Jackson scores 17 as VCU downs Dayton 73-68

Zeb Jackson's 17 points off the bench helped VCU to a 73-68 victory against Dayton on Friday night. Jackson also had five rebounds for the Rams (19-5, 9-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Max Shulga scored 16 points and added eight rebounds and three steals.

Indiana coach Mike Woodson won’t return for the 2025-26 season

Indiana coach Mike Woodson won't return next season, the school announced Friday. The 66-year-old Woodson has been under fire most of the past two seasons because his teams have underperformed. Indiana did not make last year's NCAA Tournament for the first time since Woodson returned to his alma mater for the 2021-22 season, and they could miss the 68-team field again this season.

Forrest leads Chicago State against Saint Francis (PA)

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (9-15, 4-6 NEC) at Chicago State Cougars (4-20, 4-5 NEC) Chicago; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State hosts Saint Francis (PA) after Jalen Forrest scored 37 points in Chicago State's 85-78 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers. The Cougars have gone 3-4 in home games.

Penn State faces UCLA, aims to end 4-game slide

Penn State Nittany Lions (13-10, 3-9 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (17-6, 8-4 Big Ten Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State comes into the matchup against UCLA as losers of four games in a row. The Bruins have gone 12-1 in home games.