- The Associated Press
Hutson sparks Loyola Chicago to 77-59 win over Arizona State
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) Jacob Hutson put up a career-high 26 points and Loyola Chicago salvaged a win in the seventh-place game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas, pulling away in the second half to post a 77-59 win over Arizona State on Friday night. The Ramblers lost their first two tournament games, falling to Michigan State and No. 19 Auburn. Hutson hit 9 of 13 from the floor, knocking down all three of his 3-point attempts and converting 5 of 6 from the line.
- The Associated Press
Eason, LSU beat Penn St. in OT at Emerald Coast Classic
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) Tari Eason went 7 of 8 from the free-throw line after regulation and finished with 20 points, Xavier Pinson scored all of his 15 points after halftime and LSU beat Penn State 68-63 in overtime on Friday night to advance to the championship game of the Emerald Coast Classic. LSU (6-0) plays the winner between Oregon State and Wake Forest in the title game Saturday. Penn State (3-2) plays the loser in a consolation game.
The Associated PressSherman scores 28, West Virginia beats Eastern Kentucky
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Taz Sherman scored a career-high 28 points to lead West Virginia to an 80-77 comeback victory over Eastern Kentucky on Friday night. Malik Curry scored 10 of his 16 points over the final seven minutes for the Mountaineers (5-1). Jannson Williams led Eastern Kentucky (5-2) with 22 points.
