Jones and Booker lead No. 5 Texas past Missouri 70-61 for Longhorns’ 18th straight home win

Taylor Jones scored 17 points, Madison Booker added 16 and No. 5 Texas defeated Missouri 70-61 on Thursday night for its fifth straight win and 18th in a row at home. Jones scored 11 in the first half for Texas (21-2, 7-1 Southeastern Conference), which began its home winning streak in January 2024. Booker had nine points in the third quarter, when the Longhorns outscored Missouri 19-10 and led for the first time.

Western Kentucky secures 78-74 win over UTEP

Khristian Lander had 28 points in Western Kentucky's 78-74 victory over UTEP on Thursday night. Lander shot 11 for 15, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Hilltoppers (13-8, 4-4 Conference USA). Don McHenry scored 20 points, shooting 5 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 11 from the free-throw line.

Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska’s 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois

Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois on Thursday night. The Huskers (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) never trailed while knocking off a third ranked opponent in the same season for the first time since 2013-14. Illinois (14-7, 6-5) lost for the first time in 10 meetings with the Huskers and for the first time in four visits to Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Garnett scores 15, Louisiana defeats Texas State 70-61

Kentrell Garnett scored 15 points as Louisiana beat Texas State 70-61 on Thursday night. Garnett shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Ragin' Cajuns (7-15, 5-5 Sun Belt Conference). Chancellor White scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 7, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc.

Durr and Bashir combine for 72 points as Monmouth beats Drexel 104-97 in double OT

Madison Durr scored 40 points after making 10 of 11 field goals and 19 straight free throws, and Abdi Bashir Jr. had 32 points and eight 3-pointers as Monmouth knocked off Drexel 104-97 on Thursday night in double overtime. Durr added five assists and three steals for the Hawks (6-16, 4-5 Coastal Athletic Association). Bashir shot 10 for 33 (8 for 20 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.