Christian Cook scored 25 points as New Mexico State beat Sam Houston 75-71 on Thursday night. Cook shot 8 of 19 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (8-6, 1-0 Conference USA). Peter Filipovity scored 20 points and added seven rebounds.
Lane Kiffin chides Jaxson Dart, takes shot at Diego Pavia after Gator Bowl romp
Classic Lane Kiffin comments after Ole Miss won the Gator Bowl
Darling has 20 in Idaho State’s 72-67 victory over Northern Arizona
Dylan Darling had 20 points in Idaho State's 72-67 victory against Northern Arizona on Thursday night. Darling also contributed seven assists for the Bengals (6-6, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Isaiah Griffin scored 12 points, going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 1 for 4 from the free-throw line.
Duke pulls off trick play on kickoff late in Gator Bowl loss to Ole Miss
Duke pulled off a spectacular trick play against Ole Miss late in the Gator Bowl
No. 19 Gonzaga rolls to 81-50 victory over Portland
Dusty Stromer scored 12, Braden Huff had 10 points and Michael Ajayi pulled down 15 rebounds. Redshirt freshman Vincent Delano was the only player in double figures for the Pilots (5-11, 0-3) with 12 points. Delano shot 6 for 16 from the field and Portland was held to 33.3% overall.
Myles Rice scores 19 points, Oumar Ballo adds double-double to help Indiana beat Rutgers 84-74
Myles Rice scored 19 points, Oumar Ballo added 17 points to go with 12 rebounds and Indiana cruised to an 84-74 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night. Mackenzie Mgbako added 16 points, Trey Galloway had 11 and Luke Goode nine for Indiana. They each made three of the Hoosiers' 12 shots from long range.
Frazier’s 21 help UTEP beat Louisiana Tech 70-60
Otis Frazier III scored 21 points as UTEP beat Louisiana Tech 70-60 on Thursday night. Frazier added 11 rebounds for the Miners (11-3, 1-0 Conference USA). Corey Camper Jr. added 17 points while going 6 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while they also had six rebounds and four steals.
Freeman’s 30 lead James Madison over Southern Miss 83-72
Mark Freeman's 30 points led James Madison over Southern Miss 83-72 on Thursday night. Freeman shot 9 for 16 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 8 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Dukes (8-6, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference). AJ Smith scored 13 points and added five rebounds.
Football 301 Playbook: A look at what will define Vikings-Lions clash and my prediction for this huge game
How Brian Flores evolves his gameplan after the Lions and Jared Goff found answers the first time around will be key. Every blitz and passing down could wildly swing this game.
North Alabama secures 82-66 win against Bellarmine to open ASUN
Daniel Ortiz scored 26 points as North Alabama beat Bellarmine 82-66 on Thursday night to start Atlantic Sun Conference play. Ortiz shot 9 for 18, including 8 for 17 from beyond the arc for the Lions (9-5, 1-0). Taye Fields scored 20 points while shooting 9 of 13 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line and added eight rebounds.
Arkansas State wins 78-59 against Old Dominion
Terrance Ford Jr. scored 21 points as Arkansas State beat Old Dominion 78-59 on Thursday night. Ford had five assists for the Red Wolves (11-3, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 17 points while going 5 of 17 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line and added seven rebounds and five assists.
Illinois State earns 74-68 victory against Murray State
Caden Boser's 17 points helped Illinois State defeat Murray State 74-68 on Thursday night. Boser shot 7 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Redbirds (9-5, 1-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Malachi Poindexter shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line to add 17 points.
No. 6 LSU runs season-opening winning streak to 16 games in 98-64 win over Arkansas
Johnson had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Morrow added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kailyn Gilbert scored 16 points and Mikaylah Williams had 14 for unbeaten LSU. Jersey Wolfenbarger, a transfer from Arkansas, finished with eight points and five rebounds.
Hawthorne puts up 17, Northern Colorado downs Weber State 89-72
Isaiah Hawthorne's 17 points helped Northern Colorado defeat Weber State 89-72 on Thursday night. Hawthorne added five assists for the Bears (9-5, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Brock Wisne scored 16 points, shooting 7 for 10, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Nets fend off Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks with 113-110 win
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Cam Thomas had 24 and the Brooklyn Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the stretch to beat the Bucks 113-110 on Thursday.