Kobe Newton had 16 points to lead Wyoming to a 70-65 victory over Air Force on Saturday. Newton shot 4 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Cowboys (9-6, 2-2 Mountain West Conference). Dontaie Allen shot 5 for 5, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 14 points.
Warriors’ wait-and-see NBA trade deadline approach makes sense to Kerr
The Golden State Warriors aren't going to rush into a major trade before the Feb. 6 deadline, and coach Steve Kerr is on board with this tactic.
Freeman leads Arizona State dismantling of Colorado in 81-61 win
BJ Freeman scored 19 points and Jayden Quaintance recorded a double-double and Arizona State seized control early and cruised to an 81-61 win over Colorado on Saturday. Quaintance scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Basheer Jihad scored 17 points and reserve Amier Ali scored 10 points shooting 7 for 7 from the foul line. Arizona State (10-3, 1-1) won its first-ever Big 12 Conference game shooting 51.9% (28 of 54) including 46.4% (13 for 28) from 3-point range.
Pettway scores 23 as Prairie View A&M knocks off Grambling 73-55
Tanahj Pettway scored 23 points as Prairie View A&M beat Grambling 73-55 on Saturday night. Pettway shot 8 of 13 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Panthers (2-12, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Braelon Bush scored 17 points and added six assists.
Monk states interim coach Christie has ‘simplified’ things for Kings
Malik Monk explained on NBC Sports Californa's "Kings Postgame Live" how interim head coach Doug Christie has "simplified" things for Sacramento.
Tennessee State defeats Little Rock 95-86
Travis Harper II's 20 points helped Tennessee State defeat Little Rock 95-86 on Saturday night. Harper shot 5 for 15 (4 for 10 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Tigers (5-10, 1-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Ron Jessamy scored 16 points and added 12 rebounds and three blocks.
Alabama State beats Mississippi Valley State 84-55
Micah Octave scored 14 points as Alabama State beat Mississippi Valley State 84-55 on Saturday night. Octave added nine rebounds for the Hornets (5-9, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). CJ Hines scored 14 points while going 4 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added six assists.
Walker scores 30 as Radford defeats Winthrop 87-67
Zion Walker's 30 points led Radford over Winthrop 87-67 on Saturday night. Walker shot 9 for 14 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (11-6, 1-1 Big South Conference). Brandon Maclin scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc and added five rebounds.
McLaughlin scores 30 as Northern Arizona downs Weber State 80-77
Trenton McLaughlin's 30 points led Northern Arizona over Weber State 80-77 on Saturday night. McLaughlin also had seven rebounds for the Lumberjacks (10-5, 1-1 Big Sky Conference). Jayden Jackson scored 21 points, shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line.
Pierre scores 22, Belmont defeats UIC 92-87
Jonathan Pierre had 22 points in Belmont's 92-87 victory over UIC on Saturday night. Pierre added eight rebounds for the Bruins (10-5, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Carter Whitt scored 20 points and added eight rebounds.
Jones’ 20 help South Carolina State beat Morgan State 86-72
Drayton Jones had 20 points in South Carolina State's 86-72 win over Morgan State on Saturday night. Jones had six rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Davion Everett scored 18 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds.
Coppin State defeats North Carolina Central 63-61
Julius Ellerbe had 16 points in Coppin State's 63-61 victory against North Carolina Central on Saturday night. Ellerbe added eight rebounds for the Eagles (2-13, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Camaren Sparrrow added 14 points while shooting 4 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had five assists.
Jah Nze scores 25 as Mercer holds on for 70-67 victory over VMI
Jah Nze had 25 points to help Mercer hold off VMI 70-67 on Saturday. Nze shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Bears (9-6, 2-0 Southern Conference). Alex Holt totaled 11 points, nine rebounds and three steals.
Thomas scores 18, Northwestern State knocks off Nicholls State 68-66
Micah Thomas scored 18 points as Northwestern State beat Nicholls State 68-66 on Saturday night. Thomas shot 6 for 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Demons (7-7, 3-0 Southland Conference). JT Warren scored 12 points, going 4 of 7 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Hunt’s 20 lead Jackson State over Alcorn State 72-69
Keiveon Hunt had 20 points in Jackson State's 72-69 victory over Alcorn State on Saturday night to end a 14-game losing streak dating to last season. Hunt shot 4 of 6 from the field and 11 for 12 from the line for the Tigers (1-13, 1-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Daeshun Ruffin scored 16 points, shooting 6 of 15 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.