Wofford is fourth in the SoCon with 16.6 assists per game led by Kyler Filewich averaging 3.4. The Bears have gone 2-3 against SoCon opponents. Mercer averages 81.5 points and has outscored opponents by 5.6 points per game.
No. 16 Gonzaga hosts Santa Clara following Tilly’s 25-point showing
Santa Clara Broncos (12-7, 4-2 WCC) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-5, 5-1 WCC) Spokane, Washington; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara faces No. Gonzaga after Christoph Tilly scored 25 points in Santa Clara's 57-54 loss to the Loyola Marymount Lions.
Why Warriors’ upcoming homestand is critical to playoff hopes
The Golden State Warriors have an opportunity to take advantage of a crucial stretch of home games to reignite their NBA playoff hopes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, Thunder get revenge crushing Cavaliers by 20
The first meeting between these teams was about the Cavaliers offense. The rematch was about the Thunder defense.
Taylor duo rallies SIU Edwardsville to 87-80 victory over Tennessee State in OT
Brian Taylor II had 23 points and Ray'Sean Taylor scored 21 to help SIU Edwardsville rally to beat Tennessee State 87-80 in overtime on Thursday night. Brian Taylor added five rebounds for the Cougars (12-6, 5-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Ray'Sean Taylor made three 3-pointers and 10 of 11 free throws, adding three steals.
Tedrick Washington Jr. scores 17 as Southeast Missouri State tops Tennessee Tech 77-70
Tedrick Washington Jr. scored 17 points as Southeast Missouri State beat Tennessee Tech 77-70 on Thursday night. Washington also added three steals for the Redhawks (10-9, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Braxton Stacker and Rob Martin both scored 13.
Malik Moore scores 18 to help Montana secure 63-59 victory over Weber State
Malik Moore scored 18 points to lead Montana over Weber State 63-59 on Thursday night. Moore shot 5 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Grizzlies (11-7, 4-1 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 17 points and added seven rebounds.
Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper rally Rutgers to 85-82 victory over Nebraska
Freshman Ace Bailey finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds, Dylan Harper scored 21 and Rutgers rallied late to beat Nebraska 85-82 on Thursday night. Bailey made both ends of a one-and-one opportunity at the free-throw line to give the Scarlet Knights (10-8, 3-4 Big Ten Conference) a four-point lead with 10 seconds left. He missed the front end at the foul line 11 seconds earlier with Rutgers up 81-77.
Salaridze’s 23 lead UT Martin past Eastern Illinois 68-63
Vladimer Salaridze's 23 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 68-63 on Thursday night. Salaridze added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-10, 4-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Tarence Guinyard scored 18 points and added eight rebounds.
Northwestern beats Maryland 76-74 on Nick Martinelli’s jumper just before the OT buzzer
Nick Martinelli made a baseline jumper just before the overtime buzzer to help Northwestern snap a three-game losing streak with a 76-74 victory over Maryland on Thursday night. Northwestern led 64-56 with 4:43 left in regulation before Maryland closed on an 11-2 run, capped by Ja'Kobi Gillespie's layup with 6.9 seconds left to tie it at 68-all. Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer had a layup hit off the back iron at the other end and Derik Queen secured the defensive rebound.
McCubbin scores 38 as Austin Peay knocks off Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in OT
Tate McCubbin scored a freshman record 38 points as Austin Peay beat Eastern Kentucky 97-90 in overtime on Thursday night. McCubbin added six rebounds and three steals and drilled nine 3-pointers for the Governors (7-11, 2-3 Atlantic Sun Conference), who made a school record 19 3s. Tekao Carpenter scored 21 points while finishing 7 of 11 from 3-point range and added five rebounds.
Idaho State earns 70-67 victory against Montana State
Connor Hollenbeck had 22 points in Idaho State's 70-67 victory against Montana State on Thursday night. Hollenbeck shot 7 for 13 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bengals (7-8, 2-2 Big Sky Conference). Dylan Darling scored 19 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
Hawthorne scores 23 as Northern Colorado downs Portland State 72-69
Isaiah Hawthorne scored 23 points as Northern Colorado beat Portland State 72-69 on Thursday night. Hawthorne also contributed seven rebounds for the Bears (13-5, 5-0 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne shot 6 of 10 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
Dawson Garcia hits 3-pointer from edge of logo to lift Minnesota past No. 20 Michigan in OT
Dawson Garcia began calling for the ball before he crossed center court. Once he got it, he let it fly to give Minnesota its first Big Ten victory of the season. Garcia’s 3-pointer from the near edge of the center-court logo beat the overtime buzzer to give Minnesota an 84-81 victory over No. 20 Michigan on Thursday night.
McLaughlin’s 21 help Northern Arizona defeat Sacramento State 77-53
Trent McLaughlin's 21 points helped Northern Arizona defeat Sacramento State 77-53 on Thursday night. McLaughlin shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line for the Lumberjacks (11-7, 2-3 Big Sky Conference). Diego Campisano went 7 of 9 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 19 points.