Duncan Powell scored a career-high 23 points and Georgia Tech snapped a four-game losing streak with a 71-64 victory over Virginia Tech on Wednesday night. Powell, a junior, made 7 of 11 shots with three 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds for the Yellow Jackets (9-11, 3-6 Atlantic Coast Conference). Javian McCollum had 16 points and four assists for Georgia Tech.
Lafayette beats Loyola (Md.) 80-59
Andrew Phillips had 27 points in Lafayette's 80-59 win over Loyola (Md. on Wednesday night. Phillips also added nine rebounds for the Leopards (8-12, 3-4 Patriot League).
No. 5 Florida overcomes 14-point deficit to beat South Carolina, 70-69
Will Richard scored on a driving layup with 4.8 seconds remaining to lift No. 5 Florida — down 14 points in the the second half — past South Carolina, 70-69 on Wednesday night. Richard finished with 22 points for the Gators (17-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference). Jacobi Wright’s desperation 3-pointer was off the mark as South Carolina (10-9, 0-6) continued its worst start in SEC play since the 2013-14 season.
No. 12 Kansas overcomes early 14-point deficit and beats TCU 74-61
Hunter Dickinson had 16 points to lead five Kansas players scoring in double figures as the 12th-ranked Jayhawks won 74-61 at TCU on Wednesday night after trailing by 14 points in the first half. AJ Storr scored 10 of his 12 points after halftime for the Jayhawks (14-4, 5-2 Big 12). Zeke Mayo added 13 points and Shakeel Moore 11.
Bueckers has 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in 3 quarters, No. 6 UConn routs Villanova 100-57
Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova 100-57 on Wednesday night. Sarah Strong had 22 points and Kaitlyn Chen added a season-high 17 for the Huskies (18-2, 9-0 Big East). Jasmine Bascoe had 15 points for Villanova (10-10, 4-4).
Milos Uzan scores 14 points and Houston wins 11th straight, 70-36 over Utah
Milos Uzan scored 14 points, L.J. Cryer added 13 points and No. 7 Houston routed Utah 70-36 on Wednesday night for its 11th straight win. J’Wan Roberts had 11 points and Terrance Arceneaux scored 10 points for the Cougars (15-3, 7-0 Big 12). Houston won its 33rd consecutive home game, which is the longest active streak in the nation.
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