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Christmas has 27, Longwood beats UNC Asheville 85-76
Michael Christmas had 27 points in Longwood's 85-76 victory over UNC Asheville on Wednesday night. Christmas also contributed eight rebounds for the Lancers (13-5, 2-1 Big South Conference). Elijah Tucker added 14 points while going 5 of 7 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had nine rebounds.
O’Connor’s 16 lead George Mason over Richmond 64-58
Brayden O'Connor had 16 points in George Mason's 64-58 victory over Richmond on Wednesday night. O'Connor shot 3 for 10 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Patriots (11-5, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Woody Newton scored 15 points and added six rebounds.
High Point defeats Charleston Southern 93-79
Kezza Giffa had 22 points in High Point's 93-79 win over Charleston Southern on Wednesday night. Giffa shot 6 of 9 from the field and 9 for 9 from the line for the Panthers (14-4, 2-1 Big South Conference). D'Maurian Williams scored 17 points and added six rebounds.
UMass wins 76-72 against Dayton
Daniel Rivera scored 23 points as UMass beat Dayton 76-72 on Wednesday night. Rivera added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Minutemen (6-10, 1-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Rahsool Diggins scored 18 points while going 6 of 20 from the floor, including 3 for 12 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and added six assists.
Nets losing streak reaches three games after falling 113-98 to Pistons
Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points, five assists and five rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Bamisile’s 18 lead VCU over Fordham 73-61
Joe Bamisile had 18 points in VCU's 73-61 win against Fordham on Wednesday night. Bamisile had eight rebounds for the Rams (12-4, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Max Shulga scored 16 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and added six rebounds.
Karl-Anthony Towns returns to lineup, helps Knicks snap losing streak with 112-98 win over Raptors
The Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak with a 112-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at the Garden.
Mark Sears scores 22 points, No. 5 Alabama beats South Carolina 88-68 for 7th straight win
Mark Sears scored 22 points — hitting of 4 of 6 3-pointers — to help No. Alabama beat South Carolina 88-68 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. Aden Holloway added 13 points for the Crimson Tide (13-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) in their 10th straight victory over the Gamecocks (10-5, 0-2).
Miller’s 20 lead Florida Atlantic past Charlotte 75-64
Baba Miller's 20 points helped Florida Atlantic defeat Charlotte 75-64 on Wednesday night. Miller added seven rebounds for the Owls (9-7, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). Tre Carroll scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks.
Tripp’s 17 help Wofford take down Western Carolina 77-69
Corey Tripp scored 17 points as Wofford beat Western Carolina 77-69 on Wednesday night. Tripp shot 5 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (8-8, 2-1 Southern Conference). Dillon Bailey scored 17 points while shooting 4 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.
Oumar Ballo’s 23 points help Indiana power past USC, 82-69 for best start since 2015-16
After Chibuzo Agbo's 3 put USC in front 27-24, Ballo grabbed a rebound, drew a foul and converted a pair of free throws, added two more from the line, a layup and a short jumper to help Indiana draw even at intermission, 38-38. Ballo dunks 90-seconds apart helped the Hoosiers to a 57-47 lead, and when the Trojans got within single digits down the stretch, Rice found the seven-footer for a layup and a three-point play to hold USC at bay. Mackenzie Mgbako scored 20 points in Indiana's 77-71 win over Penn State but was 0-8 from the floor and did not score.
Azzi Fudd leads the way for No. 7 UConn in commanding 81-27 win over Xavier
Azzi Fudd had 18 of her 23 points in the first half as No. 7 UConn rolled to an 81-27 win over Xavier on Wednesday night.
Boxer Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul to fight: ‘I can whip his (expletive)’
(This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.) Boxer Claressa Shields is preparing for a world title heavyweight bout against Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2, but she’s happy to discuss fighting someone else. Jake Paul. “I don't know if it's something tha
VIDEO: Calipari, Davis postgame – Ole Miss 73, Arkansas 66
Watch the postgame press conference from Arkansas head coach John Calipari and guard Johnell Davis after the 73-66 loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday evening at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.Visit our homepage for complete coverage of Arkansas basketball, including everything you need to know from the Hoop Hogs' game.