Riley Kugel scored 22 points and Josh Hubbard added 16 to lead No. 17 Mississippi State to an 87-73 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Monday night. Mississippi State (12-1) struggled to put away Bethune-Cookman (3-10) until reeling off a 16-4 run midway through the second half. Kugel was 10 of 13 from the floor and had four rebounds before fouling out late.
Nate Calmese, Tomas Thrastarson propel Washington State past Loyola Marymount 73-59
Nate Calmese had 20 points, freshman Tomas Thrastarson scored a season-high 17 in his first start and Washington State beat Loyola Marymount 73-59 at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Monday night. Calmese made 9 of 17 shots and both of his free throws for the Cougars (12-3, 2-0 West Coast Conference). Thrastarson buried 6 of 8 shots — 4 of 5 from 3-point range — and grabbed six rebounds.
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk
Lauri Markkanen with the big dunk, 12/30/2024
No. 3 Iowa State spoils Colorado’s return to the Big 12, beats the Buffaloes 79-69
Curtis Jones scored 20 points, Keshon Gilbert had 14 and No. 3 Iowa State opened Big 12 Conference play with a 79-69 win over Colorado on Monday night. The Cyclones (11-1) have won eight in a row, two over Colorado. Julian Hammond III had 21 points and RJ Smith scored 14 for Colorado, which returned to the Big 12 after 13 seasons in the Pac-12 Conference.
Essegian hits 6 3s, scores 20 points, Nebraska rolls past Southern 77-43
Reserve Connor Essegian matched his career-high with six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Nebraska dominated the first half in a 77-43 win over Southern on Monday night. Brice Williams, who averaged 24 points in the Cornhuskers' last four games, added 11 points and surpassed 1,500 for his career. Jayce DePron scored 13 points for Southern (5-8).
Carson Towt, Trenton McLaughlin lead Northern Arizona over Benedictine (AZ) 110-74
Carson Towt and Trenton McLaughlin both scored 22 points to help Northern Arizona defeat Benedictine (AZ) 110-74 on Monday night. Towt also had 12 rebounds for the Lumberjacks (9-4). McLaughlin added three steals.
Caleb Love his 5 3s, scores 33 as Arizona beats TCU 90-81 in Big 12 opener
Caleb Love hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 33 points, Henri Veesaar added 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Arizona beat TCU 90-81 on Monday night in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Love made 11 of 17 from the field, hit 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and had seven rebounds and seven assists. Jaden Bradley added 10 points and six assists for Arizona (7-5).
VIDEO: Calipari, players postgame – Arkansas 92, Oakland 62
Video of Arkansas coach John Calipari's postgame press conference after the Arkansas Razorbacks win over Oakland.
No. 14 Houston beats poor shooting Oklahoma State 60-47 in the teams’ Big 12 opener
L.J. Cryer added 18 points and Oklahoma transfer Milos Uzan contributed 12 points and six rebounds for the Cougars (9-3), who began defense of their conference title by limited the Cowboys to 18 points in the first half on 6-of-27 shooting. Houston: The Cougars were the aggressors throughout, forcing 14 turnovers that resulted in 16 points and blocking five Oklahoma State shots.
Pierre scores 29 as Jacksonville State downs Fort Valley State 111-70
Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 29 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Fort Valley State 111-70 on Monday night. Pierre had 10 assists for the Gamecocks (8-5). Jao Ituka scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Thiero and Fland each score 22 as No. 23 Arkansas beats Oakland 92-62 after strong 2nd half
Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland each scored 22 points and No. 23 Arkansas put away Oakland 92-62 in its final non-conference game Monday night. Thiero made 8 of 12 shots and had six rebounds and six assists for the Razorbacks, who shot 60.3% overall. Fland, who had 21 points in the second half, hit five 3-pointers and finished with six assists, and Karter Knox scored in double figures for the third straight game with 17.
Tyler Nickel, Devin McGlockton lead Vanderbilt to 100-56 romp over New Orleans
Tyler Nickel made five 3-pointers and scored 19, Devin McGlockton posted a double-double and Vanderbilt rolled to a 100-56 victory over New Orleans on Monday night, closing out nonconference play on a six-game win streak. Nickel made 7 of 14 shots for the Commodores (12-1), who improved to 8-0 at home. McGlockton totaled 14 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 92-62 win over Oakland
Highlights and social media reactions from Arkansas basketball's victory over the Oakland Grizzlies on Monday night.
Bates has 16, Mitchell 14, Mizzou warms up for SEC play with 82-65 win over Alabama State
Tamar Bates scored 16 points, Mark Mitchell added 14 and Missouri closes its nonconference schedule with an 82-65 win over Alabama State on Monday. Trent Pierce and Tony Perkins added 12 points apiece as 10 players played at least 10 minutes in the Tigers' last warmup before Southeastern Conference play begins on Saturday. D'Ante Bass scored 14 points for the Hornets (4-9) and Tyler Mack had 11.
McNeese wins 79-51 over SE Louisiana
Christian Shumate added 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had 10 rebounds. Quadir Copeland had 11 points and went 5 of 9 from the field. The Lions (6-7, 0-2) were led by Sam Hines Jr., who recorded 11 points and six rebounds.