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College basketball delivered another night of blowouts, breakout performances, and early-season statements as ranked teams across the country continued tuning up for conference play. Gonzaga, Tennessee, Wisconsin and others showcased the depth and dominance expected from top-25 programs, while several mid-majors gave them brief scares before ultimately folding to deeper, faster, and more disciplined rosters.
Bettors tracking early-season trends got another strong data point night, with several ranked teams covering large spreads and a handful of high-efficiency offenses proving their pace is sustainable. For full matchup breakdowns, expert predictions, and real-time projections, visit Sportshub Odds & Scores or check the live betting marketplace at Sportshub Live Odds.
No. 13 Gonzaga 122, Southern Utah 50
Braden Huff scored 22 points on 11-of-13 shooting and grabbed six rebounds as Gonzaga rolled to a 122-50 dismantling of Southern Utah in Spokane. Davis Fogle scored 19 points and Mario Saint-Supery added 16 points with six steals for the Bulldogs, who improved to 5-0 and now boast an average margin of victory of more than 36 points. Gonzaga also produced its largest ever win over a Division I opponent.
No. 16 Iowa State 96, Stonehill 57
Joshua Jefferson posted 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in Iowa State’s 96-57 rout of Stonehill. Tamin Lipsey added 23 points and six rebounds as the Cyclones moved to 4-0. Iowa State dominated the glass 35-27 and forced 20 turnovers while committing only seven.
No. 20 Tennessee 91, Rice 66
Felix Okpara scored a career-best 20 points and Nate Ament added 19 points with 10 rebounds as Tennessee overpowered Rice 91-66 in Knoxville. The Volunteers extended their nonconference home winning streak to 40 games while Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 17 points and eight assists.
No. 23 Wisconsin 94, SIU Edwardsville 69
John Blackwell pumped in 24 points and Nick Boyd scored 22 as Wisconsin used a 15-of-39 effort from deep to beat SIU Edwardsville 94-69. Austin Rapp added 15 points and three blocks as the Badgers moved to 4-0.
No. 25 NC State 85, VCU 79
Darrion Williams scored 28 points and Tre Holloman added 25 as NC State survived a tough challenge from VCU, pulling away late for an 85-79 win. Matt Able added 12 off the bench and Holloman iced the game with six clutch free throws in the final 20 seconds.
Handicappers Spotlight
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