The three junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS.
Led by Nique Clifford's 22 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Air Force Falcons 79-58. Jalen Lake scored 14 points for Colorado State (14-7, 8-2 Mountain West Conference).
Houston is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.
Philadelphia plays the Sacramento Kings after Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 118-104 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.