Alex Karaban had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots to help No. 3 UConn beat New Hampshire 92-53 on Saturday night.
Watkins scores 16 of 30 in final 10 minutes; Florida State beats Rice 73-65
Jamir Watkins scored 17 of his 30 points in the second-half Saturday night and Florida State never trailed as the Seminoles beat Rice 73-65 in the Battleground 2k24 at the Toyota Center. Watkins made 7 of 14 from the field, 2 of 4 from 3-point range and 14 of 22 from the free-throw line. Malique Ewin scored 11 points (all in the second half) and finished with seven rebounds for Florida State (2-2).
Santos, Cheeks rally Dayton to a 71-66 win over Northwestern
Nate Santos and Robert Morris transfer Enoch Cheeks each scored 16 points and Dayton took control of the game's tempo in the second half to come from eight points down to beat Northwestern 71-66 on Saturday night. Dayton snapped a three-game losing string to the Wildcats and evened the all-time series at 3-3. Dayton got within a point at 51-50 after Javon Bennett knocked down a 3-pointer and Malachi Smith converted at the basket with 8:13 left.
Alex Karaban has 17 points as No. 3 UConn overcomes sluggish start to roll past New Hampshire 92-53
Alex Karaban had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots to help No. 3 UConn beat New Hampshire 92-53 on Saturday night. Karaban scored four of the final six points of the first half as UConn (2-0) took a 35-24 advantage into the break. The only returning starter for the two-time defending national champions had a pair of early 3-pointers in the second half to give UConn some breathing room against the Wildcats.
Jayden Nunn scores 16, Norchad Omier has double-double as No. 8 Baylor beats No. 16 Arkansas 72-67
Jayden Nunn had 16 points while Norchad Omier had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds as eighth-ranked Baylor bounced back from a season-opening blowout loss and held on to beat No. 16 Arkansas 72-67 on Saturday night. There were three ties in their second game, and Nunn hit go-ahead baskets each time. Arkansas (1-1) was within 70-67 when freshman Boogie Fland, who finished with 17 points and seven assists, hit a long 3-pointer with 24 seconds left.
Lance Williams scores 15 to help Xavier (LA) defeat Alcorn State 62-56
Lance Williams scored 15 points to help Xavier of Louisiana defeat Alcorn State 62-56 on Saturday night. Williams added three steals for the Gold Nuggets. Seviuhn Turner added 13 points while shooting 3 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line with 11 rebounds.
Jordan Stiemke scores 12 off bench as Loyola Maryland beats Lancaster Bible College 83-42
Jordan Stiemke scored 12 points off the bench to help lead Loyola Maryland over Lancaster Bible College 83-42 on Saturday night. Stiemke went 4 of 6 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Greyhounds (1-1). Braeden Speed scored 11 points while shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line and added five steals.
UCSB secures 94-53 win over Portland
Jason Fontenet II had 21 points in UC Santa Barbara's 94-53 win against Portland on Saturday night. Fontenet went 8 of 9 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Gauchos (2-0). Kenny Pohto scored 16 points and added five rebounds.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 72-67 loss to Baylor
© Chris Jones-Imagn Images On a brisk fall evening in Dallas, the No. 16 Arkansas basketball team (1-1) was defeated by the No. 8 Baylor Bears (1-1), 72-67, in front of a strong Hog crowd in American Airlines Center.
Baylor beats Arkansas in Dallas Duel
The No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) dropped their first game of the season in a 72-67 loss Saturday to a talented No. 8 Baylor Bears (1-1) squad in the Lone Star Showcase at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Arkansas never led in the game, which was also dubbed the “Dallas Duel,” and the Hogs only managed to tie the score up on one occasion (44-44). The Razorbacks again struggled from behind the arc, as they shot 5-for-20 from three on the evening.
Pascarelli scores 22 in Marist’s 79-72 win against Richmond
Josh Pascarelli scored 22 points as Marist beat Richmond 79-72 on Saturday night. Pascarelli added six rebounds for the Red Foxes (1-1). Jackson Price scored 20 points while going 7 of 13 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds and five assists.
Hill scores 17, Wichita State knocks off Montana State 89-69
Harlond Beverly scored 14 points while going 5 of 10 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Corey Washington shot 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points. The Bobcats (0-2) were led by Brandon Walker, who recorded 13 points.
Haggerty’s 29 Points as Memphis hands UNLV its first loss, 80-74
Colby Rogers scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds. Nick Jourdain finished 5 of 5 from the field to finish with 12 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. led the Rebels (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 22 points.
Batcho has 28 as Louisiana Tech takes down UT Arlington 92-77
Daniel Batcho had 28 points in Louisiana Tech's 92-77 victory against UT Arlington on Saturday night. Batcho added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-0). Amaree Abram scored 23 points, going 8 of 14 (5 for 8 from 3-point range).
Hausen hits 6 treys to lead Kansas State past Cleveland State 77-64
Brenden Hausen knocked down six treys and scored 22 points to lead Kansas State to a 77-64 win over Cleveland State Saturday despite not scoring a point over the final two minutes. Max Jones knocked down his only 3-pointer of the game with 2:11 left to give the Wildcats a 77-57 lead, David Castillo and Taj Manning both missed from beyond the arc in the final minutes. Jones opened the game by tipping in his own missed layup, but Chase Robinson answered less than a minute later to get the Vikings even.