NCAA Basketball Recap

December 22, 2025 • Sports

Hosted by Big Dill

About This Episode

Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: I want the scores from yesterday’s mens NCAA college basketball games. Give me scores, highlights, and top performers.

Transcript

Welcome everyone to another exciting episode of Big Dill Sports! I'm Dillon, your guide through the thrilling world of NCAA Basketball. We've got a smorgasbord of games to break down, so let's dive right in.

Kicking things off, Texas A&M put on a scoring clinic against East Texas A&M with a whopping 118-77 victory. Rashaun Agee was on fire, dropping a season-high 21 points and grabbing eight rebounds. The Aggies were unstoppable, shooting 65% from the field and sinking 14 three-pointers. They didn’t trail once after Agee's explosive opening.

Moving on to Michigan, the Wolverines crushed La Salle 102-50 to remain undefeated. Freshman Trey McKenney shone with 17 points off the bench. Michigan's defensive prowess was on full display, forcing 19 turnovers that transformed into 28 points.

USC wrapped up their non-conference play with a bang, defeating UC Santa Cruz 102-63. Gabe Dynes led with 16 points, and the Trojans dominated the paint, out-rebounding UCSC 53-15.

In Coral Gables, Miami was relentless against North Florida, winning 105-67. Tre Donaldson was instrumental in this rout, scoring 21 points and dishing out nine assists. Miami excelled in the paint and took advantage of 20 forced turnovers.

TCU overcame a halftime deficit to win 80-56 over Florida A&M. Xavier Edmonds was efficient, netting 21 points in just 20 minutes as the Horned Frogs dominated the boards.

UConn pulled off a gritty away win at DePaul, finishing 72-54. Alex Karaban stepped up with 21 points, leading UConn's balanced attack and helping control the second-half tempo.

In Wichita, Karon Boyd led the Shockers with 22 points in an 88-57 win over Eastern Kentucky. Wichita State’s defense stifled the Colonels, building a commanding lead early on.

Cal took care of business at home, defeating Columbia 74-56. Dai Dai Ames led the Bears with 21 points and Lee Dort dominated the boards with 14 rebounds.

Gonzaga fended off a spirited effort from Oregon to win 91-82. Braeden Smith's 21 points paved the way for the Bulldogs, proving their mettle in a high-scoring affair.

Iowa State continued its perfect season with a dominant 91-60 victory over Long Beach State. Milan Momcilovic was electric, draining seven of nine three-pointers and scoring 27 points.

UC Davis edged out Idaho State 93-83 with Connor Sevilla shining, particularly perfect from the line. The Aggies capitalized on second-chance points to secure the win.

Minnesota cruised to a 78-50 victory against Campbell, thanks to Cade Tyson's 24 points. The Gophers’ early lead was never in jeopardy, showcasing efficient shooting throughout.

In a nail-biter, UC Irvine edged North Dakota State 74-73. Kyle Evans was clutch in the final seconds, sinking the decisive free throws.

Idaho needed overtime to dispatch Cal Poly 83-80. Kolton Mitchell's 31 points included a stunning four-point play that lifted the Vandals to victory.

Pacific defeated Nicholls State 95-82, with Elias Ralph leading the charge. Despite a late push from Nicholls State, Pacific held firm with an early advantage.

Nebraska rallied post-halftime to triumph over North Dakota 78-55, thanks in part to a triple-double effort from Berke Buyuktuncel—the fourth in program history.

Finally, in one of the day's surprises, Norfolk State upset UTEP 72-71. Anthony McComb III's 21 points, alongside crucial team free throws, sealed this thrilling road win.

Now, it's time for our "Big Dill" player spotlight. This week, it’s Milan Momcilovic from Iowa State. His stunning seven-of-nine three-point display and 27 points were instrumental in maintaining Iowa State's unbeaten run. Truly a performance worthy of being called a big dill.

That wraps up this action-packed episode of Big Dill Sports. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, keep your sneakers laced and your ears open for more NCAA basketball excitement. Until next time!

1. Texas A&M 118, East Texas A&M 77
Texas A&M exploded for the third-highest point total in program history, shooting 65% from the field and drilling 14 of 28 three-pointers in a 118-77 romp over East Texas A&M on Dec. 21. Rashaun Agee poured in a season-high 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Pop Isaacs added 15 points, Marcus Hill chipped in 13, and Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 12 points and nine boards. Ronnie Harrison led the Lions with 23 points, but the Aggies never trailed after Agee scored the first eight points. Texas A&M improved to 10-3 on the season, marking its fifth game scoring at least 100 points ([ca.sports.yahoo.com](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/texas-m-beats-east-texas-233238233.html?utm_source=openai)).

2. Michigan 102, La Salle 50
No. 2 Michigan extended its unbeaten run to 11-0 with a dominant 102-50 victory over La Salle at Crisler Center. Freshman Trey McKenney led the balanced attack with 17 points off the bench, while Aday Mara posted a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and Elliot Cadeau also contributed 14 points. The Wolverines shot 54.8% overall, buried 14 of 29 from beyond the arc, and forced 19 turnovers that led to 28 points. La Salle managed just 27.9% shooting and made only 2 of 21 three-point attempts, as Michigan raced to a 22-2 run to seize control early ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/no-2-michigan-smashes-la-salle-11th-straight-win--flm-2025-12-21/?utm_source=openai)).

3. USC 102, UC Santa Cruz 63
USC closed non-conference play with a 102-63 win over Division III UC Santa Cruz, marking Coach Eric Musselman’s 250th career victory. Gabe Dynes scored a season-high 16 points, Ezra Ausar and Chad Baker-Mazara each added 15, and Jacob Cofie chipped in 14, as the Trojans shot 59.2% from the floor and recorded season-highs in assists (28) and dunks (13). USC dominated the paint 74-14, outrebounded UCSC 53-15, and finished the season 13-0 in non-conference play ([new.cbssports.com](https://new.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_CAL-SC%40USC/?utm_source=openai)).

4. Miami 105, North Florida 67
The Miami Hurricanes erupted for 105 points—its fourth 100-point game this season—beating North Florida 105-67 in Coral Gables. Tre Donaldson poured in 21 points and handed out nine assists, Shelton Henderson added 20, and Malik Reneau scored 19. Miami shot 56.7% overall, outscored UNF 54-18 in the paint, and forced 20 turnovers that produced 36 points. North Florida’s Kamrin Oriol led his team with 29 points, including seven three-pointers, but Miami’s balanced offense cruised late ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/donaldson-shelton-lead-the-way-for-miami-in-105-67-win-over-north-florida/?utm_source=openai)).

5. TCU 80, Florida A&M 56
TCU overcame a four-point halftime deficit to down Florida A&M 80-56 in Fort Worth. Xavier Edmonds led the Horned Frogs with 21 points in just 20 minutes, while RJ Jones added 14 off the bench, hitting four triples, and David Punch contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. TCU shot 86% (19 of 22) from the free-throw line and dominated the boards 43-25, outscoring FAMU 56-28 in the second half. Jaquan Sanders paced the Rattlers with 16 points and five assists ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_FAMU%40TCU/?utm_source=openai)).

6. UConn 72, DePaul 54
No. 5 UConn got a gritty road win at DePaul, surviving a shaky start and a halftime scare to prevail 72-54 in Chicago. Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 21 points, Tarris Reed Jr. recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Silas Demary Jr. returned after briefly exiting due to illness to finish with 13 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. DePaul shot just 36.4% from the floor and missed 10 of 13 free throws in the second half, as UConn limited the Blue Demons to 54 points for the second time in three games ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_UCONN%40DEPAUL?utm_source=openai)).

7. Wichita State 88, Eastern Kentucky 57
Karon Boyd poured in a game-high 22 points, going 9 of 13 from the floor (4 of 8 from three), as Wichita State routed Eastern Kentucky 88-57 in Wichita. Will Berg added a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double, and Brian Amuneke chipped in 11 points off the bench. The Shockers led 44-18 at halftime and extended their lead to 56-23 in the second half, out-rebounding EKU 43-25 and shooting 57.6% overall. Montavious Myrick led the Colonels with 12 points and six boards ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_EKY%40WICHST?utm_source=openai)).

8. California 74, Columbia 56
Cal improved to 12-1 with a 74-56 home victory over Columbia. Dai Dai Ames led the Bears with 21 points, John Camden added 15, Chris Bell scored 12, and Lee Dort hauled in 14 rebounds. Cal forced 12 turnovers, finished 19 of 24 at the line, and used a 13-0 run to build a 28-16 halftime cushion, then shot 64% in the second half to maintain control. Columbia was led by Connor Igoe’s 16 points ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/dai-dai-ames-cal-improve-12-1-with-solid-win-over-columbia--flm-2025-12-22/?utm_source=openai)).

9. Gonzaga 91, Oregon 82
No. 7 Gonzaga held off Oregon in Portland, winning 91-82. Braeden Smith scored 21 points and Braden Huff added 20 for the Bulldogs, while Graham Ike recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Oregon’s Nate Bittle poured in 28 points and nine boards, but Gonzaga’s defense tightened late, and Tyon Grant-Foster’s buzzer-beating three at the half proved pivotal. The Zags outscored the Ducks 49-43 in the second half to seal the victory ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401824036?utm_source=openai)).

10. Iowa State 91, Long Beach State 60
No. 4 Iowa State remained unbeaten at 12-0, crushing Long Beach State 91-60 in Ames. Milan Momcilovic led the rout, making seven of nine three-pointers en route to 27 points. Joshua Jefferson posted a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Blake Buchanan added 13 points and 13 rebounds. Iowa State shot 52.6% from distance, held LBSU to six points in the first 10 minutes, and led 45-9 late in the first half ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_LNGBCH%40IOWAST/?utm_source=openai)).

11. UC Davis 93, Idaho State 83
Connor Sevilla scored 18 points (including a perfect 9 of 9 from the line) and UC Davis outlasted Idaho State 93-83 in Pocatello. Isaiah Chappell and Nils Cooper each added 13 points, while Louis Bond posted 19 to lead the Bengals. The Aggies shot 52%, forced 14 turnovers, and capitalized on second-chance points en route to the win ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uc-davis-takes-down-idaho-state-93-83/?utm_source=openai)).

12. Minnesota 78, Campbell 50
Cade Tyson poured in 24 points and added seven rebounds, as Minnesota led wire-to-wire in a 78-50 rout of Campbell at Williams Arena. Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and handed out six assists, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 14, Langston Reynolds contributed 12, and Bobby Durkin added 11. The Gophers shot a season-high 57.7% and knocked down 10 three-pointers, while Campbell managed just 30% shooting in the first half ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/minnesota-leads-start-routs-campbell--flm-2025-12-22/?utm_source=openai)).

13. UC Irvine 74, North Dakota State 73
Kyle Evans led UC Irvine with 24 points and nine rebounds, including the decisive free throws in the final seconds, to edge North Dakota State 74-73 at the Sun Bowl Invitational. Jurian Dixon added 16 points and Derin Saran chipped in nine. Markhi Strickland led the Bison with 14 points and seven rebounds, but NDSU couldn’t hold off the Anteaters’ late surge ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_UCIRV%40NDAKST?utm_source=openai)).

14. Idaho 83, Cal Poly 80 (OT)
Overtime heroics from Kolton Mitchell powered Idaho to an 83-80 victory over Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Mitchell scored 31 points, including a four-point play with seven seconds left in OT to put the Vandals ahead for good. Biko Johnson added 21 points, and Trevon Blassingame chipped in 12. Hamad Mousa tallied 33 points and 10 rebounds for the Mustangs, but his three free throws to force overtime weren’t enough ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/recap/NCAAB_20251221_IDAHO%40CPOLY?utm_source=openai)).

15. Pacific 95, Nicholls State 82
Elias Ralph paced Pacific with 25 points, shooting 10 of 16 from the floor, as the Tigers downed Nicholls State 95-82 in Stockton. TJ Wainwright added 23 points and seven rebounds, while Isaac Jack scored 14. Jaylen Searles led the Colonels with 21 points and six assists, but Pacific built a 45-34 halftime lead and held on despite a late push ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/boxscore/NCAAB_20251221_NICHST%40UOP/?utm_source=openai)).

16. Nebraska 78, North Dakota 55
No. 15 Nebraska rallied from a two-point halftime deficit to prevail 78-55 over North Dakota in Lincoln. Braden Frager led the Cornhuskers with 17 points, and Sam Hoiberg added 15. Nebraska’s Berke Buyuktuncel recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists—just the fourth in program history—as the Huskers outscored UND 54-29 in the second half ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/nebraska-pulls-away-north-dakota-remain-undefeated--flm-2025-12-22/?utm_source=openai)).

17. Norfolk State 72, UTEP 71
Norfolk State pulled off the biggest upset of the day, holding off host UTEP 72-71 in El Paso. Anthony McComb III led the Spartans with 21 points and 10 made free throws, Elijah Jamison added 12 points and six rebounds, and Norfolk State made 19 of 30 free throws to withstand UTEP’s late rally. Jamal West Jr. recorded a double-double (16 points, 13 rebounds) for UTEP, and Caleb Blackwell scored 18 points with seven assists, but a 12-of-27 night from the line doomed the Miners ([utepminers.com](https://utepminers.com/news/2025/12/21/mens-basketball-comeback-bid-falls-shy-as-utep-mens-basketball-is-held-off-72-71-by-norfolk-state-in-first-round-of-weststar-don-haskins-sun-bowl-invite.aspx?utm_source=openai)).

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