Robert Vaihola led San Jose State with 18 points and Latrell Davis hit the game-winning jump shot with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Spartans knocked off New Mexico 71-70 on Tuesday night. Davis grabbed an offensive rebound and banked in the fade-away putback to cap the scoring. Vaihola also had nine rebounds for the Spartans (9-10, 2-5 Mountain West Conference).
Blue Devils catch fire early
Being the ACC’s only unbeaten team and playing the only team in the league without a win meant Duke had to put away Miami early. No. 3 Duke got hot early and stayed that way for most of Tuesday night’s 89-54 thrashing of Miami at Cameron Indoor Stadium. “They’re such a talented team that, if you’re not careful, you can find yourself in a dogfight,” freshman Cooper Flagg said.
Nets’ offense explodes in 132-114 win over Trail Blazers
Cam Johnson returned from a five-game absence with a right ankle sprain and scored 24 points in the Brooklyn Nets’ 132-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Spears scores 26, UTSA knocks off Rice 90-84
Primo Spears' 26 points helped UTSA defeat Rice 90-84 on Tuesday night. Spears added five assists for the Roadrunners (8-8, 2-2 American Athletic Conference). Marcus Millender scored 25 points while shooting 9 for 13, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc and added four steals.
Rangers allow late third-period goal, fall to Avalanche 3-2 in OT
Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Freak play proves crucial, Smith shines again as Sixers win BBL nail-biter, end rival’s season
A superb half-century by Steve Smith has helped dash the Adelaide Strikers’ Big Bash finals hopes, the Sydney Sixers chasing down their target with just one ball remaining in a thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Knell, BYU hold off Oklahoma State rally early in 2nd half on way to 85-69 win
Trevin Knell scored 13 of his 18 points before halftime and reserve Dallin Hall scored 14 points and BYU ended its three-game losing streak by beating Oklahoma State 85-69 on Tuesday night. Richie Saunders scored 12 points and Egor Denim and Keba Keita each scored 10 points for the Cougars (11-5, 2-3 Big 12). Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson scored 15 points apiece and Abou Ousmane 13 for Oklahoma State (9-7, 1-4).
‘Challenging string of events’: Ladder-leading Thunder’s horror blow as key star ruled out of BBL
Big-hitting Sydney Thunder all-rounder Daniel Sams’ BBL campaign is over after succumbing to a “challenging string of events”, including a side strain suffered in the same match he was heavily concussed in a scary fielding incident.
Cam Carter scores 27 points, LSU holds off Arkansas for 78-74 win
Cam Carter scored 27 points and LSU beat Arkansas 78-74 on Tuesday night. LSU's Jordan Sears made a pair of free throws to end the scoring with 21 seconds left. Arkansas missed its next two shots and had its last shot blocked.
’That’s what pressure does’: Aussies twist knife with Ashes sledge after England shocker
In the long history of Ashes verbal jousting the understated delivery from spin star Alana King in the aftermath of a “chaotic” finish to the second ODI could have been enough for her subtle sledge to pass by unnoticed.
Grill scores 22 as Missouri stuns No. 5 Florida 83-82 to end its 16-game home winning streak
Caleb Grill scored 22 points, including two free throws with 5 seconds remaining, and Missouri stunned No. 5 Florida 83-82 on Tuesday night to end the Gators’ 16-game winning streak at home. Mark Mitchell added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers (14-3, 3-1 Southeastern Conference), who notched their first road win against a top-five team since 2012. Grill hit four 3-pointers in the first 10 minutes, including three on consecutive possessions, as the Tigers kept pulling away.
Texas Tech beats Kansas State 61-57, holds Wildcats scoreless over final 5-plus minutes
Darrion Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Hawkins added 14 with nine assists for Texas Tech and the Red Raiders held Kansas State scoreless for the final 5-plus minutes in their 61-57 win on Tuesday night. Texas Tech (12-4, 3-2 Big 12), which lost 85-84 in overtime to No. Iowa State last time out, has won three of its last four games.
Kalkbrenner’s 20 lead Creighton over Providence 84-64
Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton's 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night. Kalkbrenner added 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and added six assists.
Meadow puts up 18, Boise State beats Wyoming 96-55
Andrew Meadow scored 18 points as Boise State beat Wyoming 96-55 on Tuesday night. Meadow shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (13-5, 5-2 Mountain West Conference). Julian Bowie scored 16 points while going 5 of 7 (5 for 6 from 3-point range).
Luis’ 19 lead St. John’s over Georgetown 63-58
RJ Luis Jr. scored 19 points as St. John’s beat Georgetown 63-58 on Tuesday night.