By Tiffany Williams –
Tuesday night delivered a full slate of college basketball results that ranged from dominant top-ranked performances to overtime thrillers, with several individual scoring efforts shaping the outcomes.
No. 1 Duke overwhelmed Notre Dame 100-56 on the road, turning the matchup into a showcase of efficiency and depth. Cameron Boozer led the way with 24 points as Duke eclipsed the century mark and imposed its tempo early. Notre Dame struggled to generate consistent offense, with Brady Koehler’s 14 points pacing a group that never found sustained rhythm. Duke’s 44-point margin underscored the gap in execution on both ends of the floor.
Arizona secured an 87-80 win at Baylor in one of the night’s tighter high-profile contests. Jaden Bradley poured in 25 points to anchor Arizona’s offense, answering a 26-point effort from Baylor’s Cameron Carr. The seven-point final reflected a game that required late-game poise, with Arizona producing enough half-court scoring to hold off Baylor’s push.
Michigan defended its home court with a 77-67 victory over Minnesota. Elliot Cadeau led Michigan with 15 points in a balanced scoring effort, while Cade Tyson’s 20 points kept Minnesota within reach. Michigan’s ability to maintain separation in the second half proved decisive.
Iowa State handled Utah 75-59 behind Joshua Jefferson’s 21 points. Utah received 18 from Terrence Brown but could not match Iowa State’s consistent scoring across both halves. The 16-point margin reflected steady defensive pressure and transition opportunities that Iowa State converted.
Virginia delivered one of the night’s more emphatic conference performances, defeating NC State 90-61. Thijs De Ridder scored 19 to pace Virginia’s attack, while Paul McNeil Jr. led NC State with 22. Virginia’s 90-point output signaled offensive sharpness to complement its typically structured style of play.
Texas Tech topped Cincinnati 80-68 as Christian Anderson erupted for 31 points, the highest individual total in that matchup. Cincinnati’s Moustapha Thiam countered with 21, but Texas Tech’s scoring burst created enough cushion to control the final stretch.
UCF earned a notable 97-84 road win at BYU. Jordan Burks led UCF with 24 points, offsetting a 29-point performance from AJ Dybantsa. The high-scoring affair featured consistent perimeter production and transition finishes, with UCF maintaining offensive pressure throughout.
Miami (Ohio) defeated Eastern Michigan 74-64 behind 16 points from Brant Byers, while Gregory Lawson II’s 29-point effort for Eastern Michigan stood as one of the night’s most prolific individual performances in defeat.
Missouri edged Tennessee 73-69 in a competitive contest defined by timely shot-making. T.O. Barrett’s 28 points powered Missouri, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 19 for Tennessee. Missouri’s ability to convert in late possessions made the difference in a four-point result.
Dayton earned a 77-62 win over Saint Louis as Amaël L’Etang scored 26 points, outdueling Kellen Thames’ 24. Dayton’s defensive stretches in the second half created separation after a competitive opening period.
George Washington posted one of the evening’s highest totals in a 104-77 win over La Salle. Luke Hunger scored 20 for George Washington, which spread the floor effectively and capitalized on pace. Rob Dockery led La Salle with 25 in a game that tilted heavily toward offensive execution.
Washington secured a 79-72 victory at Rutgers, with Hannes Steinbach scoring 24 points. Lino Mark added 18 for Rutgers, but Washington’s scoring balance allowed it to preserve the seven-point margin late.
Oklahoma State outlasted West Virginia 91-84 in overtime. Parsa Fallah scored 18 for West Virginia, while Honor Huff’s 20 points helped push the Cowboys through the extra session. The added five minutes underscored the evenly matched nature of regulation play.
Northwestern edged Indiana 72-68 as Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to lead all scorers in the game. Lamar Wilkerson added 18 for Indiana. Northwestern’s late defensive stops sealed the four-point outcome.
Marquette handled Georgetown 76-60 behind 20 points from Nigel James Jr., while Vince Iwuchukwu led Georgetown with 19. Marquette’s defensive consistency limited extended runs and maintained control.
Western Michigan defeated Bowling Green 88-79, paced by Carson Vis’ 17 points. Sam Towns scored 22 in defeat, but Western Michigan’s shot selection and free-throw efficiency proved decisive.
Toledo beat Northern Illinois 79-69 as Sonny Wilson and Hassan Washington each scored 17 for their respective teams. Toledo’s ability to create separation midway through the second half held up down the stretch.
Ball State survived Massachusetts 74-73 in overtime, with Davion Hill scoring 26. Isaiah Placide added 18 for Massachusetts. The one-point margin highlighted the razor-thin difference after regulation failed to settle the contest.
Kent State also emerged from a tight matchup, defeating Central Michigan 83-81. Delrecco Gillespie scored 17 for Kent State, while Phat Phat Brooks had 20 for Central Michigan in a game decided in the final possessions.
Akron posted a 99-85 win over Buffalo as Tavari Johnson scored 23. Ryan Sabol’s 28-point outing for Buffalo kept the scoreline competitive, but Akron’s offensive output remained steady throughout.
Troy earned a 78-59 victory over UL behind 25 points from Jerrell Bellamy. Jaxon Olvera scored 19 in defeat, but Troy’s defensive effort dictated pace and scoring opportunities.
Marshall defeated Old Dominion 97-88, with Wyatt Fricks scoring 28 and KC Shaw adding 26 for Old Dominion. The matchup turned into a scoring contest, with Marshall sustaining efficiency in key stretches.
Kentucky topped South Carolina 72-63 as Denzel Aberdeen scored 19 points. Meechie Johnson had 18 for South Carolina, but Kentucky’s defensive sequences in the second half helped secure the nine-point win.
Coastal Carolina beat Georgia State 76-71 behind AJ Dancler’s 32-point performance, one of the highest totals of the night. Malachi Brown scored 26 for Georgia State in a tightly contested matchup.
Morehead State edged Southern Indiana 64-63 as George Marshall scored 22. Cardell Bailey added 17 for Southern Indiana in a one-point game decided by late execution.
UIC outlasted Bradley 93-86 in double overtime. Andy Johnson and Jaquan Johnson each scored 25 for their respective teams, reflecting the evenly matched and extended battle.
Arkansas State defeated Southern Miss 89-84, with Jalen Hampton scoring 17 and Tylik Weeks adding 21 in a game defined by offensive spurts.
Colorado State topped Fresno State 74-70 as Brandon Rechsteiner scored 16. DeShawn Gory led Fresno State with 23, but Colorado State’s defensive stands in the closing minutes preserved the four-point margin.
TCU defeated Arizona State 90-78 behind 20 points from Micah Robinson. Maurice Odum’s 21 points for Arizona State were not enough to overcome TCU’s consistent scoring.
Boise State secured a 72-62 win over Wyoming, with Dylan Andrews scoring 20 and Damarion Dennis adding 16 in defeat.
Miami beat Florida State 83-73 as Malik Reneau scored 23 points, offsetting Lajae Jones’ 21 for Florida State. Miami’s offensive balance and shot selection proved critical.
San Jose State defeated Air Force 86-80 behind a 34-point performance from Adrian Myers, one of the night’s standout individual efforts. Lucas Hobin scored 21 for Air Force in a high-scoring contest.
Oklahoma earned a 91-79 win over Auburn as Nijel Pack scored 22. Kevin Overton added 26 for Auburn, but Oklahoma’s scoring depth held firm.
Nevada defeated New Mexico 67-60 with Elijah Price scoring 21 and Jake Hall adding 17 for New Mexico. Nevada’s defense limited second-chance opportunities to maintain control.
UCLA closed the night with an 81-62 victory over USC. Donovan Dent scored 30 points to lead UCLA, while Chad Baker-Mazara had 25 for USC. UCLA’s defensive pressure and transition scoring created separation early in the second half, capping a night defined by high-scoring performances and decisive conference results across the country.