DeAngelo Hopkins‘s 25 points propelled the Pirates to an 87-74 victory over Kentucky on Sunday.

The Pirates connected from the field early, claiming a 36-34 lead at the half.

Hopkins found success all over the court for the Pirates, making 59% (10-for-17) of shots attempted while also sinking 83% (5-for-6) of free throws attempted.

Tyler Nicholson went into double digits, scoring 21 points for the Pirates (8-for-17). Joe Bryant (8 points) and Jeremy Brown-Parker (8) each sunk multiple three-pointers. Also chipping in for the Pirates were Antione Simon (9 points, 1 rebound), Wayne McDonald (9 points, 7 rebounds) and Torez Fisher (7 points, 3 rebounds).

The Pirates finished the game with 37 rebounds (10 offensive/27 defensive).      

The Pirates emerged victorious 115-110 against the Robert Morris on Saturday on the strength of Joe Bryant, who scored 37 points.

The Pirates put points on the board early, claiming a 57-45 lead at the half.

Bryant shot well from the field, making 68% (13-for-19) of shots attempted as well as 56% (5-for-9) of threes attempted. He also was successful from the line, making 100% (6-for-6) of free throws attempted.

Four other players also scored in the double digits for the Pirates. Tyler Nicholson contributed 22 points, DeAngelo Hopkins racked up 21 points and Wayne McDonald added 10 points. Jeremy Brown-Parker hit two three-pointers and scored 11 points total. Also contributing for the Pirates were Torez Fisher (9 points, 1 rebound) and Antione Simon (3 points, 6 rebounds). Nicholson was a big defensive contributor as well, racking up nine rebounds.

The Pirates finished the game with 50 rebounds (15 offensive/35 defensive).      

The Cyclones fell to Kentucky on Saturday, 76-72, even with Jared Huhndorf scoring 16 points.

Putting up 12 points in the first half, Huhndorf wasted no time putting points on the board for the Cyclones.

Brady Lamb notched two three-pointers and scored 10 points total. Four other players also scored in the double digits for the Cyclones. Steve Neylon added 12 points, Cameron Mehls scored 10 points and Marlon Davis-Cunningham contributed 10 points. Also chipping in for the Cyclones were Markus Flynn (9 points, 4 rebounds) and Jonny Castro (5 points, 3 rebounds).

The Cyclones finished the game with 43 rebounds (16 offensive/27 defensive).    

Jeff Garofalo‘s 21 points propelled Syracuse University to a 76-65 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Orangemen fell behind early, trailing 31-24 by the half, only to come back hard in the final two quarters. With 21 total fouls, Syracuse University played an aggressive game.

Garofalo paved the way for Orangemen, making 53% (8-for-15) of shots attempted while also sinking 80% (4-for-5) of free throws attempted.

Three other players also added ten or more points for Syracuse University. Stephen Acheampong had 18 points, Steve Eggleston racked up 13 points and Jymeek Jenkins contributed 10 points. Also contributing for Syracuse University were Alec Duron (5 points, 2 rebounds), Alex Shea (3 points, 1 rebound) and Kevin Reese (3 points). Acheampong was a big defensive contributor as well, racking up 10 rebounds.

Syracuse University finished the game with 35 rebounds (nine offensive/26 defensive).      

The LU Flyers fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, 76-71, despite Theo Catanzaro putting 21 points on the scoreboard.

The LU Flyers racked up points early in the game, claiming a 52-33 lead at the half, but the Virginia Tech Hokies came back for the victory.

Catanzaro attacked the net right off the bat for the LU Flyers, scoring 13 points in the first half.

Nate Prososki (13 points) and David Wilson (12) each had multiple three-pointers. Joe Blockson tapped out at double digits, scoring 11 points for the LU Flyers (5-for-12). Also chipping in for the LU Flyers were Brad Norris (6 points, 3 rebounds), Michael Pagliuco (5 points, 6 rebounds) and Alex Tripke (3 points).

The LU Flyers finished the game with 38 rebounds (14 offensive/24 defensive).