Sears, a senior guard who added six rebounds and four assists, hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final six minutes.
Johnston’s game-winner leads Loyola Marymount past Prairie View A&M, 76-75
Will Johnston led Loyola Marymount with 23 points, including the game-winning layup with one second remaining, and the Lions took down Prairie View A&M 76-75 on Saturday night. Johnston shot 6 for 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Lions (5-4). Caleb Stone-Carrawell shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the foul line to add 17 points.
McNeeley lifts No. 18 UConn past No. 8 Gonzaga 77-71
No. 18 UConn fended off a series of rallies by No. 8 Gonzaga to earn a 77-71 win in Madison Square Garden.
Dayton rallies from 13 points down to beat No. 6 Marquette 71-63
The Flyers outscored Marquette by 18 in the second half, shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
Trevin Knell helps BYU earn wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming
Trevin Knell scored 15 to lead BYU to a wire-to-wire 68-49 victory over Wyoming on Saturday night at the Delta Center. Knell made 6 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers for the Cougars (8-2). Reserves Mawot Mag and Dawson Baker added 11 points apiece as the BYU substitutes outscored their counterparts 37-14.
‘I want us to put our names on it’: Bucks coach Doc Rivers embraces challenge of claiming NBA Cup
Among concerns the league has a competition problem, the veteran coach made his stance known after the Bucks advanced past the Hawks to the NBA Cup final: "There's nothing wrong with saying you want to win something."
No. 18 UConn hangs on against No. 8 Gonzaga, 77-71, behind Liam McNeeley’s 26 points
Liam McNeeley scored 26 points for No. 18 UConn, which fended off a series of rallies by No. 8 Gonzaga to earn a 77-71 win in a Hall of Fame Series matchup at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
Jamar Brown scores 18 to lead Kansas City to 85-77 victory over Bowling Green
Jamar Brown's 18 points helped Kansas City defeat Bowling Green 85-77 on Saturday night. Brown went 6 of 12 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Kangaroos (6-7). Cameron Faas scored 16 points, going 6 of 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range).
George Kimble III scores 18 to lead Eastern Kentucky over Eastern Illinois 81-66
George Kimble III scored 18 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Eastern Illinois 81-66 on Saturday night. Kimble also added five assists, seven steals, and three blocks for the Colonels (6-5). Jackson Holt hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 with five assists.
Godwin scores career-high 20 points, No. 13 Oklahoma beats in-state rival Oklahoma State 80-65
Sam Godwin had a career-high 20 points with 14 rebounds to lead No. 13 Oklahoma past Oklahoma State 80-65 in Oklahoma City on Saturday night in the first Bedlam basketball game between the schools since the Sooners left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. Jeremiah Fears added 17 points and Kobe Elvis had 15 points for the Sooners, who have won their first 10 games and three straight against their longtime in-state rivals.
Jalen Weaver scores 19 to help Fresno State defeat San Diego 73-65 to end 5-game skid
Jalen Weaver scored 19 points to guide Fresno State to a 73-65 victory over San Diego on Saturday night. Weaver shot 7 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (4-7), who snapped a five-game losing streak. Alex Crawford added 18 points and Elijah Price scored 10.
Bamisile’s 25 lead VCU over Colorado State 76-68
Joe Bamisile scored 25 points as VCU beat Colorado State 76-68 on Saturday night. Bamisile added nine rebounds for the Rams (9-2). Max Shulga scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds.
Kobe Magee scores 17 to lead Drexel to 77-70 victory over Albany
Kobe Magee had 17 points in Drexel's 77-70 victory over Albany on Saturday night. Magee added five rebounds for the Dragons (7-4). Jason Drake scored 14 points while going 5 of 6 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Gainey scores at the buzzer, No. 1 Tennessee’s season-opening win streak hits 10 in win over Illini
Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points.
Owen Aquino’s double-double leads Liberty over North Carolina A&T 83-74 for 7th straight victory
Owen Aquino had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead Liberty over North Carolina A&T 83-74 on Saturday night for the Flames' seventh victory in a row. Zach Cleveland added 12 points, five rebounds and seven assists for the Flames (10-1). Jay Maughmer had 12 points.