Eastern Kentucky Colonels (5-3) at Northern Kentucky Norse (2-5) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky enters the matchup with Eastern Kentucky as losers of three games in a row. The Norse have gone 1-1 at home.
Southeast Missouri State hosts Indiana State in cross-conference contest
Indiana State Sycamores (1-4) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (1-4) Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Saturday, 6:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State heads to Southeast Missouri State for a non-conference matchup. The Redhawks are 1-0 in home games.
No. 10 Maryland Terrapins play the George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots (6-0) vs. Maryland Terrapins (6-0) Annapolis, Maryland; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Mason and No. Maryland square off in Annapolis, Maryland.
Collins leads Monmouth against Seton Hall after 25-point outing
Monmouth Hawks (0-8) at Seton Hall Pirates (4-3) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth visits Seton Hall after Jack Collins scored 25 points in Monmouth's 71-61 loss to the Presbyterian Blue Hose. The Pirates have gone 2-1 at home.
Jihad scores 20, Sanon 19 as Arizona State beats New Mexico 85-82 at Acrisure Classic
Basheer Jihad scored 20 points, Joson Sanon added 19 and Arizona State blew a 13-point point lead before the Sun Devils beat New Mexico 85-82 Thursday night at the Acrisure Classic. BJ Freeman scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half for Arizona State (6-1). Alston Mason made 4 of 4 from the free-throw line in the final 23 seconds and finished with 11 points.
Davis’ 18 help Kent State take down Towson 65-54 at Western Slam
VonCameron Davis scored 18 points as Kent State beat Towson 65-54 on Thursday night at the Western Slam. Davis shot 8 for 13, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Golden Flashes (5-1). Morgan Safford scored 11 points and added six rebounds.
Murphy has a double-double as No. 25 Mississippi State rolls to an 80-58 win over UNLV
KeShawn Murphy had 14 points and 13 rebounds, Josh Hubbard scored 11 and No. Mississippi State overpowered UNLV 80-58 on Thursday night in the Arizona Tip-Off. The Bulldogs (6-0) used a pair of runs to build a 13-point halftime lead and blew it wide open early in the second half to move into the championship game Friday night against Butler.
Wright scores 18, North Texas takes down Northern Iowa 68-48 at NIT Season Tip-Off
Atin Wright scored 18 points as North Texas beat Northern Iowa 68-48 on Thursday night at the NIT Season Tip-Off. Wright shot 7 for 15, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Mean Green (6-1). Latrell Jossell shot 4 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
Ross scores 15 to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at Acrisure Classic
Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary's beat Southern California 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Saint Mary’s (7-0), which is off to its best start since the Gaels tied the program record with nine consecutive wins to open the 2013-14 season, plays the winner between Arizona State and New Mexico in the championship game on Friday. The Trojans take on the loser in the consolation game.
Kochera scores 22 as Davidson defeats Providence 69-58 at Battle 4 Atlantis
Connor Kochera had 22 points in Davidson's 69-58 victory against Providence on Thursday night at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Kochera added five rebounds for the Wildcats (5-1). Bobby Durkin scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 12, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Tillis scores 15, UC Irvine knocks off Kennesaw State 76-59 at Western Slam
Tillis went 6 of 8 from the field (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Anteaters. Jurian Dixon finished 7 of 8 from the field to add 15 points. Adrian Wooley led the Owls (5-2) in scoring, finishing with 19 points, four assists and three steals.
Falslev has 15, Utah State beats Saint Bonaventure 72-67 at NIT Season Tip-Off
Mason Falslev had 15 points in Utah State's 72-67 win over Saint Bonaventure on Thursday night at the NIT Season Tip-Off. Falslev added 12 rebounds for the Aggies (6-0). Dexter Akanno scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Telfort scores 23 to help Butler beat Northwestern 71-69 at Arizona Tip-Off
Jahmyl Telfort scored 23 points, Andre Screen added 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks Thursday night as Butler blew a 15-point lead before the Bulldogs beat Northwestern 71-69 at the Arizona Tip-Off. Ty Berry hit a 3 and then stole a pass that led to a layup by Jalen Leach 2 seconds later that gave Northwestern a one-point lead — its first since 6-4 — at 53-52 with 6 1/2 minutes to play.
Murray scores career-high 28 points as No. 23 Ole Miss beats BYU 96-85 in OT
Jaylen Murray scored nine of his career-high 28 points in overtime and No. 23 Mississippi beat BYU 96-85 on Thursday in the Rady Children's Invitational to extend its nonconference winning streak to 19 games, the longest in the country. Murray hit a jumper 1:17 into OT to give the Rebels the lead for good. Dre Davis and Matthew Murrell added 18 points apiece for the Rebels (6-0) in a fast-paced, sometimes-chippy game, while Sean Pedulla had 13.
Washington takes advantage of a flagrant-1 foul with 38.1 seconds left to beat Colorado State 73-67
Tyler Harris scored 24 points and made five 3-pointers, and Washington took advantage of a flagrant-1 foul with 38.1 seconds left to beat Colorado State 73-67 on Thursday night in the Acrisure Invitational. Washington (5-1) will play Santa Clara on Friday in the championship game. Colorado State (3-3) goes against TCU for third place.