Desmond Claude, who scored 31 points in the previous game, scores 25 on Tuesday as USC defeats Iowa.
Surging USC leads from start-to-finish in 99-89 win over Iowa behind Claude’s 25 points
Desmond Claude scored 25 points and Saint Thomas had a near-perfect shooting night scoring 24 points and USC beat Iowa 99-89 on Tuesday night. Claude made 10 of 12 from the foul line and Thomas was 9-for-10 shooting, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the foul line. Wesley Yates III scored 21 points and Chibuzo Agbo 18 point for USC which shot 64.9% (37 for 57) including 66.7% (10 for 15) from beyond the arc.
Tonje scores 17 points to help No. 24 Wisconsin hold off Ohio State 70-68
John Tonje scored 17 points and No. 24 Wisconsin staved off a late rally by Ohio State, extending its winning streak to six with a 70-68 victory Tuesday night.
Vaihola, Davis lead San Jose State over New Mexico, 71-70
Robert Vaihola led San Jose State with 18 points and Latrell Davis hit the game-winning jump shot with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Spartans knocked off New Mexico 71-70 on Tuesday night. Davis grabbed an offensive rebound and banked in the fade-away putback to cap the scoring. Vaihola also had nine rebounds for the Spartans (9-10, 2-5 Mountain West Conference).
Blue Devils catch fire early
Being the ACC’s only unbeaten team and playing the only team in the league without a win meant Duke had to put away Miami early. No. 3 Duke got hot early and stayed that way for most of Tuesday night’s 89-54 thrashing of Miami at Cameron Indoor Stadium. “They’re such a talented team that, if you’re not careful, you can find yourself in a dogfight,” freshman Cooper Flagg said.
Nets’ offense explodes in 132-114 win over Trail Blazers
Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence with a right ankle sprain and scored 24 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 132-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Spears scores 26, UTSA knocks off Rice 90-84
Primo Spears' 26 points helped UTSA defeat Rice 90-84 on Tuesday night. Spears added five assists for the Roadrunners (8-8, 2-2 American Athletic Conference). Marcus Millender scored 25 points while shooting 9 for 13, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc and added four steals.
Knell, BYU hold off Oklahoma State rally early in 2nd half on way to 85-69 win
Trevin Knell scored 13 of his 18 points before halftime and reserve Dallin Hall scored 14 points and BYU ended its three-game losing streak by beating Oklahoma State 85-69 on Tuesday night. Richie Saunders scored 12 points and Egor Denim and Keba Keita each scored 10 points for the Cougars (11-5, 2-3 Big 12). Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson scored 15 points apiece and Abou Ousmane 13 for Oklahoma State (9-7, 1-4).
Cam Carter scores 27 points, LSU holds off Arkansas for 78-74 win
Cam Carter scored 27 points and LSU beat Arkansas 78-74 on Tuesday night. LSU's Jordan Sears made a pair of free throws to end the scoring with 21 seconds left. Arkansas missed its next two shots and had its last shot blocked.
Grill scores 22 as Missouri stuns No. 5 Florida 83-82 to end its 16-game home winning streak
Caleb Grill scored 22 points, including two free throws with 5 seconds remaining, and Missouri stunned No. 5 Florida 83-82 on Tuesday night to end the Gators’ 16-game winning streak at home. Mark Mitchell added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers (14-3, 3-1 Southeastern Conference), who notched their first road win against a top-five team since 2012. Grill hit four 3-pointers in the first 10 minutes, including three on consecutive possessions, as the Tigers kept pulling away.
Texas Tech beats Kansas State 61-57, holds Wildcats scoreless over final 5-plus minutes
Darrion Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Hawkins added 14 with nine assists for Texas Tech and the Red Raiders held Kansas State scoreless for the final 5-plus minutes in their 61-57 win on Tuesday night. Texas Tech (12-4, 3-2 Big 12), which lost 85-84 in overtime to No. Iowa State last time out, has won three of its last four games.
Kalkbrenner’s 20 lead Creighton over Providence 84-64
Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton's 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night. Kalkbrenner added 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and added six assists.
Meadow puts up 18, Boise State beats Wyoming 96-55
Andrew Meadow scored 18 points as Boise State beat Wyoming 96-55 on Tuesday night. Meadow shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (13-5, 5-2 Mountain West Conference). Julian Bowie scored 16 points while going 5 of 7 (5 for 6 from 3-point range).
Luis’ 19 lead St. John’s over Georgetown 63-58
RJ Luis Jr. scored 19 points as St. John’s beat Georgetown 63-58 on Tuesday night.
Jaeden Zackery scores 21 points, helps Clemson pull away early to beat Georgia Tech 70-59
Jaeden Zackery scored 21 points and Clemson beat Georgia Tech 70-59 on Tuesday night. Zackery shot 7 of 12 from the floor and made three of the Tigers' eight shots from long range. Ian Schieffelin added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Clemson.