For the third straight week, the #1 team in the country goes down, with Duke falling. Here is a recap of all the big matchups in college basketball yesterday, as we are just one week away from the end of the regular season and two weeks away from Selection Sunday.
Virginia Tech 74, #1 Duke 70
The Hokeys solidify their NCAA tournament chances with a great win over the #1 Blue Devils in Blacksburg. Jeff Allen had 18 points and 15 rebounds for Tech, which overcame a six-point second half deficit ensure a new #1 come Monday.
#7 BYU 80, #6 San Diego State 67
Player-of-the-year candidate Jimmer Fredette helped his cause, scoring 25 points, to lead the Cougars to a season sweep of the Aztecs in San Diego. By far the biggest game in San Diego State history, BYU helped silence the raucous crowd time after time with big three-pointers, finishing 14 of 24 as a team from deep. With more top teams falling, this could also open the door for BYU to get a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Colorado 91, #5 Texas 89
In a classic tale of two halves, Texas blows a 22-point first half lead, gets outscored by 17 in the second half and falls for the second straight Saturday on the road in Boulder. It is a huge win for the Buffaloes, who needed a big statement to get back on the bubble. Led by Alec Burks' 33 points and 10 rebounds, they did just that.
UCLA 71, #10 Arizona 49
Complete domination in the second half by the Bruins, who outscore the Wildcats 31-19 in the second half. Reeves Nelson had 27 points and 16 rebounds in the final home game for UCLA at Pauley Pavillion before renovations.
#17 Syracuse 58, #11 Georgetown
Behind 17 points and 7 assists by Scoop Jardine, the Orange continue their recent strong play by beating the Hoyas on their senior day in D.C. With senior point guard Chris Wright still out injured, Georgetown got 16 points from Austin Freeman and had a chance to tie the game with a corner three-pointer by Jason Clark with 30 seconds left, but it was partially blocked by Kris Joseph.
#22 Kentucky 76, #13 Florida 68
In another SEC-East battle, the Wildcats of Kentucky continued their home dominance (now 14-0) by beating the Gators in Lexington behind 24 points from Darius Miller.
#23 St. John's 81, #15 Villanova 68
Steve Lavin's team continues to impressive, as Dwight Hardy scores 34 to lead the Red Storm to a great road win in Philly. The win was St. John's 6th against a top-25 ranked team this year and moves them to third in the Big East standings, only behind Pitt and Notre Dame.
Kansas State 80, #20 Missouri 70
What a turnaround K-State has had. From preseason favorite, to mid-season disappointment, the Wildcats are back in position to get a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament and pretty much a lock for the NCAA's, after a 10-point win over the Tigers. Jacob Pullen had 24 points for Kansas State, which tied Missouri in the Big 12 with 8-6 records.
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