Chase Walker scored 22 points and Johnny Kinziger secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining as Illinois State knocked off Belmont 81-78 on Wednesday night. Walker added six rebounds for the Redbirds (13-9, 5-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Kinziger shot 8 for 15, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc to add 22 points.
Gabriel Pozzato scores 29 and Evansville earns 78-74 win against Murray State
Gabriel Pozzato had 29 points in Evansville's 78-74 win over Murray State on Wednesday night. Pozzato shot 10 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Purple Aces (8-14, 5-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Tayshawn Comer added 27 points while going 6 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 13 for 14 from the line and had six assists.
Creighton wins 86-77 over Xavier
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 29 points as Creighton beat Xavier 86-77 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory. Kalkbrenner also added nine rebounds for the Bluejays (15-6, 8-2 Big East Conference). Neal Jamiya scored 16 points and added six rebounds and six assists.
No. 1 Auburn beats LSU for 12th straight victory
Johni Broome scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half and had 16 rebounds to help top-ranked Auburn beat LSU 87-74 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory. Auburn (19-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) matched the best 20-game start in school history. Kelly Miles added 13 points, Chad-Baker Mazara had 11 and Tahaad Petiford 10.
UIC takes down Bradley 93-70
Javon Jackson scored 25 points as UIC beat Bradley 93-70 on Wednesday night. Jackson added five steals for the Flames (15-7, 7-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Jordan Mason scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists.
Hausen leads balanced K-State scoring attack in 85-57 blitz of Oklahoma State
Brendan Hausen scored 18 points on 5-for-6 shooting, Coleman Hawkins scored 15 points and Kansas State routed Oklahoma State 85-57 on Wednesday night. Max Jones scored 14 points, Dug McDaniel scored 10 and the Wildcats (9-11, 3-6 Big 12) had 10 players enter the scoring column. Kansas State shot 52.6% (30 for 57).
North Texas secures 58-54 win over Wichita State
Moulaye Sissoko scored 16 points as North Texas beat Wichita State 58-54 on Wednesday night to extend its winning streak to six games. Sissoko added six rebounds for the Mean Green (16-4, 7-1 American Athletic Conference). Atin Wright added 15 points while shooting 5 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds.
Arkansas State secures 81-68 win over Southern Miss
Taryn Todd's 25 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 81-68 on Wednesday night as the Red Wolves extended their winning streak to six games. Todd also contributed three steals for the Red Wolves (17-5, 8-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 13 points while going 3 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line and added nine rebounds and three steals.
Maryland’s 3-point resurgence was on display again in a victory over No. 17 Wisconsin
Maryland's big second-half run began with a 3-pointer from an unlikely source. DeShawn Harris-Smith, who was just 4 for 22 from long distance on the season, scored from beyond the arc with the Terrapins down five. It was the first of four straight 3s by Maryland during a 14-2 run that sent the Terps to a 76-68 victory over No. 17 Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
No. 25 UConn use second-half surge to down DePaul, 72-61
Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday night.
Stirtz’s 20 help Drake knock off Northern Iowa 66-52
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points as Drake beat Northern Iowa 66-52 on Wednesday night to extend its win streak to seven games. Stirtz had three steals for the Bulldogs (19-2, 9-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Cam Manyawu scored 10 points while finishing 5 of 6 from the floor and added nine rebounds.
Tandy scores 26, Florida Atlantic beats UTSA 94-74
KyKy Tandy's 26 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat UTSA 94-74 on Wednesday night. Tandy shot 9 for 11, including 8 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Owls (11-10, 4-4 American Athletic Conference). Kaleb Glenn scored 17 points while going 7 of 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and added seven rebounds.
Ball and Reed help No. 25 UConn erase a 14-point deficit to top DePaul 72-61
Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday night. Tarris Reed Jr. had 16 points and eight rebounds for UConn (15-6, 7-3 Big East). Jaylin Stewart finished with 15 points before leaving following an awkward fall under DePaul's basket with 3:34 to play.
Miles’ 18 points, Lliteras’ clutch layup, lead North Florida over Stetson 101-100 in OT
Jasai Miles scored 18 points, Nate Lliteras made the winning layup with 2.8 seconds remaining in overtime and North Florida defeated Stetson 101-100 on Wednesday night. Miles also added seven rebounds for the Ospreys (11-11, 4-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Liam Murphy added 17 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 3 for 10 from beyond the arc while they and had five rebounds.
Reynolds scores 20, Saint Joseph’s takes down Duquesne 76-72
Erik Reynolds II had 20 points in Saint Joseph's 76-72 win against Duquesne on Wednesday night. Reynolds shot 5 for 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Hawks (13-8, 5-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Xzayvier Brown scored 16 points and added nine rebounds and five assists.