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    Saturday, May 11, 2024

    NCAA top 25 men's basketball roundup

    No. 1 Texas 72, Texas A&M 67 Damion James scored 26 points, including seven in overtime, and Texas survived its first week at No. 1 with a tough win over Texas A&M Saturday night.

    Damion James scored 26 points, including seven in overtime, and Texas survived its first week at No. 1 with a tough win over Texas A&M Saturday night.James made a 3-pointer with 1 minute left in overtime and blocked a 3-point attempt by Texas A&M's B.J. Holmes that would have tied the game in the final seconds.

    James made a 3-pointer with 1 minute left in overtime and blocked a 3-point attempt by Texas A&M's B.J. Holmes that would have tied the game in the final seconds.J'Covan Brown made two free throws with 3 seconds left to seal the win for the Longhorns (17-0, 3-0 Big 12). Gary Johnson added 18 points for Texas.

    J'Covan Brown made two free throws with 3 seconds left to seal the win for the Longhorns (17-0, 3-0 Big 12). Gary Johnson added 18 points for Texas.Donald Sloan scored 21 points for the Aggies (12-5, 1-2), who didn't trail in the game until James' first basket of overtime.

    Donald Sloan scored 21 points for the Aggies (12-5, 1-2), who didn't trail in the game until James' first basket of overtime.Texas earned its first No. 1 ranking in school history with a 15-0 start, then found itself in tough games on the road at Iowa State and at home against their big rivals.

    Texas earned its first No. 1 ranking in school history with a 15-0 start, then found itself in tough games on the road at Iowa State and at home against their big rivals.The Longhorns had to fight hard to earn another week at the top.

    The Longhorns had to fight hard to earn another week at the top.No. 2 Kentucky 92, Auburn 67

    No. 2 Kentucky 92, Auburn 67 John Wall hit two free throws with 8.9 seconds left to help Kentucky remain unbeaten.

    John Wall hit two free throws with 8.9 seconds left to help Kentucky remain unbeaten.The Wildcats (18-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) secured coach John Calipari's 52nd consecutive victory in a regular-season conference game at Memphis and Kentucky, breaking Adolph Rupp's NCAA record.

    The Wildcats (18-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) secured coach John Calipari's 52nd consecutive victory in a regular-season conference game at Memphis and Kentucky, breaking Adolph Rupp's NCAA record.DeMarcus Cousins had 16 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots for the Wildcats.

    DeMarcus Cousins had 16 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots for the Wildcats.DeWayne Reed led Auburn with 19 points.

    DeWayne Reed led Auburn with 19 points.No. 3 Kansas 89, Texas Tech 63

    No. 3 Kansas 89, Texas Tech 63 Marcus Morris had 20 points and Xavier Henry added 14 to help Kansas overcame a sloppy start.

    Marcus Morris had 20 points and Xavier Henry added 14 to help Kansas overcame a sloppy start.Kansas (16-1, 2-0 Big 12) extended its nation-best home winning streak to 52 straight.

    Kansas (16-1, 2-0 Big 12) extended its nation-best home winning streak to 52 straight.John Roberson had 16 points for Texas Tech (12-5, 0-3), which has lost 11 straight at Allen Fieldhouse.

    John Roberson had 16 points for Texas Tech (12-5, 0-3), which has lost 11 straight at Allen Fieldhouse.The Red Raiders, who lost by 58 points here two years ago, opened conference play with three straight losses for the first time since an 0-9 start in 1999-2000.

    The Red Raiders, who lost by 58 points here two years ago, opened conference play with three straight losses for the first time since an 0-9 start in 1999-2000.No. 5 Syracuse 72, No. 10 West Virginia 71

    No. 5 Syracuse 72, No. 10 West Virginia 71 Brandon Triche scored 16 points for Syracuse, which nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final minute before beating the Mountaineers for the 11th time in 12 meetings.

    Brandon Triche scored 16 points for Syracuse, which nearly blew a 10-point lead in the final minute before beating the Mountaineers for the 11th time in 12 meetings.Kris Joseph and Wes Johnson added 13 points apiece for Syracuse (17-1, 4-1 Big East), which led 65-55 with 1:18 remaining after a free throw by Johnson.

    Kris Joseph and Wes Johnson added 13 points apiece for Syracuse (17-1, 4-1 Big East), which led 65-55 with 1:18 remaining after a free throw by Johnson.Darryl Bryant led West Virginia (13-3, 4-2) with 18 points and he hit two 3-pointers in the final 33 seconds, including one with 3 seconds left for the final margin.

    Darryl Bryant led West Virginia (13-3, 4-2) with 18 points and he hit two 3-pointers in the final 33 seconds, including one with 3 seconds left for the final margin.It was the first matchup between top 10 teams in Morgantown since 1960, when the third-ranked Mountaineers beat No. 9 Villanova in Jerry West's senior year.

    It was the first matchup between top 10 teams in Morgantown since 1960, when the third-ranked Mountaineers beat No. 9 Villanova in Jerry West's senior year.Northwestern 72, No. 6 Purdue 64

    Northwestern 72, No. 6 Purdue 64Michael Thompson scored 20 points and freshman Drew Crawford had a key 3-pointer and a three-point play in the final 2:04 to help send Purdue to a third straight loss.

    Michael Thompson scored 20 points and freshman Drew Crawford had a key 3-pointer and a three-point play in the final 2:04 to help send Purdue to a third straight loss.Purdue (14-3, 2-3 Big Ten) has its first three-game losing streak since dropping five straight in 2006 at the end of coach Matt Painter's first season.

    Purdue (14-3, 2-3 Big Ten) has its first three-game losing streak since dropping five straight in 2006 at the end of coach Matt Painter's first season.No. 7 Michigan St. 73, Illinois 63

    No. 7 Michigan St. 73, Illinois 63Kalin Lucas shook off a slow start and scored 20 points and Michigan State (15-3, 5-0 Big Ten) broke a first-place tie in the conference.

    Kalin Lucas shook off a slow start and scored 20 points and Michigan State (15-3, 5-0 Big Ten) broke a first-place tie in the conference.The Spartans closed the first half with an 18-5 run - taking a 36-29 lead - and scored the first seven points after the break.

    The Spartans closed the first half with an 18-5 run - taking a 36-29 lead - and scored the first seven points after the break.Demetri McCamey scored 15 points for Illinois (12-6, 4-1).

    Demetri McCamey scored 15 points for Illinois (12-6, 4-1).No. 9 Tennessee 71, No. 21 Mississippi 69

    No. 9 Tennessee 71, No. 21 Mississippi 69 Wayne Chism scored 26 points, including six consecutive free throws in overtime and had 12 rebounds for Tennessee.

    Wayne Chism scored 26 points, including six consecutive free throws in overtime and had 12 rebounds for Tennessee.The Volunteers (14-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) had hit only 60 percent of their free throws before DeAundre Cranston's fifth foul sent Chism to the line with 49 seconds left and the game tied at 65. Chism was perfect on all 10 of his free throw attempts in the game.

    The Volunteers (14-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) had hit only 60 percent of their free throws before DeAundre Cranston's fifth foul sent Chism to the line with 49 seconds left and the game tied at 65. Chism was perfect on all 10 of his free throw attempts in the game.Chris Warren, who missed what would have been a game-winning 3-point shot just before time expired, led the Rebels (13-4, 1-2) with 19 points, while Cranston grabbed 11 rebounds.

    Chris Warren, who missed what would have been a game-winning 3-point shot just before time expired, led the Rebels (13-4, 1-2) with 19 points, while Cranston grabbed 11 rebounds.No. 20 Georgia Tech 73, No. 12 North Carolina 71

    No. 20 Georgia Tech 73, No. 12 North Carolina 71 Zachery Peacock made the go-ahead shot with 25.7 seconds left to rescue No. 20 Georgia Tech, which blew a 20-point first-half lead before holding on for its first win at North Carolina since 1996.

    Zachery Peacock made the go-ahead shot with 25.7 seconds left to rescue No. 20 Georgia Tech, which blew a 20-point first-half lead before holding on for its first win at North Carolina since 1996.Iman Shumpert finished with a career-high 30 points to lead the Yellow Jackets (13-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).

    Iman Shumpert finished with a career-high 30 points to lead the Yellow Jackets (13-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).Will Graves had 22 of his career-high 24 points in the second half to lead the Tar Heels (12-6, 1-2), but he missed a desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer.

    Will Graves had 22 of his career-high 24 points in the second half to lead the Tar Heels (12-6, 1-2), but he missed a desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer.The Tar Heels were coming off an 83-64 loss at Clemson on Wednesday night, the most lopsided defeat for the Tar Heels in seven seasons under coach Roy Williams.

    The Tar Heels were coming off an 83-64 loss at Clemson on Wednesday night, the most lopsided defeat for the Tar Heels in seven seasons under coach Roy Williams.Ohio State 60, No. 13 Wisconsin 51

    Ohio State 60, No. 13 Wisconsin 51 David Lighty helped Ohio State weather Evan Turner's foul trouble, scoring 18 points to lead the Buckeyes to their second win over a ranked opponent this week, beating Wisconsin.

    David Lighty helped Ohio State weather Evan Turner's foul trouble, scoring 18 points to lead the Buckeyes to their second win over a ranked opponent this week, beating Wisconsin.Turner had 15 points despite finishing with four fouls, and William Buford added 12 rebounds for the Buckeyes (13-5, 3-3 Big Ten), who have righted themselves after losing three of four while Turner was coming back from broken bones in his back.

    Turner had 15 points despite finishing with four fouls, and William Buford added 12 rebounds for the Buckeyes (13-5, 3-3 Big Ten), who have righted themselves after losing three of four while Turner was coming back from broken bones in his back.Trevon Hughes had 18 points and Jason Bohannon 10 for the Badgers (14-4, 4-2), who struggled all night to find an inside presence on offense. They were playing their second game without second-leading scorer (15.4 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.2 rpg) Jon Leuer, who fractured his left wrist a week earlier.

    Trevon Hughes had 18 points and Jason Bohannon 10 for the Badgers (14-4, 4-2), who struggled all night to find an inside presence on offense. They were playing their second game without second-leading scorer (15.4 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.2 rpg) Jon Leuer, who fractured his left wrist a week earlier.The Buckeyes won at No. 6 Purdue 70-66 on Tuesday night.

    The Buckeyes won at No. 6 Purdue 70-66 on Tuesday night.No. 13 Kansas St. 87, Colorado 81

    No. 13 Kansas St. 87, Colorado 81 Jacob Pullen scored 18 points and Denis Clemente added 15 as Kansas State (15-2, 2-1 Big 12) handed the Buffs their first loss at the Coors Events Center in 10 games this season.

    Jacob Pullen scored 18 points and Denis Clemente added 15 as Kansas State (15-2, 2-1 Big 12) handed the Buffs their first loss at the Coors Events Center in 10 games this season.The Buffaloes hadn't started 10-0 at home since the arena opened in 1979-80.

    The Buffaloes hadn't started 10-0 at home since the arena opened in 1979-80.Cory Higgins scored a season-best 30 points for Colorado (10-7, 1-2), which upset Baylor on Tuesday night and was seeking to beat ranked teams in consecutive games for the first time in the program's history.

    Cory Higgins scored a season-best 30 points for Colorado (10-7, 1-2), which upset Baylor on Tuesday night and was seeking to beat ranked teams in consecutive games for the first time in the program's history.No. 16 Pittsburgh 82, Louisville 77

    No. 16 Pittsburgh 82, Louisville 77 Nasir Robinson scored a career-high 26 points and Pittsburgh staged a frantic rally in the final minute of regulation to force overtime.

    Nasir Robinson scored a career-high 26 points and Pittsburgh staged a frantic rally in the final minute of regulation to force overtime.Pitt (15-2, 5-0 Big East) won its eighth straight overall and 31st consecutive at the Petersen Events Center - the second-longest streak in major college basketball to Kansas' 52.

    Pitt (15-2, 5-0 Big East) won its eighth straight overall and 31st consecutive at the Petersen Events Center - the second-longest streak in major college basketball to Kansas' 52.Samardo Samuels scored 25 points for Louisville (12-6, 3-2), which was ahead 68-63 with 34 seconds remaining.

    Samardo Samuels scored 25 points for Louisville (12-6, 3-2), which was ahead 68-63 with 34 seconds remaining.No. 18 BYU 91, Colorado St. 47

    No. 18 BYU 91, Colorado St. 47 Jimmer Fredette scored 21 points and BYU matched the best start in school history.

    Jimmer Fredette scored 21 points and BYU matched the best start in school history.Fredette's long jumper and defensive play was part of a decisive 17-2 run at the end of the first half as the Cougars (18-1, 3-0 Mountain West Conference) pulled away for their 13th straight victory.

    Fredette's long jumper and defensive play was part of a decisive 17-2 run at the end of the first half as the Cougars (18-1, 3-0 Mountain West Conference) pulled away for their 13th straight victory.Greg Smith scored 13 points to lead Colorado State (11-6, 2-1).

    Greg Smith scored 13 points to lead Colorado State (11-6, 2-1).No. 19 Temple 76, Massachusetts 64

    No. 19 Temple 76, Massachusetts 64 Ryan Brooks hit seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points to lead Temple.

    Ryan Brooks hit seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points to lead Temple.Brooks became the 45th player in school history to score 1,000 points. He needed 14 entering the game and reached the milestone late in the first half when his fourth 3 of the game gave him exactly 1,000 and the Owls (15-3, 3-0 Atlantic 10) a 30-13 lead.

    Brooks became the 45th player in school history to score 1,000 points. He needed 14 entering the game and reached the milestone late in the first half when his fourth 3 of the game gave him exactly 1,000 and the Owls (15-3, 3-0 Atlantic 10) a 30-13 lead.Temple led by as many as 22 points in its 11th win in the last 12 games. The Owls made 14 of 25 3-pointers. Brooks was two off Temple's single-game mark for 3s.

    Temple led by as many as 22 points in its 11th win in the last 12 games. The Owls made 14 of 25 3-pointers. Brooks was two off Temple's single-game mark for 3s.Anthony Gurley scored 20 points for UMass (7-10, 1-3).

    Anthony Gurley scored 20 points for UMass (7-10, 1-3).No. 22 Baylor 83, Oklahoma St. 70

    No. 22 Baylor 83, Oklahoma St. 70 LaceDarius Dunn had his third consecutive 20-point game, finishing with 25 points and eight rebounds for Baylor.

    LaceDarius Dunn had his third consecutive 20-point game, finishing with 25 points and eight rebounds for Baylor.Dunn put the Bears (14-2, 2-1 Big 12) ahead to stay when his 3-pointer with 11 minutes left broke a 53-all tie.

    Dunn put the Bears (14-2, 2-1 Big 12) ahead to stay when his 3-pointer with 11 minutes left broke a 53-all tie.Virginia 75, No. 23 Miami 57

    Virginia 75, No. 23 Miami 57 Sylven Landesberg scored 18 points and surprising Virginia won its seventh straight game and remained the only unbeaten team in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a victory against Miami.

    Sylven Landesberg scored 18 points and surprising Virginia won its seventh straight game and remained the only unbeaten team in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a victory against Miami.The Cavaliers (11-4, 3-0 ACC) improved to 3-0 against ranked teams, holding the Hurricanes to 31.5 percent shooting and finally pulling them away in the final minutes.

    The Cavaliers (11-4, 3-0 ACC) improved to 3-0 against ranked teams, holding the Hurricanes to 31.5 percent shooting and finally pulling them away in the final minutes.

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