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Auburn Wins Historic 1-vs-2 Showdown in the SEC
No. 1 Auburn topped No. 2 Alabama 94-85 in Tuscaloosa as Johni Broome delivered 19 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in the Southeastern Conference’s first-ever 1-vs-2 matchup. Broome got support from Denver Jones, who added 16 points, and the Tigers took sole possession of first place in the league by withstanding the Crimson Tide’s late rally. Alabama trimmed a 14-point deficit to tie the game twice in the second half before Auburn pulled away. Mark Sears had 18 points and Grant Nelson produced 12 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
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Gators Make It Four Straight by Defeating South Carolina
No. 3 Florida beat visiting South Carolina 88-67 in Gainesville behind Denzel Aberdeen’s career-high 22 points, 13 of which came in the second half. Aberdeen had started previously in place of Alijah Martin, who returned from a hip pointer but didn’t slow Aberdeen’s hot streak. Florida picked up its fourth consecutive win to improve to 22-3 overall. South Carolina, still winless in SEC action, shot 44 percent but was undone after a quick start. Jacobi Wright’s 13 points led the Gamecocks, while Nick Pringle and Collin Murray-Boyles each added 12.
Duke Rebounds with 106-Point Outburst
No. 3 Duke bounced back from its 16-game winning streak being snapped by routing Stanford 106-70 in Durham. Tyrese Proctor scored 23 points, Cooper Flagg chipped in 19, and Khaman Maluach shot 8-for-9 in a 17-point effort. Duke matched its highest scoring output under third-year coach Jon Scheyer. Stanford fell to 16-10 overall and 8-7 in conference play despite Maxime Raynaud pouring in 18 of his 19 points in the first half.
Tennessee Overcomes 16-Point Hole to Knock Off Vandy
No. 5 Tennessee rallied from 16 points down to defeat Vanderbilt 81-76 in Knoxville and avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Commodores. Zakai Zeigler was held scoreless before halftime but poured in 22 points in the second half, shooting 7 of 9 and adding eight assists. Jason Edwards led Vanderbilt with 24 points, knocking down six 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to secure another upset of the Volunteers.
Cougars Stay Hot, Hold Off Arizona
No. 6 Houston earned a 62-58 road victory over No. 13 Arizona in Tucson to extend its record to 21-4 overall and 13-1 in Big 12 play. Milos Uzan’s season-high 19 points paced the Cougars, who also received 15 from L.J. Cryer and maintained their two-game lead in the conference. Arizona dropped its second straight game after winning 13 of 14. Caleb Love recorded 17 points and seven assists in a losing effort.
Wisconsin Uses Big Second Half to Down Purdue
No. 16 Wisconsin surged in the second half to post a 94-84 triumph at No. 7 Purdue. John Tonje led the Badgers with 32 points and scored 21 after halftime. Wisconsin shot 61.5 percent from the floor, including a 58-point second half, to extend its win streak to four. Trey Kaufman-Renn posted a career-high 30 for Purdue, which has lost two in a row following an 11-1 run.
Texas A&M Pulls Away in Final Minutes vs. Arkansas
No. 8 Texas A&M took control late in a 69-61 home victory over Arkansas, outscoring the Razorbacks by nine points during a decisive stretch in the final eight minutes. Wade Taylor IV finished with 18 points as the Aggies pushed their win streak to five. Arkansas forward Karter Knox scored 17, but the Razorbacks dropped to 15-10 overall and 4-8 in the SEC.
Iowa State Dominates the Glass in Win Over Cincinnati
No. 10 Iowa State defeated visiting Cincinnati 81-70 in Ames behind Curtis Jones’ 22 points, including a perfect 12-for-12 mark at the free-throw line. The Cyclones dominated the glass 37-19, earning their third straight win after previously losing three in a row. Jizzle James scored 25 for the Bearcats, who saw their three-game winning streak snapped.
Izzo Sets Big Ten Win Record as Spartans Rally at Illinois
No. 11 Michigan State stormed back from a 16-point deficit and finished on a 15-0 run to beat Illinois 79-65 in Champaign. Jaxon Kohler posted a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, and coach Tom Izzo claimed his 354th Big Ten victory to pass Bob Knight for most in conference history. Illinois missed its final 19 shots and did not score over the last 8:28, wasting 17 points apiece from Kasparas Jakucionis and Morez Johnson Jr.
Texas Tech Rolls Past Oklahoma State
No. 12 Texas Tech cruised to a 93-55 road win at Oklahoma State behind JT Toppin’s 32-point, 12-rebound performance. Toppin has scored 94 points over his past three outings, fueling the Red Raiders to their 11th Big 12 victory of the season. Marchelus Avery’s 13 points topped the reeling Cowboys, who have dropped three of their last four.
Longhorns Shock No. 15 Kentucky in Austin
Texas upset No. 15 Kentucky 82-78 in Austin, with freshman Tre Johnson pouring in a career-best 32 points and scoring eight in the final three-and-a-half minutes. Johnson and Tramon Mark combined for 58 to help the Longhorns end a three-game slide. Kentucky, missing Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler, was led by Otega Oweh’s 20 points but fell to 17-8 overall and 6-6 in SEC play.
Utah Claims First Win Over Ranked Opponent, Upsets K-State
Utah took down No. 17 Kansas State 74-67 in Salt Lake City for its first victory over a ranked opponent this season. Gabe Madsen finished with 24 points, while Ezra Ausar contributed 12 as the Utes improved to 14-11. Kansas State dropped to 17-8 and 8-6 in Big 12 play, with Zeke Mayo providing 15 points in a losing cause.
Mississippi State Bounces Ole Miss
No. 22 Mississippi State overcame an early deficit to defeat No. 19 Ole Miss 81-71 in Oxford. RJ Melendez’s 17 points led the Bulldogs, who outscored the Rebels 54-40 over the final 23 minutes. Jaylen Murray put up 14 points in the loss, while Sean Pedulla had 13 for Ole Miss, which had won three straight coming in.
Missouri Takes Down Georgia Behind Robinson’s Big Night
No. 21 Missouri posted an 87-74 road triumph over Georgia in Athens, aided by Anthony Robinson II’s 15 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. The Tigers improved to 19-6 overall and 8-4 in SEC play. Georgia fell to 16-10 and 4-9, despite Asa Newell’s 23-point, 10-rebound double-double.
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Clemson Cruises Past Florida State
No. 23 Clemson dismantled Florida State 72-46 in Tallahassee behind Dillon Hunter’s career-best 17 points. Ian Schieffelin added 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Tigers moved to 21-5 and 13-2 in the ACC. Florida State was led by Jamir Watkins with 14 points in a game the Seminoles never seriously threatened.
Conference races are heating up as teams focus on securing March seedings. Some squads maintained momentum with weekend statement wins, while others face critical questions following recent stumbles.
