Reserve Connor Essegian matched his career-high with six 3-pointers and scored 20 points and Nebraska dominated the first half in a 77-43 win over Southern on Monday night. Brice Williams, who averaged 24 points in the Cornhuskers' last four games, added 11 points and surpassed 1,500 for his career. Jayce DePron scored 13 points for Southern (5-8).
Carson Towt, Trenton McLaughlin lead Northern Arizona over Benedictine (AZ) 110-74
Carson Towt and Trenton McLaughlin both scored 22 points to help Northern Arizona defeat Benedictine (AZ) 110-74 on Monday night. Towt also had 12 rebounds for the Lumberjacks (9-4). McLaughlin added three steals.
Caleb Love his 5 3s, scores 33 as Arizona beats TCU 90-81 in Big 12 opener
Caleb Love hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 33 points, Henri Veesaar added 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Arizona beat TCU 90-81 on Monday night in the Big 12 opener for both teams. Love made 11 of 17 from the field, hit 6 of 6 from the free-throw line and had seven rebounds and seven assists. Jaden Bradley added 10 points and six assists for Arizona (7-5).
VIDEO: Calipari, players postgame – Arkansas 92, Oakland 62
Video of Arkansas coach John Calipari's postgame press conference after the Arkansas Razorbacks win over Oakland.
No. 14 Houston beats poor shooting Oklahoma State 60-47 in the teams’ Big 12 opener
L.J. Cryer added 18 points and Oklahoma transfer Milos Uzan contributed 12 points and six rebounds for the Cougars (9-3), who began defense of their conference title by limited the Cowboys to 18 points in the first half on 6-of-27 shooting. Houston: The Cougars were the aggressors throughout, forcing 14 turnovers that resulted in 16 points and blocking five Oklahoma State shots.
Pierre scores 29 as Jacksonville State downs Fort Valley State 111-70
Jaron Pierre Jr.'s 29 points helped Jacksonville State defeat Fort Valley State 111-70 on Monday night. Pierre had 10 assists for the Gamecocks (8-5). Jao Ituka scored 17 points, shooting 6 for 10 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Lions take first lead following Brock Purdy’s interception
Brock Purdy was nearly perfect Monday night until he wasn't.
Thiero and Fland each score 22 as No. 23 Arkansas beats Oakland 92-62 after strong 2nd half
Adou Thiero and Boogie Fland each scored 22 points and No. 23 Arkansas put away Oakland 92-62 in its final non-conference game Monday night. Thiero made 8 of 12 shots and had six rebounds and six assists for the Razorbacks, who shot 60.3% overall. Fland, who had 21 points in the second half, hit five 3-pointers and finished with six assists, and Karter Knox scored in double figures for the third straight game with 17.
Tyler Nickel, Devin McGlockton lead Vanderbilt to 100-56 romp over New Orleans
Tyler Nickel made five 3-pointers and scored 19, Devin McGlockton posted a double-double and Vanderbilt rolled to a 100-56 victory over New Orleans on Monday night, closing out nonconference play on a six-game win streak. Nickel made 7 of 14 shots for the Commodores (12-1), who improved to 8-0 at home. McGlockton totaled 14 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
49ers regain lead on Brock Purdy’s third touchdown pass
Brock Purdy was credited with his third touchdown pass of the night, giving the 49ers a 28-21 lead over the Lions.
Social media reacts to Arkansas’ 92-62 win over Oakland
Highlights and social media reactions from Arkansas basketball's victory over the Oakland Grizzlies on Monday night.
On this date in MMA history, Alistair Overeem retired former UFC champ Brock Lesnar
Thirteen years ago, a former UFC champion made his final walk to the octagon. At UFC 141 in 2011, Alistair Overeem stopped former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in a main event at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event's poster touted the size of both…
Lions tie 49ers 21-21 on opening drive of second half
The 49ers had three touchdowns in the first half.
Jed York says Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch aren’t “going anywhere”
Four weeks after a spitballed idea about how the Bears should try to fill their coaching vacancy morphed into a widespread thought that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan could be traded to Chicago, team owner Jed York has chimed in regarding both Shanahan and G.M. john Lynch.
Bates has 16, Mitchell 14, Mizzou warms up for SEC play with 82-65 win over Alabama State
Tamar Bates scored 16 points, Mark Mitchell added 14 and Missouri closes its nonconference schedule with an 82-65 win over Alabama State on Monday. Trent Pierce and Tony Perkins added 12 points apiece as 10 players played at least 10 minutes in the Tigers' last warmup before Southeastern Conference play begins on Saturday. D'Ante Bass scored 14 points for the Hornets (4-9) and Tyler Mack had 11.