Tahaad Pettiford assisted on Dylan Cardwell's go-ahead dunk and converted two free throws with 4.4 seconds remaining as No. 2 Auburn overcame an injury to leading scorer Johni Broom and rallied to beat South Carolina 66-63 on Saturday. With Auburn trailing by a point with 90 seconds remaining, Pettiford fed Cardwell for a dunk to give the Tigers (15-1, 3-0 SEC) a 64-63 lead. Pettiford sealed the win with a pair of free throws in the final seconds and finished with 15 points.
Whitt’s 25 lead Belmont past Indiana State 84-79
Carter Whitt had 25 points in Belmont's 84-79 win over Indiana State on Saturday. Whitt added five rebounds and six assists for the Bruins (12-5, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Brigham Rogers added 13 points while going 6 of 8 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line and also had eight rebounds.
Aranguren leads Hofstra past UNC Wilmington 66-63
Jean Aranguren led Hofstra with 20 points and sealed the victory with a free throw with 31 seconds left as the Pride knocked off UNC Wilmington 66-63 on Saturday. Aranguren shot 7 for 15, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Pride (10-7, 2-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Khalil Farmer scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Bashir scores 22, Monmouth knocks off Charleston 84-73
The Cougars (13-4, 3-1) were led by Deywilk Tavarez, who posted 20 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Charleston also got 14 points from Derrin Boyd. Ante Brzovic had 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
The Trojans end the Illini's five-game winning streak with the help of Wesley Yates' 15 points and Rashaun Agee's 13 points and eight rebounds.
Staff picks: Pitt hosts Louisville in key ACC showdown
Pitt is coming off a tough loss to No. 4 Duke on Tuesday night, and will look to rebound on its home court. The Cardinals, however, will hardly be an easy bounce back game. Under first year head coach Pat Kelsey, Louisville is making its climb out of the recent doldrums it found itself in as a program.
How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: Arkansas vs. No. 8 Florida
The Arkansas Razorbacks (11-4, 0-2 SEC) will face their third straight ranked SEC opponent when they take on the No. 8 Florida Gators (14-1, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena. Florida is coming off a 30-point win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, while the Razorbacks are still searching for a win in conference play after losing to the Volunteers last Saturday and Ole Miss on Wednesday.
Tom Izzo reveals Michigan State basketball’s battle cry that sure is working
As Michigan State basketball enjoys its eight-game win streak heading to Northwestern on Sunday, senior Frankie Fidler's struggles continue.
Michigan basketball vs. Washington prediction: Can U-M stay undefeated in Big Ten?
Both Michigan basketball and Washington have first-year head coaches. Only one is ranked in both polls (and it's not the Huskies).
Rivera leads UMass against George Mason after 23-point game
UMass Minutemen (6-10, 1-2 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (11-5, 2-1 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -11.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: UMass visits George Mason after Daniel Rivera scored 23 points in UMass' 76-72 victory over the Dayton Flyers. The Patriots have gone 10-1 at home.
Karaban and the No. 9 UConn Huskies take on conference foe Georgetown
UConn Huskies (12-4, 4-1 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (12-3, 3-1 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown faces No. UConn in a matchup of Big East teams.
Ewin leads Florida State against Clemson after 20-point game
Florida State Seminoles (11-4, 2-2 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (12-4, 4-1 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -8.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida State takes on Clemson after Malique Ewin scored 20 points in Florida State's 80-65 win over the Miami Hurricanes. The Tigers have gone 9-1 at home.
Dent and Northern Illinois host Ohio
Northern Illinois Huskies (4-10, 0-2 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (8-6, 2-0 MAC) Athens, Ohio; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -20.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois takes on Ohio after James Dent Jr. scored 21 points in Northern Illinois' 68-50 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Bobcats have gone 5-0 at home.
Atwell and UNC Greensboro host Samford
UNC Greensboro Spartans (10-6, 3-0 SoCon) at Samford Bulldogs (13-3, 3-0 SoCon) Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: UNC Greensboro plays Samford after Donovan Atwell scored 28 points in UNC Greensboro's 78-75 victory against the Chattanooga Mocs. The Bulldogs have gone 9-0 in home games.
Hurley and Vermont host Bryant
Vermont Catamounts (9-8, 2-0 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 America East) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Vermont visits Bryant after TJ Hurley scored 23 points in Vermont's 67-63 win against the UMass-Lowell River Hawks. The Bulldogs are 3-2 in home games.