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.
Lawson’s 23 help Little Rock take down Tulsa 71-57
Johnathan Lawson had 23 points in Little Rock's 71-57 victory over Tulsa on Wednesday night. Lawson also added seven rebounds and five assists for the Trojans (3-2). Isaiah Lewis added 17 points while shooting 3 for 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds.
Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87
Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena.
Kennesaw State defeats Abilene Christian 84-78
Simeon Cottle had 22 points in Kennesaw State's 84-78 victory over Abilene Christian on Wednesday night. Jamil Miller added 17 points while shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line while they also had seven rebounds. Adrian Wooley had 17 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line.
Jayden Epps scores 19 and Georgetown beats Mount St. Mary’s 79-51
Jayden Epps had 19 points in Georgetown's 79-51 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday night. Epps shot 6 for 14 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Hoyas (3-1). Thomas Sorber scored 14 points and added 12 rebounds and five assists.
Jackson scores 19 as South Dakota State beats Southern Miss 101-76
Jaden Jackson scored 19 points as South Dakota State beat Southern Miss 101-76 on Wednesday night. Jackson had 10 rebounds for the Jackrabbits (4-1). Oscar Cluff scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 7 from the field and added nine rebounds.