You guys are so lucky today. Instead of including a write-up for each of the marquee games between ranked teams, I'm putting each of those into their own post. Isn't that great? So much more for you to read about!!
Anyway, let's jump into the roundup. Here are the rest of the top 25 teams in action Saturday:
UNC 82, Miami FL 65: Tyler Hansbrough scored 20 of his 24 points in an action packed first half that saw Miami build up a nine point lead only to watch it slip away during a 13-0 Tar Heel run to end the half. This game had a number of youtube worthy highlights, including an legitimate Dunk of the Year candidate.
While Hansbrough was the one that was hot during the first half, Wayne Ellington absolutely caught fire in the second half. During a ten minute stretch, Ellington knocked down eight straight shots, the last seven of which were three's, to finish with 23 points.
Oklahoma 69, Texas A&M 63: Blake Griffin had 16 and 6 boards, but was battling foul trouble the entire game. Austin Johnson had 19 to lead OU, who barely hung on as the Aggies stormed back from 13 down to cut it to 2 with two minutes left.
Michigan State 63, Illinois 57: In typical Big Ten fashion, this was a slug fest that saw exactly no one get it going offensively. The Spartans, who trailed for most of the second half, used a 12-3 run to close out the game to win and stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Alex Legion had 15 to lead the Illini while Goran Suton had 12 for MSU.
Texas 71, Texas Tech 49: Rick Barnes tinkered with his line-up a bit for this one, and got a lot of success. He moved Gary Johnson into the starting line-up over Dexter Pittman (Johnson had 15 and 7) and slid Justin Mason back over to the off-guard spot instead of playing point (he finished with 15 and 10 boards, 6 offensive). He also used slick-passing center Matt Hill, a redshirt sophomore, a lot more than he usually does.
Marquette 91, Providence 82: The Golden Eagles were down for most of the game, including a 13 point deficit midway through the second half. But Marquette responded, using a 15-4 run to turn a 72-64 deficit into a 79-76 lead. After the Friars tied it up, Marquette would score the the next 11 points for the win. Lazar Hayward, Jerel McNeal, and Wesley Matthews combined for 72 points in this one.
In one of the stranger moments I've ever seen in a college hoops game, Jeff Xavier's brother came onto the court to confront a ref after a no call on a play that left Xavier's eye swollen completely shut.
Butler 59, Illinois-Chicago 52: The Bulldogs got 25 points and 7 three's from Gordon Hayward and 18 points, 8 boards, and 8 assists from Shelvin Mack as they were able to overcome a cold-shooting start and a 13 point second half deficit to beat UIC.
Baylor 98, OK State 92 OT: You wanna talk about a back-and-forth game? Baylor was down 17 in the first half, and came all the way back to go up by eight midway through the second half. OK State wasn't done, as they stormed back to go up by seven. Baylor then used a 12-1 run to take a 3 point lead, but a Keiton Page three game the Cowboys a one point lead with 4.5 seconds left. Curtis Jerrells got the ball and was fouled, hitting one of two shots to send it to OT. In the extra frame, Tweety Carter hit two three's in the first minute and change, and Baylor went on to win. Jerrells had 31 points and 10 assists and Quincy Acy, a freshman making his first start, added 17 and 12.
Stanford 75, Cal 69: Stanford got 25 from Lawrence Hill and used a 11-1 run at the end of the second half to put away Cal in a back-and-forth game. It was the first time Mike Montgomery, who coached for 18 years in Palo Alto, returned to the school as the coach of the Bears. Stanford was coming off of two close losses on the road at the Washington schools. Jamal Boykin had 22 to lead Cal.
Ohio State 65, Michigan 58: The Buckeyes used a 10-0 late in the game to break a 47-all tie and get a much needed win in Big Ten play. Evan Turner had 19 for the Buckeyes while Manny Harris had 21, 7 boards, and 6 dimes.
St. Mary's 96, Pepperdine 46: Diamon Simpson had 24 to lead the Gaels, who shot 15-31 from deep.
The rest of the action from Saturday:
Florida State 76, Maryland 73 OT: Toney Douglas scored 8 of his 25 in OT.
NC State 76, Georgia Tech 71 OT: Ben McCauley had 18, 10, and 6 dimes, including an assist to Dennis Horner who made a lay-up to give the Wolfpack the lead for good.
West Virginia 62, South Florida 59: Da'Sean Butler had 27 points and Alex Ruoff 19 as WVU hung on after the Bulls overcame a 17 point deficit.
Hofstra 57, Northeastern 52: NEU's first CAA loss.
Northern Iowa 81, Drake 59
Liberty 91, VMI 80: VMI's first Big South loss.
Missouri 77, Iowa State 46
Auburn 85, Alabama 71
Florida 80, Arkansas 65: 0-3 in the SEC = no one remembers Texas and Oklahoma.
Cincinnati 59, DePaul 55
George Mason 71, James Madison 57
Washington State 74, Oregon 62: Taylor Rochestie scored 30 and Aron Baynes added 19 and 12 as Wazzu managed to win in Oregon.
Davidson 89, Georgia Southern 68: Stephen Curry had 28 points on 11-30 shooting, including 3-16 from deep.
Kansas 73, Colorado 56: Sherron Collins led the way for the Baby Jayhawks with 18 and 7 dimes.
Siena 78, Fairfield 62
LSU 83, Mississippi 51: Tasmin Mitchell led the Tigers with 17.
New Mexico 81, BYU 62
Virginia Tech 79, Boston College 71: Jeff Allen had 30 and 9 for the Hokies, while Joe Trapani had his second straight double double, going for 23 and 10 for the Eagles.
VCU 61, Old Dominion 44
Wichita State 71, Creighton 64
Penn State 65, Indiana 55: Stanley Pringle had 19 and 6 dimes for PSU.
Nebraska 73, Kansas State 51: Paul Velander had 20 as Nebraska used a 25-5 run spanning both halves.
Utah 82, Colorado State 66
Tennessee 82, South Carolina 79: Tyler Smith had 20 to lead Tennessee.
Cornell 71, Columbia 59
Dayton 78, Duquense 69
USC 65, Arizona 64: Do you remember this? Arizona fouled UAB twice, intentionally and unnecessarily, in the final minute of a Preseason NIT game, costing themselves the win. Well, Jamelle Horne, who was the culprit the first time around, fouled Daniel Hackett with 1.2 seconds remaining as Hackett was attempting to push the ball up the floor for a last second prayer. Hackett his one of two for the win.
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