Rashad King had 19 points in Northeastern's 70-61 victory over Drexel on Thursday night. King added seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Huskies (11-9, 3-4 Coastal Athletic Association). JB Frankel shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Batcho’s 18 lead Louisiana Tech past Western Kentucky 77-67
Daniel Batcho's 18 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Thursday night. Batcho shot 5 of 7 from the field and 8 for 14 from the line for the Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Devin Ree shot 3 for 7 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.
Simpkins scores 26 as Elon downs Monmouth 83-71
TJ Simpkins helped lead Elon past Monmouth on Thursday night with 26 points off of the bench in an 83-71 win. Simpkins shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Phoenix (14-6, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association). TK Simpkins shot 5 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 18 points.
Montgomery’s 18 lead UNC Wilmington over Charleston 85-83
Bo Montgomery's 18 points helped UNC Wilmington defeat Charleston 85-83 on Thursday night. Montgomery made two free throws with 26 seconds left for a four-point lead. Montgomery also contributed five rebounds for the Seahawks (15-5, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association).
Thomas puts up 18 in Sacred Heart’s 93-84 win against Canisius
Tanner Thomas' 18 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Canisius 93-84 on Thursday night. Thomas also had six rebounds for the Pioneers (7-12, 3-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Amiri Stewart added 16 points while shooting 6 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.
Coulibaly scores 21, Texas A&M has late run to beat No. 11 Kentucky women 61-55
Aicha Coulibaly scored 21 points, Sole Williams and Erica Moon had their only baskets in a late 11-1 run and Texas A&M beat No. 11 Kentucky 61-55 on Thursday night. Williams also had four free throws in the last 32 seconds for the Aggies (10-8, 3-3 Southeastern Conference).
Brownell scores 20 as Samford defeats Chattanooga 73-69
Jaden Brownell had 20 points in Samford's 73-69 victory against Chattanooga on Thursday night. Brownell shot 6 of 10 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line for the Bulldogs (16-4, 6-1 Southern Conference). Josh Holloway added 10 points while going 3 of 5 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds and five assists.
Tejada’s 20 lead Towson past North Carolina A&T 83-67
Tyler Tejada had 20 points in Towson's 83-67 win over N.C. A&T on Thursday night. Tejada shot 5 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Tigers (11-9, 6-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Nendah Tarke added 17 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line while he also had six rebounds.
UMBC earns 92-87 OT victory against Albany
Bryce Johnson scored 23 points as UMBC beat Albany 92-87 in overtime on Thursday night. Marcus Banks Jr. made two free throws with 11 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 79-all. Banks added two free throws for a 91-81 lead before UMBC finished 31 of 44 at the line.
Marshall secures 92-79 win over Georgia State
Jalen Speer scored 25 points as Marshall beat Georgia State 92-79 on Thursday night. Speer added seven assists for the Thundering Herd (12-9, 5-3 Sun Belt Conference). Obinna Anochili-Killen added 23 points while shooting 9 of 16 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line while he also had 10 rebounds and nine blocks.
Lane scores 18, North Alabama beats Lipscomb 74-64
Jacari Lane had 18 points in North Alabama's 74-64 win against Lipscomb on Thursday night. Lane also had six assists for the Lions (13-7, 5-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Daniel Ortiz scored 12 points while going 4 of 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and added three steals.
Mehki Ellison hits game-winning 3-pointer from halfcourt as Stetson beats Eastern Kentucky 67-66
Mehki Ellison made a 3-pointer from halfcourt just before the buzzer to help Stetson defeat Eastern Kentucky 67-66 on Thursday night. Ellison shot 6 for 12, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points for the Hatters (6-14, 4-3 Atlantic Sun Conference). Abramo Canka added 12 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor while they also had six rebounds.
Coyle scores 26 as Siena defeats Mount St. Mary’s 82-68
Brendan Coyle's 26 points helped Siena defeat Mount St. Mary's 82-68 on Thursday night. Coyle shot 8 of 10 from the field, including 7 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Saints (9-10, 4-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Justice Shoats added 18 points while shooting 8 of 12 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line and had six assists.
Jaden Daughtry makes go-ahead layup with 1 second left in OT as Marist defeats Niagara 67-65
Jaden Daughtry made a go-ahead layup, off a nice pass from Jadin Collins-Roberts, with one second left in overtime and Marist beat Niagara 67-65 on Thursday night. Josiah Davis tied it at 57-all with 22 seconds left in regulation. Tarik Watson and Jadin Collins each scored 12 points apiece for Marist.
Johnson’s 26 help FGCU down Bellarmine 77-61
Dallion Johnson's 26 points helped FGCU defeat Bellarmine 77-61 on Thursday night. Johnson shot 9 for 16, including 8 for 14 from beyond the arc for the Eagles (11-9, 6-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Zavian McLean shot 6 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 16 points.