Creighton has played eight No. 1 teams in its basketball history, and the first six of those games weren't close. Creighton took down top-ranked Kansas 76-63 on Wednesday night in a game the unranked Bluejays never trailed and led by 17 points. Ten months ago, they knocked off a No. 1 Connecticut 85-66. That was UConn's last loss before winning 13 in a row the way to its second straight national championship.
New Mexico knocks off San Jose State 83-77
Donovan Dent had 20 points in New Mexico's 83-77 win over San Jose State on Wednesday night. Dent added five assists for the Lobos (7-2, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). Mustapha Amzil scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 12 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 9 from the free-throw line and added nine rebounds.
Cooper Flagg helps No. 9 Duke take down No. 2 Auburn in ACC/SEC Challenge
With Cooper Flagg leading the way, No. 9 Duke handed the No. 2 Auburn Tigers their first loss of the season.
Walker scores 24 points, Whitt hits buzzer-beater to lift Belmont over Illinois State 99-97 in OT
Isaiah Walker scored 24 points, Carter Whitt made a jumper at the buzzer in overtime and Belmont beat Illinois State 99-97 on Wednesday night. Belmont's Jonathan Pierre hit a jumper to tie it 97-all with 21 seconds left. Whitt forced a turnover on the next possession and then hit a fade-away jumper in the lane to seal it.
Flagg leads the way as No. 9 Duke holds off Broome and No. 2 Auburn for an 84-78 win
Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 9 Duke push past No. 2 Auburn 84-78 on Wednesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The preseason Associated Press All-American had 16 points after halftime to help the Blue Devils (6-2) hold off the Tigers and fellow All-American Johni Broome. Broome had 20 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 15 seconds left for the Tigers (7-1), who missed seven straight shots in the final 4 1/2 minutes.
Seton Hall wins 67-56 over NJIT
Prince Aligbe had 19 points in Seton Hall's 67-56 win over NJIT on Wednesday night. Aligbe also had eight rebounds for the Pirates (5-4). Dylan Addae-Wusu shot 3 for 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.
North Dakota State earns 77-73 win against Weber State
Jacksen Moni had 22 points in North Dakota State's 77-73 win against Weber State on Wednesday night. Moni shot 8 for 12, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Bison (6-4). Jacari White added 20 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and 7 for 10 from the line and also had nine rebounds.
Clifford has 19 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to lead Colorado State over Loyola Marymount 83-54
Nique Clifford scored 19 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and had six assists as Colorado State beat Loyola Marymount 83-54 on Wednesday night. Jalen Lake and Kyan Evans added 14 points apiece with each making four 3-pointers for the Rams (5-3). Will Johnston led the Lions (3-4) in scoring, finishing with 12 points.
No. 9 Duke’s triumph over No. 2 Auburn can’t salvage ACC-SEC Challenge for their conference
The ACC went 2-14 against the SEC.
Hunter Madden scores 24 and Abilene Christian takes down New Mexico State 78-70
Hunter Jack Madden scored 24 points as Abilene Christian beat New Mexico State 78-70 on Wednesday night. Madden shot 6 for 10 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (6-3). Quion Williams scored 20 points and added eight rebounds.
Chance McMillian, Darrion Williams lead Texas Tech to 76-62 victory over DePaul
A 3-pointer by David Skrogman had DePaul within nine points with about 4 1/2 minutes remaining, but McMillian hit back-to-back jumpers and Texas Tech closed out the win on a 9-4 run. Jacob Meyer made 4 of 5 3-pointers and scored 14 points and JJ Traynor 11 for DePaul, which entered the game undefeated through seven games. The Red Raiders scored the game's first 14 points and led 17-2.
Bethea’s 16 lead Pepperdine past Life Pacific 119-57
Zion Bethea's 16 points helped Pepperdine defeat Life Pacific 119-57 on Wednesday night. Bethea also contributed five assists and four steals for the Waves (3-6). Stefan Todorovic scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Murphy and Nwoko lead Mississippi State to 90-57 rout of No. 18 Pitt
KeShawn Murphy scored a season-high 20 points and Mississippi State led from start to finish in thumping No. 18 Pittsburgh 90-57 on Wednesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Mississippi State (7-1) opened a 35-point advantage in the second half and was never threatened. Michael Nwoko had his first double-double of the season with a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Ballard scores 14, Wichita State downs Alcorn State 78-54
Quincy Ballard scored 14 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked three shots as Wichita State beat Alcorn State 78-54 on Wednesday night. AJ McGinnis made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the Shockers (7-1). Corey Washington finished with 10 points.
Collins and Edwards lead Vanderbilt over Virginia Tech 80-64 in SEC/ACC Challenge
Jason Edwards scored 19 points, MJ Collins added 15 and Vanderbilt cruised to an 80-64 victory over Virginia Tech on Wednesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Edwards and Collins were a combined 10-of-22 shooting from the floor and each made three of Vanderbilt's nine 3-pointers. The Commodores shot above 50% in each half and finished 29 of 55 (53%) overall.