Rafael Castro also added six rebounds for the Revolutionaries, while Christian Jones scored 12 points.
Pierre’s 19 help Providence take down Villanova 75-62
Providence took the lead with 19:40 remaining in the first half and never looked back.
Andrew Cook scores career-high 28, helps Eastern Washington rally past Idaho 75-73
Andrew Cook scored a career-high 28, making two free throws with seven seconds left after he tied the game with a dunk and Eastern Washington rallied to beat Idaho 75-73 on Saturday night. Cook shot 9 of 12 from the floor and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (10-16, 6-7 Big Sky Conference). His game-tying dunk came with 1:35 remaining and followed two free throws by Mason Williams that cut the Eagles' deficit to two 20 seconds earlier.
Henley scores 13, hits winning layup in UNLV’s 52-51 victory over Fresno State
Jaden Henley scored 13 points, including the winning layup with 41 seconds to play, as UNLV beat Fresno State 52-51 on Saturday night. Henley added nine rebounds for the Rebels (14-12, 8-7 Mountain West Conference). Jailen Bedford scored 13 points while shooting 5 for 15, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.
Patterson scores a season-high 25 points to lead Minnesota past USC
Reserve Frank Mitchell recorded a double-double as Patterson led Minnesota past its Big Ten opponent.
Rhode Island knocks off La Salle 86-71
Jaden House shot 5 of 9 from the field and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line in the Rams' win on Saturday.
Nate Johnson scores 18 to help Akron edge Central Michigan 85-82 for 13th straight victory
Nate Johnson scored 18 points to help Akron fend off Central Michigan 85-82 on Saturday night, upping the Zips' win streak to 13. Johnson also had seven rebounds and three steals for the Zips (20-5, 12-0 Mid-American Conference). Amani Lyles added 14 points and Shammah Scott scored 13.
Simpkins scores 32 as Elon knocks off UNC Wilmington 81-70
TK Simpkins put up 32 points as Elon beat UNC Wilmington 81-70 on Saturday night. Simpkins shot 11 for 15, including 8 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Phoenix (16-11, 7-7 Coastal Athletic Association). TJ Simpkins shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.
Lundblade’s 19 lead Belmont past Southern Illinois 73-68
Tyler Lundblade's 19 points helped Belmont defeat Southern Illinois 73-68 on Saturday night. Lundblade shot 6 for 11, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (18-9, 10-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Carter Whitt scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Huff scores 19, Chattanooga beats East Tennessee State 78-71
Honor Huff's 19 points helped Chattanooga defeat East Tennessee State 78-71 on Saturday night. Huff shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Mocs (19-8, 11-3 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc.
Sterling Young scores 28 to help Florida A&M secure 76-71 victory over Jackson State
Sterling Young finished with 28 points to lead Florida A&M to a 76-71 victory over Jackson State on Saturday night. Young shot 8 for 14 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rattlers (11-12, 8-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Milton Matthews totaled 15 points and five rebounds.
Tulsa defeats UTSA 80-76
Keaston Willis had 19 points in Tulsa's 80-76 win against UTSA on Saturday night. Willis shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Golden Hurricane (11-15, 5-8 American Athletic Conference). Isaiah Barnes added 18 points while going 7 of 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and also had eight rebounds.
Cesare Edwards scores 24 to lead Georgia State to 70-65 victory over Appalachian State
Cesare Edwards scored 24 points to help Georgia State defeat Appalachian State 70-65 on Saturday. Edwards also had nine rebounds and three blocks for the Panthers (12-15, 7-7 Sun Belt Conference). Malachi Brown scored 11 points, shooting 3 for 7 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line.
DeVries praises team’s resilience following road loss to Baylor in OT
It was almost as brutal of a defeat as this West Virginia team has faced this season, falling to Baylor 74-71 in overtime on Saturday. WVU head coach Darian DeVries was direct after the game. WVU was out-shot 27-17 at the free throw line, including 12-4 in overtime as all of Baylor's points came at the foul line (nine).
DJ Davis hits late 3 to lift Washington to a 75-73 win over Penn State in first-ever meeting
Mekhi Mason hit 6 of his 11 3-point attempts and scored 20 points and DJ Davis knocked down a 3 with just under a minute left and Washington held off Penn State to earn a 75-73 win on Saturday in the first meeting between the programs. The Huskies (13-12, 4-10 Big Ten) have won three of their last five games. Penn State (13-13, 3-11) lost its seventh straight.