Freshman Joyce Edwards scored 16 points as No. 2 South Carolina won its 65th straight home game when it defeated Wofford 93-47 on Sunday. The Gamecocks (12-1) overcame the absence of injured reserves Maddy McDaniel and Sakima Walker to take control of the Terriers of the Southern Conference with a 17-0 run in the second quarter. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward, has led the team in scoring the past three games.
Semona scores 15 as Stonehill takes down Lafayette 70-65
Louie Semona scored 15 points off of the bench to lead Stonehill over Lafayette 70-65 on Sunday. Semona had six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-7). Hermann Koffi scored 13 points, shooting 4 for 8 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Backcourt comes up big as No. 6 Florida beats Stetson 85-45 to remain undefeated before SEC play
Alijah Martin scored 18 points, Will Richard added 17 and No. 6 Florida remained unbeaten with an 85-45 victory over Stetson on Sunday. Fellow guard Walter Clayton Jr. chipped in 12 points and seven assists as the Gators (13-0) extended their home winning streak to 15 and ended nonconference play without a blemish. Florida opened up a double-digit lead early and really started to pull away midway through the second half with an array of dunks and fast-break baskets.
Johnson returns to score 19 points, leads Texas to a 77-53 win over Northwestern State
Tre Johnson returned to the Texas lineup and scored 18 points to lead the Longhorns to a 77-53 win over Northwestern State to close out their nonconference schedule on Sunday. Johnson, a freshman averaging better than 19 points per game, sat out the team's win over Southern with a right hip issue. Texas (11-2) jumped to an 8-0 lead and was up 41-22 at the half.
Bruce Thornton scores career-high 33 points and Ohio State defeats Indiana State 103-83
Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 33 points, four teammates also scored in double figures, and Ohio State stormed past Indiana State in the second half of a 103-83 victory on Sunday. Thornton made 11 of 16 shots, 4 of 7 3-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws for the Buckeyes (9-4). Ques Glover scored 15 points, Devin Royal and Aaron Bradshaw 13 each, and John Mobley Jr. 11.
Anderson hits big shot to lead Utah State past No. 20 San Diego State 67-66
Ian Martinez scored 17 points, Mason Falslev 16 and Anderson 14 for Utah State (12-1, 2-0 Mountain West).
Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball returns ‘with a sense of purpose’ from Christmas break
A change in mindset and a team that continues to show focus and growth potential has Tom Izzo feeling good about Michigan State basketball right now.
Broome and No. 2 Auburn host Monmouth
Monmouth Hawks (2-10) at Auburn Tigers (11-1) Auburn, Alabama; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn hosts Monmouth after Johni Broome scored 23 points in Auburn's 87-69 victory against the Purdue Boilermakers.
UIC visits Illinois State for conference showdown
UIC Flames (8-4, 0-1 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (8-4, 0-1 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redbirds -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC takes on Illinois State in MVC action Sunday. The Redbirds are 5-1 in home games.
Stetson faces No. 6 Florida following Ellison’s 25-point game
The Gators have gone 6-0 at home. Florida is 8-0 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 10.8 turnovers per game. The Hatters have gone 0-4 away from home.
McHenry and Western Kentucky host Michigan
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (9-3) at Michigan Wolverines (9-3, 2-0 Big Ten) Ann Arbor, Michigan; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -18.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky visits Michigan after Don McHenry scored 29 points in Western Kentucky's 91-71 victory against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers. The Wolverines have gone 6-0 in home games.
Martinelli leads Northwestern against Northeastern after 23-point game
Northeastern Huskies (8-4) at Northwestern Wildcats (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -14; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern plays Northeastern after Nick Martinelli scored 23 points in Northwestern's 84-64 win over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Wildcats have gone 7-0 at home.
No. 17 Cincinnati visits Rich and Kansas State
Cincinnati Bearcats (10-1) at Kansas State Wildcats (6-5) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State faces No. Cincinnati after Macaleab Rich scored 20 points in Kansas State's 84-65 loss to the Wichita State Shockers.
Todorovic and Pepperdine host No. 14 Gonzaga
Gonzaga Bulldogs (9-4) at Pepperdine Waves (6-8, 0-1 WCC) Malibu, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pepperdine faces No. Gonzaga after Stefan Todorovic scored 25 points in Pepperdine's 91-80 loss to the Santa Clara Broncos.
Johnson and Winthrop host Indiana
Winthrop Eagles (10-4) at Indiana Hoosiers (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) Bloomington, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoosiers -16.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop visits Indiana after Nick Johnson scored 22 points in Winthrop's 102-97 win over the Mercer Bears. The Hoosiers are 8-0 on their home court.