Alex Karaban had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots to help No. 3 UConn beat New Hampshire 92-53 on Saturday night. Karaban scored four of the final six points of the first half as UConn (2-0) took a 35-24 advantage into the break. The only returning starter for the two-time defending national champions had a pair of early 3-pointers in the second half to give UConn some breathing room against the Wildcats.
Jayden Nunn scores 16, Norchad Omier has double-double as No. 8 Baylor beats No. 16 Arkansas 72-67
Jayden Nunn had 16 points while Norchad Omier had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds as eighth-ranked Baylor bounced back from a season-opening blowout loss and held on to beat No. 16 Arkansas 72-67 on Saturday night. There were three ties in their second game, and Nunn hit go-ahead baskets each time. Arkansas (1-1) was within 70-67 when freshman Boogie Fland, who finished with 17 points and seven assists, hit a long 3-pointer with 24 seconds left.
Lance Williams scores 15 to help Xavier (LA) defeat Alcorn State 62-56
Lance Williams scored 15 points to help Xavier of Louisiana defeat Alcorn State 62-56 on Saturday night. Williams added three steals for the Gold Nuggets. Seviuhn Turner added 13 points while shooting 3 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line with 11 rebounds.
Jordan Stiemke scores 12 off bench as Loyola Maryland beats Lancaster Bible College 83-42
Jordan Stiemke scored 12 points off the bench to help lead Loyola Maryland over Lancaster Bible College 83-42 on Saturday night. Stiemke went 4 of 6 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Greyhounds (1-1). Braeden Speed scored 11 points while shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line and added five steals.
UCSB secures 94-53 win over Portland
Jason Fontenet II had 21 points in UC Santa Barbara's 94-53 win against Portland on Saturday night. Fontenet went 8 of 9 from the field (5 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Gauchos (2-0). Kenny Pohto scored 16 points and added five rebounds.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 72-67 loss to Baylor
© Chris Jones-Imagn Images On a brisk fall evening in Dallas, the No. 16 Arkansas basketball team (1-1) was defeated by the No. 8 Baylor Bears (1-1), 72-67, in front of a strong Hog crowd in American Airlines Center.
Baylor beats Arkansas in Dallas Duel
The No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) dropped their first game of the season in a 72-67 loss Saturday to a talented No. 8 Baylor Bears (1-1) squad in the Lone Star Showcase at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Arkansas never led in the game, which was also dubbed the “Dallas Duel,” and the Hogs only managed to tie the score up on one occasion (44-44). The Razorbacks again struggled from behind the arc, as they shot 5-for-20 from three on the evening.
Pascarelli scores 22 in Marist’s 79-72 win against Richmond
Josh Pascarelli scored 22 points as Marist beat Richmond 79-72 on Saturday night. Pascarelli added six rebounds for the Red Foxes (1-1). Jackson Price scored 20 points while going 7 of 13 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds and five assists.
Hill scores 17, Wichita State knocks off Montana State 89-69
Harlond Beverly scored 14 points while going 5 of 10 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line. Corey Washington shot 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points. The Bobcats (0-2) were led by Brandon Walker, who recorded 13 points.
Haggerty’s 29 Points as Memphis hands UNLV its first loss, 80-74
Colby Rogers scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 14, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds. Nick Jourdain finished 5 of 5 from the field to finish with 12 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. led the Rebels (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 22 points.
Batcho has 28 as Louisiana Tech takes down UT Arlington 92-77
Daniel Batcho had 28 points in Louisiana Tech's 92-77 victory against UT Arlington on Saturday night. Batcho added seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-0). Amaree Abram scored 23 points, going 8 of 14 (5 for 8 from 3-point range).
Hausen hits 6 treys to lead Kansas State past Cleveland State 77-64
Brenden Hausen knocked down six treys and scored 22 points to lead Kansas State to a 77-64 win over Cleveland State Saturday despite not scoring a point over the final two minutes. Max Jones knocked down his only 3-pointer of the game with 2:11 left to give the Wildcats a 77-57 lead, David Castillo and Taj Manning both missed from beyond the arc in the final minutes. Jones opened the game by tipping in his own missed layup, but Chase Robinson answered less than a minute later to get the Vikings even.
Felton’s 25 help East Carolina defeat Coastal Carolina 63-59
RJ Felton's 25 points helped East Carolina defeat Coastal Carolina 63-59 on Saturday night. Felton had 11 rebounds for the Pirates (2-0). Joran Riley added 14 points while shooting 2 for 8 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 9 of 14 from the free-throw line while he also had seven rebounds.
La Salle earns 81-60 victory against Lafayette
Andres Marrero scored 18 points as La Salle beat Lafayette 81-60 on Saturday night. Marrero went 6 of 15 from the field (4 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Explorers (2-0). Jahlil White scored 16 points and added 13 rebounds.
Garcia, Edmonds lead the way for Minnesota in 68-64 win over Omaha
Dawson Garcia scored 24 points and reserve Trey Edmonds scored 12 points and Minnesota fought Omaha's spirited effort and beat the Mavericks 68-64 on Saturday. Isaac Asuma made a 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining, Trey Edmonds made two free throws and Brennan Rigsby dunked it and Minnesota's 7-0 burst gave the Golden Gophers (2-0) a 61-57 and they led the rest of the way. Garcia made 1 of 2 free throws with 45 seconds left, and out of an Omaha (2-1) timeout, JJ White missed a jump shot.