Jordan Battle had 29 points in Coastal Carolina's 87-78 win against Southern Miss on Thursday night. Battle shot 7 for 13 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 9 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Chanticleers (9-19, 2-13 Sun Belt Conference). Colin Granger added 18 points while going 6 of 7 and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line while he also had 10 rebounds and three steals.
No. 15 Tennessee’s strong second half secures win over No. 18 Alabama 88-80
ILLINOIS 55 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a victory over No. Illinois. Illinois, which had its eight-game winning streak snapped, got 18 points from Adalia McKenzie while Berry Wallace added 13.
Smikle, Poffenbarger spearhead No. 21 Maryland women past Northwestern 85-79
Kaylene Smikle scored 23 points and Saylor Poffenbarger scored 16 points and 21st-ranked Maryland beat Northwestern 85-79 on Thursday night. Sarah Te-Biasu added 16 points and Shyanne Sellers 12 for Maryland (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten), which helped its cause shooting 9 for 26 from 3-point range compared to Northwestern's 1-for-4 effort from long range. Reserve Melannie Dailey scored 22 points, Taylor Williams scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Caileigh Walsh 15 points and reserve Grace Sullivan 11 for Northwestern (9-16, 2-12).
No. 20 Maryland wins its 13th straight at home, starting both halves strong in an 88-71 win over USC
Rodney Rice scored 22 points, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 20 and No. 20 Maryland beat Southern California 88-71 on Thursday night for its eighth win in nine games. The Terrapins (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) and Trojans (14-12, 6-9) met for the first time since 1990, when each was in a different conference. Maryland never trailed, opening each half with a flourish and keeping USC at bay.
Terry puts up 25 in Southeast Missouri State’s 87-66 victory over Western Illinois
Brendan Terry scored 25 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Western Illinois 87-66 on Thursday night to extended its winning streak to eight games. Terry added nine rebounds for the Redhawks (18-10, 13-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Tedrick Washington Jr. shot 7 for 15, including 5 for 8 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Linhardt scores 25 as Idaho downs Northern Arizona 83-78
Tyler Linhardt's 25 points helped Idaho defeat Northern Arizona 83-78 on Thursday night. Linhardt shot 8 for 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Vandals (12-15, 7-7 Big Sky Conference). Kristian Gonzalez scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 (2 for 5 from 3-point range).
Miles puts up 20 as North Florida knocks off Jacksonville 77-73
Jasai Miles' 20 points helped North Florida defeat Jacksonville 77-73 on Thursday night. Miles shot 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Ospreys (15-14, 8-8 Atlantic Sun Conference). Nate Lliteras added 12 points while going 4 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line while he also had six rebounds.
Abilene Christian beats Southern Utah 75-59
Hunter Jack Madden had 14 points in Abilene Christian's 75-59 win against Southern Utah on Thursday night. Madden shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Wildcats (13-13, 5-6 Western Athletic Conference). Quion Williams scored 14 points, going 5 of 14 and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Taylor scores 33 as SIU Edwardsville beats Morehead State 80-62
Ray'Sean Taylor's 33 points led SIU-Edwardsville past Morehead State 80-62 on Thursday night. Taylor also had seven rebounds for the Cougars (19-9, 12-5 Ohio Valley Conference). Kyle Thomas scored 12 points while finishing 6 of 7 from the floor.
Louisiana defeats Troy 72-69
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil scored 25 points, Kentrell Garnett made a go-ahead 3-pointer just before the shot-clock buzzer with 16.9 seconds left, and Louisiana beat Troy 72-69 on Thursday night. El Moutaouakkil also added seven rebounds and three steals for the Ragin' Cajuns (10-18, 7-8 Sun Belt Conference). Zeke Cook added 15 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line while they also had 11 rebounds.
Maclin scores 20, Radford knocks off UNC Asheville 77-53
Brandon Maclin scored 20 points as Radford beat UNC Asheville 77-53 on Thursday night. Maclin also contributed five rebounds and six assists for the Highlanders (17-11, 7-6 Big South Conference). Truth Harris shot 4 for 5 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
McCubbin’s 25 lead Austin Peay over Queens 92-78
Tate McCubbin scored 25 points as Austin Peay beat Queens 92-78 on Thursday night. McCubbin shot 7 of 15 from the field, including 6 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Governors (13-16, 8-8 Atlantic Sun Conference). LJ Thomas added 23 points while going 6 of 15 and 10 of 11 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds.
Simpkins scores 28 as Elon defeats Towson 69-63
TK Simpkins scored 28 points as Elon beat Towson 69-63 on Thursday night. Simpkins shot 8 for 14 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (17-11, 8-7 Coastal Athletic Association). TJ Simpkins scored 19 points and added four steals.
Filipovity scores 20 off the bench, New Mexico State defeats Jacksonville State 61-52
Peter Filipovity's 20 points off of the bench led New Mexico State to a 61-52 victory against Jacksonville State on Thursday night. Filipovity had 12 rebounds for the Aggies (14-12, 7-6 Conference USA). Christian Cook and Zawdie Jackson each had nine points.
Lamothe and N.C. A&T knock off Campbell 53-50
Camian Shell added 10 points while going 4 of 7 from the field while they also had three steals. Efstratios Kalliontzis had six points and shot 2 of 5 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. The Fighting Camels (15-13, 10-5) were led by Colby Duggan, who recorded 18 points.