Davidson 70, S. Carolina 63
Kenneth Faried had 14 points and 21 rebounds last night as Morehead State earned its first NCAA tourney victory in a quarter-century, opening with a 58-43 “play-in” victory over Alabama State in Dayton, Ohio.
The Eagles (20-15) advanced to play top-seeded Louisville on Friday. Alabama State finished at 22-10.
Stephen Curry had 32 points as Davidson (27-7) beat the host Gamecocks (21-10) in the first round of the NIT. The Wildcats next face St. Mary’s (27-6), a 68-57 winner last night over Washington State (17-16).
Notre Dame 70, UAB 64.
Luke Harangody scored four of his 22 points during a decisive 10-point run to lead host Notre Dame (19-14) past Alabama-Birmingham (22-12) in the NIT’s first round.
Kentucky 70, UNLV 60
Jodie Meeks scored 19 points as host Kentucky (21-13) got past UNLV (21-11) in the opening round of the NIT.
N. Mexico 83, Nebraska 71.
Daniel Faris had 28 points to lead host New Mexico (22-11) past the Cornhuskers (18-13).
Rhode Island 68, Niagara 62
In Lewiston, Kahiem Seawright scored 20 points in the second half and the Rams (23-10) ousted Niagara (26-9) in the NIT.
Penn St. 77, G. Mason 73
In State College, Talor Battle scored eight of his game-high 24 points in overtime as Penn State (23-11) advanced in the NIT.
