New Jersey scored four times in the second period and Jake Allen made 24 saves as the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Wednesday.
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.
2nd-half run lifts Maryland to 4th straight win, 76-68 over No. 17 Wisconsin
Johni Broome has 26 points and 16 rebounds to help No. 1 Auburn beat LSU 87-74
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.
Nets defeat Hornets 104-83 to snap seven-game losing streak
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.
Josh Okogie with the big dunk
Isaac McKneely scores 26, Taine Murray 20 and Virginia defeats Miami 82-71
Isaac McKneely scored 26 points and Taine Murray added a career-high 20 for Virginia in an 82-71 victory over Miami on Wednesday night. McKneely's season-high point total came on 9 of 17 shooting with 6 of 12 3-pointers. Murray, who averages 3.7 points per game, made 8 of 12 shots with 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Sydney the big winner as 2027 Rugby World Cup host cities, fixtures revealed
Sydney’s Accor Stadium has been confirmed as venue for the 2027 Rugby World Cup final.
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.
Hornets star LaMelo Ball out at least 1 week with left ankle sprain
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.
