Arkansas Edges No. 14 Michigan in Jimmy V Classic
Boogie Fland scored 20 points and dished seven assists, leading Arkansas to a thrilling 89-87 comeback win over No. 14 Michigan in the Jimmy V Classic in New York.
D.J. Wagner added 16 points, while Trevon Brazile contributed 15 points, three steals, and a crucial block late in the game. Arkansas (8-2) erased a 15-point first-half deficit and sealed their biggest win under coach John Calipari.
Michigan (8-2) was led by Vladislav Goldin with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Danny Wolf narrowly missed a triple-double with 14 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. The Wolverines’ seven-game winning streak came to an end when Roddy Gayle Jr.’s potential game-tying jumper at the buzzer rimmed out.
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No. 1 Tennessee Rolls Over Miami
Chaz Lanier scored 22 points, including four 3-pointers, as No. 1 Tennessee defeated Miami 75-62 in the Jimmy V Classic. Igor Milicic Jr. tallied 16 points and nine rebounds, and Zakai Zeigler added 13 points and nine assists for the undefeated Volunteers (9-0).
Tennessee closed the first half with a 14-0 run, setting the tone for Miami’s seventh straight loss. Lynn Kidd recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Hurricanes (3-7), while Nijel Pack and A.J. Staton-McCray chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively.
No. 4 Duke Cruises Past Incarnate Word
Khaman Maluach scored 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting as No. 4 Duke (8-2) secured a 72-46 win over Incarnate Word in Durham, N.C. Isaiah Evans added 14 points, all in the second half, while Kon Knueppel contributed 10 points.
The Blue Devils overcame a slow start, outscoring the Cardinals 44-25 in the second half. Jalin Anderson and Dylan Hayman led Incarnate Word (5-5) with 11 points each.
No. 15 Houston Extends Home Streak to 27 Games
L.J. Cryer hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 15 Houston (6-3) to a dominant 62-42 win over Troy. Emanuel Sharp added 14 points for the Cougars, who held Troy to 11 first-half points—a school record for fewest points allowed in a half.
Thomas Dowd scored 10 points for Troy (5-4), but the team struggled offensively, shooting just 24% from the field and missing 16 of 18 three-point attempts.
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Illinois Upsets No. 20 Wisconsin
Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis exploded for a career-high 24 points, and Tre White added 23 as Illinois (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80 in Champaign, Ill.
Kylan Boswell contributed 19 points and six assists as the Fighting Illini out-rebounded the Badgers 40-29 and converted 22 of 25 free throws.
Wisconsin (8-3, 0-2) dropped its third straight game despite 15 points and seven rebounds from Nolan Winter. John Tonje and Max Klesmit added 14 and 13 points, respectively, but the Badgers couldn’t keep pace.
