on Feb. 14, 2026. The result keeps St. Louis surging at 24-1, while Loyola Chicago dropped to 6-20.
Miami (Ohio) kept its unbeaten season intact on Feb. 14, 2026, pulling away from Ohio for a 90-74 win. The RedHawks won both halves and controlled the game’s scoring flow from the break on.
Akron leaned into pace and shot-making to beat UMass 99-92 on February 14, 2026. After a one-point halftime edge, the Zips separated with a 55-point second half to close out the win.
UNLV stole an 86-83 overtime win at Boise State on Feb. 14, 2026, flipping the game with a massive second half and closing late in extra time. Boise State led 40-29 at halftime, but UNLV’s 48-point second half forced overtime and set up the finish.
N. Carolina A&T snapped a skid in dramatic fashion Saturday, edging Hampton 71-70 in a one-point grinder. Down four at halftime, the Aggies won the second half 45-40 to steal a result that could stabilize a shaky stretch.
Feb. 13 delivered a 63-game all-leagues slate with clear themes: defense traveling, pace spiking, and late-game execution deciding margins. Milwaukee handled Oklahoma City, the Lakers overwhelmed Dallas, and EuroLeague featured multiple tight finishes alongside a 96-point outburst in Milan.
Real Madrid weathered a furious third-quarter push from Partizan Mozzart Bet to win 77-73 at Beogradska arena on February 13, 2026. After leading by 10 at halftime, Madrid leaned on cleaner execution late to close out a road EuroLeague result.
Dubai turned a tight first quarter into a runaway road win Thursday, detonating for 33 points in the second and never letting Olimpia Milano recover. The 96-78 result flips the momentum in the standings race, pushing Dubai to 14 losses’ worth of urgency with a statement performance in Milan.
Aguada controlled the game from the opening quarter and never let Union Atlética’s five-game form translate on the scoreboard, cruising to a 90-76 win on February 13, 2026. A 25-point first quarter and another 25-point third created the separation, with Aguada also winning the ball-movement battle in assists, 19-15.
Manhattan handled business on the road Friday night, pulling away late to beat Niagara 76-69 in NCAA action. The win snaps the game’s momentum swings and gives Manhattan a needed result as both teams navigate uneven form.
Oregon State turned a road date into a statement, blasting San Francisco 90-63 on Feb. 13, 2026. The Beavers’ win pushed them to 14-13 and extended their strong recent form, while the Dons dropped to 14-13 and slipped further in a rough stretch.
Weber State handled business on the road Thursday, knocking off Idaho 83-72 in an NCAA matchup on Feb. 13, 2026. The Wildcats improved to 13-13, while Idaho fell to 13-12 as its recent skid continued.
Eastern Washington kept its momentum rolling Friday, pulling away from Idaho State for an 88-75 win in NCAA action on February 13, 2026. The result extended the Eagles’ strong recent form while Idaho State’s slide continued.
