Simpkins scores 32 as Elon knocks off UNC Wilmington 81-70

TK Simpkins put up 32 points as Elon beat UNC Wilmington 81-70 on Saturday night. Simpkins shot 11 for 15, including 8 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Phoenix (16-11, 7-7 Coastal Athletic Association). TJ Simpkins shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.

Lundblade’s 19 lead Belmont past Southern Illinois 73-68

Tyler Lundblade's 19 points helped Belmont defeat Southern Illinois 73-68 on Saturday night. Lundblade shot 6 for 11, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Bruins (18-9, 10-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Carter Whitt scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line.

Huff scores 19, Chattanooga beats East Tennessee State 78-71

Honor Huff's 19 points helped Chattanooga defeat East Tennessee State 78-71 on Saturday night. Huff shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Mocs (19-8, 11-3 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 13, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc.

Tulsa defeats UTSA 80-76

Keaston Willis had 19 points in Tulsa's 80-76 win against UTSA on Saturday night. Willis shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Golden Hurricane (11-15, 5-8 American Athletic Conference). Isaiah Barnes added 18 points while going 7 of 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and also had eight rebounds.