Indiana’s Mike Woodson says ‘we’re just not a tough team right now’ after 4th straight loss

Indiana coach Mike Woodson questioned his team's toughness after the Hoosiers dropped their fourth consecutive game, damaging their sagging postseason hopes. The Hoosiers fell behind 19-2 in the first 4½ minutes and never got the margin into single digits for the rest of a 76-64 loss at No. 21 Wisconsin on Tuesday. Woodson acknowledged after the game that the Hoosiers are running out of time in their bid to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament after coming up short last season.

Kansas State takes advantage of ASU’s 2 missed free throws with 4.1 seconds left for a 71-70 win

David N’Guessan scored 22 points, including two free throws with 55.7 seconds left, and Kansas State took advantage of Arizona State missing two free throws at 4.1 for a 71-70 victory on Tuesday night. After N’Guessan's free throws, Alston Mason made two at the stripe to get Arizona State within 71-70 with 41.7 left. Dug McDaniel missed a 3-pointer for Kansas State and Arizona State guard BJ Freeman grabbed the defensive rebound before racing the other way.

UCLA edges No. 9 Michigan State 63-61 on Dailey’s basket with 7 seconds left

Eric Dailey Jr. scored the go-ahead basket over two defenders with 7 seconds left, lifting UCLA to a hard-fought 63-61 victory against No. 9 Michigan State on Tuesday night. Skyy Clark scored 14 points and Tyler Bilodeau added 13 for the Bruins (17-6, 8-4 Big Ten), who won their sixth in a row and fifth against a ranked team. Jaden Akins' potential game-winning 3-pointer bounced off the front of the rim as time expired and he bent over in agony.

Loyola Chicago defeats Saint Bonaventure 77-53

Des Watson scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Loyola Chicago beat Saint Bonaventure 77-53 on Tuesday night. Watson also contributed four steals for the Ramblers (14-8, 5-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Miles Rubin scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks.

No. 12 St. John’s passes 1st test of big week with victory over No. 11 Marquette

It's been a long time since St. John's enjoyed this much success, and energized fans are starting to feel it. It was a rousing start to a measuring-stick week for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino's streaking team, which maintained sole possession of first place in the conference and improved to 1-1 against ranked opponents this season. Up next is a visit Friday night to No. 19 UConn, the two-time defending national champion.