Game previews, recaps and daily roundups
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.
Northern Colorado held off Eastern Washington 74-71 on Jan. 31, 2026, tightening the screws in the second half to secure a narrow NCAA win. The Bears led by one at the break and won the final 20 minutes by two to finish the job.
Northern Iowa turned a dominant first half into a 71-55 win over Evansville on Jan. 31, 2026. The Panthers built a 41-21 halftime lead and never let the game tilt back into reach.
Tennessee Tech flipped its recent form Saturday, outscoring UALR 47-42 after halftime to secure an 87-77 win on January 31, 2026. The Golden Eagles carried a 40-35 edge into the break, then widened the gap with their best scoring half of the night.
Baylor halted a four-game slide with a controlled 63-53 win over West Virginia on Jan. 31, 2026. The Bears set the tone by winning the first half 38-30 and never let the Mountaineers’ late push flip the script.
Navy kept its winning streak alive Saturday, overpowering Loyola Maryland 87-71 in NCAA action on January 31, 2026. The Midshipmen controlled the middle and late portions of the game, pairing a halftime edge with a strong closing kick to move to 17-6.
Howard turned a solid first half into a blowout, rolling past Norfolk State 88-60 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Bison controlled both halves, winning 42-28 before halftime and 46-32 after the break.
California stole an 86-85 road win over Miami (FL) on January 31, 2026, surviving a dead-even second half to snap the game in the final margin. With both teams scoring 41 after the break, the decisive swing came from Cal’s one-point edge at halftime — and it held up.
Alcorn State turned a dead-even game into a five-point win, outscoring Southern 40-35 after halftime to secure a 78-73 victory on Jan. 31, 2026. The Braves’ finish mattered: it snapped the night’s balance and gave a 4-16 team a statement result over an 8-13 opponent.
Bryant University leaned on a decisive second-half surge to beat the New Hampshire Wildcats 92-84 on January 31, 2026. After taking a 42-39 edge into the break, the Bulldogs won the final 20 minutes 50-45 to secure the win.
Nebraska O. edged Denver 84-82 on Jan. 31, 2026, tightening a back-and-forth finish and escaping with a two-point road win. Denver led at halftime, but Nebraska O. flipped the script after the break and held on in the final possessions.
UC Davis outscored CSU Bakersfield 44-37 after halftime to secure an 80-72 win on Jan. 31, 2026. The Aggies improved to 13-9, while the Roadrunners fell to 8-15 and dropped their fifth straight.
San Antonio enters Feb. 2 with a 32-16 record and a five-game form line that reads like a metronome (LWLWL), while Orlando arrives at 25-22 after dropping three straight (WWLLL). At Frost Bank Center, the matchup profiles as a test of whether the Spurs’ overall consistency can overwhelm the Magic’s recent instability.
Prairie View A&M closed the game with a decisive second-half push to beat Texas Southern 85-78 on Jan. 31, 2026. After a one-point halftime deficit, the Panthers flipped the script with a 45-point second half to secure the win.
Oklahoma State handled business on the road, pulling away in the second half to beat Utah 81-69 on Jan. 31, 2026. After a one-point halftime margin, the Cowboys’ 41-30 edge after the break flipped the game and reinforced the gap between a 15-6 team and a Utah group still searching for traction at 9-12.
New Orleans turned a tight first half into a decisive finish, topping Northwestern St. 75-64 on Jan. 31, 2026. The Privateers won both scoring periods and used a surge after halftime to put the game away.
