Hofstra earns 49-48 win over Seton Hall

Jean Aranguren had 13 points in Hofstra's 49-48 victory over Seton Hall on Wednesday night. Aranguren also contributed six assists for the Pride (3-0). Jaquan Sanders added 12 points and Cruz Davis finished with nine points.

Harper scores 7 points in overtime to lift Howard over Tennessee State 88-84

Blake Harper scored seven of his 18 points in overtime to help Howard beat Tennessee State 88-84 on Wednesday night. Brandon Weston made a pair of free throws for Tennessee State with 10 seconds left and Howard's Marcus Dockery missed a jumper to force overtime tied 75-all. Harper opened the extra period with consecutive 3-pointers and added a free throw as Howard outscored Tennessee State 13-9.

Bonds’ game-winner leads Central Michigan past George Mason 70-69 in wild finish

Anthony Pritchard led Central Michigan with 21 points and Damarion Bonds made a game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Chippewas knocked off George Mason 70-69 on Wednesday night. George Mason guard Jared Billups struggled to find an open teammate on an inbounds play with 14.7 seconds left and he ended up throwing it off a defender and Bonds gathered the loose ball in the backcourt. Bonds passed it to Kyler Vanderjagt, who drove into the lane before his shot was blocked.

North Texas leads Minnesota most of the way, holds off Golden Gophers 54-51 to move to 3-0

Rondel Walker scored 14 points and undefeated North Texas led for most of the way and held off Minnesota for a 54-51 victory on Wednesday night. Dawson Garcia scored six points during an 8-2 surge to pull Minnesota to 52-51 with 30 seconds left. Isaac Asuma blocked Brenen Lorient's layup attempt on the ensuing possession, but Lu'Cye Patterson's 3-point shot hit the back of the rim and the Mean Green's Johnathan Massie grabbed the rebound.

Tomislav Ivisic scores 20 points and Illinois overcomes 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54

Tomislav Ivisic scored 20 points, Ben Humrichous added 10 and Illinois overcame 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54 on Wednesday night. Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0. Illinois had its lead trimmed to 38-36 early in the second half before going on a 17-4 run for a 55-40 lead.