Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 24 points, Penn State had a dominant 17-minute stretch in the middle of the game, and the Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota 69-60 on Saturday. The Gophers led 24-15 after Lu'Cye Patterson's 3-pointer with nine minutes remaining in the first half but they managed just two free throws by Dawson Garcia the remainder of the half. The Nittany Lions scored the last seven points and led 28-26 at halftime.
Hand scores 20, Boston College rides strong defense to 2nd straight win, 69-54 over Georgia Tech
Donald Hand Jr. scored 20 points and Boston College turned in a second-straight strong defensive performance as the Eagles pulled away late to post a 69-54 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday. Boston College (12-15, 4-12) snapped a four-game losing streak Tuesday by beating Virginia Tech, 54-36, the lowest point total by an ACC opponent since the Eagles joined the conference at the start of the 2005-06 season, and the defensive emphasis carried over against the Yellow Jackets, who were held to just 32.1% shooting and forced into committing 13 turnovers. On Senior Day, senior Chad Venning and sophomore Elijah Strong were stoppers in the middle for Boston College.
Banks’ 30 lead UNC Asheville past Longwood 87-82
Josh Banks' 30 points led UNC Asheville over Longwood 87-82 on Saturday. Banks shot 12 for 19, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (20-8, 11-3 Big South Conference). Jordan Marsh scored 29 points while shooting 12 for 23, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc and added four steals.
Atwell scores 17 as UNC Greensboro takes down Mercer 78-61
Donovan Atwell's 17 points helped UNC Greensboro defeat Mercer 78-61 on Saturday. Atwell shot 7 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Spartans (19-10, 12-4 Southern Conference). Jalen Breath scored 16 points while going 5 of 6 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added 14 rebounds.
Freshman McNeil scores 24 points in first start, helps lead N.C. State to 85-73 win over Wake Forest
Paul McNeil, making his first collegiate start, scored 24 points, Dontrez Styles added 22 and N.C. State beat Wake Forest 85-73 on Saturday. McNeil, a freshman from Rockingham, N.C., scored 17 points in the second half including a 3-pointer for a 10-point lead heading into the final minute. His dunk finished the scoring and he was mobbed by teammates as they left the floor.
Durkin’s 20 lead Davidson past Fordham 80-69
Bobby Durkin's 20 points helped Davidson defeat Fordham 80-69 on Saturday. Durkin had 13 rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats (16-11, 6-8 Atlantic 10 Conference). Connor Kochera added 17 points while shooting 7 for 13 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.
Chattanooga defeats Citadel 76-75
Bash Wieland's 17 points helped Chattanooga defeat Citadel 76-75 on Saturday. Wieland finished 8 of 11 from the field for the Mocs (21-8, 13-3 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham shot 5 for 13, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc to add 15 points.
Shelstad sends game to OT with a deep 3 as Oregon pulls out a 77-73 win vs. No. 11 Wisconsin
Nate Bittle had 23 points and Jackson Shelstad made a desperation 3 to force overtime as Oregon beat No. 11 Wisconsin 77-73 on Saturday.
Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid
Jalon Moore scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half and Sam Godwin had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Sooners (17-10, 4-10 Southeastern Conference). Josh Hubbard scored 19 points and KeShawn Murphy added 16 for Mississippi State (19-8, 7-7), which was coming off wins against ranked opponents Mississippi and Texas A&M. Mississippi State led 37-34 at halftime, despite 15 points from Fears. Moore made a 3-pointer, then dunked on a fast break to put the Sooners up 44-41 early in the second half.
Reynolds scores 25 to lead Saint Joseph’s over Richmond 78-62
Saint Joseph’s took the lead with 18:27 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it.
Kings coach Christie reportedly meets with starters after embarrassing loss to Warriors Friday
Doug Christie started 10-2 as Sacramento's coach, but has gone 5-8 since, and the team sits as the No. 10 seed in the West.
Jizzle James scores 18 points, Cincinnati leads all the way in 75-63 win over TCU
Jizzle James scored 18 points, Dillon Mitchell had 12 points and 13 rebounds and Cincinnati led from the start in taking a 75-63 win over TCU on Saturday. James shot 7 of 16 and Mitchell collected his fourth double-double this season to end a two-game losing streak for the Bearcats (16-11, 6-10 Big 12) while snapping a three-game Horned Frogs (15-12, 8-8) winning streak. Day Day Thomas and Josh Reed added 13 points each for the Bearkats, who were 15 of 17 at the line to 3 of 4 for TCU.
Tom Izzo: ‘Doesn’t bother me at all’ Michigan star Vlad Goldin had marriage proposal ruined
Tom Izzo wishes Vlad Goldin and his new fiancee, "70 years of togetherness," but no, he doesn't feel bad for spoiling his proposal with a win.
Mavericks’ legend Dirk Nowitzki talks about choosing to see Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut
"He obviously didn't see this coming. He invited me to come out to his first game in L.A. and I felt like I had to support him."
Eric Dixon scores 23 points in Villanova’s 81-66 victory over No. 16 Marquette
Eric Dixon scored 23 points, Jhamir Brickus had 15 of his 21 points in Villanova’s dominating first half and the Wildcats beat No. 16 Marquette 81-66 on Friday night.