On this day in college basketball history: January 8

8 games worth remembering were played on January 8. Each entry links to the full season, game by game, and to the box score where one exists.

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1955: Furman Paladins routs The Citadel Bulldogs 154-67, an 87-point margin

Blowout · Final 154-67. Furman Paladins 1954-55 season · The Citadel Bulldogs

2003: Ohio Bobcats outlasts Akron Zips 112-104 in 4 overtimes

Overtime · Final 112-104. Ohio Bobcats 2002-03 season · Akron Zips

2000: Eastern Michigan Eagles outlasts Ball State Cardinals 98-93 in 3 overtimes

Overtime · Final 98-93. Eastern Michigan Eagles 1999-00 season · Ball State Cardinals

2005: Massachusetts Minutemen outlasts Xavier Musketeers 90-86 in 3 overtimes

Overtime · Final 90-86. Massachusetts Minutemen 2004-05 season · Xavier Musketeers

2011: UAB Blazers outlasts UTEP Miners 100-97 in 3 overtimes

Overtime · Final 100-97. UAB Blazers 2010-11 season · UTEP Miners

2011: St. Bonaventure Bonnies outlasts Charlotte 49ers 92-88 in 3 overtimes

Overtime · Final 92-88. St. Bonaventure Bonnies 2010-11 season · Charlotte 49ers

1972: Weber State Wildcats routs Idaho Vandals 106-50, a 56-point margin

Blowout · Final 106-50. Weber State Wildcats 1971-72 season · Idaho Vandals

1972: North Carolina Tar Heels routs Furman Paladins 118-66, a 52-point margin

Blowout · Final 118-66. North Carolina Tar Heels 1971-72 season · Furman Paladins

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