John Tonje had a career-high 41 points — two shy of the Wisconsin record — to lead the Badgers over No. 9 Arizona 103-88 on Friday night.
What we learned as Warriors beat Grizz to stay undefeated in NBA Cup
The Golden State Warriors fought off early shooting struggles and outlasted the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies, 123-118, on Friday at Chase Center.
What we learned as Fox’s Kings-record 60 wasted in NBA Cup loss
De'Aaron Fox set a Kings franchise record by scoring 60 points, but it wasn't enough as Sacramento lost in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Ariel Hukporti brings ‘energy’ to shorthanded Knicks in win over Nets
Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti had the best game of his young career, giving New York 30 quality minutes in their win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Dailey posts double-double as UCLA overwhelms Lehigh by 40 points
Eric Dailey Jr. scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and reserve Aday Mara scored 16 points as UCLA largely went unchallenged in its 85-45 win over Lehigh on Friday night. Tyler Bilodeau scored 15 points and reserve Sebastian Mack 10 for the Bruins (3-1). Keith Higgins Jr. led the Mountain Hawks (0-4) with 18 points and Tyler Whitney-Sidney scored 10.
Nate Kingz scores 22 to lead Oregon State over Cal State Fullerton 70-51
Nate Kingz's 22 points helped Oregon State defeat CSU Fullerton 70-51 on Friday night. Kingz had eight rebounds for the Beavers (4-0). Michael Rataj scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds.
Dominique Daniels Jr. leads California Baptist over Long Island University 90-77
Dominique Daniels Jr.'s 27 points helped California Baptist defeat Long Island University 90-77 on Friday night. Daniels shot 9 for 25 (5 for 14 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Lancers (3-1). Martel Williams scored 23 points while shooting 9 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc.
Leach scores season-high 27 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois in OT
Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli added 16 points and Northwestern needed overtime to beat Eastern Illinois 67-58 on Friday night.
OG Anunoby, Dorian Finney-Smith scuffle sparks Tom Thibodeau’s criticism of officials after Knicks win
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is no stranger to criticizing officials and he did so again, pointing out the referee's inconsistencies after Friday's win over the Brooklyn Nets.
John Tonje scores 41 points as Wisconsin tops No. 9 Arizona 103-88 in foul-filled game
John Tonje had a career-high 41 points — two shy of the Wisconsin record — to lead the Badgers over No. 9 Arizona 103-88 on Friday night. Wisconsin (4-0) never trailed, and fans stormed the Kohl Center court after the final horn. Tonje shot 8 for 14 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and was 21 for 22 at the foul line.
No. 23 Texas A&M beats No. 21 Ohio State 78-64 for third straight win after season-opening loss
Wade Taylor IV and Manny Obaseki each scored 15 points and No. 23 Texas A&M beat No. 21 Ohio State 78-64 on Friday night. Zhuric Phelps added 14 points and Henry Coleman III chipped in 12 for the Aggies. The Aggies have won three consecutive games following a season-opening loss at UCF and handed the Buckeyes their first loss of the season.
Gard a fan of Wisconsin’s soul in Arizona upset
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard offers his reaction to Wisconsin's upset of No. 9 Arizona and John Tonje's 41-point night.
Freeman’s double-double leads Iowa past Washington State 76-66
Owen Freeman scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, finishing one-point shy of his career-high, and Iowa pulled away late to beat Washington State 76-66 on Friday night. Payton Sandfort scored 18 points for the Hawkeyes (4-0). Iowa started 5-0 in the 2022-23 season, 7-0 the year before and 6-0 in 2020-21.
Battle has 21 points and No. 4 Gonzaga routs UMass Lowell 113-54
Khalif Battle scored 21 points, including 4 for 4 on 3-point attempts, and No. 4 Gonzaga cruised to a 113-54 victory over UMass Lowell on Friday night. Nolan Hickman added 14 points and shot 4 for 5 from 3-point range for the Zags (3-0), who are undefeated after three games for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Braden Huff and Ryan Nembhard had 13 apiece and Dusty Stromer and Graham Ike each had 11.
Manhattan takes down Fordham 78-76
Will Sydnor's 24 points helped Manhattan defeat Fordham 78-76 on Friday night. Sydnor added five rebounds for the Jaspers (2-1). Devin Dinkins shot 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line to add 11 points.