Dezayne Mingo had 23 points in Marshall's 77-71 win against Texas State on Thursday night. Mingo added five rebounds and five assists for the Thundering Herd (8-7, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Obinna Anochili-Killen added 19 points while shooting 8 of 11 from the field and 3 for 7 from the free-throw line while he also had six rebounds and six blocks.
Douglas’ 30 lead Georgia Southern past UL Monroe 90-82
Bradley Douglas' 30 points led Georgia Southern over UL Monroe 90-82 on Thursday night. Douglas added six rebounds for the Eagles (8-6, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). Nakavieon White added 17 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while they also had five rebounds and five assists.
Colimerio’s 27 help Queens take down Stetson 96-87
Leo Colimerio had 27 points in Queens' 96-87 victory against Stetson on Thursday night. Colimerio also added six rebounds and five assists for the Royals (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Chris Ashby scored 24 points, shooting 8 for 13 from beyond the arc.
Conerway’s 16 help Troy beat Appalachian State 69-61
Tayton Conerway had 16 points in Troy's 69-61 victory over Appalachian State on Thursday night. Conerway also added eight assists for the Trojans (9-4, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Thomas Dowd scored 12 points and added six rebounds.
No. 20 Purdue cruises past Minnesota 81-61 with sharp 2nd half shooting by Loyer and Smith
Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Braden Smith had 20 points, 10 assists and six rebounds as No. Purdue pulled away from Minnesota for an 81-61 victory Thursday night. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 17 points for the Boilermakers (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten), who notched their first road win of the season after losing at Marquette and Penn State.
Zach Hicks scores 20 points, Penn State moves to 9-0 at home with 84-80 victory over Northwestern
Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State held off Northwestern for an 84-80 victory on Thursday night. Ace Baldwin Jr. scored 15 of his 17 points from the line and had seven assists and five steals for Penn State. Puff Johnson added 11 points and Freddie Dilione V scored 10.
Counter’s 17 help Middle Tennessee down Florida International 73-69 in C-USA opener
Jlynn Counter's 17 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Florida International 73-69 to open Conference USA play on Thursday night. Counter also contributed five rebounds for the Blue Raiders (10-4, 1-0). Camryn Weston scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 14 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Thedford and Western Kentucky take down Liberty 71-70
Julius Thedford scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.2 seconds left, and Western Kentucky defeated Liberty 71-70 on Thursday night. Thedford also contributed five rebounds for the Hilltoppers (10-4, 1-0 Conference USA). Tyrone Marshall added 12 points while going 6 of 7 and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had eight rebounds.
Bashir scores 31, Monmouth defeats Stony Brook 78-56 in CAA opener
Abdi Bashir Jr. scored 31 points as Monmouth beat Stony Brook 78-56 on Thursday night to open Coastal Athletic Conference play. Bashir went 12 of 18 from the field (7 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Hawks (3-11, 1-0). Jack Collins added nine points while finishing 3 of 5 from the floor while they also had seven rebounds.
Whitlock leads Lehigh to 66-64 OT win over Bucknell
Nasir Whitlock led Lehigh with 20 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24.2 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Mountain Hawks took down Bucknell 66-64 on Thursday night. Whitlock shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Mountain Hawks (6-6, 1-0 Patriot League). Cam Gillus scored 16 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range.
Charleston secures 94-67 win against Hampton
Derrin Boyd scored 26 points to help Charleston defeat Hampton 94-67 on Thursday night. Boyd shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 5 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Cougars (11-3, 1-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Ante Brzovic scored 21 points and added nine rebounds.
Hunter and Haggerty lead No. 21 Memphis to 90-62 win at Florida Atlantic
Tyrese Hunter scored 20 points and PJ Haggerty added 19 as No. 21 Memphis beat Florida Atlantic 90-62 on Thursday night in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Dain Dainja had 16 points for the Tigers (11-3), who have won four of five. Colby Rogers scored 11 points and Moussa Cisse finished with 11 rebounds and two blocks.
Kehoe scores 20, Navy takes down American 81-58
Aidan Kehoe's 20 points helped Navy defeat American 81-58 on Thursday night. Kehoe added 11 rebounds for the Midshipmen (4-10, 1-0 Patriot League). Donovan Draper scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds and eight assists.
Duggan, Sinani lead Campbell past Drexel 57-54
Colby Duggan scored 19 points and Jasin Sinani made a 3-pointer with 57 seconds remaining as Campbell defeated Drexel 57-54 on Thursday night. Duggan added 11 rebounds for the Fighting Camels (6-8, 1-0 Coastal Athletic Association). Sinani scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
No. 8 Maryland improves to 13-0 with a 78-61 victory over Rutgers; Iowa and USC up next for Terps
Shyanne Sellers scored 22 points and Allie Kubek added 17 to help No. 8 Maryland stay unbeaten with a 78-61 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night. Kaylene Smikle scored 13 points for the Terrapins (13-0, 3-0 Big Ten), who led by 18 at halftime and weren't threatened after that. Destiny Adams led the Scarlet Knights (8-6, 0-3) with 15 points before fouling out with 7:47 remaining.