Bryce Thompson scored 14 of his career-high 25 points in the second half and Oklahoma State beat UCF 104-95 despite 34 points from Keyshawn Hall on Wednesday night. Thompson made 10 of 15 shots in leading the Cowboys (13-13, 5-10 Big 12). Abou Ousmane added 17 points despite sitting out much of the second half before fouling out.
Johnson, Lendeborg and UAB defeat Rice 90-89
Efrem Johnson scored a career-high 24 points to lead UAB and Yaxel Lendeborg's two free throws with five seconds left provided the winning points as the Blazers knocked off Rice 90-89 on Wednesday night. Rice's Kellen Amos missed two free throws with 1.8 seconds left. Johnson went 10 of 13 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Blazers (17-9, 10-3 American Athletic Conference).
Ewin scores career-high 24 on 10-of-10 shooting, Florida State beats Miami 74-66
Malique Ewin made 10 of 10 from the field and scored a career-high 24 points, 15 in the second half, Jamir Watkins finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Florida State beat Miami 74-66 on Wednesday night. Chandler Jackson scored 11 points for Florida State (16-10, 7-8 ACC). Lynn Kidd finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Miami (6-20, 2-13) and Matthew Cleveland also scored 14.
VIDEO: John Calipari postgame – Auburn 67, Arkansas 60
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No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas
Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. Auburn overcame a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60 on Wednesday night. After winning at Alabama on Saturday in a game between the top teams in the poll, Auburn (24-2, 12-1 Southeastern Conference) avoided its second straight home loss.
Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John’s pounds DePaul 82-58
Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night. Sadiku Ibine Ayo scored a career-high 15. In their second season under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the first-place Red Storm (23-4, 14-2) equaled their highest conference win total since the 1998-99 team went 14-4 in league play.
No. 1 Auburn overcomes a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60
Johni Broome had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 1 Auburn overcame a rough offensive performance to beat Arkansas 67-60 on Wednesday night. After winning at Alabama on Saturday in a game between the top teams in the poll, Auburn (24-2, 12-1 Southeastern Conference) avoided its second straight home loss. Chad Baker-Mazara added 15 points for the Tigers, and Chaney Johnson had 14.
Nate Bittle’s big block and 21 points send Oregon to 80-78 win over Iowa
Nate Bittle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and his third blocked shot of the game preserved Oregon's 80-78 victory over Iowa on Wednesday night. The Ducks led 80-78 with 13 seconds left but turned the ball over on an inbounds pass. Iowa's Josh Dix missed a driving layup but the Hawkeyes grabbed the offensive rebound.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ loss to No. 1 Auburn
Arkansas HC John Calipari. © Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks (15-11, 4-9 SEC) hung around but failed to pull off the upset in a 67-60 loss against the No.
Anderson scores 27 and Northern Iowa beats Belmont 82-75 for its sixth straight victory
Tytan Anderson had 27 points and Northern Iowa beat Belmont 82-75 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory. Anderson also contributed nine rebounds for the Panthers (19-9, 13-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Ben Schwieger scored 17 points and added 10 rebounds.
Williams and South Florida knock off UTSA 78-73
Jimmie Williams led South Florida with 16 points as the Bulls defeated UTSA 78-73 on Wednesday night. Williams went 6 of 9 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Bulls (13-14, 6-8 American Athletic Conference). Kobe Knox scored 13 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line and added seven rebounds.
RJ Davis scores 21 to help North Carolina beat NC State 97-73
RJ Davis scored 21 points, Seth Davis added 15 on 6-of-9 shooting and North Carolina never trailed Wednesday night as the Tar Heels beat in-state rival N.C. State 97-73.
Freshman All Wright’s game-winner leads Valparaiso past Missouri State 66-64
Freshman All Wright made a go-ahead layup with 2 seconds left and racked up 24 total points to lead Valparaiso past Missouri State 66-64 on Wednesday night. Wright shot 6 of 15 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Beacons (12-16, 5-12 Missouri Valley Conference). Cooper Schwieger scored 16 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line and added seven rebounds and five blocks.
Daugherty scores 25 off the bench, Illinois State defeats Bradley 82-71
Jack Daugherty's 25 points off of the bench helped Illinois State to an 82-71 victory over Bradley on Wednesday night. Daugherty had six rebounds for the Redbirds (16-12, 8-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Johnny Kinziger added 19 points while shooting 4 for 11 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line and grabbed nine rebounds.
Banks scores 25 in Tulane’s 86-81 win against East Carolina
Kaleb Banks' 25 points helped Tulane defeat East Carolina 86-81 on Wednesday night. Banks added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Green Wave (15-11, 9-4 American Athletic Conference). Rowan Brumbaugh scored 21 points while shooting 5 for 14 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds and seven assists.