Columbia Lions (1-0) at Villanova Wildcats (1-0) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Columbia after Wooga Poplar scored 20 points in Villanova's 75-63 victory against the Lafayette Leopards. Villanova finished 10-6 at home a season ago while going 18-16 overall.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Peyton Watson is an emergency add
Peyton Watson, Jose Alvarado, and Ochai Agbaji are some fantasy adds who stood out on a busy Monday night.
Stojakovic scores 16 to help Cal beat Cal State Bakersfield 86-73
Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points, Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 15 for California on Monday night and the new-look Golden Bears beat Cal State Bakersfield 86-73 in the season opener for both teams. BJ Omot had 13 points, DJ Campbell scored 12 and Mady Sissoko 10 for Cal. Jemel Jones led Cal State Bakersfield with 22 points, Corey Stephenson scored 17 and Marvin McGhee III 13.
Cherry scores 24 as UNLV takes down Alabama State 93-79
Jeremiah Cherry scored 24 points as UNLV beat Alabama State 93-79 on Monday. Cherry also added 11 rebounds for the Rebels. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points while shooting 3 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line while they also had seven assists.
Men’s college basketball opening night winners and losers: Gonzaga makes early statement
While Gonzaga and UCF shined and Cooper Flagg got off to a strong start, the SEC stumbled out of the starting blocks.
Sixth-ranked Gonzaga opens with 101-63 victory over No. 8 Baylor
Nolan Hickman scored 17 points, Graham Ike had 15 points and eight rebounds, and No. 6 Gonzaga beat No. 8 Baylor 101-63 at Spokane Arena on Monday night in the teams' season-opener. Braden Huff added 14 points for the Bulldogs, who got their 19th consecutive season-opening victory. It was Gonzaga's biggest margin of victory over a top-10 opponent in school history, over a team it lost to in the 2021 National Championship game in Indianapolis and the 2022 Peacock Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Langston Reynolds scores 21 in Northern Colorado’s 75-55 win over Colorado College in season opener
Langston Reynolds' 21 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Colorado College 75-55 on Monday night in a season opener. Reynolds added seven rebounds and four steals for the Bears (1-0). Brock Wisne added 15 points while going 7 of 9 from the field while they also had nine rebounds.
3 observations after George misses game-tying jumper try in debut, Sixers fall to Suns
The Sixers couldn't close out the Suns on Monday night, falling to a 118-116 loss in Paul George's debut.
‘Playing like schoolyard bullies’: Ian Healy calls out poor shot selection in Australia’s narrow win over Pakistan
Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy has likened Australia’s batting effort in the first ODI against Pakistan to a “schoolyard” game, saying some of the batters couldn’t put their egos away in what should have been a simple run chase.
Kings’ ‘heated’ halftime talk inspires last-second win over Heat
The Sacramento Kings last-second win over the Miami Heat was inspired by a "heated" halftime talk.
Cedric Coward, Isaiah Watts guide Washington State over Portland State 100-92 in David Riley’s debut
Cedric Coward scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Isaiah Watts came off the bench to score 20, and Washington State beat Portland State 100-92 on Monday night, earning David Riley a victory in his debut as the Cougars' head coach. Coward made 7 of 12 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and 6 of 7 free throws for Washington State to lead six players in double figures. Watts, one of just two returnees for a Cougars squad that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season, hit 5 of 8 shots with four 3-pointers and all six of his foul shots.
Watch Kevin Durant hit game-winner to cap off his 15 in fourth, lifting Suns past 76ers
Paul George was the expected amount of rusty in his return to the court, but he opened the floor for Tyrese Maxey.
Clippers surge in fourth-quarter comeback over Spurs for first win at Intuit Dome
Norman Powell finishes with 23 points as the Clippers go on a late scoring tear to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 and end a three-game losing streak.
How Draymond’s shooting can change Warriors’ offensive geometry
Warriors forward Draymond Green is letting them fly from deep and leads Golden State in 3-point shooting.
Sanders scores 27 as Nevada knocks off Sam Houston 91-75
Kobe Sanders scored 27 points as Nevada beat Sam Houston 91-75 on Monday. Sanders added six rebounds for the Wolf Pack. Nick Davidson scored 26 points while going 8 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 7 for 9 from the line and added 10 rebounds.