Joe Bamisile scored 22 points, Max Shulga added 18 and VCU defeated Miami 77-70 on Sunday in the seventh-place game of the Charleston Classic. Shulga had eight rebounds and nine assists. He and Bamisile each made four 3-pointers.
Staff picks: Can Pitt take down No. 19 Wisconsin?
It is only November, but the Pitt Panthers have a big time college basketball game later this evening. Pitt (6-0) will square off with No. 19 Wisconsin (6-0) in the championship game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off. Pitt has claimed wins over opponents from the Big 12 and SEC in its 6-0 start, and today will look to claim a victory over a Big Ten foe.
Silas Demary Jr. makes key steal as Georgia beats No. 22 St. John’s 66-63
Asa Newell scored 18 points, Silas Demary Jr. made a key steal in the final seconds and Georgia beat No. St. John's 66-63 on Sunday. After a timeout with 10 seconds remaining, RJ Luis Jr. got past midcourt and then Demary poked the ball away from behind.
From Maui to the Caribbean, college hoops’ Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of the sport
Lea Miller-Tooley hopped off a call to welcome the Baylor women’s basketball team to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas, where 80-degree temperatures made it easy for the Bears to settle in on Paradise Island a week before Thanksgiving. About 5,000 miles east of the Caribbean nation, similar climes awaited Maui Invitational men's teams in Hawaii. The holiday week tournaments feature buzzworthy matchups and all-day TV coverage, sure, but there is a familiarity about them as they help ward off the November chill.
Arkansas’ win over Little Rock a tale of two halves
The No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks (4-1, 0-0 SEC) allowed a large advantage at halftime to dwindle to just seven points before they pulled away to beat the Little Rock Trojans (3-3, 0-0 OVC) 79-67 on Friday night at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks started the game fast and strong both offensively and defensively, and used five turnovers to jump out to an 11-0 lead that would later extend to 39-19 with just under three minutes before the half and 42-24 before the two teams went to the locker rooms. "Thank goodness it’s November, and again, you have a chance to put somebody away, and you mess around," Arkansas head coach John Calipari said postgame.
Eastern Kentucky plays Ball State in Estero, Florida
Ball State Cardinals (1-4) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-1) Estero, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky squares off against Ball State in Estero, Florida. Eastern Kentucky went 17-14 overall with a 6-9 record in non-conference play during the 2023-24 season.
Portland State Vikings square off against the Wofford Terriers
The Vikings have a 2-3 record in non-conference play. Portland State ranks third in the Big Sky with 10.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Tre-Vaughn Minott averaging 2.0. The Terriers are 2-4 in non-conference play.
Maryland Terrapins and the Villanova Wildcats meet in Newark, New Jersey
Villanova Wildcats (3-3) vs. Maryland Terrapins (4-1) Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -4.5; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on Villanova in Newark, New Jersey. The Terrapins have a 4-1 record in non-conference play.
Iona hosts Fiegen and Cornell
Cornell Big Red (3-2) at Iona Gaels (1-4) New Rochelle, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cornell takes on Iona after Jake Fiegen scored 22 points in Cornell's 86-76 loss to the Robert Morris Colonials. The Gaels are 1-1 in home games.
Jacobi leads Eastern Illinois against Valparaiso after 22-point game
Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-4) at Valparaiso Beacons (2-2) Valparaiso, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Beacons -6.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois visits Valparaiso after Kooper Jacobi scored 22 points in Eastern Illinois' 78-69 loss to the DePaul Blue Demons. Valparaiso went 7-25 overall last season while going 6-11 at home.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the UAB Blazers meet in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
UAB Blazers (3-4) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-5) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB and Louisiana meet at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-5 in non-conference play.
Chicago State Cougars and the Radford Highlanders meet in Daytona Beach, Florida
Radford Highlanders (4-2) vs. Chicago State Cougars (0-6) Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 10:30 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State faces Radford at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cougars are 0-6 in non-conference play.
George Washington squares off against Illinois State
Illinois State Redbirds (4-2) vs. George Washington Revolutionaries (5-1) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Washington plays Illinois State in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Revolutionaries have a 5-1 record against non-conference oppponents.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Southern Illinois Salukis square off
Southern Illinois Salukis (2-3) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-0) Estero, Florida; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech will square off against Southern Illinois at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Louisiana Tech finished 22-10 overall with a 10-5 record in non-conference play during the 2023-24 season.
Xavier Musketeers and the South Carolina Gamecocks square off in Cypress Lake, Florida
South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2) vs. Xavier Musketeers (5-0) Cypress Lake, Florida; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier takes on South Carolina at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Cypress Lake, Florida. The Musketeers have a 5-0 record in non-conference games.