Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova.
No. 20 St. John’s rallies past Xavier 79-71 in overtime behind Ejiofor and Richmond
St. John’s erased a 16-point deficit in the second half.
UIC wins 78-67 against Evansville
Jordan Mason scored 19 points as UIC beat Evansville 78-67 on Wednesday night. Mason added five assists for the Flames (14-6, 6-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Ahmad Henderson II scored 16 points, going 6 of 9 (3 for 5 from 3-point range).
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Loyola Chicago wins 70-66 against Fordham
Sheldon Edwards scored 13 points as Loyola Chicago beat Fordham 70-66 on Wednesday night. Edwards added seven assists and three steals for the Ramblers (12-7, 3-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jayden Dawson shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line to add 11 points.
No. 5 Florida overcomes 14-point deficit to beat South Carolina
HOUSTON 70, UTAH 36 HOUSTON (AP) — Milos Uzan scored 14 points, L.J. Cryer added 13 points and No. Houston routed Utah for its 11th straight win. J'Wan Roberts had 11 points and Terrance Arceneaux scored 10 points for the Cougars (15-3, 7-0 Big 12).
Stirtz scores 24 in Drake’s 81-71 victory against Valparaiso
Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points as Drake beat Valparaiso 81-71 on Wednesday night. Stirtz also contributed nine assists, five rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs (17-2, 7-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Mitch Mascari shot 7 for 12, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 21 points.
Mukeba’s 22 lead Oakland past Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72
Allen Mukeba scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Tuburu Niavalurua also scored 22 points and Oakland beat Purdue Fort Wayne 76-72 on Wednesday night. Niavalurua added eight rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (9-12, 6-4 Horizon League). Jaylen Jones finished with 12 points.
Robinson scores 33, Mercer defeats UNC Greensboro 79-78
Ahmad Robinson scored 33 points, including two free throws with seven seconds left, and Mercer rallied to beat UNC Greensboro 79-78 on Wednesday night. Mercer trailed 67-54 with 7:30 left. Robinson added five rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Bears (10-10, 3-4 Southern Conference).
No. 20 St. John’s rallies past Xavier 79-71 in overtime behind Ejiofor and Richmond
Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 16 points in overtime and No. 20 St. John's erased a 16-point deficit in the second half to rally past Xavier 79-71 on Wednesday night. Kadary Richmond had a season-high 19 points for the Red Storm (17-3, 8-1 Big East). Returning to the AP Top 25 this week with its highest ranking in a decade, St. John's moved back into first place in the conference standings, a half-game ahead of No. 10 Marquette.
Solomon scores 16, UNC Asheville defeats Gardner-Webb 61-53
Toyaz Solomon had 16 points in UNC Asheville's 61-53 win against Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night. Solomon also contributed seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (14-6, 5-1 Big South Conference). Josh Banks added 13 points and seven rebounds.
Wofford earns 79-68 victory against The Citadel
Jackson Sivills scored 19 points as Wofford beat The Citadel 79-68 on Wednesday night. Sivills also contributed five rebounds for the Terriers (11-9, 5-2 Southern Conference). Kyler Filewich scored 12 points and added five rebounds.
Lincoln Ball hits game-winning shot as American gets past Lehigh 68-67
Greg Jones led American with 14 points and Lincoln Ball sank a game-winning jumper from the free-throw line just before the buzzer as the Eagles defeated Lehigh 68-67 on Wednesday night. Jones shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (11-9, 5-2 Patriot League). Eric Michaels scored 13 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor.
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Kam Woods hits game-winner, scores 17 as Robert Morris tops Youngstown State 72-70
Kam Woods hit a go-ahead jumper with two seconds left and scored 17 to rally Robert Morris to a 72-70 victory over Youngstown State on Wednesday night. Woods added seven assists, six rebounds and five steals for the Colonials (14-7, 6-4 Horizon League). Amarion Dickerson scored 15 points while shooting 4 of 9 from the floor and 7 for 8 from the free-throw line.