Duke took care of business with an 83-54 throttling of Syracuse on Wednesday night at JMA Wireless Dome. The Blue Devils (20-2, 12-0 ACC) have won 16 straight games and made quick work of the Orange after Saturday night’s win against North Carolina. “These guys have been mature on their own,” coach Jon Scheyer said via post-game radio interview.
Giffa has 20 in High Point’s 78-75 victory over Radford
AP) — Kezza Giffa scored 20 points as High Point beat Radford 78-75 on Wednesday night. Giffa shot 6 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (20-5, 8-2 Big South Conference). Chase Johnston added 14 points while shooting 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc and also had three steals.
Northern Kentucky takes down Cleveland State 85-75, ending Vikings’ 13-game winning streak
Dan Gherezgher Jr.'s 26 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat Cleveland State 85-75 on Wednesday night. Gherezgher shot 10 for 14 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Norse (11-13, 6-7 Horizon League). Josh Dilling shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 14 points.
Bello’s 22 lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Wright State 87-64
Rasheed Bello had 22 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 87-64 victory against Wright State on Wednesday night. Bello shot 8 of 17 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Mastodons (17-8, 10-4 Horizon League). Jalen Jackson scored 20 points and added five rebounds.
De’Aaron Fox shines alongside Victor Wembanyama in Spurs debut in thriller over Hawks
Fox tallied 24 points and set up Victor Wembanyama for a game-winning free throw in the final seconds of regulation.
Wagner has 22 in Indiana State’s 80-62 victory over Valparaiso
Camp Wagner's 22 points helped Indiana State defeat Valparaiso 80-62 on Wednesday night. Wagner also added five rebounds for the Sycamores (12-12, 6-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Samage Teel scored 17 points while going 5 of 16 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line and added nine assists.
Sundell scores 27 and leads No. 12 Kansas State over No. 9 TCU 59-50
Serena Sundell scored a season-high 27 points, Jaelyn Glenn had 14 and No. 12 Kansas State outlasted No. 9 TCU 59-50 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12 in a matchup of the conference leaders. Sundell scored 15 of those 27 points in the third quarter after Kansas State (22-2, 10-1 Big 12) trailed by six at halftime. Sedona Prince led TCU (21-3, 9-2) with 14 points and Hailey Van Lith added 11.
Talford’s 20 help Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 83-65
Kelton Talford scored 20 points as Winthrop beat Charleston Southern 83-65 on Wednesday night. Talford also added nine rebounds for the Eagles (16-9, 6-4 Big South Conference). KJ Doucet scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 9, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
Zeigler, Milicic return to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 15 Missouri, 85-81
Zakai Zeigler and Igor Milicic returned to Tennessee's lineup to each score 21 points in the No. 4 Volunteers' 85-81 victory over No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday night. Zeigler also had eight assists, and Milicic added 10 rebounds.
Ilic scores 17 in Loyola’s 71-58 victory against Lafayette
Milos Ilic's 17 points helped Loyola (Md. defeat Lafayette 71-58 on Wednesday night. Ilic added 13 rebounds for the Greyhounds (10-12, 5-6 Patriot League).
Champion’s 20 lead Chattanooga over Wofford 79-70
Frank Champion scored 20 points as Chattanooga beat Wofford 79-70 on Wednesday night. Champion added six rebounds and three blocks for the Mocs (16-8, 8-3 Southern Conference). Bash Wieland scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds.
No. 7 USC women bounce back from loss to Iowa by defeating Wisconsin 86-64
Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 7 Southern California bounced back from a rare loss and never trailed in an 86-64 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday. USC (20-2, 10-1 Big Ten) was finishing a two-game trip after its 15-game winning streak ended Sunday with a 76-69 loss at Iowa. Wisconsin (11-12, 2-10) lost for the 10th time in 11 games to drop below .500 for the first time this season.
Hadley scores 22, Edwards adds 19 in Louisville’s 84-58 rout of Boston College
J'Vonne Hadley scored 22 points, Terrence Edwards Jr. had 19 points, and Louisville dominated the interior in an 84-58 victory over Boston College on Wednesday night. Eighteen of Louisville's first 22 points in the second half were scored in the paint as the Cardinals extended their 10-point halftime lead to 63-48 with 9 1/2 minutes remaining. Boston College made back-to-back baskets to get within 11 points, but the Cardinals continued to score inside, their next five baskets coming in the paint before Khani Rooths nailed a 3-pointer for an 80-54 lead with 3:42 remaining.
UNC Greensboro secures 76-61 win over Citadel
Ronald Polite scored 22 points as UNC Greensboro beat Citadel 76-61 on Wednesday night. Polite had seven rebounds for the Spartans (15-9, 8-3 Southern Conference). Donovan Atwell scored 17 points while going 4 of 15 from the floor, including 4 for 13 from 3-point range, and 5 for 5 from the line.
Thomas scores season-high 20 and Cincinnati leads the entire second half of a 93-83 victory over UCF
Day Day Thomas scored 18 of his season-high 20 points in the first half, Jizzle James had seven of his 15 points in the final four minutes and Cincinnati led the entire second half of a 93-83 victory over UCF on Wednesday night. James sank a jumper from the free-throw line for an 85-77 lead and he added a left-handed layup on the next possession for a 10-point lead with 1:44 remaining. James also had a steal on back-to-back possessions in the final minute, both leading to dunks by Dillon Mitchell to help secure it.