Mason Williams' 29 points,, including a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left, helped Eastern Washington defeat Sacramento State 83-80 on Thursday night. Sacramento State's Jacob Holt hit two free throws to make it 80-all with 32 seconds left but Williams hit a step-back 3 just before the shot clock expired to give the Eagles the lead for good. Bailey Nunn missed a potential winning heave from 40 feet at the buzzer.
UNC Asheville wins 78-70 over Gardner-Webb
Jordan Marsh's 26 points helped UNC Asheville defeat Gardner-Webb 78-70 on Thursday night. Marsh had six rebounds and four steals for the Bulldogs (17-6, 8-1 Big South Conference). Toyaz Solomon scored 17 points while going 6 of 7 and 5 of 10 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Battle’s 24 lead Gonzaga past Loyola Marymount 73-53
Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Loyola Marymount 73-53 on Thursday night. Battle also contributed six rebounds for the Bulldogs (17-7, 8-3 West Coast Conference). Ryan Nembhard scored 15 points and added nine assists.
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Miles puts up 22 in North Florida’s 95-88 victory over Bellarmine
AP) — Jasai Miles scored 22 points as North Florida beat Bellarmine 95-88 on Thursday night. Miles had eight rebounds for the Ospreys (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kamrin Oriol scored 21 points while shot 5 for 8 from beyond the arc and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
Williams scores 19, Montana takes down Northern Colorado 86-78
Money Williams' 19 points helped Montana defeat Northern Colorado 86-78 on Thursday night. Williams had eight rebounds for the Grizzlies (16-8, 9-2 Big Sky Conference). Te'Jon Sawyer scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor and added seven rebounds.
Jungers scores 14, Reaves hits 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beats Mount St. Mary’s 70-67 in OT
Dejour Reaves hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Iona beat Mount St. Mary's 70-67 in overtime on Thursday night. Luke Jungers was 5 of 9 from the field and made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead Iona (10-13, 7-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Reaves finished with 13 points while shooting 6 for 17, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc and added three steals.
Haid scores 25 as Central Connecticut State takes down Fairleigh Dickinson 87-66
Devin Haid had 25 points in Central Connecticut State's 87-66 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday night. Haid had eight rebounds for the Blue Devils (17-6, 8-2 Northeast Conference). Jordan Jones scored 14 points while shooting 4 for 8 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
North Dakota State earns 78-72 victory against Kansas City
Jacksen Moni's 24 points helped North Dakota State defeat Kansas City 78-72 on Thursday night. Moni went 10 of 18 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Bison (17-8, 6-4 Summit League). Noah Feddersen scored 17 points and added 10 rebounds.