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Madsen scores 24 and becomes Utah’s career 3-point leader in 74-67 win over No. 17 Kansas
Gabe Madsen scored 24 points and became Utah's career leader in made 3-pointers as the Utes beat No. Kansas 74-67 on Saturday night. Madsen's fifth and final 3-pointer of the game with 1:58 to play gave him the Utah career record of 288 made 3s.
Murauskas’ 30 lead Saint Mary’s over Washington State 77-56
Paulius Murauskas' 30 points led Saint Mary's over Washington State 77-56 on Saturday night. Murauskas added 10 rebounds for the Gaels (23-4, 13-1 West Coast Conference). Augustas Marciulionis scored 16 points and added seven assists and four steals.
Boyd’s 24 lead San Diego State over Boise State 64-47
Nicholas Boyd had 24 points in San Diego State's 64-47 win over Boise State on Saturday night. Boyd had six rebounds for the Aztecs (17-6, 10-4 Mountain West Conference). Miles Byrd scored 10 points while going 4 of 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and added three blocks.
Battle’s 24 lead Gonzaga past Pepperdine 107-55
Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Pepperdine 107-55 on Saturday night. Battle also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference). Nolan Hickman added 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists.
Mackinnon scores 29, Portland takes down Loyola Marymount 89-78
Max Mackinnon had 29 points in Portland's 89-78 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night. Mackinnon added eight rebounds for the Pilots (10-17, 5-9 West Coast Conference). Vukasin Masic scored 21 points and added nine rebounds.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. “What a win,” Izzo said.
Highlights: Wisconsin powers past Purdue
Badgers guard John Tonje scores 22 of his 32 points in the second half as Wisconsin earns a key Big Ten win against Purdue.
Jackson scores 21 as New Mexico State takes down Florida International 76-48
Zawdie Jackson had 21 points in New Mexico State's 76-48 victory over Florida International on Saturday night. Jackson went 8 of 11 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (13-12, 6-6 Conference USA). Jaden Harris shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.
Montana defeats Weber State 65-58
Malik Moore had 22 points in Montana's 65-58 win against Weber State on Saturday night. Moore shot 8 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Grizzlies (19-8, 12-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 17 points, finishing 7 of 9 from the floor.
No. 1 Auburn defeats No. 2 Alabama 94-85 in top-ranked matchup
Mark Sears scored 18 points and Grant Nelson added 12 points and 12 rebounds for Alabama, which rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half, but failed to complete the comeback. Denver Jones scored 16 points, Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly added 15 points apiece, Chaney Johnson had 14 and Tahaad Pettiford 13 for Auburn (23-2, 11-1 Southeastern Conference). Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway each scored 10 for Alabama (21-4, 10-2).
No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79–65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victories
Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving the Spartans' Tom Izzo the most conference wins in Big Ten history. Jase Richardson contributed 11 points and Coen Carr had 10 for the Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten), who outscored Illinois 42-24 in the second half.
Johnson, Mark score season bests to lead Texas past No. 15 Kentucky 82-78
Freshman Tre Johnson scored 32 points, and senior Tramon Mark had 26, season bests for both, and Texas defeated No. Kentucky 82-78 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Texas (16-10, 5-8 Southeastern Conference) trailed 69-64 with less than four minutes remaining before making a 14-1 push.
Troy wins 71-70 against Arkansas State
Jackson Fields had 20 points in Troy's 71-70 win against Arkansas State on Saturday night. Fields added eight rebounds and three steals for the Trojans (17-9, 10-4 Sun Belt Conference). Tayton Conerway scored 13 points, shooting 5 for 13, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Mostafa’s 21 points, 16 rebounds lead Middle Tennessee over Western Kentucky 87-77
Essam Mostafa scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 87-77 on Saturday night. Camryn Weston added 20 points and seven assissts for the Blue Raiders (17-8, 8-4 Conference USA). Jlynn Counter had 20 points and shot 8 for 17, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc.