Byron Joshua had 19 points and Kacper Klaczek made two free throws with 23 seconds to play in Albany's 90-88 overtime victory against UMass-Lowell on Thursday night. Joshua shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Great Danes (13-13, 5-6 America East Conference). DeMarr Langford Jr. added 13 points while going 6 of 11 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Tarke scores 22 as Towson knocks off Delaware 75-70
Nendah Tarke scored 22 points off of the bench and Towson beat Delaware 75-70 on Thursday night for its 11th straight victory. Tarke added eight rebounds for the Tigers (17-9, 12-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Tyler Tejada shot 7 for 15 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 16 points.
Obioha scores 16, UNC Wilmington downs Charleston 86-66
Harlan Obioha scored 16 points and UNC Wilmington defeated Charleston 86-66 on Thursday night for its ninth win in a row. Obioha added 12 rebounds for the Seahawks (21-5, 11-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Bo Montgomery shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 16 points.
King scores 24 as Northeastern defeats Campbell 67-58
Harold Woods added 14 points while shooting 6 of 16 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line while they also had 12 rebounds and four steals. LA Pratt shot 4 for 13, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding four steals. Colby Duggan finished with 14 points for the Fighting Camels (14-12, 9-4).
Tate and Huntley score 17 points apiece, Appalachian State beats Coastal Carolina 64-46
Myles Tate and CJ Huntley scored 17 points apiece in Appalachian State's 64-46 victory against Coastal Carolina on Thursday night. Tate added 10 rebounds and Huntley had eight for the Mountaineers (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference), Alonzo Dodd finished with 11 points, three assists, two steals and a block. Jordan Battle led the Chanticleers (8-18, 1-12) in scoring, finishing with 14 points.
Kelly scores 20, No. 12 North Carolina women beat Virginia Tech 67-62
Reniya Kelly scored 20 points, Lexi Donarski added 15, including a driving layup with 27 seconds left and No. North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 67-62 on Thursday night for their fourth win in a row. Alyssa Ustby finished with 16 rebounds to go with four points for North Carolina (22-4, 10-3 ACC).
Jones’ 19 lead Cent. Conn. St. past Mercyhurst 73-63
Jordan Jones scored 19 points as Central Connecticut State beat Mercyhurst 73-63 on Thursday night for its seventh straight victory. Jones added eight assists for the Blue Devils (18-6, 9-2 Northeast Conference). Jayden Brown added 16 points while shooting 6 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.
No. 3 Texas extends winning streak to 9 games with 67-49 victory over No. 8 Kentucky
Kayla Oldacre and Madison Booker scored 19 points apiece to lead No. Texas to a 67-49 win over eighth-ranked Kentucky on Thursday night. The Longhorns followed their four-point win over second-ranked South Carolina on Sunday by extending their winning streak to nine games.
Timberlake’s 21 help Bryant defeat NJIT 88-66
Earl Timberlake had 21 points in Bryant's 88-66 win over NJIT on Thursday night. Timberlake added 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-10, 10-1 America East Conference). Barry Evans scored 15 points while going 7 of 14 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and added 10 rebounds and five assists.
No. 13 Duke women force 33 turnovers in a 72-47 win over Wake Forest
Freshman Toby Fournier scored 17 points, Oluchi Okananwa added 15 points and No. Duke beat Wake Forest 72-47 on Thursday night. Duke (20-5, 11-2 ACC) secured its third straight 20-win season — with five games remaining in the regular season.
Banks scores 21, UMBC beats Binghamton 81-77
Marcus Banks' 21 points helped UMBC defeat Binghamton 81-77 on Thursday night. Banks shot 6 for 13 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Retrievers (12-14, 4-7 America East Conference). Josh Odunowo scored 17 points while going 6 of 9 and 5 of 10 from the free-throw line and added nine rebounds and five blocks.
Brooks makes late shot as N.C. State survives Miami’s upset bid, 76-74
Zoe Brooks drove for a tiebreaking basket with 45 seconds left and No. 10 N.C. State held on to beat Miami 76-74 on Thursday night. Madison Hayes scored 19 points, Aziaha James had 15 points and Tilda Trygger added 10 points for N.C. State (20-4, 12-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), which won its ninth straight game.
Seamster puts up 29 as UT Arlington defeats Cal Baptist 82-79 in OT
Raysean Seamster scored 29 points and UT Arlington overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Cal Baptist 82-79 in overtime on Thursday night. Seamster added eight rebounds for the Mavericks (12-13, 5-6 Western Athletic Conference). Lance Ware scored 14 points and added eight rebounds and five steals.
Monmouth wins 79-69 against Stony Brook
Cornelius Robinson Jr.'s 15 points helped Monmouth defeat Stony Brook 79-69 on Thursday night. Robinson shot 5 of 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (9-17, 7-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Andrew Ball scored 14 points while going 6 of 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and added six rebounds.
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