Incarnate Word falls short; Texas State cancels two games

Carvell Teasett scored 18 points and Kendall Coleman had 15 points and 13 rebounds as Northwestern State edged Incarnate Word 83-80 Friday at the inaugural Southland Conference Tip-off Event at Katy.

RJ Glasper led the Cardinal’s offense with his second consecutive 20-point performance. Drew Lutz followed with 17 points and five assists, while

Godsgift Ezedinma had a seasonbest performance of 15 points and six rebounds.

The Cardinals fell 87-56 to Nicholls in their tournament opener on Thursday night.

BOBCATS CANCEL TWO GAMES

The Texas State men’s basketball game at Georgia Southern scheduled for Thursday night was canceled due to COVID-19 safety protocols within the Bobcat program.

The Bobcats also canceled Saturday’s game at Georgia State.

NO. 7 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 77 CALIFORNIA 63

Isaiah Mobley had 19 points and nine rebounds and sparked a late surge to help keep the Trojans unbeaten with a win at Berkeley, Calif., Thursday night.

Playing for the first time in nearly three weeks due to COVID issues, USC (13-0, 3-0 Pac-12) pulled away for its best start since winning its first 14 in 2017.

INDIANA 67, NO. 13 OHIO ST. 51

Trayce Jackson-davis had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Indiana used stifling defense down the stretch to pull away for a victory at Bloomington, Ind.

Women UTSA POSTPONES TWO GAMES

The UTSA women’s basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, at Southern Miss and Saturday, Jan. 8 at Louisiana Tech have been postponed due to COVID-19 related issues within the Roadrunners’ program.

NO. 7 TENNESSEE 73 NO. 25 TEXAS A&M 45

Jordan Horston scored 18 points and pulled down 13 rebounds as the Volunteers routed the Aggies at Knoxville, Tenn., on Thursday night.