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Valencia (13-4) returns to Roig Arena on February 1, 2026, with a stop-start WLWLW form line that still maps to elite season-level results. Força Lleida (8-9) arrives with momentum (WWWLW) and a chance to turn recent wins into a true road statement in the 2025-26 ACB season.
UTEP controlled the game from the top and closed with a 69-55 win over Delaware on Feb. 1, 2026. The result gives the Miners a needed bounce after a choppy stretch and hands the Blue Hens another setback in a skid.
UC Santa Barbara kept its momentum rolling Saturday, taking down CS Fullerton 83-69 on February 1, 2026. The Gauchos won both second-half segments and turned a nine-point halftime edge into a comfortable finish.
Santa Clara kept rolling Saturday, burying Loyola Marymount 103-73 on February 1, 2026. The Broncos’ 45-31 edge heading into halftime set the tone, and a 58-42 second half turned it into a runaway.
Wyoming snapped out of a rough stretch Saturday, handling Colorado State 68-57 on Feb. 1, 2026. The Cowboys, who entered at 12-9 and in a LWLLL skid, delivered a needed result against a Rams team that arrived 12-9 and searching for traction (LLWLL).
Sam Houston State kept rolling Saturday, pulling away from Louisiana Tech for an 83-67 win on Feb. 1, 2026. The Bearkats entered at 14-7 and riding a five-game streak, and they left with momentum still surging.
New Mexico’s road form held up again Saturday, pulling away late to beat San Jose State 90-80 on Feb. 1, 2026. The win keeps the Lobos (17-4) in strong position, while the Spartans (6-15) dropped another tight one amid a rough stretch.
Sacramento State earned an 86-79 win over Montana on Feb. 1, 2026, flipping the script against a team that entered 13-9 and riding a four-game winning streak. The Hornets, 7-13 coming in, delivered a statement result that tightens the near-term outlook and changes the tone of their season.
San Francisco held off Pacific 87-82 on Feb. 1, 2026, improving to 14-10 and halting a recent up-and-down stretch. Pacific dropped to 15-9 after a game that stayed within one possession late.
Gonzaga leaned on execution and late-game control to beat St. Mary’s (CA) 73-65 on Feb. 1, 2026. The win pushed the Bulldogs to 21-1 and kept their momentum rolling against a 19-3 Gaels team that arrived in strong form.
Unicaja outlasted Manresa 98-92 on Feb. 1, 2026 at Pavelló Nou Congost, flipping a dead-even first quarter into a road win with a decisive third. Manresa led at halftime, but Unicaja’s 31-point third quarter changed the game and held up through the finish.
Louisiana Lafayette leaned on a controlled, defense-first finish to beat Georgia Southern 69-60 on January 31, 2026. The result flips the script on paper: a 6-16 home side took down a 14-9 visitor and grabbed a momentum swing in a choppy stretch for both teams.
George Mason arrives on January 31 with a 19–2 record and a WLWWW recent run, setting up a high-leverage road spot against a 13–8 St. Bonaventure team searching for stability. For the Bonnies, the path to an upset likely runs through tightening late-game execution and turning recent volatility into a controlled, possession-by-possession fight.
Arkansas (16-5) hosts Kentucky (14-7) on January 31, 2026, in a matchup shaped less by brand names than by momentum profiles. The Razorbacks enter at 4-1 over their last five, while the Wildcats have surged to 4-1 as well—setting up a game where shot selection discipline and late-game execution should decide the edge cases.
A 69-game slate across the NBA, NCAA, EuroLeague and Uruguay’s Liga Uruguaya delivered a little of everything: statement wins, late swings and road teams stealing results. Washington’s 109-99 win over Milwaukee headlined the NBA card, while Virtus Bologna escaped Monaco 84-82 in EuroLeague play.
A 36-game slate across the NBA and NCAA delivered fireworks at both ends of the spectrum: Philadelphia hit 139 in a statement win, while West Virginia-Kansas State turned into a 59-54 grinder. The night’s tightest headline came in South Bend, where Virginia escaped Notre Dame 100-97.
Valencia enters January 29 with a 15-9 record and a volatile recent stretch (LWLLW), hosting a Maccabi Tel Aviv team trying to stabilize at 10-14 (WLWLL). This matchup profiles as a classic expected-value vs. volatility puzzle: can Valencia turn a better season-long baseline into a cleaner closing performance, or will Maccabi’s uneven form produce another high-swing outcome?
A jam-packed basketball night saw 23 games across NCAA, NBA, and international leagues. Cleveland Cavaliers and Duke shine, while Paris edges past Real Madrid in Euroleague.
Marquette showcased its prowess with a commanding 86-62 victory over Creighton. The Golden Eagles' all-around performance highlighted their dominance in the NCAA season.
The LA Clippers secured a 115-103 victory over the Utah Jazz, fueled by a powerful second-half surge. Key performances from their stars were pivotal.
Boise State's offensive prowess overwhelmed San Jose State in an 89-58 rout, underscoring their dominance in the NCAA season.
In a thrilling contest, Nevada edged Grand Canyon 66-60 in overtime, powered by a 13-point extra session.
New Mexico dismantled UNLV 89-61, riding a second-half scoring explosion. Their defensive prowess held UNLV at bay, sealing a decisive victory.
As Florida International hosts Jacksonville State, both teams will rely on their unique strengths in this intriguing NCAA matchup.
