Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Loyola Marymount 73-53 on Thursday night. Battle also contributed six rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-7, 8-3 West Coast Conference). Ryan Nembhard scored 15 points and added nine assists.
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Miles puts up 22 in North Florida’s 95-88 victory over Bellarmine
AP) — Jasai Miles scored 22 points as North Florida beat Bellarmine 95-88 on Thursday night. Miles had eight rebounds for the Ospreys (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kamrin Oriol scored 21 points while shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Williams scores 19, Montana takes down Northern Colorado 86-78
Money Williams' 19 points helped Montana defeat Northern Colorado 86-78 on Thursday night. Williams had eight rebounds for the Grizzlies (16-8, 9-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor and added seven rebounds.
Jungers scores 14, Reaves hits 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beats Mount St. Mary’s 70-67 in OT
Dejour Reaves hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beat Mount St. Mary's 70-67 in overtime on Thursday night. Luke Jungers was 5 of 9 from the field and made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead Iona (10-13, 7-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Reaves finished with 13 points while shooting 6 for 17, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc and added three steals.
Haid scores 25 as Central Connecticut State takes down Fairleigh Dickinson 87-66
Devin Haid had 25 points in Central Connecticut State's 87-66 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday night. Haid had eight rebounds for the Blue Devils (17-6, 8-2 Northeast Conference). Jordan Jones scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
North Dakota State earns 78-72 victory against Kansas City
Jacksen Moni's 24 points helped North Dakota State defeat Kansas City 78-72 on Thursday night. Moni went 10 of 18 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Bison (17-8, 6-4 Summit League). Noah Feddersen scored 17 points and added 10 rebounds.
Nkrumah’s 14 lead Tennessee State over Western Illinois 87-69
Aaron Nkrumah had 14 points in Tennessee State's 87-69 win over Western Illinois on Thursday night. Nkrumah also had eight rebounds and seven assists for the Tigers (11-13, 7-6 Ohio Valley Conference). Travis Harper II scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State wins 80-51 against Morehead State
Rob Martin's 27 points helped Southeast Missouri State defeat Morehead State 80-51 on Thursday night. Martin also added five assists for the Redhawks (14-10, 9-4 Ohio Valley Conference). BJ Ward went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 16 points.
Peter scores 16 as Liberty knocks off Louisiana Tech 77-53
Taelon Peter scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead Liberty past Louisiana Tech 77-53 on Thursday night. Peter shot 6 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Flames (18-5, 6-4 Conference USA). Colin Porter scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Cottle scores 30 as Kennesaw State takes down Western Kentucky 76-69
Simeon Cottle's 30 points led Kennesaw State over Western Kentucky 76-69 on Thursday night. Cottle added five rebounds for the Owls (14-9, 6-4 Conference USA). Adrian Wooley scored 23 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 6 for 7 from the line and added 11 rebounds.
Pissis’ 27 help New Hampshire take down UMBC 79-78
Sami Pissis had 27 points and Anthony McComb III hit a 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds to play in New Hampshire's 79-78 victory over UMBC on Thursday night. Pissis missed a 3-point shot from the left corner but McComb chased down the offensive rebound in the opposite corner and hit the go-ahead shot. Regimantas Ciunys missed a potential winning jumper at the buzzer.
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Drake’s 25 lead Drexel past William & Mary 86-66
Jason Drake's 25 points helped Drexel defeat William & Mary 86-66 on Thursday night. Drake also contributed nine assists for the Dragons (13-11, 5-6 Coastal Athletic Association). Yame Butler scored 18 points, shooting 7 for 12 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Farmer’s 25 help Youngstown State defeat Oakland 84-75
EJ Farmer scored 25 points as Youngstown State beat Oakland 84-75 on Thursday night. Farmer shot 8 for 17 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Penguins (15-10, 9-5 Horizon League). Juwan Maxey scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 10 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line.