Ian Martinez scored 23 points to help Utah State defeat Nevada 90-69 on Wednesday night. Martinez went 8 of 12 from the field (7 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (17-2, 7-1 Mountain West Conference). Aubin Gateretse added 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting and grabbed five rebounds.
Freshman VJ Edgecombe scores 30 to rally Baylor to a 70-62 win over Kansas State
Freshman VJ Edgecombe scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the second half to rally Baylor to a 70-62 win over Kansas State on Wednesday night. The Bears were down a dozen when Dug McDaniel drilled a 3-pointer to put the Wildcats up 40-28 less than four minutes into the second half. Baylor was down nine when Jalen Celestine made a pair of free throws to ignite a 19-5 run for a 55-40 lead.
Desmond Claude, Rashaun Agee help USC deal Nebraska fifth straight loss, 78-73
Desmond Claude had 21 points, Rashaun Agee scored all 14 of his in the second half and Southern California rallied last in a 78-73 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday night, extending the Cornhuskers' losing streak to five. Brice Williams followed his layup with a 3-pointer to pull Nebraska even at 69 with 1:19 left. Claude answered with a 3-pointer and USC stayed in front by going 6 for 6 at the free-throw line in the final 17 seconds.
Curry scores 19 as UMass downs George Washington 74-61
Jaylen Curry's 19 points helped UMass defeat George Washington 74-61 on Wednesday night. Curry had six assists for the Minutemen (9-11, 4-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Rahsool Diggins scored 19 points while going 7 of 15 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and added four steals.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 68-65 win over Georgia
Fan and media reactions from Arkansas basketball's win over Georgia on Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena.
Wilkinson scores 18 points and Cal defeats Florida State 77-68
Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 18 points, Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis had double-doubles and California defeated Florida State 77-68 on Wednesday night. Sissoko had 14 points and 13 rebounds and Petraitis added 12 points and 13 rebounds for Cal (10-9, 3-5 ACC). Reserve forward Joshua Ola-Joseph scored 14 points and DJ Campbell added 11.
Lorient scores 20 off the bench, North Texas beats Temple 76-67
Brenen Lorient's 20 points off of the bench led North Texas to a 76-67 victory over Temple on Wednesday night. Lorient also contributed 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Mean Green (14-4, 5-1 American Athletic Conference). Johnathan Massie scored 13 points and added seven rebounds.
A technical tangle for Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson draws ire of coach Bill Self
Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson grabbed an offensive rebound and had the ball cradled into his body with both arms, with no intention of letting TCU take it away from him. Coach Bill Self wasn't pleased with how that play ended for his preseason AP All-America center, who never gave in as Trazarien White tried to wrestle ball away — even after officials blew the whistle in the second half of the 12th-ranked Jayhawks' 74-61 win at TCU on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Dickinson and 6-6 White remained tangled even while stumbling out of bounds as whistles blew to stop the action.
Bueckers has 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in 3 quarters, No. 6 UConn routs Villanova 100-57
Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova.
No. 20 St. John’s rallies past Xavier 79-71 in overtime behind Ejiofor and Richmond
St. John’s erased a 16-point deficit in the second half.
UIC wins 78-67 against Evansville
Jordan Mason scored 19 points as UIC beat Evansville 78-67 on Wednesday night. Mason added five assists for the Flames (14-6, 6-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Ahmad Henderson II scored 16 points, going 6 of 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range).
Loyola Chicago wins 70-66 against Fordham
Sheldon Edwards scored 13 points as Loyola Chicago beat Fordham 70-66 on Wednesday night. Edwards added seven assists and three steals for the Ramblers (12-7, 3-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jayden Dawson shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line to add 11 points.
No. 5 Florida overcomes 14-point deficit to beat South Carolina
HOUSTON 70, UTAH 36 HOUSTON (AP) — Milos Uzan scored 14 points, L.J. Cryer added 13 points and No. Houston routed Utah for its 11th straight win. J'Wan Roberts had 11 points and Terrance Arceneaux scored 10 points for the Cougars (15-3, 7-0 Big 12).
Stirtz scores 24 in Drake’s 81-71 victory against Valparaiso
Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points as Drake beat Valparaiso 81-71 on Wednesday night. Stirtz also contributed nine assists, five rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (17-2, 7-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari shot 7 for 12, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 21 points.
Mukeba’s 22 lead Oakland past Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72
Allen Mukeba scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Tuburu Niavalurua also scored 22 points and Oakland beat Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72 on Wednesday night. Niavalurua added eight rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (9-12, 6-4 Horizon League). Jaylen Jones finished with 12 points.