Illini edge Tech 59 57 in tense interconference clash
In Atlanta Lou Henson's Illinois team, ranked lower, held on to beat fourth-ranked Georgia Tech 59-57 after Efrem Winters nailed a 13 footer with 31 seconds left. Tech's Bruce Dalrymple and Duane Ferrell botched late chances as Illinois improves toward an NCAA bid.
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Top 20 Roundup near end of season clash and Kentucky rout
Top 20 Roundup notes Kansas avenging its only league loss, tying school records with a 28th win and 33rd straight home victory as they lead Big Eight race into the postseason. Kentucky, 26-3, 17-1 in SEC after beating LSU 68-57 while Michigan moves to 25-4 with an 86-64 win over Northwestern.
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Notre Dame Tops Marquette In Second Half Rally
Notre Dame, ranked 12th, outscored Marquette 74-66 as Mark Stevenson netted 16 of his 18 after halftime and David Rivers sealed with key free throws. Marquette, led by Kerry Trotter with 16, fell to 17-9 while Notre Dame improved to 21-6 in the nonconference clash.
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Wingate Spurs Hoyas Past Pittsburgh 93 62 in Big East
Georgetown forward David Wingate scored a career high 26 points including 16 in the first half to pace the 15th ranked Hoyas to a 93 62 victory over Pittsburgh. Wingate in his final home game hit 11 of 19 shots as Georgetown improves to 22 46 overall and 11 5 in Big East play. Pittsburgh drops to 15 12 and 6 10 while facing Georgetown in the Big East Tournament opener next Thursday.
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Oklahoma Beats NC State 72 69 On McCalister Late Shot
Oklahoma, ranked 14th, edged No. 18 North Carolina State 72-69 as Tim McCalister hit a late go ahead jump shot with 34 seconds left. Darryl Kennedy deflected a pass and McCalister sealed with a late free throw. Kennedy scored 21 points, lifting the Sooners to 24-6 while NC State dropped to 18-11.
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Florida State Rally Beats South Carolina 68 62 in Williams Farewell
Florida State trailed South Carolina by seven at halftime but surged in the second half to win 68 62. Randy Allen scored 24 points with seven rebounds to lift the Seminoles to 11 16 and 3 9 in the Metro Conference while sending USC to 12 15 and 2 10. Coach Williams announced his resignation and called the finish a fitting sendoff after eight seasons.
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Georgia juniors rally to beat Tennessee 91 70 in SEC game
Georgia seniors Joe Ward and Horace McMillan each scored 17 as the Bulldogs defeated Tennessee 91 70. Georgia dominated the first half with steals and rebounding, building leads as large as 18 and out rebounding the Volunteers 22 12 before halftime. Willie Anderson added 13 points as Georgia extended its lead to 22 late.
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College roundup Georgia star lifts team with key assists
Georgia's David Dunn and Donald Hartry reach season assist milestones as Tony White leads with 27 points. Florida defeats Mississippi State 76 58 to close regular season. Moten scores 31, Maxwell 22, Florida to face LSU in SEC tournament. Brown tops Mississippi State with 20 points as Moten’s late 30 footer ties at 36 at halftime.
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Virginia Cavaliers Defeat Georgia Tech In ACC Tourney Opener
Virginia, top seed, rolled past Georgia Tech 90-64 as Donna Holt poured in 23 points, 18 in the first half. The Cavaliers built a 34-20 lead late in the first half with a 12-point run sparked by turnovers, while Ida Neal's late free throw capped a Jackets rally.
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