No. 4 Baylor dominates University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff for 99-54 win

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, left, passes the ball against Saint Joseph's Dahmir Bishop during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Villanova's Collin Gillespie, left, passes the ball against Saint Joseph's Dahmir Bishop during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

WACO, Texas -- LJ Cryer led five players in double figures with his 20 points, and fourth-ranked Baylor beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 99-54, on Saturday night.

The Bears (8-0) led by 10 after a Kendall Brown layup with 14:14 left in the first half. The Golden Lions never got the margin back to single digits.

Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Bears, who dominated on the boards 49-24. Matthew Mayer had 14 points for Baylor, including with 4 3s.

Brandon Brown was 8 of 11 from the floor and led Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-8) with 19 points. The Golden Lions shot 40% from the floor and didn't attempt their first free throw until about four minutes left in the game.

No. 6 Villanova 81, St. Joseph's 52

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Collin Gillespie scored 23 points to lead No. 6 Villanova over Saint Joseph's.

Justin Moore added 16 points and Eric Dixon had 12 for the Wildcats (6-2), who won their 10th straight in a series dating to 1921 between the Big Five rivals that are separated by just seven miles.

No. 13 Tennessee 69, Colorado 54

BOULDER, Colo. -- Freshman Kennedy Chandler scored 16 of his season-high 28 points in the first half and No. 13 Tennessee pulled away from Colorao.

The Volunteers (6-1) overcame a slow start to win their third straight since an 18-point loss to No. 6 Villanova. Santiago Vescovi had 13 points.

No. 17 Uconn 88, Grambling State 59

STORRS, Conn. -- R.J. Cole scored 18 points to help UConn, which was playing without two injured starters, rout Grambling State.

Freshman Jordan Hawkins added 15 points for the Huskies (8-1), who are off to the program's best start since going 9-0 to open the 2013-14 season.

Isaiah Whaley had 12 points and Akok Akok chipped in with 10. Cameron Christon had all 18 of his points for Grambling (3-6) before being injured in the first half.

Ole Miss 67, No. 18 Memphis 63

OXFORD, Miss. -- Jarkel Joyner scored 20 points and Mississippi converted 10 of 11 free throws in the final four minutes to defeat No. 18 Memphis.

The Rebels (6-2) built a 62-51 lead on a jumper by Luis Rodriguez with 2:10 remaining. They relied on the free throw shooting to send the Tigers (5-3) to their third straight loss.

Nysler Brooks made three free throws in the final 32 seconds to preserve the win.

No. 20 Usc 63, Washington State 61

PULLMAN, Wash. -- Chevez Goodwin sank a layup and the free throw with 16 seconds left to lift undefeated Southern California over Washington State.

Goodwin led No. 20 USC (8-0, 2-0 Pac-12) with 14 points and added five rebounds. Drew Peterson scored 13 points for the Trojans, while Max Agbonkpolo scored nine points and had a key block with 6 seconds left.

No. 21 Auburn 86, Yale 64

AUBURN, Ala. -- K.D. Johnson scored 19 points, Jabari Smith added 17 points and seven rebounds and No. 21 Auburn blew past Yale.

Johnson, who transferred from Georgia this offseason, overcame an injury scare in the first half to lead the Tigers in scoring. The win marked the fifth straight game of double-digit points for Smith, a 6-foot-10 freshman forward who is widely projected to be an early selection in the 2022 NBA draft.

Auburn (7-1) had five players score in double figures. Zep Jasper, Devan Cambridge and Dylan Cardwell all finished with 10 points.

No. 22 Michigan State 81, Toledo 68

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Max Christie had 14 points, Gabe Brown scored 12 and Michigan State built a big lead early to beat Toledo.

Tyson Walker added 11 points and six assists, and Marcus Bingham Jr. contributed 10 points and six rebounds for the Spartans (7-2). A.J. Hoggard had 10 points and four assists.

N0. 23 Wisconsin 89, Marquette 76

MADISON, Wis. -- Johnny Davis scored 25 points to lead four Wisconsin players in double figures as the Badgers downed in-state rival Marquette.

Brad Davison had 20 points and Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn added 15 apiece for the Badgers (7-1).

Justin Lewis scored 14 to lead Marquette (7-2).

N0. 24 Michigan 72, San Diego State 58

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 14 rebounds, freshman Caleb Houstan scored a season-high 17 points and Michigan beat San Diego State.

The Wolverines (5-3) led by just two points at halftime, coming off a 21-point loss at North Carolina. They bounced back and pulled away with a 17-2 run to take a 64-45 lead.

N0. 25 Seton Hall 113, Nyack 67

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. -- Seton Hall had a trio come off the bench and combine for 66 points, leading the Pirates over Division II Nyack.

Tyrese Samuel had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jamir Harris had 23 points and Tray Jackson had 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists for Seton Hall (7-1).

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