Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Ole Miss explodes past No. 14 Kentucky

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Tuesday night was packed with shocking upsets, thrilling finishes, and dominant performances in college basketball. No. 25 Ole Miss took down No. 14 Kentucky, while No. 1 Auburn extended its winning streak and No. 7 Purdue outlasted Iowa.


🔥 No. 25 Ole Miss 98, No. 14 Kentucky 84 – Murrell’s Season-High Powers Rebels

Matthew Murrell dropped a season-high 24 points as No. 25 Ole Miss erupted for 54 first-half points to dismantle No. 14 Kentucky.

Murrell: 24 points, 9-for-17 FG
Dre Davis & Malik Dia: Combined 33 points for Ole Miss
Kentucky’s struggles continue: 4th loss in 5 games

Despite Amari Williams recording Kentucky’s 4th triple-double in program history, the Wildcats struggled defensively, allowing nine first-half three-pointers.


🐯 No. 1 Auburn 98, Oklahoma 70 – Tigers Extend Streak to 14 Games

Johni Broome & Chad Baker-Mazara led a balanced scoring attack as No. 1 Auburn ran past Oklahoma.

✔️ Auburn: 52.5% shooting, four players in double figures
✔️ Broome: 15 points, 6 assists, 3 blocks
✔️ Oklahoma’s struggles: Shot just 33.3% from the field

Auburn remains undefeated in SEC play (9-0) and continues to look like a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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🚀 No. 5 Houston 72, Oklahoma State 63 – Cryer Leads Cougars Past Cowboys

🔹 L.J. Cryer: Game-high 18 points
🔹 Milos Uzan: 17 points, 5 assists
🔹 J’Wan Roberts: 14 points, 10 rebounds

Houston bounced back from a loss to Texas Tech, tightening its grip on first place in the Big 12.


🐊 No. 6 Florida 86, Vanderbilt 75 – Gators Rebound After Tough Loss

Will Richard: 21 points (16 in the second half)
Florida’s second-half surge: Outscored Vandy 47-35 after halftime
Vanderbilt’s struggles: Lost 3 of last 4 games

Florida got back on track after a blowout loss to Tennessee, improving to 19-3 overall.


🚜 No. 7 Purdue 90, Iowa 81 – Smith’s 31 Points Too Much for Hawkeyes

🔹 Braden Smith: 31 points, 11-for-15 FG
🔹 Trey Kaufman-Renn: 25 points, 10-for-18 FG
🔹 Iowa’s struggles continue: 5th loss in 6 games

Purdue won its 10th game in 11 tries, holding firm near the top of the Big Ten standings.


🔵 UCLA 63, No. 9 Michigan State 61 – Bruins Win on Buzzer-Beater

Eric Dailey Jr. sank a game-winning shot with 7.5 seconds left, giving UCLA a stunning victory over No. 9 Michigan State.

✔️ Skyy Clark: 14 points for UCLA
✔️ Michigan State’s collapse: Lost back-to-back games after 13 straight wins
✔️ Jaden Akins: 15 points for Spartans

Michigan State had a chance to win at the buzzer, but Akins’ 3-pointer fell short.

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🔥 No. 12 St. John’s 70, No. 11 Marquette 64 – Red Storm’s Home Dominance Continues

Kadary Richmond: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists
RJ Luis Jr.: 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals
St. John’s Home Streak: Now 15-0 this season

The Red Storm remain undefeated at home and lead the Big East standings at 11-1.


🔴 No. 13 Texas Tech 73, Baylor 59 – Red Raiders Stay Hot

Chance McMillian’s five 3-pointers helped Texas Tech cruise past Baylor, securing its 7th straight win.

✔️ Darrion Williams: 17 points, 8 rebounds
✔️ Elijah Hawkins: 13 points, 7 assists

Texas Tech is one of the hottest teams in the country and firmly in the mix for a top seed in March Madness.


🐻 No. 20 Arizona 85, BYU 74 – Bradley’s 2nd Half Dominance

Jaden Bradley erupted for 17 second-half points, helping Arizona win its 5th straight game.

🔹 Caleb Love: 18 points for Wildcats
🔹 Egor Demin: 16 points, but struggled with 7-of-20 shooting for BYU

Arizona is trending upward and looking like a potential Big 12 title contender.


🦡 No. 21 Wisconsin 76, Indiana 64 – Badgers Defend Home Court Again

John Tonje: 15 points
Wisconsin’s home dominance: 21st straight home win over Indiana
Mackenzie Mgbako: 15 points for Indiana

Wisconsin continues to be a force at home, while Indiana’s season is spiraling with its 4th straight loss.

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📌 Key Takeaways & NCAA Tournament Implications

🔥 Auburn solidifies its spot as the top team in the country
🔥 Ole Miss & St. John’s continue to impress
🔥 Purdue & Houston bounce back after recent losses
🔥 UCLA’s buzzer-beater could shake up rankings


📅 What’s Next?

The NCAA Tournament picture is getting clearer, but bubble teams still have time to make a move!

Stay tuned for college basketball rankings updates, bracket projections, and more! 🏆

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