Deep dives, statistical breakdowns, and expert insights
Utah State held off San Diego State 71-66 on Jan. 31, 2026, pushing its record to 18-3 in a tight NCAA matchup. After a 34-34 halftime deadlock, the Aggies won the second half 37-32 to secure the result.
IPFW turned a one-possession halftime deficit into a 12-point win, outscoring Robert Morris 48-34 after the break to take Friday’s 83-71 decision. The Mastodons (14-9) leaned on a decisive second-half surge to separate from the Colonials (14-10) on Jan. 31, 2026.
Army survived a late push from Holy Cross to secure a 69-68 win on January 31, 2026. The Black Knights matched the Crusaders at halftime before winning the second half by a single point to finish the job.
Stonehill went on the road and controlled the margins in a 65-54 win over Le Moyne on Jan. 31, 2026. After taking a 32-28 lead into halftime, Stonehill’s 33-26 second half sealed it.
Texas A&M rolled past Georgia 92-77 on January 31, 2026, overpowering the Bulldogs with a 51-point first half and a 41-point second half. The win pushed the Aggies forward after a recent slip, while Georgia couldn’t stop the bleeding after entering on a three-game skid.
Valparaiso survived a wild finish and overtime to beat Indiana State 76-72 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Beacons closed with a 39-point second half and won the extra session 10-6 to steal a road result and deepen the Sycamores’ slide.
LSU survived a back-and-forth finish and pulled away in overtime to beat South Carolina 92-87 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Tigers won the extra session 14-9 after the teams traded blows in a high-scoring fourth quarter.
Virginia outlasted Boston College 73-66 on Jan. 31, 2026, flipping a five-point halftime deficit into a seven-point road win. The Cavaliers’ second-half push turned a 32-27 BC lead at the break into a 46-34 advantage after halftime.
Bilbao extended its winning streak to six with an 80-76 home victory over Joventut Badalona on Jan. 31 at Bilbao Arena. In a game that swung on a third-quarter surge from the visitors, Bilbao’s composure — and defense — won the final minutes.
Wisconsin kept its momentum rolling Saturday, beating Ohio State 92-82 in a high-scoring Big Ten result. The Badgers controlled the game by winning each half, 49-43 and 43-39, to move to 16-6 on the season.
Hofstra walked into January 31 needing a response — and left with a 73-57 win over Monmouth in NCAA action. After a tight first half, the Pride separated after the break, holding Monmouth to 24 points in the second half.
UMass Lowell outscored Maine 48-46 after halftime and paired it with a 43-31 edge in the second period to secure a 91-77 win on Jan. 31, 2026. The River Hawks used sustained offensive pressure across both halves to halt a rough WLLLL stretch and hand the Black Bears another road loss.
Towson turned Friday into a runaway, overpowering Hampton 82-50 on Jan. 31, 2026. A dominant second quarter (45-24) cracked the game open, and the Tigers never let it tighten.
California Baptist stayed perfect in its recent run, beating UT Arlington 87-77 in overtime on Jan. 31, 2026. The Lancers won the extra session 19-9 after the teams traded punches late in regulation.
Missouri State built a halftime cushion and survived a late push to beat Jacksonville State 74-67 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Bears’ 39-31 edge at the break proved decisive as both teams played nearly even after intermission.
Basquet Girona protected home court with a 77-71 win over San Pablo Burgos on Jan. 31, 2026 at Pavello Fontajau. Girona’s edge came from steady control after halftime, answering every Burgos push to close out a tight ACB game.
Weber State held off Idaho State 81-79 on Jan. 31, 2026, leaning on a decisive second-half push to flip the game. Idaho State led 38-33 at halftime, but Weber State’s 48-point closing half proved just enough to survive a late Bengals charge.
Southern Miss took control before halftime and held off James Madison down the stretch in a 73-65 win on Jan. 31, 2026. The Golden Eagles outscored the Dukes 29-21 in the second quarter and matched them 44-44 in the fourth to secure the result.
Miami (Ohio) kept its unbeaten season intact Friday, overwhelming Northern Illinois 85-61 as the RedHawks improved to 22-0. After a tight first-half margin, Miami’s second-half surge turned the game into a runway finish.
Missouri leaned on a 42-point first half to build enough separation, then survived a late Mississippi State push to win 84-79 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Tigers improved to 15-7, while the Bulldogs fell to 11-11 after another tight road loss.
Lindenwood edged Morehead State 79-78 on Jan. 31, 2026, snapping a tight game with a one-point finish. Morehead State led 39-36 at halftime, but Lindenwood’s 43-point second half flipped the outcome.
Bethune-Cookman turned a dead-even first half into a comfortable road win, outscoring Alabama State 40-25 after the break to claim a 69-54 decision on Jan. 31, 2026. The Wildcats’ fifth straight win pushed them to 10-11, while Alabama State fell to 6-15.
Western Kentucky snapped its recent slide with a 65-60 road win over Middle Tennessee on Jan. 31, 2026, leaning on a steady second-half finish. The Hilltoppers won the final 20 minutes by just enough to survive a late Blue Raiders push.
Southern Utah outlasted Abilene Christian 79-76 on Jan. 31, 2026, snapping the Wildcats’ skid at the worst possible time. After trailing 39-33 at halftime, the Thunderbirds won the second half 46-37 to flip the game.
