Reserve Joson Sanon scored 22 points, Jayden Quaintance recorded a double-double and Arizona State held off Cal Poly 93-89 on Wednesday night. Adam Miller scored 16 points, Alston Mason 14, BJ Freeman 13, Basheer Jihad 11 and Quaintance 11 to go along with 12 rebounds for the Sun Devils (5-1). Arizona State led for the duration of the second half, but Cal Poly stayed within striking distance once Kieran Elliott made a layup and Peter Bandelj converted a three-point play to get the Mustangs (3-3) within 59-51 with 15 minutes remaining.
No. 3 Gonzaga dominates Long Beach State, 84-41
Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each had 15 points as No. Gonzaga routed Long Beach State 84-41 on Wednesday night. Ryan Nembhard added 10 points and seven assists for the Bulldogs (5-0), who have opened with five straight wins for the first time since the 2021-22 season.
Lawson’s 23 help Little Rock take down Tulsa 71-57
Johnathan Lawson had 23 points in Little Rock's 71-57 victory over Tulsa on Wednesday night. Lawson also added seven rebounds and five assists for the Trojans (3-2). Isaiah Lewis added 17 points while shooting 3 for 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds.
Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87
Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena.
Kennesaw State defeats Abilene Christian 84-78
Simeon Cottle had 22 points in Kennesaw State's 84-78 victory over Abilene Christian on Wednesday night. Jamil Miller added 17 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line while they also had seven rebounds. Adrian Wooley had 17 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line.
Jayden Epps scores 19 and Georgetown beats Mount St. Mary’s 79-51
Jayden Epps had 19 points in Georgetown's 79-51 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday night. Epps shot 6 for 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Hoyas (3-1). Thomas Sorber scored 14 points and added 12 rebounds and five assists.
Jackson scores 19 as South Dakota State beats Southern Miss 101-76
Jaden Jackson scored 19 points as South Dakota State beat Southern Miss 101-76 on Wednesday night. Jackson had 10 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (4-1). Oscar Cluff scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 7 from the field and added nine rebounds.
Ace Bailey’s 23 points leads No. 24 Rutgers over Merrimack 74-63
It was the second straight wire-to-wire win for Rutgers.
Forrest scores 33, N.C. A&T beats Morgan State 86-83
Ryan Forrest's 33 points led N.C. A&T over Morgan State 86-83 on Wednesday night. Forrest shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 14 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (3-2). Nikolaos Chitikoudis scored 13 points and added nine rebounds, four steals, and five blocks.
Murray State beats Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-61
Nick Ellington's 19 points helped Murray State defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-61 on Wednesday night. Ellington also had six rebounds for the Racers (3-1). KyeRon Lindsay added 13 points while going 4 of 8 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had 12 rebounds.
Lander scores 15 and Western Kentucky knocks off Jackson State 79-62
Khristian Lander's 15 points off of the bench led Western Kentucky to a 79-62 victory against Jackson State on Wednesday night. Lander shot 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Hilltoppers (3-2). Don McHenry scored 13 points while shooting 6 for 17, including 1 for 7 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds and five steals.
No. 23 Texas A&M overcomes 16-point deficit with big 2nd half in 71-54 win over Southern
Wade Taylor IV scored 17 points and Zhuric Phelps added 16 as No. 23 Texas A&M erased a 16-point deficit Wednesday night in a 71-54 victory over Southern. The slow-starting Aggies (4-1) shot 23% from the field in the first half (8 for 35) and fell behind 39-25 at the break. Texas A&M used a 19-0 run midway through the second to repel Southern's upset bid, outscoring the Jaguars 46-15 in the final 20 minutes.
Williamson’s 26 lead Towson over Nicholls State 70-64
Dylan Williamson's 26 points helped Towson defeat Nicholls State 70-64 on Wednesday night. Williamson shot 9 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Tigers (3-2). Nendah Tarke scored 19 points while going 5 of 14 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 9 from the line and added five rebounds.
Emejuru scores 21 off the bench, George Mason beats Coppin State 93-55
Giovanni Emejuru's 21 points off of the bench helped George Mason to a 93-55 victory against Coppin State on Wednesday night. Emejuru also contributed seven rebounds for the Patriots (3-3). Zach Anderson scored 21 points and added six rebounds.
Morehead State knocks off Austin Peay 63-58
Kenny White Jr. scored 18 points as Morehead State beat Austin Peay 63-58 on Wednesday night. White added eight rebounds for the Eagles (2-3). Dieonte Miles shot 5 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.