Paige Bueckers hardly showed any signs of rust after missing two games with a sprained left knee. “I’m feeling good,” Bueckers said after No. 6 UConn's 71-45 rout of St. John’s on Wednesday night. Bueckers scored 12 points in 23 minutes.
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has bone chip in right thumb, reportedly expected to play through injury
Karl-Anthony Towns smacked his hand on the backboard on Monday night and injured his right thumb.
Jackson scores 30 as Purdue Fort Wayne beats Wright State 120-113 in OT
Jalen Jackson's 30 points led Purdue Fort Wayne over Wright State 120-113 in overtime on Wednesday night. Jackson added seven rebounds and three steals for the Mastodons (14-6, 7-2 Horizon League). Rasheed Bello scored 27 points and added eight assists.
No. 12 Michigan St beats Penn St 90-85 for 1st 10-game winning streak since 2019 Final Four season
Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night. The Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) have won 10 straight for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the most recent of their eight teams to reach the Final Four under Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. The Nittany Lions (12-6, 2-5) have lost four in a row, including three straight to AP Top 25 teams.
Furman defeats East Tennessee State 73-70
Pjay Smith Jr.'s 21 points helped Furman defeat East Tennessee State 73-70 on Wednesday night. Smith had six rebounds for the Paladins (15-3, 3-2 Southern Conference). Nick Anderson shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 14 points.
Michigan State basketball stays perfect in Big Ten with dicey 90-85 win vs Penn State
Michigan State basketbal fought off a feisty Penn State squad, 90-85, to stay undefeated in the Big Ten with their 10th straight win.
WVU battles before No. 10 Houston delivers knockout blow in loss to Cougars
West Virginia was completely overwhelmed in the final stretch of the first half and then again in the second half against No. 10 Houston on Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center. Whether it was on offense or defense, the Cougars flexed their muscle, as despite a valiant effort from WVU to keep it close Houston roared to a 70-54 victory, extending their home winning streak to 32 games. Sustained success on offense has been an issue for West Virginia as of late and it’s even more of an issue playing the top defense in many statistical categories nationally.
Jalen Brunson scores 38 as Knicks survive 76ers’ late charge for 125-119 overtime win
The Knicks let several leads slip through their fingers but never trailed en route to a 125-119 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to a 38-point outburst from Jalen Brunson.
Wieland has 20, Chattanooga beats Wofford 83-81 in OT
Bash Wieland had 20 points in Chattanooga's 83-81 overtime victory over Wofford on Wednesday night. Wieland also added five rebounds for the Mocs (11-7, 3-2 Southern Conference). Trey Bonham scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc and added six assists.
Dibba’s 22 help Southern Illinois down Missouri State 73-51
Ali Abdou Dibba scored 22 points as Southern Illinois beat Missouri State 73-51 on Wednesday night. Dibba also contributed seven rebounds for the Salukis (7-11, 2-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kennard Davis scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds.
Edwards scores 22 as Duquesne takes down George Washington 73-65
Maximus Edwards scored 22 points off of the bench to help lead Duquesne past George Washington 73-65 on Wednesday night. Edwards also contributed four steals for the Dukes (8-9, 3-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Tre Dinkins shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to add 12 points.
UNC Greensboro earns 70-57 victory against Citadel
Donovan Atwell scored 19 points as UNC Greensboro beat Citadel 70-57 on Wednesday night. Atwell shot 6 for 12, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Spartans (11-7, 4-1 Southern Conference). Joryam Saizonou added 16 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and also had 10 assists.
Brownell has 18, Samford knocks off Mercer 75-74
Jaden Brownell had 18 points in Samford's 75-74 victory over Mercer on Wednesday night. Brownell shot 6 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (15-3, 5-0 Southern Conference). Collin Holloway added 11 points while shooting 3 of 8 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line while he also had eight rebounds.
Radford knocks off Gardner-Webb 79-75
Chace Davis' 14 points helped Radford defeat Gardner-Webb 79-75 on Wednesday night. Davis shot 4 for 5 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (13-6, 3-1 Big South Conference). David Early scored 11 points while shooting 4 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Bascoe’s 17 lead Bucknell over Holy Cross 86-82
Josh Bascoe had 17 points in Bucknell's 86-82 win over Holy Cross on Wednesday night. Bascoe added five assists for the Bison (7-11, 3-2 Patriot League). Ruot Bijiek scored 14 points and added five rebounds.