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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Dill's Houston Red Storm Win in Throw Back Uniforms
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In a performance as classic as the 2006 "Undertakers" uniforms they wore, the Houston Red Storm defeated the Central Texas Chaos 132 - 121 at the Spirit of Life Gym. The victory marked a triumphant return to Houston after a grueling five-game road stretch to start the second half of the season.
The Red Storm were led by a historic scoring outburst from Dylan Spriggins, who finished with a game-high 40 points, and a masterclass in versatility from Cam Moore, who recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
While CTX Chaos showed their "young and eager" spirit early with a 13-point run to lead 29-22, the Red Storm responded with a championship-caliber second quarter. Behind seven assists in the period, Houston outscored the Chaos 36-20 to take a 71-57 lead into halftime—a lead they would never relinquish.
"We emphasized defense from the opening tip and really challenged the guys to lock in during the third quarter," said Coach Terence Dill. "Coming off a long road trip, it’s easy to let your guard down, but our defensive rotations in that second-quarter stretch were the difference-maker."
New acquisition Rodman Allen had a massive breakout performance in his home debut, providing a spark off the bench with 21 points on a blistering 7-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc.
The Red Storm’s perimeter game was lethal, shooting 14-of-30 (47%) from deep, with Gerry Glover, Jaiden Myers, and Rodman Allen all hitting multiple three-pointers. On the glass, Houston dominated with 57 total rebounds, led by Gabriel Drayton’s 17 boards.
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Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Harris-Gilbert Helps Lions Roar in Durham League Win
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Teesside Lions delivered a statement performance in the Durham County Basketball League, crushing East Cleveland 112-56 to record their most significant victory of the campaign. In a relentless display of offensive depth, the Lions dismantled the visitors' defense from the opening tip, ensuring every player on the roster found their way onto the scoresheet.
The offensive charge was spearheaded by the clinical duo of Mike Hood and Bermudian standout Anton Harris-Gilbert, who both finished with a game-high 22 points. Their backcourt chemistry proved too much for East Cleveland to handle, as Teesside consistently exploited transition opportunities to push the lead beyond reach before the interval.
Adding to the highlight reel was Luis Costa, who ignited the home crowd with a spectacular reverse dunk as part of a versatile 16-point performance. Harris-Gilbert also provided a vital contribution, anchoring the team's defensive effort while continuing his consistent scoring run in the Durham top flight.
The win propels the Lions into a strong position as the league championship race enters its final stages. Currently sitting among the title contenders in Men's Division 1, Teesside is also bracing for a high-stakes County Cup semi-final set to take place later this month.
With key veterans hitting peak form and a squad brimming with confidence, the Lions appear well-placed to challenge for a historic domestic double.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Patrick's LSU Clinch Overtime Thriller
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LSU Associate Head Coach David Patrick watched on as his side demonstrated remarkable composure to secure a gritty 92-87 overtime victory over South Carolina at a snow-swept Colonial Life Arena on Saturday. The win marks the Tigers' 14th of the campaign and their second in league play, providing a vital boost to their conference standings.
The contest was a cagey affair from the outset, played before a limited crowd due to inclement weather in Columbia. After a relentless back-and-forth battle in regulation, the teams headed into the extra session deadlocked at 78-78. Patrick’s influence was evident as LSU seized the momentum early in overtime, scoring the first three points and never relinquishing the lead during the five-minute period.
The tension peaked in the final ninety seconds after a bucket from South Carolina’s Meechie Johnson brought the Gamecocks within a single point at 85-84. With the game hanging in the balance at 86-85 and only 39 seconds remaining, LSU executed a clinical set play out of a timeout. Pablo Tamba showed exceptional vision to find Max Mackinnon open on the right wing, who drained a clutch three-pointer to extend the Tiger lead to four.
The closing seconds saw a strategic chess match at the free-throw line. After Rashad King pushed the lead back to three, LSU elected to foul intentionally to prevent a potential game-tying three-point attempt. The gamble paid off as Johnson missed the first of two free throws and failed to draw iron on an intentional second-shot miss, handing possession back to the Tigers with 3.8 seconds on the clock.
LSU added an exclamation point to the win as Marquel Sutton slipped behind the defense to receive a long pass from Mackinnon, punctuating the victory with a dunk as time expired. For Patrick, whose impact on the high-major landscape has been widely recognized this season, the victory underscores his team's evolving ability to navigate high-pressure road environments.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Patrick’s LSU Stumble on a Night for the V Foundation
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Mississippi State emphatically snapped a five-game losing streak with a comprehensive 80-66 victory over LSU at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Bulldogs controlled the contest from the opening tip, utilizing a blistering start to establish a lead they would never relinquish while delivering their most complete offensive showing of the conference season.
The night also served a greater purpose beyond the hardwood, with LSU Associate Head Coach David Patrick pledging a personal donation to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Patrick committed to donating $1 for every student in attendance to support cancer research efforts. A crowd of 7,501 fans was on hand to witness the SEC clash, providing a significant boost to the charitable initiative.
On the court, Mississippi State’s first-half performance was clinical. The Bulldogs matched their season average for three-pointers before the intermission, sinking seven of fourteen attempts from beyond the arc. This perimeter accuracy, combined with a dominant 12-rebound edge at the half, allowed the visitors to storm out to a commanding 44-21 lead by the break.
LSU attempted to mount a comeback in the second period, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-36, but the deficit proved too steep to overcome. Josh Hubbard led a balanced Mississippi State attack with 15 points, while Sergej Macura recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. For the Tigers, Max Mackinnon scored 15 points, but the hosts struggled to find consistency, falling to their third consecutive defeat.
Mississippi State now moves to 11-10 on the season and will look to build on this momentum when they visit Missouri this Saturday. LSU, now 13-8 overall, faces a quick turnaround as they travel to take on South Carolina.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Gators dominate the Glass as Patrick's LSU fall in Gainesville
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No. 16 Florida proved to be too much on the boards, pulling clear of Associate Head Coach David Patrick and his LSU Men’s Basketball team in the final minutes of the first half on the way to a 79-61 victory at the Exactech Arena.
The game marked the return to play for LSU point guard Dedan Thomas Jr., who missed the previous five games with a left lower leg injury. Thomas, who returned to practice at the start of the week, played 17 minutes off the bench, making one field goal with two rebounds and three assists in his first action since December 19th.
The Gators' physicality was the defining story of the night, as they out-rebounded the Tigers 50-30. A staggering 24-7 advantage on the offensive board led Florida to a 21-10 cushion in second-chance points. Center Rueben Chinyelu, who entered the contest averaging a double-double, was the primary catalyst, exploding for 15 points and 21 rebounds—11 of which came on the offensive end.
The Tigers started brightly, holding a narrow 9-7 lead early in the first half. However, the Gators responded with an 8-1 run to take the lead for good. Florida closed the period on a 10-3 scoring sprint, punctuated by a Thomas Haugh three-pointer at the buzzer to lead 38-26 at intermission.
In the second half, Urban Klavzar caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting five three-pointers to lead Florida with 18 points. The Gators' lead ballooned to as many as 24 with six minutes remaining. Despite Mike Nwoko’s team-high 17 points for the Tigers, LSU’s shooting struggles—including an 0-for-6 mark from distance in the second half—prevented any hope of a comeback.
LSU, now 13-6 overall and 1-5 in the SEC, will look to regroup before traveling to face No. 20 Arkansas this Saturday.
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