Tom Izzo shows Michigan State basketball is "not afraid to play anybody" as Spartans learn about their strengths and flaws in gritty win over Samford.
No. 9 Kentucky hosts Jackson State after Robinson’s 20-point game
Jackson State Tigers (0-5) at Kentucky Wildcats (4-0) Lexington, Kentucky; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky takes on Jackson State after Jaxson Robinson scored 20 points in Kentucky's 97-68 victory against the Lipscomb Bisons.
McLaughlin leads Northern Arizona against Incarnate Word after 21-point showing
Incarnate Word Cardinals (3-1) at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (4-1) Flagstaff, Arizona; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona takes on Incarnate Word after Trenton McLaughlin scored 21 points in Northern Arizona's 82-47 victory against the Embry-Riddle (AZ) Eagles. The Lumberjacks have gone 3-0 in home games.
Wichita State Shockers and the Saint Louis Billikens square off
Saint Louis Billikens (2-1) vs. Wichita State Shockers (4-0) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State will square off against Saint Louis at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Wichita State finished 15-19 overall with a 9-5 record against non-conference opponents during the 2023-24 season.
UL Monroe visits Northwestern State following Walker’s 29-point game
UL Monroe Warhawks (2-4) at Northwestern State Demons (2-3) Natchitoches, Louisiana; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern State plays UL Monroe after Dontae Walker scored 29 points in Northwestern State's 121-49 win against the John Melvin Millers. The Demons have gone 2-0 in home games.
Sebastian Mack makes his presence felt in UCLA’s win over Idaho State
Sebastian Mack leads UCLA with 21 points off the bench as Bruins get the victory over Idaho State at Pauley Pavilion.
Mack scores 21, Bilodeau adds 20 to help UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70
Sebastian Mack scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau hit 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points and UCLA beat Idaho State 84-70 on Wednesday night. Eric Dailey Jr. added 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting for UCLA (4-1). Bilodeau made 8 of 14 from the field and Mack made a career-high 15 made free throws on 16 attempts.
UTEP takes down UCSB 79-76
Devon Barnes' 23 points helped UTEP defeat UCSB 79-76 on Wednesday night. Barnes shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 14 from the free-throw line for the Miners (3-1). Otis Frazier III added 21 points while going 9 of 18 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) while he also had five rebounds, five assists, and four blocks.
Williams, Agbo score 20 points apiece, USC beats San Jose State 82-68
USC scored 10 consecutive points early in the second half to help pull away from San Jose State.
Hicks scores 16 as UNLV defeats Pepperdine 80-59
Brooklyn Hicks scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead UNLV over Pepperdine 80-59 on Wednesday night. Hicks shot 7 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Rebels (3-1). Jeremiah Cherry scored 14 points while going 5 of 7 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Wessels scores 14 as Saint Mary’s (CA) downs D-II Stanislaus State 78-38
Harry Wessels scored 14 points off of the bench to help lead Saint Mary's (CA) over Division-II Stanislaus State 78-38 on Wednesday. Wessels shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Gaels (5-0). Augustas Marciulionis scored 13 points, going 5 of 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range).
Raynaud’s 20 points, 10 rebounds lead Stanford to narrow 70-63 win over Norfolk State
Maxime Raynaud had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Stanford held off a second-half rally, and the Cardinal defeated Norfolk State 70-63 on Wednesday night. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half, Norfolk State went ahead 42-40 shortly after halftime. Stanford responded, particularly on defense, holding the Spartans to two field goals and four free throws over the next 8 1/2 minutes.
USC bench helps power Trojans to win over San José State at Galen Center
USC got a lift from its bench, helping the Trojans earn a 82-68 win over San José State Wednesday night at Galen Center.
Arizona State holds off Cal Poly with backup Sanon scoring 22 in 93-89 win
Reserve Joson Sanon scored 22 points, Jayden Quaintance recorded a double-double and Arizona State held off Cal Poly 93-89 on Wednesday night. Adam Miller scored 16 points, Alston Mason 14, BJ Freeman 13, Basheer Jihad 11 and Quaintance 11 to go along with 12 rebounds for the Sun Devils (5-1). Arizona State led for the duration of the second half, but Cal Poly stayed within striking distance once Kieran Elliott made a layup and Peter Bandelj converted a three-point play to get the Mustangs (3-3) within 59-51 with 15 minutes remaining.
No. 3 Gonzaga dominates Long Beach State, 84-41
Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each had 15 points as No. Gonzaga routed Long Beach State 84-41 on Wednesday night. Ryan Nembhard added 10 points and seven assists for the Bulldogs (5-0), who have opened with five straight wins for the first time since the 2021-22 season.