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Martin’s 16 lead Marshall past Louisiana-Lafayette 75-61 in Sun Belt opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nate Martin’s 16 points helped Marshall defeat Louisiana 75-61 on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.Martin added 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Thundering Herd (6-8). Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 15 points, shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. Kamdyn Curfman had 13 points and shot 3 for 15 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line.The Ragin’ Cajuns (7-6) were led by Joe Charles, who posted 11 points and 13 rebounds. Kobe Julien added 11 points and three blocks for Louisiana. In addition, Blake Butler had 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Lawrence, Manjon combine for 45 points; Vanderbilt ends 4-game skid with 69-53 win over Dartmouth

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ezra Manjon scored 23 points, Tyrin Lawrence added 22 and Vanderbilt beat Dartmouth 69-53 on Saturday. Vanderbilt (5-8), which nearly defeated then-No. 23 Memphis last Saturday when Manjon’s 3-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer, ended a four-game losing streak. Manjon was 9 of 17 from the floor against Dartmouth and Lawrence was 7-of-16 shooting. The pair combined for five of Vanderbilt’s nine 3-pointers. Lawrence also grabbed eight rebounds and Manjon had five assists. Brandon Mitchell-Day and Dusan Neskovic scored 14 points apiece to lead Dartmouth (4-9). Jaren Johnson added 10 points. Vanderbilt closed the first half on a 14-2 run for a 31-23 lead. Lawrence scored eight points during the surge that included a 3 at the buzzer. Lawrence and Manjon hit consecutive 3s to stretch the lead to 44-27 with 12:49 to play, and the Commodores had a double-digit lead the rest of the way. Vanderbilt is 22-5 against Ivy League opponents. Vanderbilt hosts Alabama on S...

Prince, Connor help No. 23 TCU women beat BYU 81-67, extend win streak to program-record 14 games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sedona Prince had 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, Madison Connor scored 12 of her 21 points in the third quarter as No. 23 TCU pulled away to beat BYU 81-67 Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams. TCU (14-0) has won 14 straight to open a season for the first time in Horned Frogs basketball history — men’s or women’s. Jaden Owens added 15 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for TCU. Agnes Emma-Nnopu scored 14 points and grabbed 11 boards. Una Jovanovic and Emma-Nnopu hit back-to-back jumpers before Connor made a layup to cap a 6-2 spurt to close the first half and give the Horned Frogs a 39-31 lead. Connor then scored TCU’s first eight points in a 10-2 run to open the third quarter and push the lead into double figures for good.Kailey Woolston led BYU (10-4) with 15 points and Amari Whiting added 13 points, six assist and five rebounds in the Cougars first conference game as a member of the Big 12. Lauren Gustin added 10 points and 16 reb...

Freshman Shelstad leads Oregon to 64-59 victory over UCLA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Jackson Shelstad scored 20 points and made two free throws with 10 seconds left to help Oregon hold off UCLA 64-59 on Saturday.Shelstad made 7 of 13 shots, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and both of his foul shots for the Ducks (10-3, 2-0 Pac-12). Shelstad had a season-high 21 points in Oregon’s 82-74 home win over USC on Thursday to open conference play. The Ducks, Washington and both L.A. schools are heading to the Big Ten Conference next season.Jermaine Couisnard had 15 points and three steals for Oregon. Reserve Jadrian Tracey contributed 10 points and four assists. Adem Bona finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots to pace the Bruins (6-7, 1-1), who have lost four of their last five games. Freshman Berke Buyuktuncel scored a season-high 12, while Lazar Stefanovic pitched in with 10 points and eight rebounds.Couisnard and Brennan Rigsby both scored eight points to help Oregon take a 33-31 lead into halftime. Bona had se...

Dease’s 16 help Texas A&M-CC take down Schreiner 84-61

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Owen Dease’s 16 points helped Texas A&M-CC defeat Schreiner 84-61 on Saturday night.Dease also added six rebounds for the Islanders (7-6). Garry Clark scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds. Stephen Faramade was 4-of-4 shooting and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.Rodney Hunter led the way for the Mountaineers with 10 points. Schreiner also got nine points each from Jalen Ned and Marcus Villarreal. ___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Wood helps Murray State cruise past Middle Tennessee 75-54

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Jacobi Wood had 18 points in Murray State’s 75-54 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.Wood added six rebounds for the Racers (4-9). Nick Ellington scored 17 points while going 6 of 12 and 5 of 6 from the free throw line, and added eight rebounds. Rob Perry was 4 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points, while adding five assists and three steals. The Racers broke a six-game skid.The Blue Raiders (5-9) were led by Elias King, who recorded 16 points, six rebounds and two steals. Jacob Johnson added nine points and six rebounds for Middle Tennessee. Jared Jones also had seven points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Surratt scores 20 to propel South Carolina Upstate past Coker 96-76

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jordyn Surratt scored 20 points as South Carolina Upstate beat Coker 96-76 on Saturday night.Surratt added seven rebounds for the Spartans (5-8). Nick Alves added 18 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc, and they also had five rebounds. Trae Broadnax was 6 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 16 points.The Cobras were led by Mahmoud Bangura, who recorded 20 points. Demar Anderson added nine points for Coker. In addition, Glenn Bynum finished with eight points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Dillon Jones scores 29 points and grabs 13 rebounds, leads Weber State over Montana State 86-64

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Dillon Jones scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Weber State beat Montana State 86-64 on Saturday night.Jones also added six assists and four steals for the Wildcats (9-4, 2-0 Big Sky Conference). Steven Verplancken Jr. scored 14 points, and Dyson Koehler and Alex Tew added 12 apiece. Eddie Turner III led the way for the Bobcats (6-7, 1-1) with 18 points, four assists and two steals. Brandon Walker added 17 points for Montana State. Tyler Patterson also recorded 14 points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Hansen scores 15 as Cornell downs Colgate 77-64

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Sean Hansen scored 15 points as Cornell beat Colgate 77-64 on Saturday night.Hansen went 6 of 9 from the field for the Big Red (10-2). Chris Manon scored 14 points while going 5 of 9 from the field and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line, and added four steals. Guy Ragland Jr. was 5-of-7 shooting and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.The Raiders (6-7) were led by Braeden Smith, who posted 12 points and five assists. Ryan Moffatt added 11 points for Colgate. In addition, Jeff Woodward finished with nine points and nine rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

DePaul takes down Chicago State 70-58

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:10:42 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Elijah Fisher’s 16 points helped DePaul defeat Chicago State 70-58 on Saturday night.Fisher had seven rebounds for the Blue Demons (3-9). K.T. Raimey scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Da’Sean Nelson had 11 points and finished 5 of 9 from the floor.The Cougars (7-12) were led in scoring by Wesley Cardet Jr., who finished with 18 points. Brent Davis added 15 points for Chicago State. Jahsean Corbett also had 11 points and seven rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source