Eric Dixon's 27 points helped Villanova defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-72 on Wednesday night. Dixon shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Wildcats (7-4). Wooga Poplar shot 7 for 13, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.
Freshman Brandin Cummings scores 30 points, best by ACC freshman this season, in Pitt’s 96-56 win
Brandin Cummings came off the bench to score a career-high 30 points — the most this season by an ACC freshman — and Pitt left Eastern Kentucky behind in the second half to win 96-56 Wednesday night. Cummings, whose previous high was 12, was 10-of-13 shooting, including 6 of 10 from the arc. Zack Austin added 18 points, Ishmael Leggett had 17 points and Jaland Lowe, who was scoreless in the first half, finished with 11 points and 12 assists.
No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
Alyssa Ustby had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals to help No. North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. North Carolina led 44-29 at halftime and held a double-digit lead the entire second half.
UNC Asheville beats Bluefield 92-46
Connor Dubsky's 23 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Bluefield 92-46 on Wednesday night. Dubsky shot 6 for 12 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (5-4). Toyaz Solomon scored 14 points and added eight rebounds.
Conwell, Gillespie, Tonje, Wolf making fast impact
Robbie Hummel highlights a handful of transfer players who have stolen the show so far this college basketball season, including guard Ryan Conwell, guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, guard John Tonje and center Danny Wolf.
Wisconsin’s Tonje has ‘found his game’ this season
Robbie Hummel details the upward trajectory of six-year Wisconsin guard John Tonje, who is averaging 20 points per game and 40% from 3-point range.
Daniels, Wagner have fantasy basketball MVP cases
RBS highlights their picks for fantasy basketball's most valuable players so far, including Dyson Daniels, Franz Wagner, and Josh Hart.
Robert Wright III sets a Baylor freshman record with 13 assists, the Bears beat Norfolk State 94-69
Norchad Omier had 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals, Robert Wright III set a Baylor freshman record with 13 assists and the Bears beat Norfolk State 94-69 on Wednesday. Baylor made its final three shots of the first half and its first five after the break to take a 54-40 lead on Omier's layup following a steal near the Norfolk State basket. Omier's layup came during an 11-0 run, while the Spartans missed five straight shots.
Make fun of the so-called ‘worst college basketball team of all time’ all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning
'We don’t want to become good at basketball at the expense of the mission of the school.'
Michigan basketball learns tough lesson in blown lead to Arkansas in New York City
Turnovers plagued Michigan throughout the game, particularly in the second half where they had 10 turnovers in the first 10 minutes.
Pinion leads Arkansas State against UT Arlington after 22-point performance
UT Arlington Mavericks (4-5) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-3) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State hosts UT Arlington after Joseph Pinion scored 22 points in Arkansas State's 85-72 victory against the Memphis Tigers. The Red Wolves are 5-0 in home games.
Edwards and Louisville host UTEP
UTEP Miners (6-2) at Louisville Cardinals (5-4, 0-1 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -14.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisville plays UTEP after Terrence Edwards scored 21 points in Louisville's 76-65 loss to the Duke Blue Devils. The Cardinals have gone 3-3 at home.
Virginia Tech plays N.C. A&T on 5-game home skid
North Carolina A&T Aggies (3-6, 0-1 CAA) at Virginia Tech Hokies (3-6, 0-1 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech looks to end its five-game home losing streak with a victory against N.C. A&T. The Hokies are 3-3 on their home court. Virginia Tech gives up 70.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.0 points per game.
Purdue Fort Wayne hosts IU Indianapolis after Zilinskas’ 24-point game
IU Indianapolis Jaguars (4-6, 1-1 Horizon League) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (6-4, 1-1 Horizon League) Fort Wayne, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mastodons -15.5; over/under is 151 BOTTOM LINE: IU Indianapolis visits Purdue Fort Wayne after Paul Zilinskas scored 24 points in IU Indianapolis' 66-64 loss to the Northern Kentucky Norse. The Mastodons have gone 4-0 in home games.
No. 5 Kentucky plays Colgate after overtime win
Colgate Raiders (2-8) at Kentucky Wildcats (8-1) Lexington, Kentucky; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -30.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky hosts Colgate following Kentucky's 90-89 overtime victory over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.