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Stanford at North Carolina

Women's College Basketball

The No. 16 Tar Heels host the Cardinal at Carmichael Arena. North Carolina looks to repeat its 2025 victory over Stanford. Lara Somfai leads the Cardinal into Chapel Hill after her 18-rebound performance against Cornell earned her ACC honors.

Baylor at Iowa State

Women's College Basketball

No. 10 Iowa hosts No. 22 Baylor in a Big 12 clash. Audi Crooks scored 35 in Iowa's 80-62 win over Houston. The Bears beat Oklahoma State 77-68 behind Taliah Scott's 24 points. Both teams enter the high-stakes fixture following dominant wins.

LSU at Vanderbilt

Women's College Basketball

No. 5 LSU visits No. 12 Vanderbilt (14-0) at Memorial Gymnasium. Vandy beat Arkansas behind Mikayla Blakes' season-high 35 points. LSU recently fell to Kentucky by 2 despite 26 points from Mikaylah Williams. The SEC matchup features two top scorers.

SportsCenter

Air Date: January 5, 2026

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

Wisconsin-River Falls vs North Central (Ill.)

NCAAF

Undefeated North Central faces Wisconsin-River Falls in the Stagg Bowl for the Division III title. The defending champion Cardinals seek their fourth crown in six years, while the Falcons vie for their first national title in program history.

SportsCenter

Air Date: January 5, 2026

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt

Air Date: January 5, 2026

SVP's up at midnight and bringing his unique perspective on games people play to "SportsCenter" viewers. The hourlong, late-night show is driven by the host's self-deprecating wit and passion for sports, with featured elements, including Van Pelt's nightly "1 Big Thing" commentary and a weekly look back at the moments that drove bettors wild in "Bad Beats." The show also delivers what "SportsCenter" fans are used to -- news and highlights, guests and interviews -- but in a different, fast-paced and insightful way.

SportsCenter

Air Date: January 5, 2026

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

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