Sean Padulla scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, and No. Mississippi pulled away in the final 15 minutes to beat Queens University of Charlotte 80-62 on Saturday. Ole Miss (11-1) used a 16-6 run, capped by Padulla's twisting layup, to build a 61-48 lead with 8:20 remaining.
Love scores 24 points as Arizona rolls to a 94-41 win over Central Michigan
Caleb Love matched his season-high with 24 points to help power Arizona to a 94-41 rout of Central Michigan on Saturday. The Wildcats (6-5) won back-to-back games for the first time since beating Canisius and Old Dominion to open the season. The Chippewas (5-6) scored the game's first three points but Love knocked down three 3-pointers and scored 18 first-half points to put Arizona firmly in charge at intermission, 44-23.
Austin scores 20 off the bench, Portland downs Lafayette 74-64
Chris Austin's 20 points off of the bench helped lead Portland to a 74-64 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Austin shot 6 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pilots (5-8). Austin Rapp scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds.
Fort scores 27 in Samford’s 97-90 victory over Alabama A&M
Trey Fort had 27 points in Samford's 97-90 win against Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Fort added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (10-3). Collin Holloway shot 4 of 5 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 16 points.
McHenry scores 29 as Western Kentucky defeats Kentucky Wesleyan 91-71
Don McHenry scored 29 points as Western Kentucky beat Kentucky Wesleyan 91-71 on Saturday. McHenry also contributed four steals for the Hilltoppers (9-3). Braxton Bayless added 18 points while going 7 of 10 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) while they also had five rebounds.
Barnhizer’s fifth straight double-double leads Northwestern past DePaul 84-64
Nick Martinelli scored 23 points and Brooks Barnhizer posted his fifth-straight double-double as Northwestern cruised to an 84-64 win over cross-town rival DePaul on Saturday. Barnhizer scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished six assists with four steals and three blocked shots. He's the only player in the nation to twice this season post a double-double in points and rebounds with three assists, three steals and three blocked shots.
Creighton earns 86-79 victory against Villanova
Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points as Creighton beat Villanova 86-79 on Saturday night. Kalkbrenner had five rebounds for the Bluejays (8-5, 1-1 Big East Conference). Neal Jamiya added 20 points while going 7 of 11 (6 for 7 from 3-point range) while they also had six assists.
Washington State wins 76-68 against Northern Iowa
Nate Calmese had 16 points in Washington State's 76-68 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Calmese also contributed six assists for the Cougars (10-3). Dane Erikstrup scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Broome has 23 points, 11 rebounds as No. 2 Auburn beats No. 16 Purdue 87-69
Johni Broome had 23 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a shoulder injury, and No. 2 Auburn beat No. 16 Purdue 87-69 on Saturday. Broome had played only two minutes in the last game against Georgia State before hurting his right shoulder, but he and the Tigers (11-1) dominated the Boilermakers (8-4) most of the way. Tahaad Pettiford had 18 points and five assists for Auburn, which led by 33 points with seven minutes left.
Simmons scores 29 as Gardner-Webb defeats East Carolina 84-79
Darryl Simmons II's 29 points helped Gardner-Webb defeat East Carolina 84-79 on Saturday night. Simmons also had five rebounds for the Runnin' Bulldogs (5-8). Anthony Selden shot 5 for 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 18 points.
Morehead State defeats Tennessee State 74-68
Kenny White Jr. scored 25 points as Morehead State beat Tennessee State 74-68 on Saturday night. White added 17 rebounds for the Eagles (6-6, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Jerone Morton added 15 points while shooting 5 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and also had six rebounds.
Pope’s 23 lead Texas State past Georgia Southern 83-61
Tylan Pope scored 23 points as Texas State beat Georgia Southern 83-61 on Saturday night. Pope also had five rebounds and five blocks for the Bobcats (8-4, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference). Tyler Morgan scored 19 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and added 10 rebounds.
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla fined $35,000 for ‘aggressively pursuing’ referee after loss to Chicago
Mazzulla was frustrated with the officiating and had to be held back from going at a referee postgame.
Boise State wins 77-59 against Air Force
Tyson Degenhart had 19 points in Boise State's 77-59 victory over Air Force on Saturday night. Degenhart added six rebounds for the Broncos (9-3, 1-0 Mountain West Conference). O'Mar Stanley scored 15 points while going 6 of 11 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds.
McLaughlin scores 26 and Northern Arizona takes down Southern Utah 83-75
Trenton McLaughlin scored 26 points as Northern Arizona beat Southern Utah 83-75 on Saturday night. McLaughlin added seven assists and four steals for the Lumberjacks (8-4). Jayden Jackson shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 23 points.