Loyola Chicago defeats Saint Bonaventure 77-53

Des Watson scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Loyola Chicago beat Saint Bonaventure 77-53 on Tuesday night. Watson also contributed four steals for the Ramblers (14-8, 5-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Miles Rubin scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks.

No. 12 St. John’s passes 1st test of big week with victory over No. 11 Marquette

It's been a long time since St. John's enjoyed this much success, and energized fans are starting to feel it. It was a rousing start to a measuring-stick week for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino's streaking team, which maintained sole possession of first place in the conference and improved to 1-1 against ranked opponents this season. Up next is a visit Friday night to No. 19 UConn, the two-time defending national champion.

Northwestern uses Martinelli’s last second heroics to stave off USC 77-75

Nick Martinelli scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and his basket with 2.6 seconds left helped Northwestern hold off USC 77-75 on Tuesday night. Martinelli split a double team near the baseline and softly laid it in to give Northwestern (13-10, 4-8 Big Ten) the lead in the closing seconds. Out of a timeout, USC put the ball in the hands of Clark Slajchert who took a few dribbles before a Wildcats defender knocked it out of bounds and time expired.

Swope and Saint Louis take down UMass 73-71

Isaiah Swope made a go-ahead 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining and scored 20 points as Saint Louis knocked off UMass 73-71 on Tuesday night. Swope shot 8 for 18, including 4 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Billikens (14-9, 7-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Gibson Jimerson scored 18 points and added five rebounds.