Khalif Battle's 24 points helped Gonzaga defeat Pepperdine 107-55 on Saturday night. Battle also contributed five rebounds for the Bulldogs (20-7, 11-3 West Coast Conference). Nolan Hickman added 18 points while shooting 7 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc while they also had seven assists.
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Mackinnon scores 29, Portland takes down Loyola Marymount 89-78
Max Mackinnon had 29 points in Portland's 89-78 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night. Mackinnon added eight rebounds for the Pilots (10-17, 5-9 West Coast Conference). Vukasin Masic scored 21 points and added nine rebounds.
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Michigan State's Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. “What a win,” Izzo said.
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Jackson scores 21 as New Mexico State takes down Florida International 76-48
Zawdie Jackson had 21 points in New Mexico State's 76-48 victory over Florida International on Saturday night. Jackson went 8 of 11 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Aggies (13-12, 6-6 Conference USA). Jaden Harris shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the free-throw line to add 13 points.
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Talkin’ Spartans: Analyzing Michigan State basketball’s 79-65 win at Illinois