Phillip Russell had 18 points in VCU's 103-58 victory over Elizabeth City State on Friday night. Russell shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 4 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Rams (6-2). Zeb Jackson hit two 3-pointers and scored 14.
Jordan Sears, Cam Carter propel LSU to 77-53 victory over Northwestern State
Jordan Sears scored 18 on nothing but 3-pointers and Cam Carter scored all 15 of his points in the second half as LSU overcame a sluggish first half to cruise past Northwestern State 77-53 on Friday night. Sears made 6 of 11 shots from beyond the arc and grabbed five rebounds for the Tigers (6-1), who improved to 4-0 at home. Carter missed three shots — all 3-pointers — in the first half.
No. 5 Texas routs New Mexico State 90-50 at Gulf Coast Showcase
Madison Booker scored 21 points and Taylor Jones added 20 as fifth-ranked Texas pulled away from New Mexico State 90-50 in the first round of the Gulf Coast Showcase women’s basketball tournament on Friday. With former Texas coach Jody Conradt coach looking on, Texas went on a 12-0 run to take a 19-8 lead. Helped by another 9-0 run and a Booker 3-pointer at the buzzer, the Longhorns went up 41-25 at halftime.
North Florida earns 78-73 victory against SIU-Edwardsville
Josh Harris had 20 points in North Florida's 78-73 win over SIU-Edwardsville on Friday night. Harris added nine rebounds for the Ospreys (5-2). Nate Lliteras added 13 points while shooting 3 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 10 from the free-throw line while he also had seven rebounds.
Brooks Barnhizer scores 23 points and Northwestern tops UNLV 66-61 at Arizona Tip-Off
A 3-pointer by Jailen Bedford had the Rebels within one point with 12 1/2 minutes remaining. A few minutes later Julian Rishwain's 3-pointer got the Rebels within two points with seven minutes remaining. Jalen Leach then hit a 3-pointer and Barnhizer had a jumper to put Northwestern up 56-49 with 3 1/2 minutes to go.
No. 8 Kentucky beats Georgia State 105-76, breaks 100 points for the 4th time this season
Jaxson Robinson scored 19 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to a 105-76 win over Georgia State on Friday night. Lamont Butler followed Robinson with 17 points. Amari Williams scored 14 points, Ansley Almonor and Otega Oweh each had 12, followed by Andrew Carr and Koby Brea with 10 points each.
Hunter scores 16, Wiggins 15 as Clemson beats FAMU 86-58
Chase Hunter scored 16 points and Chauncey Wiggins added 15 to help Clemson beat Florida A&M 86-58 Friday night. Jaeden Zackery finished with 13 points and Viktor Lahkin 12 for Clemson (7-1). Ian Schieffelin scored a season-low five points on 2-of-7 shooting but grabbed 15 rebounds.
Proctor, Flagg help No. 11 Duke regroup from Kansas loss by beating Seattle 70-48
Tyrese Proctor scored 13 points and No. 11 Duke held Seattle to 21.3% shooting in Friday night's 70-48 win. Freshman Cooper Flagg added nine points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Blue Devils (5-2), who led by a dozen at halftime then held the Redhawks scoreless for the first eight minutes after the break blow it open. Seattle: This was the Redhawks' first meeting with Duke and they were chasing their first win against an Atlantic Coast Conference foe since beating Virginia in December 2010.
Colvin’s putback with 0.5 seconds left lifts No. 13 Purdue to 80-78 win over No. 23 Ole Miss
Myles Colvin rebounded Braden Smith's missed fadeaway jumper and scored with 0.5 seconds left to give No. 13 Purdue an 80-78 win over No. 23 Ole Miss in the championship game of the Rady Children's Invitational on Friday. Trey Kaufman-Renn had 25 points and 13 rebounds for Purdue (7-1), which blew a 17-point first-half lead before rallying to end the Rebels' nation-leading, 19-game nonconference winning streak. Ole Miss tied it at 78 on Matthew Murrell's layup with 14.7 seconds left.
East Carolina defeats North Carolina A&T 93-69 behind Walker’s 23 points
C.J. Walker scored 23 points as East Carolina beat North Carolina A&T 93-69 on Friday night. Walker shot 9 of 13 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line for the Pirates (7-1). Cam Hayes added 20 points to go with five rebounds and six assists.
Todorovic’s 22 lead Pepperdine over New Mexico State 82-70
Stefan Todorovic scored 22 points as Pepperdine beat New Mexico State 82-70 on Friday night. Todorovic added six rebounds and five assists for the Waves (2-5). Moe Odum added 15 points while shooting 5 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and added nine assists.
Moore scores 24, Oklahoma beats Louisville 69-64 to win Battle 4 Atlantis
Jalon Moore scored 24 points, Glenn Taylor Jr. scored eight of his 12 points in the final 6 minutes and Oklahoma beat Louisville 69-63 Friday night to win the Battle 4 Atlantis. Jeremiah Fears added 10 points for Oklahoma (7-0). Reyne Smith hit a 3-pointer for Louisville to make it 58-all with 5 minutes to play but Taylor scored the next six points for the Sooners, including a fade-away jumper in the lane that gave them a 64-59 lead with 1:35 to play and Oklahoma held on from there.
Morehead State earns 71-69 victory over Cleveland State
Jalen Breazeale scored 14 points as Morehead State beat Cleveland State 71-69 on Friday night. Anouar Mellouk split a pair of free throws for Morehead State with 8 seconds left and Tevin Smith missed a 3-point attempt for Cleveland State to end it. Breazeale shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Tyler Lundblade scores 15 as Belmont defeats Gardner-Webb 83-74
Tyler Lundblade scored 15 points off the bench to help lead Belmont over Gardner-Webb 83-74 on Friday night. Lundblade went 5 of 10 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Bruins (6-2). Drew Scharnowski scored 11 points while going 3 of 4 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds.
Vander Baan scores 18 off the bench, Lafayette defeats LIU 75-56
Justin Vander Baan led Lafayette past LIU on Friday night with 18 points off of the bench in a 75-56 victory. Vander Baan also contributed four blocks for the Leopards (3-4). Devin Hines scored 12 points and added eight rebounds.