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Michigan State forward Coen Carr remains one of college basketball’s most electrifying dunkers, but a January scoring dip has shifted the focus to consistency. Tom Izzo says the Spartans will work through it and refuses to give up on Carr.

A busy weekend in college basketball featured LSU’s 70-65 win over No. 2 Texas, an unranked Texas men’s team upsetting No. 13 Alabama on the road, Wisconsin knocking off Michigan, several undefeated teams staying perfect, and standout individual efforts including a 48-point triple-overtime performance by Richmond’s Maggie Doogan.

As conference play arrives, only three women’s college basketball teams remain unbeaten through Jan. 7. Here is where UConn, Vanderbilt, and Texas Tech stand, what they have faced so far, and which notable matchups are still ahead before January ends.

Illinois built a commanding first-half advantage and then withstood a late Iowa rally to secure a 75-69 Big Ten road win, led by Keaton Wagler’s 19 points and balanced scoring behind him.

Conference play is underway, and a small group of men’s college basketball teams remains unbeaten through Jan. 1. Here is a look at the six undefeated programs, what they have already navigated, and the notable games still ahead, along with a snapshot of the teams still seeking their first Division I win.

A practical comparison of six NBA betting platforms in 2026, including market depth, live betting tools, app experience, and common promotions—plus a quick guide to core NBA bet types like spreads, totals, props, live betting, and futures.

Bruce Thornton scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds as Ohio State defeated Rutgers 80-73, moving into eighth place on the Buckeyes’ all-time scoring list.