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Tennessee was without coach Kim Caldwell, who gave birth this week to a son and did not make the trip. Assistant Jenna Burdette will serve as acting head coach until Caldwell returns. After Booker scored, Tennessee's Zee Spearman missed a 3-point attempt with 7 seconds left, and Rori Harmon sealed the victory for Texas with two free throws.

Leonardo Bettiol had 15 points in Abilene Christian's 67-56 win over Tarleton State on Thursday night. Bettiol shot 6 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (9-11, 1-4 Western Athletic Conference). Bradyn Hubbard scored 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.

Isaac Haney had 18 points in Austin Peay's 73-71 win against Central Arkansas on Thursday night. Tekao Carpenter gave Austin Peay a five-point lead in the closing seconds after making two free throws. Haney went 7 of 13 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Governors (8-12, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference).

Jestin Porter's 28 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Sam Houston 77-75 on Thursday night. Camryn Weston made two free throws with 2:04 remaining to give Middle Tennessee a 77-70 lead. Porter shot 10 for 16, including 8 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Blue Raiders (14-5, 5-1 Conference USA).

Prophet Johnson scored 15 points as Fairfield beat Manhattan 87-84 in overtime on Thursday night. Johnson also contributed 11 rebounds and three steals for the Stags (8-11, 4-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kyle Jenkins scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc and added six rebounds.

Rashad King had 19 points in Northeastern's 70-61 victory over Drexel on Thursday night. King added seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Huskies (11-9, 3-4 Coastal Athletic Association). JB Frankel shot 6 for 9, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 19 points.

Daniel Batcho's 18 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Western Kentucky 77-67 on Thursday night. Batcho shot 5 of 7 from the field and 8 for 14 from the line for the Bulldogs (14-6, 3-4 Conference USA). Devin Ree shot 3 for 7 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.

TJ Simpkins helped lead Elon past Monmouth on Thursday night with 26 points off of the bench in an 83-71 win. Simpkins shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 13 from the line for the Phoenix (14-6, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association). TK Simpkins shot 5 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 18 points.

Bo Montgomery's 18 points helped UNC Wilmington defeat Charleston 85-83 on Thursday night. Montgomery made two free throws with 26 seconds left for a four-point lead. Montgomery also contributed five rebounds for the Seahawks (15-5, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association).

Tanner Thomas' 18 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Canisius 93-84 on Thursday night. Thomas also had six rebounds for the Pioneers (7-12, 3-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Amiri Stewart added 16 points while shooting 6 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had five rebounds.

Aicha Coulibaly scored 21 points, Sole Williams and Erica Moon had their only baskets in a late 11-1 run and Texas A&M beat No. 11 Kentucky 61-55 on Thursday night. Williams also had four free throws in the last 32 seconds for the Aggies (10-8, 3-3 Southeastern Conference).