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Notre Dame aims for improvement against visiting Buffalo
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry got a good look at his promising backcourt in the season opener, liked what he saw but still felt there was some room for improvement.,After the duo of Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry led the way in a 29-point win over Stonehill, the second-year coach will be...
Looking to limit turnovers, No. 22 UCLA hosts Boston University
When No. 22-ranked UCLA returns home to Los Angeles on Monday to face Boston University, the Bruins will be focused on cutting down on turnovers. ,UCLA (1-1) gave up 21 points off 21 turnovers in a 72-64 loss to New Mexico on Friday in Henderson, Nev. The 21 turnovers were the most by a Mick Cronin-...
Despite upset win, Ohio State not satisfied entering clash vs. Youngstown State
Ohio State is brimming with confidence but not satisfied heading into its home opener against Youngstown State on Monday in Columbus, Ohio.,Defeating No. 19 Texas 80-72 in Las Vegas on Nov. 4 helped validate the Buckeyes' preseason preparation, but coach Jake Diebler wants his team to focus on impro...
Golden Knights eye franchise-record home win streak as Hurricanes pay visit
The Vegas Golden Knights will try to set a franchise record for consecutive home wins on Monday night when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in Las Vegas.,Vegas is 8-0-0 at T-Mobile Arena this season, outscoring its opponents an impressive 43-19 in the process. The eight-game home unbeaten streak ma...
Penguins face Stars, could work Tristan Jarry back into the mix
It is not just the Pittsburgh Penguins returning home Monday to face the Dallas Stars. Goaltender Tristan Jarry is also coming back.,The Penguins sent down their former top netminder, who led the league with six shutouts last season, to AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Oct. 24 after he struggl...
Steady Kings visit point-hungry Flames
The Los Angeles Kings are perched atop the Pacific Division standings, and among the reasons for that success is their ability to curtail losing streaks. ,Heading into a clash with the host Calgary Flames on Monday, the Kings have not lost consecutive games since the first week of the season.,"That'...
Avalanche host Predators in battle of streaky teams
The Colorado Avalanche went nearly 90 minutes without a goal before scoring five in a span of less than 10 minutes.,Colorado hung on to win, splitting its last two games because goaltender Alexandar Georgiev seems to have found his confidence.,Georgiev was pulled from his first two starts and appear...
No. 13 Texas A&M wants to keep growing vs. Lamar
No. 13 Texas A&M will look to continue its accelerated growth path when it squares off against Lamar on Monday in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (1-1), who sport one of the most experienced teams in the nation, rebounded from a season-opening loss on the road to UCF with a definitive 87-55 victo...
Cavaliers seek 12-0 start when they visit Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers remain unbeaten entering Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls.,They're also aware that a torrid start quickly has transformed their profile.,"We know how hard it is to win in this league," the Cavaliers' Darius Garland said. "And now, 11 in a row, 11-0. We're the hunted. We're...
No. 21 Florida faces tricky test against Grambling
No. 21 Florida has been doing just fine on the court after a pair of season-opening wins. It's the recent off-court concerns with Title IX allegations against coach Todd Golden that have dominated the news.,In a home battle with Grambling on Monday in Gainesville, Fla., the Gators will try to keep t...
No. 25 Rutgers seeks second strong effort in clash with Saint Peter's
No. 25 Rutgers will aim for another strong showing when it hosts Saint Peter's on Monday night in Piscataway, N.J.,The Scarlet Knights (1-0) started the season with a 75-52 victory Wednesday over Wagner despite the absence of Ace Bailey, the nation's No. 2 overall recruit in 2024.,Bailey, a 6-foot-1...
David Joplin, No. 18 Marquette aim to jolt Central Michigan
No. 18 Marquette's second win of the season was a much closer affair than the 82-63 final score would suggest.,The Golden Eagles were pleased with how they put Friday's game to bed and will try to bring a similar composure into Monday's contest against visiting Central Michigan in Milwaukee.,In a ga...
No. 2 Alabama readies for McNeese State as challenging week awaits
Second-ranked Alabama might be tempted to look past its home game against McNeese State on Sunday, especially with a clash against No. 14 Purdue looming later this week. ,But coach Will Wade and the reigning Southland Conference champion McNeese State have proved they aren't a team to sleep on.,McNe...
No. 14 Purdue looks for inspired performance vs. Yale
Purdue won its first two games by an average of 19.5 points but coach Matt Painter wasn't all that impressed.,The No. 14 Boilermakers (2-0) look to please their leader when they battle Yale (1-1) on Monday night in nonconference play at West Lafayette, Ind.,A showdown with No. 2 Alabama looms on Fri...
No. 5 Iowa State faces Kansas City, aims to overcome 'sloppy' effort
No. 5 Iowa State won its season opener by 39 points, but that doesn't mean coach T.J. Otzelberger is fully satisfied.,The group's mentality is to always find areas to improve, and that will be the case as Iowa State (1-0) tips off against Kansas City (2-0) on Monday night in Ames, Iowa.,"Yeah, we ha...
Sabres, Canadiens moving in opposite directions
The hot Buffalo Sabres, in search of their fourth straight victory, will host the struggling Montreal Canadiens -- who are desperate for a win -- on Monday afternoon.,The Sabres followed impressive blowout wins over the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Ca...
Lakers aim to benefit from comforts of home in clash vs. Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to remain perfect at home on the season when they host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.,After opening with the franchise's first 3-0 start since 2010-11, the Lakers went 1-4 on a five-game road trip.,A return home on Friday to face Philadelphia -- and a 116-106 win -- ...
Frustrated Ducks aim to ignite offense vs. Blue Jackets
Ducks coach Greg Cronin said his team's frustration is "at a super-high level" heading into Anaheim's Sunday night game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. ,The Ducks, who have scored a league-low 27 goals in 13 games (4-7-2), bring a four-game losing streak into the contest. They have dropped the fi...
Jack Hughes, Devils get first look at Sharks' Macklin Celebrini
Jack Hughes is on the verge of reaching a notable milestone in his young career, and the New Jersey Devils are constantly finding the back of the net lately.,Hughes' current hot streak has the 2019 top overall pick one shy of 300 career points. Hughes will look to add to that total as the Devils att...
Georgia, freshman star Asa Newell take on Texas Southern
Led by freshman phenom Asa Newell, Georgia looks to ride its momentum into its matchup Saturday against the Texas Southern Tigers in Athens, Ga.,The Bulldogs (1-0) beat Tennessee Tech 83-78 on Monday but that wasn't the headline from their season opener. ,Newell, a 6-foot-11, five-star recruit, led ...