SMU tops Boston College 62 49 in Suntory Ball opener
SMU used tight defense to defeat Boston College 62 to 49 in Tokyo. Carlton McKinney led SMU with 16 points and MVP honors while Steve Benton had 11 for BC. The Mustangs rose to 6-1, the Eagles fell to 6-2 behind a 37-22 halftime margin.
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Texas and Boston U reach Kentucky Invitational final
In Lexington Texas and Boston University advance from the opening round. Paul Hendricks scored 14 including the late winner as BU edged Texas A&M 65 63. Kentucky beat Iona to advance. A&M faces Iona in the consolation. Rice beat Southeastern Louisiana 68 56 in a nonconference game.
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Kentucky Holds Off Iona In Kentucky Invitational Tilt
No. 18 Kentucky rips Iona 75-59 as center Rob Lock fires a career high 19 points and Rex Chapman adds 16. Kentucky leads 41-24 early in second half,最高 25-point cushion. A bench scuffle between Irv Thomas and Tony Wright led to ejections. Iona’s Wagner tops scoring with 20. Kentucky advances to face Boston University for the title while Iona meets Texas A&M in the consolation.
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