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Williams puts up 25 as San Francisco knocks off Montana 71-67

Dec. 21, 2024 21:02 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marcus Williams had 25 points in San Francisco's 71-67 win over Montana on Saturday night. Williams also contributed five rebounds for the Dons (10-3). Tyrone Riley IV added 17 points while going 5 of 12 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and...

Florida International defeats IU Indianapolis 75-69

Dec. 21, 2024 20:52 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — Dashon Gittens and Asim Jones scored 15 points each in Florida International's 75-69 victory against IU Indianapolis on Saturday night. Gittens added five rebounds for the Panthers (5-7). Jones shot 5 of 8 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line. Vianney Salatchoum shot 3...

Drake beats Green Bay 72-62

Dec. 21, 2024 20:48 PM EST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Isaiah Jackson scored 21 points as Drake beat Green Bay 72-62 on Saturday night. Jackson also contributed 12 rebounds for the Bulldogs (11-0, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks shot 8 of 12 from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line to add...

Sandfort leads Iowa with 24 points in 95-88 win over Utah

Dec. 21, 2024 20:42 PM EST

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Payton Sandfort scored 24 points, Owen Freeman scored 16 points and Iowa beat Utah 95-88 on Saturday. Josh Dix scored 15 points shooting 7 of 10, Drew Thelwell 15 and Brock Harding 12 for Iowa (9-3) which has won two straight games after dropping back-to-back...

Thornton scores career-high 30 as Ohio State cruises past No. 4 Kentucky 85-65

Dec. 21, 2024 20:40 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and Ohio State cruised to an 85-65 victory over No. 4 Kentucky on Saturday in the CBS Classic at Madison Square Garden. John Mobley Jr. added 15 points and Aaron Bradshaw scored 11 for Ohio...

Tarleton State beats Howard Payne 100-83

Dec. 21, 2024 20:37 PM EST

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Bubu Benjamin's 27 points helped Tarleton State defeat Howard Payne 100-83 on Saturday night. Benjamin had 10 rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Texans (4-10). Chris Mpaka added 19 points while going 8 of 14 and 3 of 5 from the free-throw...

Colorado State edges Nevada 66-64 in Mountain West opener

Dec. 21, 2024 20:18 PM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nique Clifford had 16 points and his free throws with four seconds left sealed Colorado State's 66-64 win over Nevada in the Mountain West Conference opener on Saturday night. Clifford also had 12 rebounds for the Rams (7-5). Kyan Evans shot 5 of 8 from the field,...

St. Bonaventure beats Niagara 71-52

Dec. 21, 2024 20:05 PM EST

OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Lajae Jones and Chance Moore scored 16 points each in St. Bonaventure's 71-52 victory over Niagara on Saturday. Jones had eight rebounds for the Bonnies (12-1) and Moore five. Melvin Council Jr. shot 5 for 11, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with...

Bal's 20 lead Santa Clara past South Dakota 98-81

Dec. 21, 2024 20:01 PM EST

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Adama Bal's 20 points helped Santa Clara defeat South Dakota 98-81 on Saturday night. Bal also added five rebounds and five assists for the Broncos (8-5). Tyeree Bryan scored 16 points while shooting 7 for 16, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Johnny...

Durkin has 23 in Davidson's 76-63 victory over Bethune-Cookman

Dec. 21, 2024 20:01 PM EST

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Bobby Durkin scored 23 points as Davidson beat Bethune-Cookman 76-63 on Saturday night. Durkin also contributed 10 rebounds for the Wildcats (9-3). Reed Bailey added 19 points while going 5 of 12 and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line while they also had six...