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Murray State snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday, outlasting Illinois (Chi.) 81-74 in NCAA action. The Racers’ win came against a Flames team that entered on a five-game surge.
St. John’s (N.Y.) extended its winning streak to six with a 68-56 road win over DePaul on Feb. 4, 2026. The Red Storm’s defense and control of the game’s tempo turned a matchup of contrasting form into another methodical result.
Indiana State walked into February 4 needing a reset and left with its cleanest result in weeks, drilling Evansville 84-63. The Sycamores’ win halted a five-game slide and handed the Aces their fourth straight loss in a game that never tilted back once Indiana State seized control.
Bradley held off Valparaiso 72-65 on Feb. 4, 2026, adding a needed result to a start-and-stop stretch. The Braves improved to 16-8, while Valparaiso dropped to 11-12 after failing to find enough offense late.
UT Martin held off UALR 55-52 on Feb. 4, 2026, grinding out a three-point win in a low-scoring NCAA matchup. The Skyhawks improved to 17-5, while UALR dropped to 9-13 despite carrying better recent momentum into the night.
SIU Edwardsville went on the road and out-executed Lindenwood down the stretch, pulling out a 78-72 win on February 4, 2026. The result moves the Cougars to 14-9 and hands the Lions a loss that drops them to 14-9 in a game that played like a separator between two similarly positioned teams.
Belmont kept rolling Tuesday, blasting Drake 103-90 to push its record to 20-3 and extend a five-game winning streak into six. Drake fell to 12-11 as Belmont’s pace and scoring punch separated the game for good.
Boise State turned a fast start into a critical 91-87 win over Nevada on Feb. 4, 2026. The Broncos led 39-28 after the opening period and survived a late push to snap Nevada’s momentum and add another marquee result to their recent surge.
St. Louis kept its surge intact Tuesday, beating Davidson 91-82 in a high-scoring road win on February 4, 2026. The Billikens improved to 21-1 and extended their five-game winning streak, while Davidson dropped to 13-8.
Grand Canyon handled business at home Tuesday, beating Air Force 81-57 to improve to 14-7 on the season. The Lopes’ recent form stayed intact, while Air Force’s slide continued as it fell to 3-18.
NC State escaped with an 84-83 win over SMU on Feb. 4, 2026, turning a one-possession game into a road-style statement. The Mustangs (15-6) came up just short despite having chances late, while the Wolfpack (16-6) kept momentum after a strong recent run.
Virginia turned a February 4, 2026 matchup into a statement of control, handling Pittsburgh 67-47 in NCAA action. The Cavaliers’ form held, while the Panthers’ slide continued in a lopsided road loss.
UCLA turned Tuesday into a mismatch, blowing out Rutgers 98-66 in a February 4, 2026 NCAA matchup. The Bruins’ 32-point win reinforced their steadier profile at 15-7, while Rutgers’ skid continued at 9-13.
Fresno State outlasted UNLV 98-96 on February 4, 2026, snapping a tight game at the finish to move to 11-11 on the season. UNLV, also 10-11 entering the night, left with another close loss as both teams continued to search for consistency.
A 34-game slate across the NBA, NCAA, EuroLeague and Liga Uruguaya delivered pace, pressure and late-game separation. Philadelphia handled the Clippers, Houston stole a road win in Indiana, and EuroLeague’s marquee finish saw Panathinaikos clip Real Madrid by one.
Philadelphia turned a one-point deficit after the first quarter into a comfortable road win, outscoring Golden State in every period the rest of the night. The 76ers’ third-quarter surge flipped the game and never let the Warriors recover in a 113-94 final on Feb. 4, 2026.
USC defended home court on February 4, 2026, holding off Indiana 81-75 in an NCAA matchup that tightened late. The win pushed the Trojans forward in a game that carried urgency for two teams coming in with uneven recent form.
Phoenix survived a blistering Portland start and flipped the game with three straight winning quarters to take a 130-125 road win at Moda Center. The loss dropped the Blazers to 23-27 and extended their skid to six straight, while the Suns improved to 30-20.
San Diego State leaned on its defensive identity and late-game execution to beat Wyoming 72-63 on Feb. 4, 2026. The win lifts the Aztecs to 15-6, while Wyoming drops to 13-9 after another uneven stretch.
Nacional turned a tight first quarter into a runaway, rolling past Malvín 79-53 on February 3, 2026 at Polideportivo Gran Parque Central. A decisive second-quarter surge and a closing kick in the fourth powered the home side to a statement win in the Liga Uruguaya 2025-26 season.
Goes turned a three-point first-quarter deficit into a wire-to-wire second-half win, beating Welcome 75-60 on Feb. 3, 2026. A 21-13 second quarter changed the game, and Goes kept adding separation after halftime.
Biguá turned Monday night into a runaway from the opening tip, blasting Cordón 118-70 at Arena Biguá in Liga Uruguaya action. A 30-12 first quarter set the tone, and Biguá’s ball movement (33 assists) kept the margin growing all the way to the final horn.
Akron kept its momentum rolling Monday, slipping past Eastern Michigan 66-64 in a tight NCAA matchup on February 3, 2026. The Zips improved to 18-4 and extended their winning streak, while Eastern Michigan fell to 9-13 after coming up just short at the finish.
Miami (Ohio) stayed unbeaten with a 73-71 road win over Buffalo on Feb. 3, 2026, pushing its record to 22-0. Buffalo, now 14-8, nearly flipped the script despite coming in cold, dropping its fifth straight.
