Alex Merkviladze had 18 points in Loyola Marymount's 77-70 win against San Diego on Saturday night. Merkviladze shot 4 of 8 from the field and 9 for 12 from the line for the Lions (11-8, 3-4 West Coast Conference). Myron Amey Jr. scored 17 points and added five rebounds.
No. 4 Alabama downs No. 8 Kentucky 102-97
AP) — Javon Small scored 12 of his 27 points in the final two minutes to lead West Virginia to a win over No. Iowa State, ending the Cyclones' national-best 12-game winning streak. Amani Hansberry added 12 points for the Mountaineers (13-4, 4-2 Big 12), who beat a ranked team for the fourth time this season.
Bryan hits 7 3s, scores career-high 35 points to help Santa Clara upset No. 16 Gonzaga, 103-99
Tyeree Bryan made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 35 points to help Santa Clara upset No. 16 Gonzaga 103-99 on Saturday night. Adama Ball added 20 points, and Christoph Tilly had 17 for the Broncos (13-7, 5-2 West Coast Conference). Coming off an overtime loss Thursday night at Oregon State, Gonzaga (14-6, 5-2) has lost consecutive conference games for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Thomas’ 19 lead UNLV over San Diego State 76-68
Dedan Thomas Jr.'s 19 points helped UNLV defeat San Diego State 76-68 on Saturday night. Thomas also had five assists for the Rebels (11-7, 5-2 Mountain West Conference). Brooklyn Hicks scored 13 points while going 5 of 7 and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Grant-Foster scores 17 in Grand Canyon’s 88-64 win against Tarleton State
Tyon Grant-Foster's 17 points helped Grand Canyon defeat Tarleton State 88-64 on Saturday night. Grant-Foster had five rebounds for the Antelopes (13-5, 3-1 Western Athletic Conference). JaKobe Coles scored 16 points while shooting 3 of 8 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line.
Luis Jr. scores 24 points, leads St. John’s past Seton Hall 79-51
RJ Luis Jr.'s 24 points helped St. John's defeat Seton Hall 79-51 on Saturday night. Luis added eight rebounds for the Red Storm (16-3, 7-1 Big East Conference). Zuby Ejiofor scored 15 points while shooting 4 of 9 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line and added nine rebounds.
Griffin puts up 23 as Idaho State takes down Montana 86-61
Isaiah Griffin had 23 points in Idaho State's 86-61 victory over Montana on Saturday night. Griffin shot 10 for 17, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Bengals (8-8, 3-2 Big Sky Conference). Jake O'Neil added 19 points while going 9 of 12 from the field while he also had 12 rebounds.
Blue Devils run past BC in second half
The Blue Devils got a 28-point performance from Cooper Flagg, who was playing his closest game of the season to his native state of Maine. Flagg even got a technical, assessed after a blocked shot in the second half. Joining him with a 20-point game was junior guard Tyrese Proctor.
Zhuric Phelps, Wade Taylor IV help No. 11 Texas A&M beat LSU, 68-57
Zhuric Phelps scored 13 points, fellow guard Wade Taylor IV added 12 and No. Texas A&M beat LSU 68-57 on Saturday night. Taylor returned to the Aggies (14-4, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) after missing three games because of an undisclosed injury.
Portland State defeats Northern Arizona 80-69
Qiant Myers scored 14 points as Portland State beat Northern Arizona 80-69 on Saturday night. Myers added five rebounds and 11 assists for the Vikings (11-7, 3-2 Big Sky Conference). Cole Farrell shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 13 points.
Burton has 21 as Rider takes down Marist 64-57
Aasim Burton's 21 points helped Rider defeat Marist 64-57 on Saturday night. Burton shot 7 of 11 from the field and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Broncs (7-11, 3-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Tariq Ingraham scored 13 points while going 5 of 9 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added 10 rebounds.
Cooper Flagg returns to New England and leads No. 3 Duke past Boston College 88-63
Cooper Flagg scored 28 points, settling down after missing four of his first five shots on Saturday night to lead No. 3 Duke to its 12th straight victory, 88-63 over Boston College. Tyrese Proctor added 20 points for the Blue Devils (16-2, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). Chad Venning scored 19 for Boston College (9-9, 1-5).
Walker scores 28, Felton hits 3 at the buzzer to push East Carolina past Wichita State, 75-72
Joran Riley added 16 points while finishing 7 of 14 from the floor while they also had five steals. Felton had 11 points and shot 3 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line. Corey Washington led the Shockers (11-7, 1-4) with 19 points, 18 rebounds and four steals.
Porter scores 15 as Middle Tennessee beats Western Kentucky 71-57
Jestin Porter scored 15 points as Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 71-57 on Saturday night. Porter had three steals for the Blue Raiders (13-5, 4-1 Conference USA). Camryn Weston scored 14 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 2 for 5 from the free-throw line.
Cal Baptist takes down Abilene Christian 60-54
Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 17 points as California Baptist beat Abilene Christian 60-54 on Saturday night. Daniels shot 5 for 16 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Lancers (9-9, 2-2 Western Athletic Conference). Adam Moussa scored 11 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds.