When the 2024-25 college basketball season started, Big 12 coaches were touting the conference as the deepest in the country.
Led by Chase Forte's 25 points, the South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Denver Pioneers 86-79. The Coyotes improved to 14-10 with the win and the Pioneers fell to 8-17.
Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night.
Jamille Reynolds scored 25 points and Kobe Knox added five points in double overtime as the South Florida Bulls defeated the Temple Owls 100-91 on Thursday night.