Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 14 points and No. Georgia rallied in the second half to beat Long Island University 89-74 on Monday night. Georgia (12-1) took its first lead — at 48-47 — on Justin Bailey's 3-pointer early in the second half.
Michigan basketball mauls McNeese with 6th 100-point game in 7 tries
Michigan basketball game: The Wolverines led 7-0 within a minute as Morez Johnson Jr. poured in a team-high 24 points against McNeese.
Benter’s career-high 20 points lead No. 5 Purdue to a 101-60 rout of Kent State
Freshman Jack Benter came off the bench to hit six 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 20 points, and Fletcher Loyer added 19 points to lead No. 5 Purdue to a 101-60 rout of Kent State on Monday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn had a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. Braden Smith had 12 points and eight assists for the Boilermakers (12-1) in their nonconference finale.
Tanner scores 23 as No. 11 Vanderbilt wraps up nonconference slate routing New Haven
Tyler Tanner scored the first five points of the game and finished with 23 as 11th-ranked Vanderbilt never trailed and routed New Haven 96-53 Monday night. The Commodores came into their nonconference finale the Southeastern Conference's only undefeated team and one of only six still unbeaten. Jalen Washington added 21 points off the bench for Vanderbilt.
RB coach Tony Alford remaining on Michigan football staff
Running backs coach Tony Alford, who came on staff in 2024, will be retained by Michigan football going into 2026.
No. 22 Florida closes out 2025 with a 4th consecutive victory, 94-72 against Dartmouth
Alex Condon scored 17 points, Rueben Chinyelu notched his seventh double-double of the season and No. 22 Florida capped its nonconference schedule with a 94-72 victory against Dartmouth on Monday night. The defending national champion Gators (9-4) built a 32-point lead in the second half and cruised from there despite allowing the Big Green (5-7) to make 12 shots from 3-point range. Florida had five players score in double figures and closed 2025 with a fourth consecutive victory, the last one coming in the program’s first meeting with Dartmouth.
Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl
Georgia Southern (7-6) has made a bowl appearance in four consecutive seasons — all under fourth-year coach Clay Helton — for the first time in program history.
Jake Davis, Keaton Wagler power No. 20 Illinois to a 90-55 win over Southern
Jake Davis hit five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points and Keaton Wagler had 11 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as No. 20 Illinois closed out its non-conference schedule with a 90-55 win over Southern on Monday.
Stirtz scores 22 points to lead No. 25 Iowa over UMass Lowell, 90-62
Bennett Stirtz scored 22 points as No. 25 Iowa finished the nonconference part of its schedule with a 90-62 win over UMass Lowell on Monday. Iowa (11-2), which moved into The Associated Press Top 25 last week for the first time since the third week of the 2022-23 season, is off to its best start since the 2020-21 team opened 12-2. The Hawkeyes went 10-1 in nonconference play.
Oluchi Okananwa’s career-high 28 points help No. 7 Maryland rout Wisconsin, 97-59
Oluchi Okananwa scored a career-high 28 points, and seventh-ranked Maryland scored the first 14 points Monday in a 97-59 rout of Wisconsin in its Big Ten home opener. The Terrapins (14-0, 2-0) overwhelmed the Badgers (9-4, 1-1) with their size advantage and secured a 51-28 rebounding advantage. Yarden Garzon and Addi Mack both had 15 points for Maryland, which has won each of its 11 home games by at least 16 points.
NHL Rumors: 2 Trade Fits For Oilers' Andrew Mangiapane
During a recent episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Edmonton Oilers forward Andrew Mangiapane would be open to waiving his no-movement clause if the Oilers could find an interested team that would give him the chance to have a more prominent role.
Mangiapane has had trouble finding his fit with the Oilers, so a change of scenery certainly could help the 29-year-old forward. In 39 games so far this season with Edmonton, Mangiapane has posted five goals, six assists, and a minus-16 rating.
While Mangiapane's offensive totals are low this season, his past success could make some clubs be interested in him if he becomes available. Due to this, let's look at two potential trade fits for the former 35-goal scorer.
Boston Bruins
The Bruins have been struggling big time lately, as they have lost each of their last five games. They have also fallen to seventh in the Atlantic Division, so that could spark them to pursue a trade. There is no question that they could use another skilled winger in their middle six, and a player like Mangiapane could grab their attention because of it.
The Bruins were also rumored to be interested in Mangiapane this off-season before he signed with Edmonton.
Buffalo Sabres
The vibes are high with the Sabres right now, as they have won each of their last eight games and have climbed up the standings because of it. With the Sabres being red-hot, perhaps it could spark them to try to make a move to improve their roster further. They could use another forward in their top nine, and Mangiapane could be a nice pickup for their group because of it.
Jeremiah Smith describes scenario in which he could have gone to Miami
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Why De'Anthony Melton might be the Warriors' best cure for season-long ailments
Why De'Anthony Melton might be the Warriors' best cure for season-long ailments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
As the Warriors wobble through the schedule with an unwanted balance between wins and losses, they’re reduced to appreciating even the slightest glimpse of goodness. Anything that tells them they might be better in the next game.
The latest glimpse of goodness appeared Monday night in the form of De’Anthony Melton, who, in a 120-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets, looked like the kind of defensive closer the Warriors will need to finish games.
Golden State’s atrocious record in clutch games most often is the result of its inability to stop opponents. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III usually can find buckets, but the defense tends to come apart behind late closeouts, slow rotations and other breakdowns.
When this game got close in the final minutes, Melton’s defense led the charge in giving the Warriors the kind of breathing room they’ve struggled to create in the final minutes.
“Activity,” Melton told reporters at Barclays Center. “We kind of locked in on a game plan, and we kind of understood what they had going on through the last three quarters. So, we just locked in. We just said it’s time to slow down the run they’re making.”
With 1:18 remaining and the Warriors leading 112-106, Brooklyn guard Egor Demin curled around a screen and lined up what he hoped would be his eighth triple of the night. Melton stealthily stalked him around the curl and, with perfect timing, blocked the shot. Butler recovered the loose ball and shoveled to a streaking Melton for a layup.
Rather than clinging to a 3-point lead with 75 seconds remaining, the Warriors were up by eight. Brooklyn then inbounded to Demin, who was so rattled that he dumped a pass that Will Richard swiped and took in for another layup.
With one defensive dagger followed by a second, Golden State’s lead was at 10 with about a minute to go. The Nets, who had won seven of their last 10 games behind a rotation of lengthy players, were done.
The Warriors held them to 22 fourth-quarter points on 6-of-19 shooting from the field.
Coach Steve Kerr’s plan to use his entire roster – except, once again, Jonathan Kuminga – paid off as Golden State’s bench mauled its Brooklyn counterparts 58-27.
“One of the strengths of our roster is the depth,” Kerr said. “I feel comfortable putting anybody out there, and we showed that tonight. We got a lot of really good contributions.
“I thought Will Richard was fantastic. He and Melt helped close the game with some great defensive plays. Gui always brings great energy you see the plus minuses from the bench they’re all they’re all sky high. Great work from the bench tonight.”
Melton is Golden State’s most important bench player and, on paper, its best two-way player. And what is true on paper is starting to encroach on the stat sheet. He submitted 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field, a team-high eight rebounds, two steals, one block, one assist, at least two “hockey” assists. He was a team-best plus-26 in 24 minutes.
Playing in his ninth game this season, following a full year of surgery and recovery and rehabilitation from a torn ACL, Melton’s minutes continue to be closely monitored. He’s still seeking his timing and rhythm and even his 3-point shot. His only two misses on this night were attempts from beyond the arc.
“I trust everybody that goes on the floor,” Melton said. “Now, (me) putting the ball in the basket is important just to give these other guys some relief. Hopefully, this is a big confidence boost for everybody out there.”
Now that Melton is approaching his fifth week of action, his presence is becoming more of a factor. The reason the Warriors re-signed him in the offseason is because his skills give them something they don’t otherwise have.
Which means his playing time will continue to increase. He was restricted to 20 for the first seven games and now is up to 24.
“I talked to him yesterday in Toronto and he said his body’s feeling really good,” Kerr said. “It’s a good sign. Hopefully, we’ll get to a point this season where he’s able to play back-to-backs but for now we’re being cautious.”
The Warriors’ biggest issue has been late-game defense. Yes, even more than late-game offense. Melton can give them something they badly need. Someone who can keep guards from penetrating and scoring or kicking out to open shooters.
Melton looks like the best antidote to a season-long ailment. At this point, they’ll take any glimpse of goodness that comes their way.
Former Blackhawks Forward Out Multiple Weeks
A former Chicago Blackhawks forward is set to miss time, as the St. Louis Blues have announced that Pius Suter will be out for the next four weeks due to a right ankle injury.
Suter suffered his injury during the Blues' Dec. 27 contest against the Nashville Predators, where he recorded one shot in 10:55 of ice time and 15 shifts. Now, with this update, the Blues are going to be without Suter for a decent chunk of time.
With Suter being a solid part of the Blues' roster, there is no question that they will miss him while he is sidelined. This is especially so when noting that the Blues are currently fighting for a playoff spot, being just one point behind the San Jose Sharks for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference standings.
Suter is currently in his first season with the Blues after signing with the club in free agency this past summer. In 37 games so far this campaign with St. Louis, he has posted seven goals, seven assists, 14 points, and a minus-3 rating.
Suter played his first NHL season with the Blackhawks during the 2020-21 campaign. In 55 games with the Blackhawk, he posted 14 goals, 13 assists, and 27 points.
Sabres Miss Out On Top Trade Target
The Buffalo Sabres were one of the teams that were connected to forward Yegor Chinakhov. However, the 24-year-old winger is no longer an option for the Sabres, as he has been traded elsewhere.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they have acquired Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Danton Heinen, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 third-round pick. With this, the Sabres have officially missed out on Chinakhov.
The Penguins bringing in Chinakhov is entirely understandable. The Penguins are in the middle of a retool, so it certainly makes sense that they are taking a chance on a skilled former first-round pick like Chinakhov.
The Sabres will now need to explore their options elsewhere. Given how well the Sabres are playing right now, they are certainly in a position to make a move to help strengthen their roster. Unfortunately, Chinakhov is no longer a potential option for them, with him heading to Pittsburgh.
In 29 games so far this season with Columbus before this trade, Chinakhov posted three goals and three assists. This is after he had seven goals and 15 points in 30 games for the Blue Jackets in 2024-25.