Beverly scores 16 as Wichita State knocks off Rice 63-59

Harlond Beverly's 16 points off of the bench helped Wichita State to a 63-59 victory against Rice on Thursday night. Beverly shot 6 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (18-12, 8-9 American Athletic Conference). Xavier Bell added 13 points while going 4 of 12 and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.

McGhee scores 27 in UAB’s 89-80 win over Florida Atlantic

Ja'Borri McGhee's career-high 27 points helped UAB defeat Florida Atlantic 89-80 on Thursday night. UAB (20-10, 13-4 American Athletic Conference) has won 20-plus games in five straight seasons for the first time in program history. McGhee shot 10 of 16 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line for the Blazers.

Peter scores 33, Liberty downs Middle Tennessee 86-81

Taelon Peter put up 33 points as Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 86-81 on Thursday night to spoil Essam Mostafa's 30-point, 20-rebound performance. Peter was 11 of 14 from the field for the Flames (24-6, 12-5 Conference USA). Zach Cleveland added 16 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while he also had five rebounds and six assists.

Davis scores 21, Niagara defeats Saint Peter’s 78-68 in OT

Josiah Davis had 21 points and converted five of six free throw attempts in overtime as Niagara dominated the extra period to beat Saint Peter's, 78-68 on Thursday. Davis also had five rebounds and six assists for the Purple Eagles (11-19, 6-13 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Olumide Adelodun added 20 points, including seven in overtime, while shooting 6 for 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds.

Siena takes down Fairfield 68-64

Justice Shoats had 23 points in Siena's 68-64 victory against Fairfield on Thursday. Shoats added five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Saints (14-16, 9-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Gavin Doty added 12 points while shooting 3 for 12 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line while he also had nine rebounds.

Felton scores 17 in East Carolina’s 73-64 victory against Tulane

RJ Felton had 17 points in East Carolina's 73-64 win over Tulane on Thursday night. Felton went 7 of 15 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Pirates (18-12, 10-7 American Athletic Conference). C.J. Walker added 15 points while going 5 of 12 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line while he also had seven rebounds.

Manhattan wins 90-74 against Sacred Heart

Masiah Gilyard scored 21 points as Manhattan beat Sacred Heart 90-74 on Thursday. Gilyard added 11 rebounds for the Jaspers (16-12, 11-8 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jaden Winston scored 17 points while going 7 of 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and added six assists.