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Wednesday night brought another thrilling slate of college basketball action, with ranked teams making strong statements as we head toward the heart of the season. No. 7 Gonzaga lit up the scoreboard behind Braden Huff’s career night, while No. 13 Vanderbilt needed overtime to keep its unbeaten streak alive. Alabama and Florida also delivered offensively dominant performances in front of home crowds. Here’s a complete breakdown of how the top 25 contenders fared in their latest matchups.
No. 7 Gonzaga 98, Campbell 70
Braden Huff scored a career-high 37 points on 16-of-18 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds as No. 7 Gonzaga defeated Campbell 98-70 Wednesday night in Spokane, Wash.
Graham Ike had 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs (11-1), who won their fourth game in a row. Steele Venters added 13 points and Braeden Smith scored 11.
Dovydas Butka led the Fighting Camels (5-6) with 19 points and DJ Smith added 18 points and five steals. Chris Fields Jr. just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.
Gonzaga shot 57.6% from the field (38 of 66), including 5 of 11 from 3-point range. The Bulldogs outscored Campbell 64-38 in the paint and 32-14 off turnovers.
No. 13 Vanderbilt 77, Memphis 70 (OT)
Duke Miles scored seven of his game-high 22 points in overtime to lead the Commodores to a road victory over the Tigers that kept Vanderbilt unbeaten.
Vanderbilt (11-0) made 11 of 13 free throws in the extra period, including a 5-of-5 effort by Miles and 5-of-6 success by Jalen Washington. Tyler Tanner finished with 16 points and seven rebounds for the Commodores, and Washington contributed 14 points.
Sincere Parker led Memphis (4-6) with a season-high 18 points. Dug McDaniel also scored 18 for the Tigers, and Hasan Abdul Hakim had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Memphis had won four straight in the series.
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Wednesday’s Top 25 action delivered big for sharp bettors and SportsHub subscribers. Gonzaga’s offensive explosion behind Braden Huff’s near-perfect shooting gave spread bettors a comfortable cover, while Alabama’s 104-point outburst highlighted the value of backing elite home favorites off a loss. Vanderbilt’s overtime victory as a short road favorite was especially rewarding for those tailing SportsHub’s expert picks, where late steam and smart line movement played key roles. Florida’s 40-point rout of Saint Francis capped off a profitable night for those aligned with our top college basketball handicappers.
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No. 16 Alabama 104, South Florida 93
Labaron Philon Jr. matched his career high of 29 points and added seven assists to help the Crimson Tide post a victory over the Bulls in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Aden Holloway added 24 points and Hunter Mallette had 14 points and seven assists for Alabama (8-3), which recovered from a 96-75 loss to top-ranked Arizona on Saturday. Holloway knocked down four 3-pointers and Philon and Mallette made three apiece as the Crimson Tide shot 44.9% from the field.
Izaiyah Nelson registered 25 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots for South Florida (6-5), which had a two-game winning streak snapped. Wes Enis made a season-best six 3-pointers while scoring 20 points, and Josh Omojafo had 20 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out.
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No. 23 Florida 102, Saint Francis 61
Rueben Chinyelu produced 12 points and 11 rebounds, Xaivian Lee had a team-high 18 points and the Gators blasted the Red Flash in Gainesville, Fla.
Alex Condon produced 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots for Florida (7-4). The Gators won for the third time in five games by shooting 61% from the field and winning the rebound battle 44-19.
Skylar Wicks had a game-high 22 points and Zion Russell finished with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists for Saint Francis (2-10), which shot 39.7% from the floor
FAQ
Who had the top individual performance on Dec. 15?
Gonzaga’s Braden Huff stole the spotlight with a career-high 37 points on 16-of-18 shooting in a blowout win over Campbell.
Did Vanderbilt stay undefeated?
Yes, Vanderbilt improved to 11-0 after a hard-fought overtime win against Memphis, led by Duke Miles’ clutch 22 points.
How did Alabama respond after its recent loss to Arizona?
No. 16 Alabama bounced back strongly with a 104-93 win over South Florida, powered by Labaron Philon Jr.’s 29 points and seven assists.
Which team had the largest margin of victory?
No. 23 Florida defeated Saint Francis 102-61, dominating in field goal percentage and rebounding margin.
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