Sai Witt had 18 points in Austin Peay's 73-60 win against FGCU on Thursday night. Witt had six rebounds for the Governors (11-15, 6-7 Atlantic Sun Conference). Tate McCubbin scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc and added three steals.
Miller’s 15 help Portland State defeat Northern Arizona 58-46
Terri Miller Jr. scored 15 points as Portland State beat Northern Arizona 58-46 on Thursday night. Miller had five rebounds for the Vikings (15-10, 7-5 Big Sky Conference). Isaiah Johnson scored 13 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor and added seven rebounds.
No. 3 Texas beats No. 8 Kentucky 67-49 to extend win streak
North Carolina beat Virginia Tech for their fourth win in a row. Alyssa Ustby finished with 16 rebounds to go with four points for North Carolina (22-4, 10-3 ACC). In her fifth year, Ustby has 1,210 career rebounds and moved past Charlotte Smith (1,200 from 1992-95) into second in program history and sixth all time in the ACC.
Freeman’s 26 lead James Madison past Georgia Southern 77-72
Mark Freeman had 26 points in James Madison's 77-72 win against Georgia Southern on Thursday night. Freeman shot 10 for 16 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Dukes (16-10, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Xavier Brown added 18 points while shooting 6 for 12, including 6 for 10 from beyond the arc while he also had six rebounds.
Le Moyne wins 72-68 in OT over Wagner
AJ Dancier's 17 points helped Le Moyne defeat Wagner 72-68 in overtime on Thursday night to end a five-game losing streak. Wagner inbounded it with 1 second left in regulation and Zaire Williams made a 3-pointer to tie it at 62-all. Dancier shot 4 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Dolphins (8-18, 3-8 Northeast Conference).
Eastern Kentucky wins 95-73 over West Georgia
Mayar Wol scored 25 points as Eastern Kentucky beat West Georgia 95-73 on Thursday night for its sixth straight win. Wol added seven rebounds for the Colonels (15-11, 9-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jordan Crawford scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 13, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc.
Cottle scores 19 as Kennesaw State defeats Louisiana Tech 69-47
Simeon Cottle's 19 points helped Kennesaw State defeat Louisiana Tech 69-47 on Thursday night. Cottle added five rebounds for the Owls (15-10, 7-5 Conference USA). Jamil Miller scored 14 points and added six rebounds.
Wilkerson and Sam Houston defeat Jacksonville State 66-61
Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points as Sam Houston knocked off Jacksonville State 66-61 on Thursday night. Wilkerson shot 11 for 17, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Bearkats (9-16, 2-10 Conference USA). Marcus Boykin scored 12 points and added six rebounds and five assists.
Joshua scores 19, Albany beats UMass-Lowell 90-88 in OT
Byron Joshua had 19 points and Kacper Klaczek made two free throws with 23 seconds to play in Albany's 90-88 overtime victory against UMass-Lowell on Thursday night. Joshua shot 7 of 17 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Great Danes (13-13, 5-6 America East Conference). DeMarr Langford Jr. added 13 points while going 6 of 11 and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals.
Tarke scores 22 as Towson knocks off Delaware 75-70
Nendah Tarke scored 22 points off of the bench and Towson beat Delaware 75-70 on Thursday night for its 11th straight victory. Tarke added eight rebounds for the Tigers (17-9, 12-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Tyler Tejada shot 7 for 15 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 16 points.
Obioha scores 16, UNC Wilmington downs Charleston 86-66
Harlan Obioha scored 16 points and UNC Wilmington defeated Charleston 86-66 on Thursday night for its ninth win in a row. Obioha added 12 rebounds for the Seahawks (21-5, 11-2 Coastal Athletic Association). Bo Montgomery shot 7 for 12, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to add 16 points.
King scores 24 as Northeastern defeats Campbell 67-58
Harold Woods added 14 points while shooting 6 of 16 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line while they also had 12 rebounds and four steals. LA Pratt shot 4 for 13, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points, while adding four steals. Colby Duggan finished with 14 points for the Fighting Camels (14-12, 9-4).
Tate and Huntley score 17 points apiece, Appalachian State beats Coastal Carolina 64-46
Myles Tate and CJ Huntley scored 17 points apiece in Appalachian State's 64-46 victory against Coastal Carolina on Thursday night. Tate added 10 rebounds and Huntley had eight for the Mountaineers (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference), Alonzo Dodd finished with 11 points, three assists, two steals and a block. Jordan Battle led the Chanticleers (8-18, 1-12) in scoring, finishing with 14 points.
Kelly scores 20, No. 12 North Carolina women beat Virginia Tech 67-62
Reniya Kelly scored 20 points, Lexi Donarski added 15, including a driving layup with 27 seconds left and No. North Carolina beat Virginia Tech 67-62 on Thursday night for their fourth win in a row. Alyssa Ustby finished with 16 rebounds to go with four points for North Carolina (22-4, 10-3 ACC).
Jones’ 19 lead Cent. Conn. St. past Mercyhurst 73-63
Jordan Jones scored 19 points as Central Connecticut State beat Mercyhurst 73-63 on Thursday night for its seventh straight victory. Jones added eight assists for the Blue Devils (18-6, 9-2 Northeast Conference). Jayden Brown added 16 points while shooting 6 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.