West Virginia led TCU by 12 in the first half on Wednesday and then after trailing by 11 in the second half, the Mountaineers tied it up late. TCU would pull away late though, as West Virginia couldn't complete the comeback after their first-half lead was erased. West Virginia led by 12 with 6:08 to play in the first half and then led by eight with 3:32 to play in the first.
Walker’s 31 lead Illinois State past UIC 81-79
Chase Walker's 31 points led Illinois State over UIC 81-79 on Wednesday night. Walker added nine rebounds for the Redbirds (15-9, 7-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Jordan Davis went 6 of 9 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 17 points.
Los Angeles Angels extend their lease at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium through 2032
The team's current lease runs through 2029, but includes three three-year extensions that will keep the Halos in the stadium through 2038 if exercised.
Allette’s double-double sends TCU past West Virginia for Dixon’s 500th career win
Vasean Allette scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and TCU beat West Virginia 65-60 on Wednesday night to give coach Jamie Dixon his 500th career win. Dixon, a TCU alum, has the program's second-most wins at 172 since taking over in 2016 after 13 years at Pittsburgh. Noah Reynolds scored 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting for TCU (12-10, 5-6 Big 12).
Old Dominion beats Texas State 75-64
Sean Durugordon scored 20 points as Old Dominion beat Texas State 75-64 on Wednesday night. Durugordon also had 13 rebounds for the Monarchs (11-13, 7-5 Sun Belt Conference). Robert Davis Jr. went 6 of 17 from the field (4 for 14 from 3-point range) to add 18 points.
Jimmy Butler trade: Fan in stands breaks news to Heat players, including an inquisitive Kevin Love
Kevin Love had questions.
Knicks trading Jericho Sims to Bucks as part of three-team deal
The Knicks are shedding some salary by trading young center Jericho Sims as part of a multi-team deal that includes the Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards.
Holiman scores 24 as Georgia Southern beats Louisiana 83-82
Adante' Holiman had 24 points in Georgia Southern's 83-82 win against Louisiana on Wednesday night. Holiman shot 8 for 17 (5 for 12 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (12-12, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference). Eren Banks scored 14 points, going 5 of 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range).
Nets fall to Wizards 119-102, snapping three-game winning streak
Jordan Poole scored 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 119-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Haynes leads George Mason past George Washington 53-50
Jalen Haynes scored 17 points to lead George Mason, including a go-ahead basket with 47 seconds left as the Patriots defeated George Washington 53-50 on Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Haynes also contributed seven rebounds for the Patriots (18-5, 9-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Darius Maddox scored 10 points, going 3 of 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range).
No. 17 Memphis beats Tulsa 83-71 to hold onto AAC lead
PJ Haggerty scored 23 points and No. Memphis held onto the American Athletic Conference lead, with the Tigers shooting 57% in an 83-71 victory over Tulsa on Wednesday night. Dain Dainja added 21 points, six rebounds and four blocks, and Tyrese Hunter had 11 points for Memphis (19-4, 9-1 ).
Hutson’s 20 lead Northern Iowa over Missouri State 66-61
Jacob Hutson and Trey Campbell each scored 20 points to help Northern Iowa defeat Missouri State 66-61 on Wednesday night. Hutson added six rebounds for the Panthers (15-9, 9-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Campbell went 7 of 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range).
West Virginia comes up short, as they blow a 12-point lead in loss to TCU
West Virginia led by 12 in the first half before they trailed by 11 in the second half. Javon Small did everything he could to try and lift the Mountaineers late, but it wasn't enough, as TCU held on for a 65-60 win. TCU shot 23 free throws, making 20 of them, while WVU had only five free throw attempts, as the Horned Frogs earned their second straight win.
Rice wins 73-60 over East Carolina
Caden Powell scored 18 points as Rice beat East Carolina 73-60 on Wednesday night to snap a seven-game losing streak. Powell also contributed 10 rebounds for the Owls (12-11, 3-7 American Athletic Conference). Alem Huseinovic added 11 points while shooting 4 for 6, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc while he also had three steals.
Roche puts up 14 in Richmond’s 73-68 victory against Duquesne
Jason Roche had 14 points in Richmond's 73-68 victory against Duquesne on Wednesday night to break a seven-game slide. Roche had seven rebounds for the Spiders (8-15, 3-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Dusan Neskovic scored 13 points while going 3 of 6 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 6 for 6 from the line.