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No. 5 Tennessee 79, No. 6 Alabama 76
Jahmai Mashack buried a long 3-pointer at the buzzer, lifting Tennessee in a thrilling SEC clash in Knoxville. The Volunteers (24-5, 11-5) overcame a 36-second, four-point deficit, tying the game on free throws and then forcing a five-second violation to get the ball back. Mashack, who finished with 11 points, dribbled four times and launched from between the arc and halfcourt for the game-winner. Chaz Lanier and Jordan Gainey scored 18 each as Tennessee won its fourth straight. Mark Sears tallied 24 points for Alabama (23-6, 12-4), which has dropped three of its last five.
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No. 1 Auburn 94, No. 17 Kentucky 78
Miles Kelly drilled nine 3-pointers and netted 30 points to steer the Tigers (27-2, 15-1) to their first victory in Lexington since 1986. Chad Baker-Mazara added 22 points with three steals and Tahaad Pettiford had 21. Auburn improved its SEC-leading record and extended its bid for a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed. Koby Brea (21 points) and Andrew Carr (20) paced Kentucky (19-10, 8-8), which is 5-7 in its last 12.
No. 2 Duke 100, Florida State 65
Cooper Flagg sustained a first-half facial cut but still contributed 16 points, as Isaiah Evans led with 19 in a blowout home win. Duke (26-3, 17-1 ACC) holds a one-game edge atop the conference, aided by Jamir Watkins’ 21 points for Florida State (16-13, 7-11), which has lost three in a row. The Blue Devils, minus Flagg temporarily, still controlled the game throughout.
No. 3 Florida 89, No. 12 Texas A&M 70
Will Richard scored 25 points and sank six 3-pointers to ignite Florida (25-4, 12-4) past visiting Texas A&M in Gainesville. Thomas Haugh added 17 points for the Gators, who rebounded from a recent upset loss. The Aggies (20-9, 9-7) — losers of four straight — shot just 39 percent from the field and got 16 points from Zhuric Phelps.
No. 4 Houston 73, Cincinnati 64
L.J. Cryer’s 20 points led a balanced attack, guiding the Cougars (25-4, 17-1 Big 12) to their second straight outright conference crown. Houston has won 21 of 22 overall and beat the Bearcats for the 12th consecutive time. Terrance Arceneaux added 10 points for the Cougars. Day Day Thomas scored 19 for Cincinnati (17-12, 7-11), which couldn’t overcome foul trouble or Cryer’s clutch shooting.
No. 7 St. John’s 71, Seton Hall 61
RJ Luis Jr. poured in 21 points as St. John’s (26-4, 17-2) secured its first outright Big East regular-season championship since 1985, holding off host Seton Hall. Zuby Ejiofor contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Red Storm, who are 32-5 in their last 37 games. Dylan Addae-Wusu (18 points) led the Pirates (7-22, 2-16), who shot just 2-for-11 on 3s and 9-for-21 on free throws.
No. 9 Iowa State 84, No. 22 Arizona 67
Milan Momcilovic scored 17 points (4-for-7 from deep) as the Cyclones (22-7, 12-6 Big 12) snapped a two-game skid in Ames. Tamin Lipsey finished with 15 points, eight assists, and Iowa State shot nearly 45 percent. Arizona (19-10, 13-5) got 18 points from Jaden Bradley, while Caleb Love struggled (2-for-15) for 10 points.
No. 10 Texas Tech 78, Kansas 73
JT Toppin’s 21 points helped the Red Raiders (19-10, 10-8) down the Jayhawks in Lawrence. Toppin dropped 18 before halftime to help Texas Tech build an 11-point cushion. Christian Anderson chipped in 15 points (5 3s). KJ Adams Jr. led Kansas with 21, and Hunter Dickinson added 18. Kansas shot 48.3 percent overall but only 22.2 percent from long range.
No. 13 Clemson 71, Virginia 58
Ian Schieffelin’s 21 points and 13 rebounds powered the Tigers (24-5, 16-2 ACC) from 10 down in the second half for their sixth straight win. Clemson shot 47.3 percent but hit just 1 of 10 3-point tries. Isaac McKneely led Virginia (14-15, 7-11) with 16 points, while Andrew Rohde and Dai Dai Ames had 12 each.
Vanderbilt 97, No. 14 Missouri 93 (OT)
Chris Manon compiled 23 points, 11 rebounds and Jaylen Carey scored Vanderbilt’s go-ahead basket late, lifting the Commodores (20-9, 8-8 SEC) over Missouri in Nashville. Jason Edwards added 17, while A.J. Hoggard posted 21. The Tigers (21-8, 10-6) got 28 from Caleb Grill, but lost their second in three.
No. 16 Maryland 68, Penn State 64
Derik Queen’s 23 points fueled a bounce-back win for the Terrapins (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) in State College, Pa., following a heartbreaking last-second loss midweek. Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 19 points, and Julian Reese struggled offensively (2-for-10) but grabbed 15 rebounds with six steals. Ace Baldwin Jr. led the Nittany Lions (15-15, 5-14) with 18.
No. 19 Louisville 79, Pittsburgh 68
Chucky Hepburn’s career-high 37 points — fueled by a 6-for-6 showing from beyond the arc — propelled Louisville (23-6, 16-2 ACC) past visiting Pitt. Terrence Edwards Jr. contributed 23. Jaland Lowe responded with 16 points, 10 boards, five assists for Pitt (16-13, 7-11).
No. 21 Marquette 76, Georgetown 61
David Joplin posted 17 points and nine rebounds, and Kam Jones scored 13 with a career-high 13 assists as the Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 Big East) downed the Hoyas in D.C. Marquette snapped a three-game road losing skid, moving into a tie for second in the conference. Georgetown (16-13, 7-11) got 15 from Micah Peavy in a losing effort.
No. 23 Saint Mary’s 74, Oregon State 64
Augustas Marciulionis tallied 25 points and seven assists as the Gaels (27-4, 17-1 WCC) locked up the WCC’s top tournament seed by beating the Beavers. Luke Barrett and Mitchell Saxen each notched double-doubles. The Beavers (20-11, 10-8) lost their second straight heading into postseason play.
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No. 24 Mississippi State 81, LSU 69
Josh Hubbard dropped 30 points for the Bulldogs (20-9, 8-8 SEC) in a home win. Riley Kugel contributed 12 as Mississippi State outscored LSU 46-32 in the second half. The Tigers (14-15, 3-13), paced by Cam Carter’s 23 points, threatened late but couldn’t complete the comeback.
