Isaiah Swope's 30 points led Saint Louis over Quinnipiac 81-67 on Monday night. Swope added six assists for the Billikens (3-2). Gibson Jimerson scored 16 points, shooting 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Michigan State gets 40 points from its bench in 72-56 win over Colorado
The Spartans (5-1) are playing in their sixth Maui Invitational, the fifth under head coach Tom Izzo.
Southern Indiana wins 87-77 over Indiana State
Stephen Olowoniyi's 16 points helped Southern Indiana defeat Indiana State 87-77 on Monday night. Olowoniyi also contributed eight rebounds for the Screaming Eagles (3-4). Jayland Randall added 15 points while shooting 4 for 11 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had three steals.
San Jose State wins 71-65 over UTEP at Ball Dawgs Classic
Josh Uduje's 23 points helped San Jose State defeat UTEP 71-65 on Monday night at the Ball Dawgs Classic. Uduje shot 9 for 18 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (2-5). Will McClendon scored 22 points while shooting 7 for 11 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Rigsby’s 17 help Troy down UTSA 86-72
Myles Rigsby scored 17 points as Troy beat UTSA 86-72 on Monday night. Rigsby added three steals for the Trojans (4-2). Tayton Conerway added 15 points while shooting 7 for 15, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc while they also had six rebounds and five steals.
No. 22 Xavier beats South Carolina 75-66 despite struggles from 3
Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (3-3) with 13 points while Jamarii Thomas added 11 and Jacobi Wright 10. The Musketeers jumped out to a 7-0 lead but South Carolina responded with the next 17 points as Xavier went scoreless for 6:35. The Gamecocks led 34-29 at halftime.
Johni Broome tips in game-winner to lift No. 4 Auburn past No. 5 Iowa State at Maui Invitational
The Tigers rallied from an 18-point deficit to stun the Cyclones in the first round of the Maui Invitational on Monday.
Jakucionis scores 21, Ivisic has double-double as Illinois beats Little Rock 92-34
Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 points — both season highs — and Tomislav Ivisic had his third double-double of the season to help Illinois beat Little Rock 92-34 Monday night. The 7-foot-1 Ivisic scored 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds with two steals. Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
Arkansas delivers triple-digit beatdown of epic proportions
The Razorbacks came, saw and conquered in epic fashion against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday night.
Latrell Jossell, Atin Wright rally North Texas to 58-55 victory over Oregon State
Latrell Jossell scored 15 points and Atin Wright hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining to send North Texas to a 58-55 victory over Oregon State 58-55 on Monday night. Jossell shot 5 for 9 from the floor with three 3-pointers for the Mean Green (5-1). Johnathan Massie and Brenen Lorient scored 14 apiece.
Dawson Garcia posts a double-double as Minnesota holds off Central Michigan, 68-65 for fifth win
Dawson Garcia posted a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds and went 5 of 6 at the free-throw line in the final minute to help Minnesota fend off Central Michigan for a 68-65 win on Monday night. Garcia hit a 3 with 3:17 left to put the Golden Gophers up by four, 59-55, but Jakobi Heady answered from deep to get the Chippewas within a point with three minutes left. Lu'Cye Patterson's 3 put Minnesota up by four but Heady halved it with a layup.
Da’Sean Nelson, Christian Henry lead Eastern Michigan over Houston Christian 74-73
Jalin Billingsley had 13 points on 6-for-7 shooting. Elijah Brooks led the way for the Huskies (2-4) with 17 points and two steals. D'Aundre Samuels had 15 points and Bryson Dawkins added 12 points and two steals.
USA Basketball beats Bahamas 97-74, moves closer to AmeriCup berth
USA Basketball is on the brink of qualifying for next year's AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 21 points, Jahmi'us Ramsey scored 19 and the U.S. never trailed in a 97-74 win over the Bahamas in an AmeriCup qualifying game Monday night. The U.S. improved to 3-1 in qualifying, and one more win in either of their two remaining qualifying games — not until February — will clinch a spot in AmeriCup, which is the championship of the FIBA Americas region.
Byron Ireland scores 15 as Nicholls eases past Mississippi College 79-35
Byron Ireland scored 15 points to lead Nicholls to a 79-35 victory over Mississippi College on Monday night. Ireland also added five rebounds for the Colonels (3-4). Michael Gray Jr. scored 14 points, going 3 of 5 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 8 from the line.
Strong’s late 3 lifts Boston College past Missouri State, 76-74 in Cayman Islands semifinal
Elijah Strong knocked down a 3-pointer with 4 seconds left in overtime to lift Boston College to a 76-74 win over Missouri State on Monday night to advance to the championship game of the Cayman Islands Classic. The Eagles will face Boise State, which held off South Dakota State 83-82, in Tuesday's title game. Dez White hit a pair of free throws and knocked down a jumper and Michael Osei-Bonsu added a jumper as the Bears took a 70-64 lead to open overtime.