Johnson’s 19 lead Lindenwood past Harris-Stowe 99-53

Nathan Johnson Jr. had 19 points in Lindenwood's 99-53 win against Harris-Stowe on Tuesday night. Johnson shot 7 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 4 from the line for the Lions (4-6). Reggie Bass scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and five assists.

Freshmen Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey help Rutgers fend off Penn State 80-76

Dylan Harper finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, fellow freshman Ace Bailey totaled 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Rutgers held off Penn State 80-76 on Tuesday night. Harper buried three straight 3-pointers to finish off an 11-0 run for a 13-7 lead and Rutgers (6-4, 1-1 Big Ten Conference) never trailed again. Harper had 15 points by halftime as the Scarlet Knights forged a 48-33 advantage.

Cryer scores 22 points and No. 15 Houston defeats Troy 62-42

L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and had six 3-pointers, and No. 15 Houston used a strong defensive effort to beat Troy 62-42 on Tuesday night. Cryer scored 16 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, as the Cougars (6-3) built a 33-11 halftime lead. Cryer finished 8 of 11 from the field.

Brown’s 28 lead Nicholls State past Southern-New Orleans 110-66

Robert Brown III scored 28 points as Nicholls State beat Southern-New Orleans 110-66 on Tuesday night. Brown shot 9 for 18 (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Colonels (7-4, 2-0 Southland Conference). Sincere Malone scored 23 points while shooting 9 of 10 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line and added six rebounds.