JT Toppin had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 16 points and No. 22 Texas Tech beat TCU 71-57 on Wednesday night in its first game as a ranked team this season. Elijah Hawkins added 13 points to help the Red Raiders (16-4, 7-2 Big 12) win their fifth consecutive game in what is their best start in conference since 2004-05, when Bob Knight was the coach. Noah Reynolds scored 14 points before fouling out for the Horned Frogs (10-10, 3-6).
Chattanooga defeats Western Carolina 84-60
Honor Huff had 25 points in Chattanooga's 84-60 win against Western Carolina on Wednesday night. Huff also added five rebounds for the Mocs (14-8, 6-3 Southern Conference). Bash Wieland shot 5 for 10, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 12 points.
Hornets star LaMelo Ball out at least 1 week with left ankle sprain
Johnson has 18, Mercer knocks off The Citadel 80-46
Tyler Johnson scored 18 points as Mercer beat The Citadel 80-46 on Wednesday night. Johnson also had four steals for the Bears (11-11, 4-5 Southern Conference). Marcus Overstreet scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line and added 10 rebounds and three blocks.