Amaree Abram had 19 points in Louisiana Tech's 76-66 win over UMass on Wednesday. Abram also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (3-0). Sean Newman Jr. added 14 points and 12 assists.
Dusell scores 17, Nevada takes down Weber State 88-58
Xavier Dusell scored 17 points as Nevada beat Weber State 88-58 on Wednesday. Dusell went 6 of 9 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Wolf Pack (3-0). Justin McBride scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John’s puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown
In their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John's team didn't exactly look ready for prime time. Deivon Smith drained a 3-pointer midway through the second half to spark an 18-0 spurt that propelled No. 22 St. John's past Wagner 66-45 on Wednesday night for its first victory as a Top 25 team in almost 10 years. “I’m impressed, even though we’re much more talented than Wagner,” said Pitino, the Hall of Fame coach in his second season with the Red Storm.
Hofstra earns 49-48 win over Seton Hall
Jean Aranguren had 13 points in Hofstra's 49-48 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday night. Aranguren also contributed six assists for the Pride (3-0). Jaquan Sanders added 12 points and Cruz Davis finished with nine points.
Harper scores 7 points in overtime to lift Howard over Tennessee State 88-84
Blake Harper scored seven of his 18 points in overtime to help Howard beat Tennessee State 88-84 on Wednesday night. Brandon Weston made a pair of free throws for Tennessee State with 10 seconds left and Howard's Marcus Dockery missed a jumper to force overtime tied 75-all. Harper opened the extra period with consecutive 3-pointers and added a free throw as Howard outscored Tennessee State 13-9.
East Texas A&M knocks off Southern 70-68
Khaliq Abdul-Mateen's 18 points helped East Texas A&M defeat Southern 70-68 on Wednesday night. Abdul-Mateen added five rebounds for the Lions (1-3). Evan Phelps added 14 points and four steals.
Dawson Baker scores 22 points, Keba Keita adds double-double to help BYU roll past Queens 99-55
Dawson Baker made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Keba Keita had a double-double and BYU jumped out early and beat Queens 99-55 on Wednesday night. BYU (3-0) opened on a 28-2 run and built a 51-26 halftime advantage. Trevin Knell scored 14 first-half points for the Cougars and Egor Demin added nine.
Jakimovski scores 17 and Colorado finishes strong in 83-53 win over Cal State Fullerton
Andrej Jakimovski hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points in Colorado's 83-53 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday night. The Buffaloes (3-0) led 35-29 at halftime before exploding for 48 points in the second half. Colorado shot 62% in the second half, including 7 for 14 from deep.
Bonds’ game-winner leads Central Michigan past George Mason 70-69 in wild finish
Anthony Pritchard led Central Michigan with 21 points and Damarion Bonds made a game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Chippewas knocked off George Mason 70-69 on Wednesday night. George Mason guard Jared Billups struggled to find an open teammate on an inbounds play with 14.7 seconds left and he ended up throwing it off a defender and Bonds gathered the loose ball in the backcourt. Bonds passed it to Kyler Vanderjagt, who drove into the lane before his shot was blocked.
Jack Campion sinks go-ahead jumper with 1.4 left and Southern Indiana defeats Bellarmine 71-69
Jayland Randall scored 21 points and Jack Campion sank a go-ahead jumper from the free-throw line with 1.4 seconds left to help Southern Indiana defeat Bellarmine 71-69 on Wednesday night. Randall also had three steals for the Screaming Eagles (1-3). Stephen Olowoniyi scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
North Texas leads Minnesota most of the way, holds off Golden Gophers 54-51 to move to 3-0
Rondel Walker scored 14 points and undefeated North Texas led for most of the way and held off Minnesota for a 54-51 victory on Wednesday night. Dawson Garcia scored six points during an 8-2 surge to pull Minnesota to 52-51 with 30 seconds left. Isaac Asuma blocked Brenen Lorient's layup attempt on the ensuing possession, but Lu'Cye Patterson's 3-point shot hit the back of the rim and the Mean Green's Johnathan Massie grabbed the rebound.
Tomislav Ivisic scores 20 points and Illinois overcomes 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54
Tomislav Ivisic scored 20 points, Ben Humrichous added 10 and Illinois overcame 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54 on Wednesday night. Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0. Illinois had its lead trimmed to 38-36 early in the second half before going on a 17-4 run for a 55-40 lead.
VIDEO: Calipari, Ivisic postgame – Arkansas 65, Troy 49
Arkansas coach John Calipari and Zvonimir Ivisic postgame press conferences after the win over Troy.
No. 14 Creighton routs Houston Christian 78-43, Greg McDermott becomes Bluejays’ career wins leader
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 16 points, Steven Ashworth added 13 and No. 14 Creighton blew out Houston Christian 78-43 on Wednesday night to make Greg McDermott the Bluejays' all-time coaching wins leader. McDermott has won 328 games at Creighton since taking over for Dana Altman in 2010. Altman, now at Oregon, won 327 games from 1994-2010.
Southeast Missouri State earns 93-38 win against Crowley’s Ridge
Damarion Walkup's 23 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat Crowley's Ridge 93-38 on Wednesday night. Walkup added six rebounds for the Redhawks (1-2). Tedrick Washington Jr. scored 18 points while going 8 of 15 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds.