After some misses, North Carolina finally broke through with a win over UCLA to headline the highs and lows of the men's college basketball weekend.
Michigan basketball’s NCAA Tournament résumé for March Madness: Dec. 23
The calendar hasn't turned from 2024 to 2025, yet already Michigan basketball's NCAA tournament résumé is being built for March Madness.
Morgan’s double-double, Essegian’s 5 3s help Nebraska beat Murray St. 66-49 at Diamond Head Classic
Andrew Morgan scored 12 points and grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds, Connor Essegian hit five 3-pointers and added 15 points Sunday night and Nebraska beat Murray State 66-49 at the Diamond Head Classic. Nebraska (8-2) plays the winner between Charlotte and host Hawaii in the second round on Monday. Murray State (6-5) missed its first eight shots and started the game shooting 1 of 16 from the field.
Sorber scores 19 as Georgetown defeats Seton Hall 61-60
Thomas Sorber's 19 points helped Georgetown defeat Seton Hall 61-60 on Sunday night. Jayden Epps shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Micah Peavy shot 4 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points.
Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller
Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left, and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin’ Rights game between the nonconference rivals.
Tae Davis scores 24 to lead Notre Dame to 91-62 victory over Le Moyne
Davis made 6 of 10 shots from the floor and 12 of 14 free throws for the Fighting Irish (7-5), who improved to 6-1 at home. Braeden Shrewsberry totaled 16 points and Logan Imes scored 11 off the bench for Notre Dame. Dwayne Koroma led the Dolphins (5-9) with 22 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
Kobe Newton scores 20 to lead Wyoming over Cal State Fullerton 73-69
Obi Agbim scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 13 (2 for 9 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. Touko Tainamo shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points. The Titans (4-9) were led in scoring by Donovan Oday, who finished with 18 points.
Collin Moore, Lok Wur lift Grand Canyon over Saint Louis 73-72
Collin Moore led Grand Canyon with 20 points and Lok Wur scored the game-winning jump shot with one second left as the Antelopes took down Saint Louis 73-72 on Sunday night. Moore had seven rebounds and three blocks for the Antelopes (8-4). Rayshon Harrison scored 16 points while going 6 of 11 (4 for 6 from 3-point range).
Erik Pratt scores 20 as Milwaukee defeats North Central College 92-57
Erik Pratt had 20 points to help Milwaukee defeat North Central College 92-57 on Sunday. Pratt shot 5 for 9 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (9-4). Jamichael Stillwell scored 12 points and added 10 rebounds.
Agbo’s season-high 19 points lead USC past Southern, 82-51 in final nonconference game
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern on Sunday to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game. The Trojans (9-4) will take the holidays off before diving into its Big Ten Conference schedule Jan. 4 when they host No. 24 Michigan. USC opened the game on a 19-4 run and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.
Jayden Taylor scores 16 to lead N.C. State to 89-63 victory over Rider
Jayden Taylor scored 16 points to lead N.C. State to an 89-63 romp over Rider on Sunday. Taylor made 5 of 7 shots with 3-pointers and 3 of 5 free throws for the Wolfpack (8-4), who improved to 8-1 at home. Ben Middlebrooks and reserve Breon Pass added 12 points each for NC State.
No. 19 Cincinnati dominates Grambling State 84-49 to close out its non-conference schedule
Aziz Bandaogo scored 15 points and No. 19 Cincinnati extended its winning streak to four games with an 84-49 win over the Grambling State on Sunday. Dillon Mitchell added 13 points and seven rebounds, and Day Day Thomas finished with 12 points for the Bearcats (10-1). Ernest Ross scored 16 points, and Mikale Stevenson added 11 points and seven rebounds for Grambling (2-10), which lost its fifth straight game overall and seventh straight on the road.
Ezewiro scores 19 and UAB takes down Alcorn State 91-74
Bradley Ezewiro scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead UAB past Alcorn State 91-74 on Sunday night. Christian Coleman scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. The Braves (0-13) were led in scoring by Keionte Cornelius, who finished with 22 points.
Rataj has 16 in Oregon State’s 74-65 victory against Charleston
Michael Rataj had 16 points in Oregon State's 74-65 win over Charleston at the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday. Rataj also had 12 rebounds for the Beavers (9-2). Damarco Minor also scored 16 points, going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line.
Newcomer Montgomery scores 21 and Georgia holds off Charleston Southern 81-65 to improve to 11-1
De’Shayne Montgomery scored 22 points in his second game of the season and Georgia defeated Charleston Southern 81-65 on Sunday, continuing one of the best starts to a season in program history. The Bulldogs are 11-1 for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Montgomery, a sophomore transfer from Mount St. Mary's, was ruled ineligible for the first nine games of the season due to transfer rules.