In the long and storied history of New York City basketball, nobody wore it quite like Lou Carnesecca. The excitable St. John’s coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s rousing Final Four run in 1985, died at 99 on Saturday, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday. The university said it was notified by a family member that Carnesecca died in a hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Washington’s 28 lead Southeast Missouri State over Kansas City 80-59
Tedrick Washington Jr.'s 28 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat Kansas City 80-59 on Saturday night. Washington added five rebounds for the Redhawks (3-4). Brendan Terry added 14 points and six rebounds.
Thedford scores 19 off the bench, Western Kentucky beats Marshall 90-82
Julius Thedford scored 19 points off of the bench to lead Western Kentucky over Marshall 90-82 on Saturday night. Thedford shot 6 for 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Hilltoppers (4-3). Tyrone Marshall scored 18 points while going 6 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line and added five rebounds.
Simpson’s 21 help Southern Utah knock off Cal State Bakersfield 74-64
Jamir Simpson scored 21 points as Southern Utah beat Cal State Bakersfield 74-64 on Saturday night. Simpson shot 5 for 9 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Thunderbirds (7-2). Dominique Ford scored 20 points and added three steals.
Legendary St. John’s and Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca dies at 99
Carnesecca was part of a memorable era in Big East basketball, coaching against the likes of John Thompson, Jim Boeheim and Rollie Massimino.
Momah scores 15 as Lehigh beats Marist 74-69
Bube Momah's 15 points off of the bench helped lead Lehigh to a 74-69 victory over Marist on Saturday night. Momah shot 6 of 11 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line for the Mountain Hawks (2-5). Cam Gillus added 14 points while going 3 of 8 and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds.
Davis scores 16 as Kent State knocks off Kennesaw State 67-60
VonCameron Davis had 16 points in Kent State's 67-60 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday night. Davis had six rebounds for the Golden Flashes (6-2). Morgan Safford added 13 points while going 2 of 8 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 8 for 10 from the line while he also had seven rebounds.
Portland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech
Jaylin Henderson had 22 points in Portland State's 71-68 win over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Terri Miller Jr. made a pair of free throws to give Portland State a 70-68 lead with 1:24 left. Utah Tech then missed its last two field goals and two free throws.
McNeeley, Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap three-game losing streak
Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each scored 16 points as the second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday night.
TAKEAWAYS: Runnin’ Utes Hold Off Eastern Washington, 88-80
The Utah Runnin' Utes won a hard fought battle over the Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday in the Jon M. Huntsman Center, 88-80. The game was close for the entire contest as every time the Utes extended their lead, EWU would make a few baskets to keep it interesting. The Utes went to the free throw line for 45 attempts on the night, well over double the 18 that Eastern Washington saw in the game.
San Diego State edges No. 6 Houston 73-70 in overtime to finish 3rd in Players Era tournament
Miles Bird scored 18 points and Jared Coleman-Jones added 16 to help San Diego State edge No. 6 Houston 73-70 in overtime in the third place game of the Players Era tournament Saturday night. Nick Boyd added 14 points and freshman Pharoah Compton 13 for the Aztecs (4-2). Emanual Sharp missed a baseline jumper with 1 second remaining and the game went to overtime.
Siena wins 71-58 against Bucknell
Major Freeman's 21 points helped Siena defeat Bucknell 71-58 on Saturday night. Freeman shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Saints (4-4). Justice Shoats scored 19 points while going 8 of 15 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Adams matches career high with 22 points, No. 1 Kansas cruises past Furman, 86-51
KJ Adams matched a career-high 22 points and No. 1 Kansas used a 30-9 run at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second to beat Furman 86-51 on Saturday night. Hunter Dickinson had 10 points and six rebounds for the Jayhawks (7-0), who handled the trap game nestled between last week's win over No. 11 Duke in Las Vegas and next week's trip to No. 21 Creighton for the Big 12-Big East Battle. The Jayhawks and Paladins (7-1) began the day as two of 23 unbeatens left in men's Division I basketball.
Harrison scores 27 as Tarleton State downs Hofstra 61-59 to win Baha Mar Hoops title
Ronnie Harrison Jr. helped lead Tarleton State past Hofstra on Saturday night with 27 points off of the bench in a 61-59 victory in the championship game at Baha Mar Hoops. Harrison added seven rebounds and three steals for the Texans (2-6). Bubu Benjamin scored 15 points and added eight rebounds.
Utah holds off Eastern Washington 88-80 behind Gabe Madsen’s season-high 28 points
Gabe Madsen scored a season-high 28 points and Utah held off Eastern Washington for an 88-80 victory on Saturday. Eastern Washington trailed for most of the second half and pulled within 77-73 with 3:56 remaining. Ezra Ausar answered with a three-point play, sparking a 9-2 spurt for the Utes, and the Eagles didn't get closer.