Martinez’s 23 help Utah State down Charlotte 103-74

Ian Martinez's 23 points helped Utah State defeat Charlotte 103-74 on Saturday night. Martinez shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Aggies (2-0). Dexter Akanno scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.

Brea scores 20 points off the bench to pace Kentucky

Koby Brea came off the bench to score 20 points, including six three-pointers, and Jaxson Robinson added 14 as No. 23 Kentucky overwhelmed Bucknell 100-72 Saturday. The Wildcats (2-0) were cold from three-point range early in the first half, but Brea and Kerr Krissa each hit threes within 30 seconds to open up a 20-7 Kentucky lead with 13:08 left in the first half. The Bison (2-1) were led by Ian Motta’s 18 points as the team shot just 39.7%.