Flippin’s 18 lead Grambling over Alabama A&M 67-51

James Flippin had 18 points in Grambling's 67-51 victory over Alabama A&M on Thursday. Flippin went 8 of 10 from the field for the Tigers (10-20, 7-10 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Kintavious Dozier scored 11 points while shooting 3 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line.

Wright scores 42, North Texas defeats Charlotte 75-64

Atin Wright finished with 42 points for North Texas in a 75-64 victory over Charlotte on Thursday. Wright shot 12 of 17 from the field, including 8 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 10 for 10 from the line for the Mean Green (23-6, 14-3 American Athletic Conference). Brenen Lorient scored 12 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line.

Lamar Wilkerson scores 29 to help Sam Houston hold off UTEP 89-87

Lamar Wilkerson had 29 points in Sam Houston's 89-87 win against UTEP on Thursday night. Wilkerson shot 12 for 22, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (12-18, 5-12 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin added 18 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line while they also had seven rebounds and five assists.

Harcum scores 31 as Murray State beats Evansville 74-53 in MVC opener

Terence Harcum's 31 points led Murray State over Evansville 74-53 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Harcum shot 10 of 11 from the field, including 7 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Racers (16-16). Kylen Milton scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.