LeJuan Watts made a layup with 11 seconds left to cap a game-ending 9-1 run, and Ethan Price blocked a 3-point attempt by Stefan Todorovic at the buzzer to help Washington State end a five-game losing streak with an 87-86 victory over Pepperdine on Saturday. Nate Calmese had 16 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead the Cougars (16-10, 6-7 West Coast Conference). Dane Erikstrup totaled 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
Anderson and Northern Iowa defeat Illinois State 68-65
Tytan Anderson scored 18 points and secured the victory with a layup with 47 seconds left as Northern Iowa knocked off Illinois State 68-65 on Saturday night. Anderson added eight rebounds for the Panthers (16-9, 10-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Trey Campbell went 4 of 9 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 12 points.
McKneeley scores 20, Ames adds 18 to help Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61
Isaac McKneeley scored 20 points, Dai Dai Ames added 14 of his 18 in the second half and Virginia beat Georgia Tech 75-61 on Saturday. Andrew Rohde scored 11 points with nine assists for Virginia (12-12, 5-8 ACC). The Cavaliers have won 13 in a row against Georgia Tech (11-13, 5-8), dating to a 68-64 loss on Jan. 9, 2016, and 21 of their last 23.
Pierre puts up 28, Jacksonville State downs Western Kentucky 85-83
Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 28 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Western Kentucky 85-83 on Saturday night. Pierre shot 9 for 18 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (17-7, 9-2 Conference USA). Koree Cotton scored 13 points and added six rebounds and three steals.
Amani Hansberry scored 17 points, West Virginia cruises past Utah 72-61
Amani Hansberry scored 17 points to lead West Virginia to 72-61 victory over Utah on Saturday night. Hansberry made three 3-pointers and finished 6-of-10 shooting from the field. Javon Small added 14 points and eight assists for West Virginia (15-8, 6-6 Big 12).
Heady scores 20 off the bench as Central Michigan downs Texas State 85-70
Jakobi Heady led Central Michigan past Texas State on Saturday night with 20 points off of the bench in an 85-70 win. Heady shot 8 of 12 from the field and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Chippewas (11-12, 4-6). Ugnius Jarusevicis scored 19 points while going 5 of 9 and 8 of 11 from the free-throw line and added 14 rebounds.
Garcia’s 22 lead McNeese over Northwestern State 65-50
Javohn Garcia scored 22 points as McNeese beat Northwestern State 65-50 on Saturday night. Garcia added four steals for the Cowboys (18-6, 12-1 Southland Conference). Sincere Parker scored 15 points, going 4 of 11 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Kellman scores 22 and FGCU defeats North Florida 84-70
Keeshawn Kellman had 22 points in FGCU's 84-70 victory over North Florida on Saturday night. Kellman had eight rebounds for the Eagles (14-11, 9-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Dallion Johnson scored 18 points and added six rebounds.
Belmont wins 85-68 over Missouri State
Tyler Lundblade had 27 points in Belmont's 85-68 victory against Missouri State on Saturday night. Lundblade shot 9 for 15 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (17-8, 9-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Isaiah Walker went 8 of 12 from the field to add 18 points.
Cameron Hildreth, Hunter Sallis, Efton Reid lead Wake Forest to 76-66 victory over California
Cameron Hildreth had 23 points, Hunter Sallis added 20 and Efton Reid scored 19 to lead Wake Forest to a 76-66 victory over California on Saturday. Hildreth made 8 of 11 shots with a 3-pointer and 6 of 7 free throws for the Demon Deacons (18-6, 10-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who upped their win streak to three by sweeping the West Coast schools. Sallis added eight assists and Reid hit 8 of 9 shots with two 3-pointers.
Johnson’s 12 help Tennessee Tech knock off Eastern Illinois 59-54
Jaylon Johnson scored 12 points as Tennessee Tech beat Eastern Illinois 59-54 on Saturday night. Johnson had six rebounds for the Golden Eagles (13-12, 8-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 11 points and added six rebounds.
Grant scores 18 in Jackson State’s 92-44 victory against Mississippi Valley State
Shannon Grant had 18 points in Jackson State's 92-44 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday night. Grant shot 7 of 7 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Tigers (7-16, 7-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Juan Reyna scored 12 points and added five rebounds.
Polite scores 18 as UNC Greensboro takes down Western Carolina 74-70
Ronald Polite had 18 points in UNC Greensboro's 74-70 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday night. Polite shot 7 of 15 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (16-9, 9-3 Southern Conference). Donovan Atwell scored 12 points while going 5 of 14 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds.
Towson defeats Monmouth 73-67
Tyler Tejada had 17 points in Towson's 73-67 victory against Monmouth on Saturday night. Tejada went 6 of 12 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (16-9, 11-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Dylan Williamson added 14 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc while they also had five rebounds.
RJ Davis scores 18, hits go-ahead jumper and North Carolina hangs on to defeat Pittsburgh 67-66
RJ Davis scored 18 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 17, and North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 67-66 on Saturday in a back-and-forth battle between two teams in need of a win. The Panthers (14-9, 5-7) have lost seven of nine. Davis hit a jumper to give North Carolina a 67-66 lead with 52 seconds left in the second half.