Lawal, Schutt carry Virginia Tech to 76-66 win over Florida State

Tobi Lawal scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jaden Schutt scored 16 points and Virginia Tech never trailed in beating Florida State 76-66 on Wednesday night. Taylor Bol Bowen scored 14 points shooting 6 for 8 and finished a rebound shy of a double-double and reserve Jerry Deng scored 13 points for Florida State. The two teams started with an exchange of baskets, and after Lawal made his second to give the Hokies a 4-2 they led the rest of the way.

Teel and Indiana State defeat Missouri State 72-67

Samage Teel scored 20 points, including a 3-pointer with 52 seconds left, as Indiana State defeated Missouri State 72-67 on Wednesday night to end a six-game skid. Teel shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Sycamores (10-12, 4-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Jaden Daughtry scored 18 points and added nine rebounds.

Spadone’s 14 lead Bucknell over Loyola Maryland 79-67

Achile Spadone's 14 points helped Bucknell defeat Loyola Maryland 79-67 on Wednesday night. Spadone added five rebounds and three steals for the Bison (9-13, 5-4 Patriot League). Noah Williamson scored 13 points while shooting 3 of 7 from the field and 6 for 11 from the line and added 16 rebounds.

Navy defeats Lehigh 79-54

Austin Benigni had 18 points in Navy's 79-54 win against Lehigh on Wednesday night. Benigni added six assists for the Midshipmen (8-14, 5-4 Patriot League). Jordan Pennick scored 17 points and added 10 rebounds.

JT Toppin has 18 points and 14 rebounds in No. 22 Texas Tech’s 71-57 win over TCU

JT Toppin had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 16 points and No. 22 Texas Tech beat TCU 71-57 on Wednesday night in its first game as a ranked team this season. Elijah Hawkins added 13 points to help the Red Raiders (16-4, 7-2 Big 12) win their fifth consecutive game in what is their best start in conference since 2004-05, when Bob Knight was the coach. Noah Reynolds scored 14 points before fouling out for the Horned Frogs (10-10, 3-6).

Chattanooga defeats Western Carolina 84-60

Honor Huff had 25 points in Chattanooga's 84-60 win against Western Carolina on Wednesday night. Huff also added five rebounds for the Mocs (14-8, 6-3 Southern Conference). Bash Wieland shot 5 for 10, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 12 points.

Johnson has 18, Mercer knocks off The Citadel 80-46

Tyler Johnson scored 18 points as Mercer beat The Citadel 80-46 on Wednesday night. Johnson also had four steals for the Bears (11-11, 4-5 Southern Conference). Marcus Overstreet scored 16 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line and added 10 rebounds and three blocks.