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.
La Salle defeats Temple 83-75
Corey McKeithan scored 28 points as La Salle beat Temple 83-75 on Saturday night. McKeithan shot 10 of 19 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Explorers (6-2). Demetrius Lilley added 13 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc while he also had six rebounds.
No. 1 UCLA routs Fresno State 97-41 at Rainbow Wahine Showdown
Lauren Betts had 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. UCLA to a 97-41 rout of Fresno State on Saturday in the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. Betts led five scorers in double figures for the Bruins (7-0).
HLs: Southern defeats Grambling in Bayou Classic
Terrence Graves became the only coach to win the Bayou Classic with both schools after Southern defeated Grambling State in the 51st Bayou Classic at Caesars Superdome.
Miguel Tomley scores 28 to lead Weber State over Pepperdine 68-53 at Arizona Tip-Off
Miguel Tomley scored 28 points as Weber State beat Pepperdine 68-53 in the Desert Division championship game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Saturday night. Tomley shot 7 for 12 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (4-4). Blaise Threatt added 21 points and seven rebounds.
Buggs’ 15 lead East Tennessee State over Austin Peay 79-57
John Buggs III's 15 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Austin Peay 79-57 on Saturday night. Buggs shot 4 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Buccaneers (6-2). Jaden Seymour scored 13 points and added 11 rebounds.
Newby scores 16, UNC Wilmington knocks off Appalachian State 76-61
Donovan Newby had 16 points in UNC Wilmington's 76-61 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday night. Newby also added six assists for the Seahawks (5-2). Nolan Hodge added 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc and had six rebounds.
No. 20 Texas A&M survives Rutgers, earns 5th-place finish at Players Era Festival with 81-77 win
Wade Taylor IV scored 24 points and No. 20 Texas A&M defeated Rutgers 81-77 Saturday in the fifth-place game of the Players Era Festival. Rutgers overcame a six-point halftime deficit and led by nine with 12:51 left, but the Aggies closed the game on a 27-14 run to seal the win. Rutgers (5-3) was led by Ace Bailey, who finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Marcus Johnson and Bowling Green take down New Mexico State 61-60
Marcus Johnson scored 23 points and Javontae Campbell secured the victory with a free throw with 12 seconds remaining as Bowling Green knocked off New Mexico State 61-60 on Saturday. Johnson had five rebounds and three steals for the Falcons (3-5). Derrick Butler scored 15 points while going 4 of 15 from the floor, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds.
Tonje, Winter pace No. 15 Wisconsin past winless Chicago State
John Tonje continues to put up big numbers for the Badgers.
No. 10 Maryland holds off George Mason late, 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens
Kaylene Smikle scored 16 points and made a couple key baskets down the stretch to help No. 10 Maryland hold off George Mason 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens Saturday at the Navy Classic. Then a putback by Smikle put Maryland up by seven. The Terps won despite shooting 13 of 26 on free throws.
Doughty scores 17 in Indiana State’s 83-80 win against Iona
Kmani Doughty had 17 points in Indiana State's 83-80 victory against Iona on Saturday. Doughty shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Sycamores (4-4). Jaden Daughtry added 16 points while going 6 of 9 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds and three steals.