Jao Ituka led Jacksonville State over East Carolina on Thursday night with 18 points off of the bench in an 86-78 victory. Ituka shot 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (4-1). Jaron Pierre Jr. added 16 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 7 for 11 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists.
James, Quigley and Hayes combine for 59 points as No. 20 NC State women beat Coastal Carolina 89-68
Aziaha James had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Devyn Quigley scored a career-high 20 points and made four 3-pointers and NC State beat Coastal Carolina 89-68 on Thursday. NC State had its lead trimmed to 54-46 midway through the third quarter before James scored five straight points to begin a 13-2 run that ended in a 19-point lead. Quigley took over in the fourth, making three 3-pointers and scoring 15 points.
KyKy Tandy scores 21 and Florida Atlantic pulls away late to beat Oklahoma State 86-78
KyKy Tandy scored 21 points and Florida Atlantic pulled away late in the second half to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the Charleston Classic. Florida Atlantic (4-2) plays the Bulldogs in the semifinals on Friday, while Oklahoma State (3-1) battles the Hurricanes in a consolation game. Leland Walker completed a three-point play with 4:38 left in the second half to give FAU its first lead, 68-67, since it was 16-14.
Can UConn pull off a historic three-peat? The next three weeks will provide some answers
Dan Hurley is trying to run it back with only one returning starter from last year's championship squad.
Report: Former Temple men’s basketball player the subject of a federal points-shaving investigation
Temple games were flagged for unusual wagering activity at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Michigan State basketball vs. North Carolina, Thanksgiving Day 2025 in Fort Myers Tip-Off
Michigan State will play UNC basketball next Thanksgiving Day in the 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off in Florida.
Drake beat Miami 80-69 for its first victory against an ACC team since 2017
Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points, Daniel Abreu had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Drake beat Miami 80-69 on Thursday to begin the Charleston Classic. It was Drake’s first victory against an ACC opponent since topping Wake Forest 77-74 in its second game of the 2017-18 season. Nijel Pack became the first Florida State player to reach double digits when he made a 3-pointer with 6:54 remaining to pull within 56-47, but Stirtz answered at the other end with a three-point play to restore a 12-point lead.
Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball will ‘reap benefits quickly’ from tough scheduling
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.