Don McHenry had 28 points in Western Kentucky's 86-73 victory over Seattle University on Tuesday night. McHenry shot 9 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Hilltoppers (8-3). Julius Thedford added 15 points and seven rebounds.
Myers scores 21, Western Illinois takes down Tennessee Tech 71-68
Ryan Myers scored 21 points as Western Illinois beat Tennessee Tech 71-68 on Tuesday night. Myers shot 7 for 13 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Leathernecks (7-5, 1-0 Ohio Valley Conference). Marko Maletic scored 14 points and added five rebounds.
Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Weekly: Rookies that have impressed so far
Jared McCain and Jaylen Wells lead a group of rookies that have been better than expected so far.
Eric Dixon scores 25 to lead Villanova past Seton Hall 79-67 in Big East opener
Eric Dixon scored 25 points to lead Villanova to a 79-67 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night. Dixon also had six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-4). Tyler Perkins scored 17 points and added five rebounds.
Drake blows 20-point lead, beats K-State on Stirtz 3-pointer in overtime 73-70
Bennett Stirtz scored eight of his 22 points in overtime including the game-winner with 3.4 seconds left to give undefeated Drake a 73-70 win over Kansas State on Tuesday night after blowing a 20-point lead. Mitch Mascari tied a career high with eight 3-pointers in scoring 22 points for the Bulldogs (10-0). Cam Manyawu added 11 points.
Royal’s career-high double-double effort sends Ohio State hurtling past Valpo 95-73
Devin Royal scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds and Ohio State throttled Valparaiso 95-73 on Tuesday night. Royal was 11-for-16 shooting making only 1 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc and 8 of 9 foul shots. He reached his previous scoring high just 10 days ago, registering 22 against Rutgers.
Strong, Bueckers and Shade’s hot shooting lift No. 4 UConn to 101-68 win over Iowa State
Sarah Strong scored a career-high 29 points and Paige Bueckers added 27 to lift No. 4 UConn to a 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Ashlynn Shade had a career-best 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers. UConn led 36-10 after the first 10 minutes, and the Cyclones (9-4) never were able to get within 14 the rest of the game.
No. 2 Auburn top Georgia State 100-59 for 3rd straight win as center Johni Broome hurts shoulder
Chaney Johnson had a career-high 26 points with eight rebounds and four assists as No. 2 Auburn beat Georgia State 100-59 on Tuesday night after losing center Johni Broome to a shoulder injury. Broome, who entered the contest averaging 19.7 points and a Division I-leading 12.7 rebounds, left the game and went to the locker room with an arm injury just 2:17 into the game. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said after the game that Broome's right shoulder “kind of slipped out and came back.”
Babacar Diallo, Jamar Brown lead Kansas City to 74-64 victory over Wichita State
Babacar Diallo had 18 points and Jamar Brown scored 17 to lead Kansas City to a 74-64 victory over Wichita State on Tuesday night. Diallo had six rebounds for the Kangaroos (7-7). Brown made three 3-pointers and added six assists and five rebounds.
Dickerson, Woods lead Robert Morris over Towson 68-67
Amarion Dickerson led Robert Morris with 18 points, Kam Woods made a go-ahead basket in the closing seconds and the Colonials knocked off Towson 68-67 on Tuesday night. Dickerson also contributed five rebounds for the Colonials (7-5, 0-2 Horizon League). Josh Omojafo shot 4 of 7 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
Walker scores 23, East Carolina knocks off Florida International 75-64
C.J. Walker scored 23 points as East Carolina beat Florida International 75-64 on Tuesday night. Walker added 10 rebounds for the Pirates (8-4). Joran Riley scored 16 points while going 7 of 13 from the field and added six rebounds and three steals.
Claudell Harris Jr., Michael Nwoko help Mississippi State post 83-59 victory over Central Michigan
Claudell Harris Jr. made five 3-pointers and scored 19, Michael Nwoko had 18 points and Mississippi State breezed to an 83-59 victory over Central Michigan at Magnolia Madness on Tuesday night. Harris made 7 of 13 shots — 5 of 8 from beyond the arc — for the Bulldogs (10-1), who upped their win streak to four. Josh Hubbard had 11 points for Mississippi State.
Lewis scores 16 as Marist knocks off Stony Brook 68-66
Elijah Lewis' 16 points helped Marist defeat Stony Brook 68-66 on Tuesday night. Lewis also added six rebounds for the Red Foxes (7-2, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Josh Pascarelli scored 15 points and added three steals.
Highlights: Villanova puts clamps on Seton Hall
Villanova secured a win in its first Big East game of the season by handling the visiting Seton Hall Pirates.
Crews leads fellow Missouri mates to 83-72 win over feisty Jacksonville State
Reserve Jacob Crews scored 19 points and Mark Mitchell scored 18 points and Missouri overcame a handful from Jacksonville State and beat the Gamecocks 83-72 on Tuesday night. Crews sandwiched a pair of 3-pointers around a Mitchell layup and the 8-0 run in 1:23 gave Missouri its largest lead of the game at 75-68 with 4:23 remaining.