No. 2 Alabama 72, McNeese State 64 – Nelson Leads Tide to Third Straight Win
Grant Nelson scored 22 points on efficient 6-for-9 shooting, while Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 15 points each to power No. 2 Alabama to a 72-64 victory over McNeese State. Nelson’s key 3-pointer midway through the first half gave Alabama a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. The Crimson Tide (3-0) overcame a slow start, going nearly six minutes without a field goal early on.
Sincere Parker led McNeese with 19 points, while Alyn Breed chipped in 17. Alabama’s defense held the Cowboys’ co-leading scorer, Javohn Garcia, to just four points.
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No. 7 Iowa State 82, Kansas City 56 – Jones Sparks Cyclones in Comfortable Win
Curtis Jones came off the bench to score 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting as No. 7 Iowa State cruised to an 82-56 victory over Kansas City. Milan Momcilovic contributed 16 points for the Cyclones (2-0), who secured a second straight blowout with balanced scoring and strong shooting.
Kansas City was led by Jamar Brown’s 20 points, but they struggled to contain Iowa State’s offense in the second half, ultimately falling by 26.
No. 13 Purdue 92, Yale 84 – Smith’s All-Around Game Lifts Boilermakers Over Bulldogs
Braden Smith recorded 22 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and five steals to lead No. 13 Purdue past Yale in a high-scoring 92-84 affair. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 17 points as Purdue (3-0) connected on 11 of their 23 3-point attempts.
Yale was competitive throughout, with John Poulakidas scoring a game-high 23 points, but they couldn’t close the gap despite shooting an impressive 50.8 percent from the field.
No. 15 Marquette 70, Central Michigan 62 – Balanced Attack Helps Golden Eagles Fend Off Chippewas
Stevie Mitchell scored 17 points to lead No. 15 Marquette to a 70-62 win over Central Michigan. Marquette (3-0) built a substantial lead with a 21-0 run in the first half, but Central Michigan fought back to get within five points in the second.
Kyler Vanderjagt led Central Michigan with a game-high 19 points, though Marquette’s early burst proved too much to overcome.
No. 20 Florida 86, Grambling State 62 – Gators Control Glass in Dominant Win
Florida used a dominant rebounding performance to power past Grambling State 86-62. Rueben Chinyelu scored a career-high 14 points for the Gators (3-0) on efficient 7-for-8 shooting, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 12 points.
Grambling, coming off a close loss to Ole Miss, was led by Kintavious Dozier’s 19 points but couldn’t keep up with Florida’s presence on the boards.
No. 21 Ohio State 81, Youngstown State 47 – Buckeyes Roll Past Penguins in Columbus
Aaron Bradshaw and John Mobley Jr. each scored 16 points as No. 21 Ohio State dominated Youngstown State in an 81-47 rout. The Buckeyes (2-0) built a 15-point lead by halftime and didn’t look back, showcasing strong defense and efficient shooting.
Cris Carroll led Youngstown State with 10 points, but the Penguins struggled from deep, hitting only 13.6 percent of their 3-point attempts.
No. 23 Texas A&M 97, Lamar 71 – Balanced Aggies Earn Coach Buzz Williams’ 350th Win
Texas A&M celebrated coach Buzz Williams’ 350th career victory with a 97-71 triumph over Lamar. Zhuric Phelps led a balanced scoring effort with 16 points, while Andersson Garcia and Wade Taylor IV contributed 15 points each for the Aggies (2-1).
Alexis Marmolejos scored a game-high 23 points for Lamar, but Texas A&M’s strong first-half surge proved insurmountable.
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No. 24 Rutgers 75, Saint Peter’s 65 – Harper’s Big Night Guides Scarlet Knights Past Peacocks
Freshman Dylan Harper scored 24 points to lead No. 24 Rutgers to a 75-65 win over Saint Peter’s. Lathan Sommerville added 14 points off the bench, and Jordan Derkack made key defensive plays in the final minutes to help Rutgers (2-0) secure the victory.
Marcus Randolph led Saint Peter’s (0-3) with 22 points, keeping the game competitive, but Rutgers’ depth and defense ultimately proved decisive.
