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Dennis Parker Jr. scores 24 points, Radford wins 76-69 against South Carolina Upstate

— Dennis Parker Jr. had 24 points in Radford's 76-69 victory over South Carolina Upstate in a Big South Conference opener on Wednesday.

Sumler scores 29, Charleston Southern downs Gardner-Webb 89-79 in Big South Conference opener

— A'lahn Sumler scored 29 points as Charleston Southern beat Gardner-Webb 89-79 on Wednesday in a Big South Conference opener.

Kermoury scores 22, Northeastern knocks off N.C. A&T 85-74

— William Kermoury and Xavier Abreu had 22 points apiece in Northeastern's 85-74 victory against North Carolina A&T on Wednesday.

Johnson scores 23 as Denver defeats Kansas City 87-74

— Carson Johnson had 23 points in Denver's 87-74 win over Kansas City on Wednesday.

Stephen F. Austin defeats Northwestern State 74-64

— Keon Thompson scored 21 points as Stephen F. Austin beat Northwestern State 74-64 on Wednesday.

NC State's Will Wade blasts questions about Darrion Williams

NC State basketball coach Will Wade gives a passionate defense of Darrion Williams after a lackluster performance.