Ryan Conwell had 22 points to lead Xavier to a 94-72 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday.
Knox scores 18 off the bench, South Florida downs East Carolina 75-69
Kobe Knox scored 18 points off of the bench to lead South Florida over East Carolina 75-69 on Tuesday in an American Athletic Conference opener. Knox shot 7 for 8 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Bulls (8-6). Jayden Reid scored 11 points while shooting 1 for 9 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and four steals.
These stats PROVE Grizzlies big man Zach Edey is the Rookie of the Year | The Big Number
On this week's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig deep into a stellar rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey. They help paint the picture of why Edey leads the discussion for Rookie of the Year in the NBA.
Ryan Conwell scores 22 as Xavier rolls to 94-72 victory over Seton Hall
Ryan Conwell had 22 points to lead Xavier to a 94-72 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday. Conwell shot 7 for 12 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2 Big East Conference). Marcus Foster scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
O’Connor scores 19 as George Mason takes down Davidson 69-57
Brayden O'Connor scored 19 points as George Mason beat Davidson 69-57 on Tuesday to begin Atlantic 10 Conference play. O'Connor went 7 of 9 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Patriots (10-4). Jalen Haynes scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds.
Banks scores 21 as Tulane downs Charlotte 83-68
Kaleb Banks scored 21 points to help Tulane defeat Charlotte 83-68 on Tuesday in an American Athletic Conference opener. Banks had five rebounds for the Green Wave (7-7). Rowan Brumbaugh added 19 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 6 for 9 from the line.
Jahsean Corbett propels Duquesne to 67-55 victory over Rhode Island
Jahsean Corbett totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds to help Duquesne defeat Rhode Island 67-55 on Tuesday. David Dixon added 11 points, six rebounds and three blocks for the Dukes (6-8, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference).. Tre Dinkins had 11 points.
Dayton earns 84-70 victory against La Salle
Malachi Smith scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and Dayton beat La Salle 84-70 on Tuesday in an Atlantic 10 Conference opener. Smith also contributed five rebounds and six assists for the Flyers (11-3). Amael L'Etang scored 12 points and added five rebounds and five assists.
Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52
Chaz Lanier scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to a 67-52 victory over stubborn Norfolk State on Tuesday. The Volunteers (13-0), off to the second best start in program history, got 10 points from Zakai Zeigler, Cade Phillips and Jordan Gainey. Igor Milicik had 10 rebounds.
Melvin Council Jr. hits game-winner in final seconds as St. Bonaventure rallies past VCU 77-75
Melvin Council Jr. scored the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining and finished with 20 points to lead St. Bonaventure past VCU 77-75 on Tuesday, upping the Bonnies' win streak to seven. Council also had eight rebounds for the Bonnies (13-1, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Noel Brown scored 20 points, shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.
Mazzulla gives great quote about Celtics’ defense, effort amid slump
What's wrong with the Celtics during their recent slump? Joe Mazzulla gave a very thoughtful answer before Tuesday's game.
Gibson Jimerson scores 33 to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63
Gibson Jimerson scored 33 points to lead Saint Louis over Fordham 88-63 on Tuesday. Jimerson also contributed eight rebounds for the Billikens (8-6, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Robbie Avila scored 19 and grabbed five rebounds.
Darius Johnson, Keyshawn Hall combine for 46 points and UCF tops Texas Tech 87-83 in a Big 12 opener
Darius Johnson had 24 points, Keyshawn Hall scored 22 and UCF upped its win streak to six after holding on for an 87-83 victory over Texas Tech on Tuesday in a Big 12 Conference opener. Johnson made 3 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds after the Knights (10-2) saw an 18-point second-half lead shrink to one. UCF used a 24-12 run in the first 10 minutes of the second half to turn an eight-point halftime lead into a 71-53 advantage.
Wake Forest beats Syracuse 81-71 for the program’s first win at the JMA Wireless Dome
Hunter Sallis scored 23 points, Tre'Von Spillers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Wake Forest beat Syracuse 81-71 on Tuesday. Wake Forest started the game on a 17-2 run before having its lead trimmed to 36-34 at halftime. Syracuse started the second half on an 11-3 run to take a six-point lead.
Andrew Carr scores 14, Otega Oweh adds 13 as No. 10 Kentucky handles Brown 88-54
Andrew Carr scored all of his 14 points in the first half, Otega Oweh added 13 and No. 10 Kentucky handled Brown 88-54 Tuesday. Oweh had 11 points after halftime, including seven in the first five minutes of the second half to put the Wildcats (11-2) up 52-32 with 15:38 remaining. Amari Williams and Koby Brea each added 13 points.