Darius Johnson scored a reverse layup with 2.5 seconds left to give UCF the lead and Keyshawn Hall added two free throws after a turnover as the Knights knocked off Utah, 76-72 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak and earn their first win in a month. The victory was the first for UCF (13-6, 4-4 Big 12) since beating TCU January 25. Utah took a 49-47 lead with 11 minutes to play on a dunk by Mike Sharavjamts.
Ashworth has 20 as Creighton downs Georgetown 80-69
Steven Ashworth's 20 points helped Creighton defeat Georgetown 80-69 on Sunday. Ashworth added six rebounds and seven assists for the Bluejays (19-8, 12-4 Big East Conference). Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 19 points while shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 5 for 8 from the line and added eight rebounds and four blocks.
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UCLA’s Mick Cronin picks up 500th career win as his Bruins defeat Ohio State 69-61
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Mikaylah Williams has strong second half as No. 7 LSU rallies over No. 14 Kentucky 65-58
Mikaylah Williams scored 15 of her 24 points in the second half as No. 7 LSU rallied from 16 points down to beat No. 14 Kentucky 65-58 on Sunday. The Tigers (27-2, 12-2 Southeastern Conference) fell behind 38-22 in the first half, but outscored the Wildcats 23-6 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter featured four lead changes before Williams hit a wide open 3-pointer with 50 seconds left to put the game away.
Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State beat Kansas State 66-54 to snap 6-game skid
Jayden Quaintance scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Shawn Phillips Jr. added 10 points and a career-best 11 rebounds on Sunday to help Arizona State beat Kansas State 66-54 and snap a six-game losing streak. Quaintance, who went into the game 4 of 28 from behind the arc this season, made 2-of-4 3-pointers. The Sun Devils (13-14, 4-12 Big 12) had lost 11 of their last 13.
UCLA holds off Ohio State for Mick Cronin’s 500th career win
Mukeba’s 22 lead Oakland past Cleveland State 91-86 in OT
Allen David Mukeba Jr.'s 22 points helped Oakland defeat Cleveland State 91-86 in overtime on Sunday night. Mukeba added 12 rebounds for the Golden Grizzlies (13-16, 10-8 Horizon League). Jayson Woodrich scored 20 points, shooting 7 for 13, including 6 for 12 from beyond the arc.
Indiana coach Mike Woodson adds new twist to an old story on anniversary of Knight’s thrown chair
Mike Woodson arrived Sunday at Assembly Hall ready to honor his mentor, the late Bob Knight, once more. Then Woodson added yet another twist to a question that has mystified Indiana fans for 40 years — where is the chair Knight tossed across the court in anger on Feb. 23, 1985? "You realize that is ‘the chair,'” Woodson said after Indiana's 73-58 victory.
Conwell has 22, Xavier knocks off Seton Hall 73-66
Ryan Conwell scored 22 points as Xavier beat Seton Hall 73-66 on Sunday. Conwell shot 5 for 7 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Musketeers (18-10, 10-7 Big East Conference). Dante Maddox Jr. scored 12 points while going 2 of 2 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
No. 4 USC beats 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of 1st in the Big Ten at 15-1
JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen scored 22 points each and No. 4 Southern California defeated 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 on Sunday to retain sole possession of first place in the Big Ten. The Trojans (25-2, 15-1) needed their eighth win over a ranked team to avoid falling into a tie with No. 3 UCLA, which edged Iowa on the road to stay in second at 14-1. USC got 12 points and 13 rebounds from Rayah Marshall as the Trojans finished 14-1 at Galen Center after their home finale.
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Arizona State’s leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with team after turbulent stretch
Arizona State's leading scorer BJ Freeman is no longer with the program because of conduct detrimental to the team, a team spokesman confirmed on Sunday. The dismissal follows a turbulent stretch for Freeman, who was ejected in games against Colorado and Arizona during conference play. The Arizona Republic first reported Freeman’s dismissal.
Marist defeats Niagara 64-61
Josh Pascarelli scored 22 points as Marist beat Niagara 64-61 on Sunday. Pascarelli went 9 of 18 from the field (3 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Red Foxes (20-5, 13-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Lewis added 12 points while going 4 of 8 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and had eight rebounds.