Virginia Tech Hokies (16-8, 7-6 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (21-4, 9-3 ACC) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech faces No. North Carolina in ACC action Thursday.
Sam Houston visits Sanchez Ponce and Jacksonville State
Sam Houston Bearkats (10-11, 3-8 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-13, 3-8 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville State takes on Sam Houston after Maria Sanchez Ponce scored 20 points in Jacksonville State's 68-64 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Gamecocks have gone 8-3 at home.
Feldman leads Northern Arizona against Portland State after 21-point game
Portland State Vikings (4-16, 1-10 Big Sky) at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (19-6, 10-2 Big Sky) Flagstaff, Arizona; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona hosts Portland State after Taylor Feldman scored 21 points in Northern Arizona's 96-76 win over the Montana Grizzlies. The Lumberjacks have gone 9-1 in home games.
Ziegler leads Saint Joseph’s (PA) against Richmond
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (20-4, 11-2 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (20-5, 11-1 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Joseph's (PA) visits Richmond after Laura Ziegler scored 43 points in Saint Joseph's (PA)'s 83-45 win against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. The Spiders are 8-2 in home games.
Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s for 3rd straight win
Aaron Scott led four players in double figures with 22 points for the Red Storm (21-4, 12-2), who lead the Big East by one game over No. Creighton. The teams meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Duke gets right in blowout of Cal
Duke took a step forward defensively and did just enough everywhere else to cruise back into the victory column. The Blue Devils sailed past California 78-57 Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, leading from start to finish in a blowout that never felt particularly close. Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Tyrese Proctor added 18 and Khaman Maluach had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds as Duke put Saturday’s defeat at Clemson – its first ACC shortcoming – in the rearview mirror.
Dent and New Mexico defeat Wyoming 71-67
Donovan Dent scored 20 points and Jovan Milicevic secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining as New Mexico took down Wyoming 71-67 on Wednesday night. Dent added six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Lobos (21-4, 13-1 Mountain West Conference). Tru Washington scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
No. 12 Texas Tech scores its most points in a Big 12 game, beating Arizona State 111-106 in 2 OTs
JT Toppin had a career-high 41 points and 15 rebounds as No. 12 Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State 111-106 in double overtime Wednesday night. Darrion Williams scored 27 for the Red Raiders, making a steal and two free throws with 1:49 left in the second OT to put them ahead to stay. Toppin added a dunk in the final minute off a pass from Williams, whose jumper with 25 seconds remaining in the first overtime made it 96-all.
Njie hits winner, Burton has career-high 32 points and Notre Dame edges Boston College 97-94 in 2OT
Kebba Njie scored the go-ahead basket with 16 seconds left in the second overtime, Markus Burton scored a career-high 32 points and Notre Dame outlasted Boston College 97-94 on Wednesday night. Dion Brown's layup with 1:20 left in the second overtime, gave the Eagles a 94-93 lead after they trailed by five earlier in the period. After Burton missed two free throws and Donald Hand Jr. missed a 3-pointer for Boston College, Njie's follow of a Burton miss put the Fighting Irish back up 95-94 though he missed the and-one free throw.
Ivisic scores 25 points to lead surging Arkansas past LSU 70-58
Zvonimir Ivisic scored 25 points shooting 10 for 13 and Johnell Davis scored 11 points and Arkansas beat LSU 70-58 on Wednesday night. D.J. Wagner scored 10 point for Arkansas, which shot 51.9% (28 for 54). After losing its first five games to start SEC play, Arkansas (15-9, 4-7) has won four of its last six games.
Mark Mitchell scores career-high 25 points to help No. 21 Missouri beat Oklahoma 82-58
Mark Mitchell scored 19 points in the first half and finished with a career-high 25 to help No. 21 Missouri rout Oklahoma 82-58 on Wednesday night. Caleb Grill had 15 points and Tony Perkins added 12 for the Tigers (18-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference), who snapped a two-game skid. Mitchell shot 6 of 12 from the field, 13 for 18 at the free-throw line and grabbed a team-best seven rebounds.
Stirtz scores 25 as Drake knocks off Illinois State 84-77
Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points as Drake beat Illinois State 84-77 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Stirtz also added seven rebounds and six assists for the Bulldogs (23-2, 13-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc.
Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana
Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy's 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line to add 19 points.
Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and No. Duke extended its home winning streak to 14 games with a 78-57 victory over California on Wednesday night. Tyrese Proctor scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Devils (21-3, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rebounded from Saturday's loss to Clemson that snapped a 16-game winning streak.
Mobley, Parrish lead Ohio State’s shooting clinic in 93-69 win over Washington
John Mobley Jr. and Micah Parrish scored 21 points apiece and Ohio State led most of the way in a 93-69 victory over Washington on Wednesday night. Bruce Thornton scored 17 points and reserve Aaron Bradshaw had 12 points after shooting 5 for 5, including 2 for 2 from 3-point range for Ohio State (15-10, 7-7 Big Ten). The Buckeyes shot 58.2% (32 for 55), including 61.1% (11 for 18) from distance.