Taelon Peter scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead Liberty past Louisiana Tech 77-53 on Thursday night. Peter shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Flames (18-5, 6-4 Conference USA). Colin Porter scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Cottle scores 30 as Kennesaw State takes down Western Kentucky 76-69
Simeon Cottle's 30 points led Kennesaw State over Western Kentucky 76-69 on Thursday night. Cottle added five rebounds for the Owls (14-9, 6-4 Conference USA). Adrian Wooley scored 23 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line and added 11 rebounds.
Pissis’ 27 help New Hampshire take down UMBC 79-78
Sami Pissis had 27 points and Anthony McComb III hit a 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds to play in New Hampshire's 79-78 victory over UMBC on Thursday night. Pissis missed a 3-point shot from the left corner but McComb chased down the offensive rebound in the opposite corner and hit the go-ahead shot. Regimantas Ciunys missed a potential winning jumper at the buzzer.
Jayson Tatum with the big dunk
Jayson Tatum with the big dunk, 02/06/2025
Drake’s 25 lead Drexel past William & Mary 86-66
Jason Drake's 25 points helped Drexel defeat William & Mary 86-66 on Thursday night. Drake also contributed nine assists for the Dragons (13-11, 5-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Yame Butler scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 12 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Farmer’s 25 help Youngstown State defeat Oakland 84-75
EJ Farmer scored 25 points as Youngstown State beat Oakland 84-75 on Thursday night. Farmer shot 8 for 17 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Penguins (15-10, 9-5 Horizon League). Juwan Maxey scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 10 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Jacksonville wins 74-65 over Stetson
Kendall Munson had 23 points in Jacksonville's 74-65 victory against Stetson on Thursday night. Munson also added seven rebounds for the Dolphins (14-9, 8-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Stephon Payne III scored 14 points and added 12 rebounds.
Freeman’s 28 lead Siena over Saint Peter’s 77-63
Major Freeman's 28 points helped Siena defeat Saint Peter's 77-63 on Thursday night. Freeman shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Saints (11-12, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Justice Shoats added 20 points while finishing 9 of 15 from the floor while they also had three steals.
Eastern Kentucky earns 92-74 win against FGCU
George Kimble III's 23 points helped Eastern Kentucky defeat Florida Gulf Coast 92-74 on Thursday night. Kimble shot 6 for 16 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (13-11, 7-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Turner Buttry added 22 points while going 7 of 11 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) while they also had seven rebounds.
Duggan has 23 in Campbell’s 76-58 win over Elon
Colby Duggan scored 23 points as Campbell beat Elon 76-58 on Thursday night. Duggan shot 8 for 20 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Fighting Camels (13-11, 8-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Tasos Cook scored 14 points and added four steals.
Clark’s 32 lead Merrimack past Niagara 64-59
Adam Clark's 32 points led Merrimack over Niagara 64-59 on Thursday night. Clark had seven rebounds and six steals for the Warriors (13-10, 10-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Sean Trumper scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Pierre scores 36, Jacksonville State knocks off Middle Tennessee 77-63
Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 36 points as Jacksonville State beat Middle Tennessee 77-63 on Thursday night. Pierre poured in 10 3-pointers (on 16 attempts) for the Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 Conference USA). Koree Cotton scored 17 points, going 6 of 10 (5 for 6 from 3-point range).
Monmouth defeats Hampton 68-63
Madison Durr had 18 points in Monmouth's 68-63 victory over Hampton on Thursday night. Durr shot 5 of 11 from the field and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (8-16, 6-5 Coastal Athletic Association). Cornelius Robinson Jr. added 16 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line while they also had eight rebounds.
Thomas has 20 in Sacred Heart’s 89-77 victory over Rider
Tanner Thomas scored 20 points as Sacred Heart beat Rider 89-77 on Thursday night. Thomas also contributed 10 rebounds for the Pioneers (10-12, 6-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 15 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line and added six rebounds.
Toby Fournier scores 20 to lead No. 10 Duke over Clemson 74-55
Toby Fournier scored 20 points off the bench and No. 10 Duke pulled away for a 74-55 victory over Clemson on Thursday night. Fournier, a contender for Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year, shot 9 of 12 from the floor and also had four rebounds. It was the sixth time this season the freshman has scored at least 20 points, and Duke (18-5, 9-2) is now 6-0 in those games.