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North Carolina survived a scoreless overtime and a tense shootout to defeat Princeton 1-0, highlighted by strong defensive play and a clutch finish.
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North Carolina survived a scoreless overtime and a tense shootout to defeat Princeton 1-0, highlighted by strong defensive play and a clutch finish.

A late equaliser from Luke Martelli earned Villanova a 1‑1 draw on the road, improving their record to 2‑0‑1 while Princeton remained winless.

The University of Rhode Island announces a 13‑game non‑conference slate that opens with a road trip to West Virginia and a Nashville stop featuring ranked opponents Columbia and South Florida.

Xaivian Lee's commitment resolves a California lawsuit and clears his transfer to Gonzaga, where he will join a top‑five lineup aimed at the 2026‑27 national championship.

Donovan Dent chose LSU over Gonzaga, leaving the Bulldogs without a primary point guard after Mario Saint‑Supery's exit. With Xaivian Lee emerging as the top option, the teams are set to meet on Nov. 14, 2026.

Caden Pierce, a recent Ivy League Player of the Year, is set to bring his work ethic and veteran presence to Purdue's roster, addressing the team's need for board dominance after losing key rebounders.

The national roster for the 2026 Collegiate Series was unveiled, featuring 25 athletes from the WCHA and other conferences, set to face Canada in Richmond, B.C., on August 12‑14.

The Purdue Boilermakers secured their second consecutive victory on Canadian soil, defeating Trinity Western University 82-66. A relentless defense forced 13 turnovers and generated 41 rebounds, while four players scored in double figures. Daniel Jacobsen led the offense with 14 points on 7‑of‑10 shooting, and Antione West Jr. added 13 points, including 3‑of‑7 from three‑point range. Caden Pierce dominated the boards with a team‑high seven rebounds, and Omer Mayer dished out nine assists. Young players such as Jacob Webber and Luke Ertel closed the game effectively, and Gicarri Harris contributed 11 points, four rebounds and two assists, highlighting his growth on both ends of the floor.

Purdue projects a fresh starting lineup for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting returning starter C.J. Cox and new point guard Omer Mayer, among other key contributors.