All articles tagged with #season opener
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Daily Bruin
UCLA gymnastics, led by Olympians Jordan Chiles and Tiana Sumanasekera, won the Best of the West Quad with a score of 196.975, showcasing strong performances across all events and setting an early season benchmark ahead of upcoming top-tier competitions.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by KSL.com
The Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team opened their 2026 season with a win over Big Ten opponents, showcasing strong performances and new talent, but also facing uncharacteristic errors that highlight areas for improvement ahead of a major upcoming meet against top-ranked teams.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by On3
Kentucky basketball opened their season with a 77-51 win over Nicholls, struggling in the first half but rallying in the second, highlighted by a standout dunk from Collin Chandler and strong defense, with key contributions from Denzel Aberdeen and improvements in team chemistry and performance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
UCLA's basketball team, led by coach Mick Cronin, struggled defensively in their season-opening win against Eastern Washington, prompting a rare postgame rant from Cronin about their poor effort and adherence to game plans, despite the team winning 80-74.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
St. John's basketball team, led by coach Rick Pitino, opened their season with a dominant 108-74 victory over Quinnipiac, showcasing their athleticism and depth, and signaling their potential as a national championship contender, despite some early-game mistakes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Maize n Brew
Michigan men's basketball started their season with a dominant 121-78 win over Oakland, showcasing an explosive offense, a fast-paced game, and impressive team depth, despite some injury concerns. The first half set a program record with 69 points, highlighting their offensive efficiency and athleticism. The team displayed strong ball movement, effective paint touches, and a quick tempo, setting high expectations for the season. Next up is a game against Wake Forest.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bucky's 5th Quarter
Wisconsin Badgers opened their season with a dominant 96-64 win over Campbell, highlighted by John Blackwell's 31-point performance, strong contributions from bench players Janicki and Carrington, and solid performances from transfer starters Boyd and Rapp, showcasing team depth and individual talent.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by On3
North Carolina basketball team opened their season with a dominant 94-54 win over Central Arkansas, showcasing strong performances from Caleb Wilson and Kyan Evans, and setting the stage for a high-profile game against Kansas later in the week.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Florida Gators
The Florida Gators men's basketball team, ranked No. 3, prepares for their season opener against No. 13 Arizona, featuring a new backcourt duo of Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee, who are expected to bring high energy and skill to the team, which is aiming to defend its NCAA championship with a strong front line and a high-powered offense.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Syracuse.com
Syracuse basketball begins its 2025-26 season with a home game against Binghamton, marking a critical year under coach Adrian Autry, who aims to return the team to the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing previous season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bullets Forever
The Washington Wizards played the Dallas Mavericks on October 24, 2025, winning their first game of the season with a score of 117-107, in a matchup that was closely followed by fans and discussed in game threads and recaps.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New York Post
The Knicks won their season opener against the Cavs 119-111, with Jalen Brunson playing a more distributed role in ball handling, which helped reduce turnovers despite his shooting struggles.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Dallas News
The Dallas Mavericks' new era debut was overshadowed by a heavy 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, highlighted by Victor Wembanyama's dominant 40-point performance and rookie Cooper Flagg's challenging NBA debut, with the team struggling offensively and defensively in their season opener.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
Victor Wembanyama made a spectacular return to the NBA with a 40-point performance in the Spurs' 125-92 win over the Mavericks, showcasing his improved control, physicality, and skills after an eight-month absence, and setting a franchise record for points in a season opener.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Blazer's Edge
The Portland Trail Blazers opened the 2025-26 NBA season with a hard-fought 118-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, showcasing a fast-paced, unselfish style of play, strong defense, and promising individual performances, despite falling short on the scoreboard.