Jamir Simpson scored 22 points as Southern Utah beat Cal Baptist 60-57 on Thursday night. Simpson had six rebounds for the Thunderbirds (10-13, 2-7 Western Athletic Conference). Hercy Miller added 14 points while shooting 5 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds.
Tongue scores 19 as Santa Clara downs Portland 97-50
Camaron Tongue's 19 points off of the bench helped lead Santa Clara to a 97-50 victory against Portland on Thursday night. Tongue shot 7 of 12 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (16-9, 8-4 West Coast Conference). Johnny O'Neil added 18 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc while he also had nine rebounds.
San Francisco wins 65-64 against Saint Mary’s
Marcus Williams had 16 points in San Francisco's 65-64 victory over Saint Mary's on Thursday night. Williams added five rebounds for the Dons (19-6, 9-3 West Coast Conference). Ryan Beasley shot 4 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.
Bruce Thornton hits late winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70
Thornton had 31 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Buckeyes.
Lawson scores 19 in Little Rock’s 74-56 win over Southern Indiana
Johnathan Lawson's 19 points helped Little Rock defeat Southern Indiana 74-56 on Thursday night. Lawson had five rebounds and four steals for the Trojans (15-9, 9-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Jefferson scored 17 points while going 5 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line and added four steals.
Williams’ 29 help Eastern Washington defeat Sacramento State 83-80
Mason Williams' 29 points,, including a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left, helped Eastern Washington defeat Sacramento State 83-80 on Thursday night. Sacramento State's Jacob Holt hit two free throws to make it 80-all with 32 seconds left but Williams hit a step-back 3 just before the shot clock expired to give the Eagles the lead for good. Bailey Nunn missed a potential winning heave from 40 feet at the buzzer.
UNC Asheville wins 78-70 over Gardner-Webb
Jordan Marsh's 26 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Gardner-Webb 78-70 on Thursday night. Marsh had six rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (17-6, 8-1 Big South Conference). Toyaz Solomon scored 17 points while going 6 of 7 and 5 of 10 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Battle’s 24 lead Gonzaga past Loyola Marymount 73-53
Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Loyola Marymount 73-53 on Thursday night. Battle also contributed six rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-7, 8-3 West Coast Conference). Ryan Nembhard scored 15 points and added nine assists.
Miles puts up 22 in North Florida’s 95-88 victory over Bellarmine
AP) — Jasai Miles scored 22 points as North Florida beat Bellarmine 95-88 on Thursday night. Miles had eight rebounds for the Ospreys (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kamrin Oriol scored 21 points while shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Williams scores 19, Montana takes down Northern Colorado 86-78
Money Williams' 19 points helped Montana defeat Northern Colorado 86-78 on Thursday night. Williams had eight rebounds for the Grizzlies (16-8, 9-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor and added seven rebounds.
Jungers scores 14, Reaves hits 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beats Mount St. Mary’s 70-67 in OT
Dejour Reaves hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beat Mount St. Mary's 70-67 in overtime on Thursday night. Luke Jungers was 5 of 9 from the field and made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead Iona (10-13, 7-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Reaves finished with 13 points while shooting 6 for 17, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc and added three steals.
Haid scores 25 as Central Connecticut State takes down Fairleigh Dickinson 87-66
Devin Haid had 25 points in Central Connecticut State's 87-66 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday night. Haid had eight rebounds for the Blue Devils (17-6, 8-2 Northeast Conference). Jordan Jones scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
North Dakota State earns 78-72 victory against Kansas City
Jacksen Moni's 24 points helped North Dakota State defeat Kansas City 78-72 on Thursday night. Moni went 10 of 18 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Bison (17-8, 6-4 Summit League). Noah Feddersen scored 17 points and added 10 rebounds.
Nkrumah’s 14 lead Tennessee State over Western Illinois 87-69
Aaron Nkrumah had 14 points in Tennessee State's 87-69 win over Western Illinois on Thursday night. Nkrumah also had eight rebounds and seven assists for the Tigers (11-13, 7-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Travis Harper II scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State wins 80-51 against Morehead State
Rob Martin's 27 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat Morehead State 80-51 on Thursday night. Martin also added five assists for the Redhawks (14-10, 9-4 Ohio Valley Conference). BJ Ward went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 16 points.