Tytan Anderson had 19 points in Northern Iowa's 87-68 victory against Milwaukee on Thursday night. Anderson shot 6 for 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (2-0). Trey Campbell scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds.
VAN@LAK: Lankinen with a great save against Kevin Fiala
Kevin Lankinen (VAN) makes a save against Kevin Fiala (LAK) at 11:39
Miller scores 20 with 9 rebounds, 9 assists as SMU beats FAMU 102-73
Kevin “Boopie” Miller scored 20 points with nine rebounds and nine assists Thursday night and Yohan Traore added 19 points and 10 rebounds to help SMU beat Florda A&M 102-73. Chuck Harris made 4 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 15 points for SMU (2-0). B.J. Edwards had 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Keon Ambrose-Hylton scored 10 points.
Kohler’s career night sends Michigan State to 96-60 win over Niagara with top-ranked Kansas up next
Jaxon Kohler came off the bench to post career highs of 20 points and 13 rebounds and Michigan State warmed up for a meeting with top-ranked Kansas with a 96-60 victory over Niagara on Thursday night. Michigan State (2-0) takes on the Jayhawks on Tuesday at the Champions Classic in Atlanta. Kohler was 8-of-12 shooting with the junior posting his second career double-double.
Max Klesmit scores 26 to guide Wisconsin to 79-67 victory over Montana State in Bobcats’ opener
Max Klesmit hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help Wisconsin defeat Montana State 79-67 on Thursday night in the Bobcats' season opener. Klesmit made 6 of 11 shots from outside the arc and 1 of 4 from inside for Wisconsin (2-0). Graduate transfer John Tonje scored 11 of his 13 in the first half for Wisconsin.
Michigan State basketball reserves ride to rescue in 96-60 home blowout of Niagara
Jaxon Kohler came off the bench for 20 points and 13 rebounds Thursday night as Michigan State basketball pulled away from Niagara, 96-60.
Iowa makes 18 from deep, beats Southern 89-74 behind Pryce Sandfort’s career-high 6 3s, 22 points
Pryce Sandfort had career highs with six 3-pointers and 22 points to lead Iowa to an 89-74 victory over Southern on Thursday night. Payton Sandfort scored 17 points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists for Iowa (2-0). Owen Freeman added 15 points, Josh Dix had 14 and Drew Thelwell 12.
UAB secures 98-84 win against Southern Miss
Christian Coleman and Yaxel Lendeborg each scored 21 points in UAB's 98-84 victory against Southern Miss on Thursday night. Coleman had nine rebounds and five assists for the Blazers (1-1). Yaxel Lendeborg added five rebounds, six assists, and four steals.
Alex Condon scores a career-high 23 points as No. 21 Florida tops Jacksonville 81-60
Alex Condon scored a career-high 23 points, Alijah Martin added 15 and No. 21 Florida beat Jacksonville 81-60 in its home opener Thursday night. Will Richard chipped in 11 points, five rebounds and three steals for the Gators (2-0), who hit 21 of their first 30 shots and built a 20-point lead early in the second half. Florida cooled off down the stretch but were still too much for the Dolphins (1-1) on both ends of the floor.
Melton, Podz upgraded to questionable for Warriors-Cavs matchup
Warriors guards De'Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski both are listed as questionable for Golden State's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Harris scores 23, North Florida defeats Charleston Southern 90-66
Josh Harris' 23 points helped North Florida defeat Charleston Southern 90-66 on Thursday night. Harris also contributed eight rebounds for the Ospreys (2-0). Jasai Miles added 21 points while shooting 8 for 13 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds.
Crooks scores 16, Brown has double-double as No. 8 Iowa State women beat Indiana State 64-42
Audi Crooks scored 16 points, Addy Brown had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. Iowa State beat Indiana State 64-42 on Thursday night. Crooks scored in double figures for the 34th straight game and had eight rebounds.
Muntu scores 17 off the bench, Western Michigan defeats Davenport 86-46
Brandon Muntu helped lead Western Michigan past Davenport on Thursday night with 17 points off of the bench in an 86-46 victory. Muntu went 5 of 10 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Broncos (1-1). Max Burton scored 13 points while finishing 6 of 7 from the floor and added seven rebounds.
Spillers has 15 points, 16 rebounds in Wake Forest’s 80-64 win over North Carolina A&T
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Tre’Von Spillers had 15 points and 16 rebounds and Wake Forest shook off North Carolina A&T 80-64 on Thursday night. Spillers, an Appalachian State transfer, collected his points on 7-of-14 shooting and his 16 boards tied a career high. Hunter Sallis added 14 points, Efton Reid had 12 points, Cameron Hildreth scored 11 and Parker Friedrichsen 10.
McKenzie, Cook score 20 apiece to help Illinois defeat No. 19 Florida State women 83-74
Adalia McKenzie and Makira Cook each scored 20 points and Kendall Bostic scored 14 of her 18 points in the first half Thursday night to help Illinois beat No. 19 Florida State 83-74. Florida State made just 3 of 16 from the field and committed six turnovers to open the game as Illinois jumped to a 16-6 lead. Bostic was 6-of-6 shooting before the break as Illinois led by as many as 17 points before taking a 43-34 lead into halftime.