The No. 18 Pitt basketball team trailed for much of its game on Saturday, but made a late push, and figured out a way to pull out a 64-59 win over Virginia Tech as Cassell Coliseum. The Panthers improved to 8-2 on the year with the win and grabbed their first ACC win of the season in the process. Jaland Lowe scored 11 of his 19 points in the final four minutes of the game, including a go-ahead layup with 50.7 seconds remaining to put his team up for good.
Magic’s Franz Wagner out indefinitely with torn oblique, the same injury that sidelined Banchero
Wagner had stepped up his scoring and led the offense with Banchero out, this is a devastating blow for Orlando.
Anthony Dell’Orso scores 19 off the bench and Arizona routs Southern Utah 102-66
Anthony Dell’Orso scored 19 points and six other Arizona players reached double figures in a 102-66 victory over Southern Utah on Saturday. Four of the double-figure scorers were reserves. In addition to Dell'Orso's 19 points, KJ Lewis scored 15, Henri Veesaar 12 and Motiejus Krivas 10.
Gayle scores late to give Michigan 85-83 win over Iowa for Wolverines’ 7th straight victory
Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf had double-doubles and Roddy Gayle Jr. scored with 4.6 seconds remaining to give Michigan an 85-83 win over Iowa on Saturday for its seventh straight win. Gayle drove to the hoop and was credited with a basket on a close goaltending call to give Michigan (8-1, 2-0 Big Ten) the two-point margin. Iowa advanced the ball past halfcourt and called timeout with 1.1 remaining.
O’Connor scores 17 as George Mason knocks off Tulane 76-64
Brayden O'Connor's 17 points helped George Mason defeat Tulane 76-64 on Saturday. O'Connor went 7 of 10 from the field for the Patriots (7-3). Darius Maddox shot 4 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 17 points.
Butler scores 35, Bowling Green beats Morgan State 102-81
Derrick Butler's 35 points led Bowling Green over Morgan State 102-81 on Saturday. Butler also added six rebounds for the Falcons (4-5). Trey Thomas scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc.
No. 23 Michigan basketball holds off Iowa, 85-83, for 7th straight victory
No. 23 Michigan basketball has won 7 straight for the first time since the beginning of the 2020-21 season — the last time U-M went to the Elite 8.
Trimble helps No. 20 North Carolina top Georgia Tech, 68-65
Seth Trimble scored 19 points and No. North Carolina held off upset-minded Georgia Tech for a 68-65 victory in the ACC opener for both teams Saturday. Trimble was 5 for 6 from the field and 8 for 9 on free throws for the Tar Heels (5-4, 1-0 ACC).
Jaland Lowe carries No. 18 Pittsburgh to 64-59 win over Virginia Tech
Jaland Lowe scored 19 points to lead No. 18 Pittsburgh to a 64-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. Lowe connected on just 6 of 16 from the floor, but made all six of his free-throw attempts, including four in the final 25 seconds to help the Panthers (8-2) bounce back from a 33-point loss to Mississippi State on Wednesday. Ishmael Leggett added 17 points for the Panthers, who won despite shooting 41.1%.
Santos scores 24, Dayton defeats Lehigh 86-62
Nate Santos had 24 points in Dayton's 86-62 victory against Lehigh on Saturday. Santos shot 8 for 11 (6 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Flyers (8-2). Malachi Smith added 17 points while shooting 5 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line while they also had nine assists.
South Carolina rides eight 2nd half 3s to a 75-68 win over East Carolina
Jamarii Thomas and Morris Ugusuk each hit three of South Carolina's eight second-half 3-pointers as the Gamecocks erased a five-point halftime deficit to post a 75-68 win over East Carolina on Saturday. South Carolina hit 17 of 25 from the field (68%), including 8 of 12 from beyond the arc (66.7%) over the final 20 minutes to earn its third straight win. East Carolina led by five at halftime and pushed it to 34-27 on an RJ Felton jumper to start the second half, but Collin Murray-Boyles converted three straight layups, Jamarii Thomas hit a jumper and Jacobi Wright hit from deep as the Gamecocks went on a 17-0 run to take a double-digit lead.
VIDEO: Postgame press conferences – Arkansas 75, UTSA 60
Video of Arkansas coach John Calipari's postgame press conference after the Arkansas Razorbacks win over UTSA.
Evan Mobley scores career-high 41 points, helping Cavs maintain NBA’s best record with win over Hornets
Mobley outscored the Hornets by himself in the first quarter.
Jones scores 32 points to lead No. 5 Marquette past No. 11 Wisconsin, 88-74
Kam Jones scored 32 points to lead No. Marquette to an 88-74 victory over No. Wisconsin on Saturday.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ win over UTSA
Arkansas' Boogie Fland and Adou Thiero sit at the scorer's table Saturday during the game against UTSA at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. HawgBeat After a 76-73 win at Miami in the SEC/ACC Challenge, Arkansas returned home and earned a 75-60 win over the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.