Texas tech Stuns No. 6 Houston in Overtime Thriller
No. 22 Texas tech handed No.6 Houston its first home loss in over two years, snapping a 33-game winning streak at the Fertitta Center with an 82-81 overtime victory Saturday.
The Red Raiders (17-4, 8-2 Big 12) overcame the ejection of their leading scorer, JT Toppin, adn head coach Grant McCasland to secure their first ranked win of the season. This win marks the best 10-game start to conference play in programme history.
Despite trailing by six points with under four minutes remaining, texas Tech remained resilient. Darrion Williams tied the game at 72-72 with a three-pointer with 26 seconds left, forcing overtime after the Red Raiders suffocated Houston’s final possession. Texas Tech clinched the upset in the extra period.
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the outset. Toppin’s ejection less than four minutes into the game, after a flagrant two foul, ignited tensions.
Texas Tech led 41-37 at halftime, but Houston rallied in the second half. Tho the Cougars (17-4,9-1 Big 12) eventually held a six-point lead,they couldn’t hold off the determined Red Raiders.
Texas Tech Stuns Houston, Ending Dominant Streaks
Texas Tech pulled off a stunning upset over no. 1 Houston, defeating the Cougars 82-81 in overtime Tuesday night. The Red Raiders ended Houston’s extraordinary 13-game winning streak,snapped their 33-game home winning streak – the longest in the nation – and shattered their 18-game Big 12 winning streak,the longest in 22 years.
The game went down to the wire, with both teams trading leads throughout overtime. Texas Tech ultimately secured the victory after chance McMillian sank two crucial free throws, giving the Red Raiders an 82-81 advantage. Houston’s J’Wan Roberts had a strong performance in the closing moments, but a costly travel with just one second remaining sealed their fate.
No. 25 UConn shocks No. 9 Marquette with Sharpshooting Display
No.25 uconn delivered a dominant performance, upsetting No. 9 Marquette 77-69 on National Marquette Day at Fiserv Forum. The Huskies shot an unbelievable 63.2% from beyond the arc, fueled by Solo Ball’s career-defining performance – 25 points and seven three-pointers.
UConn seized control early, establishing a 22-point lead in the first half. Jaylin Stewart sparked the Huskies’ offense,hitting his first three shots from deep. Meanwhile, Marquette struggled to find its rhythm offensively, missing its first seven three-point attempts and shooting a mere 40% from the field.
Marquette attempted a comeback in the second half, cutting the deficit to single digits several times. Kam Jones led the Golden Eagles with 22 points, while Chase Ross added 19. Though, each time Marquette threatened, Ball responded with a dagger three-pointer, silencing any hopes of a comeback. His final three-pointer, with under two minutes remaining, cemented the upset victory for UConn.
Marquette’s loss drops them into a tie for second place in the Big East standings. They will look to rebound with a pair of road games against St. John’s and Creighton next week.
Unranked Baylor Stuns No. 11 Kansas with Historic Comeback
In a stunning upset,unranked Baylor (14-7,6-4 Big 12) rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat no. 11 Kansas (15-6, 6-4 Big 12) 81-70 on Saturday. It was the largest blown lead in Kansas basketball history.
The Jayhawks dominated the first half, leading 40-21 at halftime. However, the second half belonged to baylor, who outscored Kansas 60-30.
Kansas will look to rebound on Monday night against No. 3 Iowa State, who are also coming off an upset loss to Kansas State. Baylor faces another tough challenge on Tuesday night against No. 22 Texas Tech.
No. 8 Tennessee Dominates No. 5 Florida
No. 8 Tennessee (18-4, 5-4 SEC) bounced back from a loss to Kentucky with a dominant 64-44 victory over No. 5 Florida.
Despite being without star guard Zakai Zeigler, Tennessee’s defense stifled Florida throughout the game, holding them to just 34.5% shooting. Florida, playing its first game in a week, struggled to find its offensive rhythm.
USC Stuns No. 7 Michigan State, Ending Spartans’ Winning Streak
Southern California pulled off a stunning upset, handing No. 7 Michigan State its first conference loss of the season.The Trojans secured a 70-64 victory, snapping the Spartans’ 13-game winning streak.
USC dominated from the start, opening the game with a blistering 22-7 run and never relinquishing the lead. This victory marks the Trojans’ first win over a top-10 opponent as their triumph over No. 5 Arizona on March 9,2024.
Despite Michigan State’s comeback attempts, closing within one possession as late as 8:37 remaining in the second half, USC maintained control. The Spartans managed to cut the deficit to five points with under a minute left, but ultimately ran out of time.
Desmond Claude led the Trojans with an impressive performance, contributing 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists. Wesley Yates III added 15 points, including a crucial finish on a Hail Mary pass from Saint Thomas in the closing moments, sealing the victory for USC.
USC’s stifling defense played a key role in the victory, holding Michigan State’s high-powered offense under 70 points for the first time since January 3. The Spartans have only scored less than 70 points four times this season, resulting in a 1-3 record in those games.
kansas State Stuns No. 3 iowa State, Ending Cyclones’ Dominant Home Streak
In a stunning upset, Kansas State Wildcats knocked off the No. 3 ranked Iowa State Cyclones 80-61 on Saturday, snapping Iowa state’s impressive 29-game home winning streak.
Entering the matchup with a 3-6 record in Big 12 play, the Wildcats where heavy underdogs. However, they delivered a dominant performance, shooting 44% from the field and an impressive 50% from three-point range. Kansas State also controlled the boards, outrebounding Iowa State 39-29.
Dug McDaniel led the Wildcats with 20 points. The entire starting five for Kansas State contributed at least 10 points each, showcasing a balanced and efficient offensive attack.
This monumental win marks the first time in AP Poll history that a team with a losing record has defeated a top-5 opponent on the road by 15 or more points.
Iowa State (17-4, 7-3 Big 12) has now stumbled in its last two games and has dropped three of its last five.
Arkansas Downs No. 12 Kentucky in Calipari’s Rupp Arena Return
Arkansas Razorbacks pulled off a notable upset, defeating the No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats 7; in a game that saw former Kentucky player Adou Thiero returning to Rupp arena as a member of the Arkansas squad.
## Arkansas upsets No. 12 Kentucky on Redemption Road
The Arkansas Razorbacks delivered a statement victory on Friday night, defeating No. 12 Kentucky 89-79 in a thrilling SEC matchup at Rupp Arena. The win marks a potential turning point for the Razorbacks, who had struggled in conference play prior to this game.
Arkansas dominated defensively, holding the Wildcats to 48% shooting from the field. This stellar defensive performance was coupled with a torrent of offensive firepower, as the Razorbacks scored their season-high point total against SEC competition. Every starter contributed double-digit points, led by former Kentucky Wildcat Adou Thiero, who scored 21 points. Johnell Davis added 18 points, while D.J. Wagner (17 points,8 rebounds,3 assists) and Zvonimir Ivisic (14 points,1 rebound,4 assists),also former Wildcats,made significant contributions against their former team.
Despite impressive 20-point efforts from Kentucky’s Amari Williams and Jaxson Robinson, the wildcats struggled to keep pace with the Razorbacks’ relentless offensive attack.
The Razorbacks now stand at 2-4 in SEC play,while Kentucky slipped to 4-4,having now lost five games to unranked opponents this season.The upset win will undoubtedly inject confidence into Arkansas as they look to climb the SEC standings.
### Georgia tech Stuns No. 21 Louisville After Second-Half Surge
In a surprising upset, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated No. 21 Louisville 68 – 62 in a thrilling second-half performance.
[Image caption: Georgia Tech’s Lance Terry takes a step-back three pointer against No. 21 louisville.]
Georgia Tech Upsets No. 21 Louisville, Snapping Cardinals’ Winning Streak
Atlanta, GA – In a thrilling ACC matchup, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-12, 4-7 ACC) stunned the No. 21 Louisville Cardinals (16-6, 9-2 ACC) on Wednesday, handing them their second conference loss of the season and snapping their 10-game winning streak.
The Yellow jackets emerged victorious with a final score of 77-70, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half.
Louisville dominated the first half, leading 38-27 at halftime. However, Georgia tech rallied in the second half, embarking on a decisive 21-3 run to take the lead with just over 10 minutes remaining.
Turnovers proved to be a critical factor in the game. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on nine Louisville turnovers, converting them into 20 points. While the Cardinals forced 14 turnovers, they could only muster 11 points off those opportunities.
Georgia Tech’s Lance Terry led all scorers with 23 points,igniting the Yellow Jackets’ offensive surge in the second half with highlight plays,including a momentum-shifting dunk. Nathan George also had a strong performance, finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
Chucky Hepburn led Louisville with 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Georgia Tech’s tenacious effort. Terrance edwards Jr. added 22 points for the Cardinals.
Oklahoma Roars Past Vanderbilt in Second Half for Resounding Victory
Oklahoma delivered a dominating second-half performance to defeat No. 24 Vanderbilt 97-67 on Saturday at lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners trailed 40-36 at halftime but exploded for 61 points after the break while holding Vanderbilt to just 27.
Oklahoma shot a sizzling 63% from the field and 55% from 3-point range in the second half, a stark contrast to Vanderbilt’s 30% shooting after halftime.
Jalon Moore led the Sooners’ offensive surge with 19 points. Jeremiah Fears added 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Four Oklahoma players reached double figures in scoring.
Vanderbilt, which entered the game with a 16-5 record, saw Devin McGlockton lead the way with 22 points, including three 3-pointers. Jason Edwards added 21 points for the Commodores.
Oklahoma’s stifling defense forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 18 points.
With the victory, Oklahoma improved to 16-5 overall and 3-5 in conference play. Vanderbilt fell to 16-5 and 4-4 in the SEC.
No. 20 Missouri Makes History With Crushing Victory Over No. 14 Mississippi state
Missouri made history on Saturday, securing its largest-ever road win over a ranked opponent with an 88-61 dismantling of No. 14 Mississippi State. the Tigers led by 12 points at halftime and never looked back, continuing their offensive onslaught in the second half.
Caleb Grill led Missouri’s offensive barrage, sinking six 3-pointers, including a especially impressive shot from deep in the final minute of the first half that extended Missouri’s lead.
After an initial 6-2 run by Mississippi State, Missouri responded with a 15-0 run, fueled by eight points from Grill. It was Missouri’s game from there, as the Tigers shot lights out for the remainder of the contest.
The win propelled Missouri to 17-4 overall and 6-2 in the SEC. Mississippi State dropped to 16-6 and 4-5 in conference play.
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