Game previews, recaps and daily roundups
Denver took control early and never let go, rolling past South Dakota State 79-61 on Feb. 13, 2026. The win steadied the Pioneers after a strong recent stretch and extended the Jackrabbits’ skid.
Belmont held off Northern Iowa 91-86 on Feb. 13, 2026, adding another high-scoring win to a strong season profile. The victory moved the Bruins forward from a 23-4 baseline, while Northern Iowa fell from 16-10 after a back-and-forth road test.
Hawaii handled business on the road Thursday, beating CSU Bakersfield 89-74 in a February 13, 2026 matchup. The Rainbow Warriors improved to 18-5, while the Roadrunners dropped to 8-18 and extended their losing streak to five.
Los Angeles never let the game breathe Thursday at Crypto.com Arena, blasting Dallas 124-104 behind a decisive first-half push and a dominant third quarter. The Lakers finished with 35 assists and turned a tight early rhythm into a runaway win over a Mavericks team that arrived on a five-game skid.
Samaheej buried ISSA Town with a first-quarter avalanche and never let the game fully swing back, taking an 88-71 win on February 13, 2026. ISSA Town steadied itself after an 8-point opening quarter, but Samaheej’s fourth-quarter finish sealed it.
Cal Poly knocked off UC Irvine 79-73 on Feb. 13, 2026, delivering a statement win against a team that entered with a stronger record. The Mustangs’ victory tightened the picture around both teams’ current form arcs and gave Cal Poly a jolt of momentum heading deeper into the season.
CS Fullerton outlasted Long Beach State 86-82 on Feb. 13, 2026, pushing the Titans to 13-13 and extending the Beach’s skid to six straight. In a tight finish without overtime, Fullerton delivered the late-game execution Long Beach State couldn’t find during its 8-17 start.
UC Santa Barbara handled business on the road Thursday, beating UC Riverside 76-68 in a steady, workmanlike win. The Gauchos improved to 17-8, while the Highlanders dropped to 8-18 as their recent skid continued.
UC San Diego turned Thursday into a defensive statement, rolling past UC Davis 68-51 on Feb. 13, 2026. The win moves the Tritons to 17-9 and offers a needed jolt after a WLWLL stretch, while the Aggies drop to 15-10 coming off an LWWWL run.
Feb. 12 delivered a 77-game, all-leagues sprint highlighted by New York’s 138-89 demolition of Philadelphia and Oklahoma City’s 136-109 takedown of Phoenix. Cleveland also rolled 138-113 over Washington as the NBA card skewed heavily toward blowouts, while EuroLeague produced both a rout (Efes) and a track meet (Maccabi-Bayern).
Defensor detonated for 38 first-quarter points and never trailed, beating Nacional 82-73 on February 12, 2026 at Welcome in Liga Uruguaya action. Nacional stabilized after the opening burst but couldn’t erase the early damage as Defensor’s ball movement and control of pace carried the night.
Northern Kentucky held off IU Indy 84-81 on Feb. 12, 2026, adding a close road result to a season that now includes a 16-11 record. In a game that stayed within one possession late, the Norse executed just enough to leave with the win.
Vermont handled business on the road Wednesday, pulling away late to beat Binghamton 73-65. The win moves the Catamounts to 16-10, while the Bearcats dropped to 5-21 as their uneven form continued.
Middle Tennessee St. snapped its recent slide with a 90-87 win over Kennesaw State on Feb. 12, 2026. The Blue Raiders outlasted the Owls in a tight finish, handing Kennesaw State its third loss in five games.
Missouri stole a one-point win at Texas A&M on Feb. 12, 2026, escaping 86-85 in a game that stayed on a single-possession knife’s edge to the final horn. The result pushed both teams’ resumes deeper into the SEC grind, snapping Texas A&M’s chance to build on its recent uptick and keeping Missouri’s momentum intact.
Wake Forest walked into February 12 needing a stabilizer and left with one, pulling away from Georgia Tech for an 83-67 road win. The Demon Deacons improved to 13-12, while the Yellow Jackets fell to 11-15 as their losing streak continued.
Cincinnati walked into Manhattan and turned the night into a blowout, routing Kansas State 91-62 on Feb. 12, 2026. The Bearcats’ win pushed them to 13-12, while the Wildcats fell to 10-14 and extended a brutal losing streak.
Stanford outlasted Boston College 70-64 on Feb. 12, 2026, pushing the Cardinal to 16-9 on the season. The Eagles, now 9-15, dropped their sixth straight as Stanford’s execution in the closing stretch proved decisive.
DePaul edged Creighton 72-71 on February 12, 2026, snapping out of a rough stretch with a one-point win in a matchup of teams tied at 13-12. In a game that stayed within a single possession at the end, DePaul executed just enough late to secure the result.
San Diego turned a needed home result into a statement of control, knocking off Portland 71-58 on Feb. 12, 2026. The Toreros leveraged a steadier 40 minutes to separate and close, improving their momentum while Portland’s uneven stretch continued.
Golden State jumped out early with a 38-point first quarter, but San Antonio methodically erased it and finished with a decisive fourth-quarter surge in a 126-113 win Thursday at Chase Center. The Spurs’ balance showed up in the playmaking: 35 assists on 126 points, answering the Warriors’ 37 assists with cleaner late-game execution.
New Mexico steadied itself down the stretch and left with a 70-64 win over Grand Canyon on Feb. 12, 2026. The result pushes the Lobos further above the pack while the Lopes’ uneven stretch continues.
Pacific erased a six-point halftime deficit with a dominant closing push, outscoring Loyola Marymount 40-28 after the break to win 65-59 on Feb. 12, 2026. The Tigers improved to 17-10, while LMU fell to 13-14 after letting control slip late.
Santa Clara kept rolling Thursday, beating Seattle 84-72 to push its record to 22-5 and extend a five-game winning streak. Seattle, now 15-11, couldn’t flip its recent slide and left still searching for consistency.
