Vladimer Salaridze's 23 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 68-63 on Thursday night. Salaridze added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Tarence Guinyard scored 18 points and added eight rebounds.
Northwestern beats Maryland 76-74 on Nick Martinelli’s jumper just before the OT buzzer
Nick Martinelli made a baseline jumper just before the overtime buzzer to help Northwestern snap a three-game losing streak with a 76-74 victory over Maryland on Thursday night. Northwestern led 64-56 with 4:43 left in regulation before Maryland closed on an 11-2 run, capped by Ja'Kobi Gillespie's layup with 6.9 seconds left to tie it at 68-all. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had a layup hit off the back iron at the other end and Derik Queen secured the defensive rebound.
McCubbin scores 38 as Austin Peay knocks off Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in OT
Tate McCubbin scored a freshman record 38 points as Austin Peay beat Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night. McCubbin added six rebounds and three steals and drilled nine 3-pointers for the Governors (7-11, 2-3 Atlantic Sun Conference), who made a school record 19 3s. Tekao Carpenter scored 21 points while finishing 7 of 11 from 3-point range and added five rebounds.
Idaho State earns 70-67 victory against Montana State
Connor Hollenbeck had 22 points in Idaho State's 70-67 victory against Montana State on Thursday night. Hollenbeck shot 7 for 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bengals (7-8, 2-2 Big Sky Conference). Dylan Darling scored 19 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
Hawthorne scores 23 as Northern Colorado downs Portland State 72-69
Isaiah Hawthorne scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Portland State 72-69 on Thursday night. Hawthorne also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (13-5, 5-0 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne shot 6 of 10 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
Dawson Garcia hits 3-pointer from edge of logo to lift Minnesota past No. 20 Michigan in OT
Dawson Garcia began calling for the ball before he crossed center court. Once he got it, he let it fly to give Minnesota its first Big Ten victory of the season. Garcia’s 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo beat the overtime buzzer to give Minnesota an 84-81 victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.
McLaughlin’s 21 help Northern Arizona defeat Sacramento State 77-53
Trent McLaughlin's 21 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Sacramento State 77-53 on Thursday night. McLaughlin shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line for the Lumberjacks (11-7, 2-3 Big Sky Conference). Diego Campisano went 7 of 9 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 19 points.
Kobe Julien scores 15 to lead Arkansas State past Louisiana 83-63
Kobe Julien scored 15 points and Arkansas State beat Louisiana 83-63 on Thursday night. Julien also contributed eight rebounds for the Red Wolves (13-5, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and five assists.
Douglas scores 20, Georgia Southern knocks off Coastal Carolina 88-87 in OT
Bradley Douglas scored six of his 20 points in overtime as Georgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 88-87 on Thursday night. CCU forward Denzel Hines forced overtime when he was left wide open under the basket for a layup with 1.5 seconds left. Douglas added six rebounds for the Eagles (9-9, 2-4 Sun Belt Conference).
Otieno scores 22 as Quinnipiac downs Merrimack 81-76
Paul Otieno had 22 points in Quinnipiac's 81-76 victory against Merrimack on Thursday night. Otieno added 13 rebounds and three blocks for the Bobcats (10-8, 6-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Amarri Tice scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 21 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line and added 11 rebounds.
Adrian Wooley, Simeon Cottle rally Kennesaw State to 75-69 victory over Sam Houston in OT
Adrian Wooley had 25 points and Simeon Cottle scored seven of his 19 in overtime as Kennesaw State rallied to beat Sam Houston 75-69 on Thursday night. Wooley added nine rebounds and four steals for the Owls (10-7, 2-2 Conference USA). Cottle shot 5 of 17 from the field, including 1 for 10 from 3-point range, but went 8 for 8 from the free-throw line.
Morehead State wins 51-47 over Western Illinois
Jerone Morton's 17 points helped Morehead State defeat Western Illinois 51-47 on Thursday night. Morton went 6 of 10 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (11-7, 6-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Kenny White Jr. added 14 points while shooting 5 of 15 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had eight rebounds.
Mann has 15, Queens beats Stetson 95-60
Nasir Mann scored 15 points as Queens beat Stetson 95-60 on Thursday night. Mann added five rebounds and three steals for the Royals (12-6, 5-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kalib Mathews scored 13 points and added eight rebounds.
Sparks has 17 as Fairfield beats Niagara 70-66
Braden Sparks scored 17 points as Fairfield beat Niagara 70-66 on Thursday night. Sparks went 6 of 13 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Stags (7-10, 3-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Deon Perry scored 15 points and added five rebounds and four steals.
Rider defeats Mount St. Mary’s 66-60
Jay Alvarez scored 19 points as Rider beat Mount St. Mary's 66-60 on Thursday night. Alvarez added three steals for the Broncs (6-11, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Aasim Burton scored 14 points and added five assists and four steals.