Cooper Flagg was still simmering, angry at himself, for picking up his third foul so early in the second half before knocking away an entry pass to force a turnover. “As soon as I jumped, my mind kind of went blank and it just all happened really fast,” Flagg said. “It” was the 6-foot-9 Flagg soaring in to throw down a jaw-dropping one-handed dunk through a foul from Pittsburgh 7-footer Guillermo Diaz Graham in the second half of the fourth-ranked Blue Devils' 76-47 win Tuesday night.
Bates and Robinson help Missouri cruise past LSU 83-67
Tamar Bates scored 20 points, Anthony Robinson II added 16 and Missouri cruised to an 83-67 victory over LSU on Tuesday night. Missouri (12-3, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from an 84-68 loss to second-ranked Auburn. The Tigers have won 12 straight at home, their longest streak since a 26-game run from 2012 to 2014.
No. 4 Duke thumps Pitt 76-47
The Pitt Panthers dropped their first ACC game of the season with a 76-47 setback to No. 4 Duke inside of Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. Pitt battled early on, and stayed within striking distance for much of the second half, but a late 18-0 avalanche by the Blue Devils emphatically shut the door over the final eight minutes. The Panthers rode an 11-point performance from junior big man, Cam Corhen, but he was also the only Pitt player to reach double figures.
Ousmane scores 27 points to help Oklahoma State beat Kansas State 79-66 and end a two-game skid
Abou Ousmane scored 27 points and reserve Marchelus Avery scored 13 points and Oklahoma State took control late in the second half and went on to beat Kansas State 79-66 on Tuesday night. Ousmane finished 11-for-15 shooting and Bryce Thompson added 10 points for the Cowboys (9-5, 1-2 Big 12), which ended their two-game losing streak. Oklahoma State shot 47.5% (28 for 59) including 43% (9 for 21) from 3-point range.
Dix and Payton Sandfort combine for 61 points, Iowa rallies late to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime
Josh Dix had a career-high 31 points and seven 3-pointers, Payton Sandfort scored all 30 of his points after halftime and Iowa overcame a 15-point, second-half deficit to beat Nebraska 97-87 in overtime on Tuesday night. Dix and Payton Sandfort were a combined 13 of 20 from long range and 12 of 13 from the free-throw line. Iowa scored the first nine points of the extra period to pull away.
Chase Ross scores career-high 27 as No. 7 Marquette rallies past Georgetown 74-66
Stevie Mitchell added 13 points, David Joplin scored 12 and Kam Jones had 11 for Marquette (14-2, 5-0 Big East), which won its fifth straight game. Malik Mack led Georgetown (12-3, 3-1) with 18 points. Micah Peavy added 13 points, Thomas Sorber 11 and Caleb Williams 10.
No. 3 Iowa State rolls past Utah 82-59 to extend its win streak to 10 games
Curtis Jones had 23 points off the bench to lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 82-59 victory over Utah on Tuesday night, extending the Cyclones' win streak to 10 games. Jones, who tied his season high in points on 10-of-17 shooting, also had five rebounds, six assists and two steals for the Cyclones (13-1, 3-0 Big 12). Tamin Lipsey had 20 points after going 11 of 14 at the free-throw line, and he had a season-high seven rebounds to go with two steals.
Freeman puts up 18 in UIC’s 80-63 victory against Missouri State
Tyem Freeman had 18 points in UIC's 80-63 win over Missouri State on Tuesday night. Freeman also had five rebounds for the Flames (11-5, 3-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Filip Skobalj shot 6 for 6, including 5 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 17 points.
Davis scores 31 as Kent State takes down Northern Illinois 68-50
VonCameron Davis scored 31 points to lead Kent State over Northern Illinois 68-50 on Tuesday night. Davis added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Golden Flashes (10-4, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Cli'Ron Hornbeak also had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Norchad Omier, VJ Edgecombe each score 18 and Baylor beats Cincinnati for 10th straight home victory
Norchad Omier and VJ Edgecombe each scored 18 points, and Baylor beat Cincinnati 68-48 on Tuesday night for its 10th straight home victory. Omier was recognized for reaching 2,000 career points. He also grabbed 10 rebounds to get within 34 of becoming the 14th player in NCAA history with 2,000 points and 1,500 rebounds.
Shorthanded Mavericks hand Lakers second straight road loss
Lakers badly beaten at Dallas, which ends a five-game losing streak when playing without three starters, including Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Thomas puts up 22 as Bowling Green downs Western Michigan 83-79
Trey Thomas scored 22 points as Bowling Green beat Western Michigan 83-79 on Tuesday night. Thomas shot 7 for 15 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Falcons (6-8, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Derrick Butler scored 19 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and 7 for 9 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds.
Georgia beats No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 for 1st win over a top-10 team in 5 years
Freshman forward Asa Newell scored 12 of his 17 points after halftime and Georgia led the entire second half in beating No. Kentucky 82-69 on Tuesday night for its first win over a top-10 team in five years. Blue Cain added 15 points and Silas Demary Jr. had 14 for Georgia (13-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference).
Miami (OH) defeats Ball State 80-72
Eian Elmer scored 11 points while going 5 of 6 from the field and added six rebounds. Peter Suder had 11 points and finished 5 of 10 from the field. Payton Sparks finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds for the Cardinals (7-7, 1-1).
Ejiofor’s 18 points, 12 rebounds lead St. John’s over Xavier 82-72
Zuby Ejiofor's 18 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks helped St. John's defeat Xavier 82-72 on Tuesday night. RJ Luis Jr. scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds for the Red Storm (13-3, 4-1 Big East Conference). Simeon Wilcher went 7 of 15 from the field (1 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.