Lance Terry scored 25 points, Naithan George had 16 points and 11 assists, and Georgia Tech defeated Central Arkansas 87-68 on Saturday. After shooting 53% overall and making 9 of 18 3-pointers in the first half to build a 49-38 halftime lead, the Yellow Jackets cooled off early in the second half. The Yellow Jackets then put together a string of four free throws followed by a jumper from Terry to go up by 13 points with about 10 1/2 minutes remaining.
Jamiya Neal scores 21, No. 21 Creighton beats Notre Dame 80-76
Jamiya Neal had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 21 Creighton past Notre Dame 80-76 on Saturday in the seventh-place game of the Players Era Festival. Notre Dame cut the lead to three with 24 seconds left, but Creighton (5-3) closed the game 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to seize the win and snap a three-game losing skid. Steven Ashworth had 15 points and six assists for Creighton.
Tonje, Winter pace No. 15 Wisconsin past winless Chicago State 74-53
Bashir scores 28 in Monmouth’s 63-51 win against Seton Hall
Abdi Bashir Jr. had 28 points in Monmouth's 63-51 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Bashir shot 11 for 19, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Hawks (1-8). Jack Collins scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 12 (3 for 11 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Sam Houston secures 82-78 victory over Colgate
Lamar Wilkerson scored 17 points as Sam Houston beat Colgate 82-78 on Saturday. Wilkerson shot 7 for 14, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (4-4). Dorian Finister added 15 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 6 for 6 from the line while he also had eight rebounds.
Pitt beat Ohio State ‘because of everyone that touched the court’
How to watch UConn vs Maryland Eastern Shore College Basketball: Live stream info, tip off time, game preview
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns face the Nicholls State Colonels on 5-game slide
Nicholls State Colonels (3-4) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-6) Lafayette, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ragin' Cajuns -1.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana enters the matchup with Nicholls State after losing five games in a row. The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-2 on their home court.
Louisiana Tech faces Southern, seeks 5th straight home win
Southern Jaguars (2-4) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-0) Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -13.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Bulldogs play Southern. The Bulldogs have gone 2-0 at home.
Kent State Golden Flashes and the Kennesaw State Owls meet in Lethbridge, Alberta
Kennesaw State Owls (6-2) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (5-2) Lethbridge, Alberta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Flashes -4; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: Kent State faces Kennesaw State at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Golden Flashes have a 5-2 record in non-conference play.
Georgetown hosts Albany (NY) following Neely’s 20-point outing
Albany NY Great Danes (5-2) at Georgetown Hoyas (5-1) Washington; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hoyas -14.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Albany NY visits Georgetown after Justin Neely scored 20 points in Albany NY 's 81-77 loss to the American Eagles. The Hoyas have gone 5-1 in home games.
No. 15 Wisconsin takes on Chicago State following Tonje’s 33-point performance
Chicago State Cougars (0-8) at Wisconsin Badgers (7-0) Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -35.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin faces Chicago State after John Tonje scored 33 points in Wisconsin's 81-75 victory against the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Weston leads Tennessee State against UNC Asheville after 24-point performance
UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-3) at Tennessee State Tigers (3-5) Nashville, Tennessee; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State hosts UNC Asheville after Brandon Weston scored 24 points in Tennessee State's 97-85 loss to the Bryant Bulldogs. The Tigers have gone 3-0 in home games.
Arkansas State Red Wolves play the Rice Owls
Rice Owls (5-2) vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-1) Nassau, Bahamas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wolves -7.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rice and Arkansas State square off in Nassau, Bahamas. The Red Wolves are 5-1 in non-conference play.
Jackson leads Purdue Fort Wayne against Texas A&M-Commerce after 23-point game
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (4-3) at Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (1-6) Commerce, Texas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mastodons -8.5; over/under is 149 BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne faces Texas A&M-Commerce after Jalen Jackson scored 23 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 69-56 loss to the Radford Highlanders. The Lions are 1-0 in home games.