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W vs Ohio State · Fri, Nov 13 · Final
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | 40 | 28 | 68 |
| CONN | 42 | 42 | 84 |
CONN Mullins 22 pts · Giltay 6 reb · Demary Jr. 9 ast
OSU Williams 17 pts · Bynum 5 reb · Mobley Jr. 4 ast
Record4–0
No. 4 · T-1st in the Big East
Wed, Nov 18 9:00 PM ET at No. 12 Arizona
No. 1 in the 30-second version
UConn forward Nik Khamenia will have left foot surgery and be sidelined six to eight weeks.
UConn coach Dan Hurley said Thursday that Khamenia will be reevaluated in six to eight weeks. CBS Sports noted the absence comes during a tough stretch that includes No. 12 Arizona and No. 2 Duke.
Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports
No. 4 UConn beat Ohio State 84-68 on Friday, pulling away after a close first half.
According to SB Nation, UConn led by as many as 14 in the first half, and Ohio State cut the lead to 42-40 at halftime. UConn pulled away in the second half, moving to 4-0 on the season. Braylon Mullins hit several three-pointers for UConn after the break.
Source: SB Nation
ESPN asks whether early-season starts from UConn, Michigan State and Virginia are real or a mirage.
The analysis weighs which teams' first two weeks are a mirage and which signal good things to come. The description gives no further specifics.
Source: ESPN
Big East standings
| Team | W | L | CONF |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 4 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 4 | 0 | 0-0 |
| UConn | 4 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Xavier | 4 | 0 | 0-0 |
| St. John's | 3 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Seton Hall | 3 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Creighton | 2 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Marquette | 2 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Providence | 2 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Villanova | 2 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Butler | 2 | 2 | 0-0 |
Around college basketball
No. 2 in the 30-second version
No. 12 Arizona beats Auburn 80-69 as freshman Caleb Holt scores 24 in his home state.
Holt, who grew up in Alabama, also had nine rebounds and five steals, and Motiejus Krivas added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Auburn trailed by 14 after halftime and took a 61-59 lead before Arizona went on a 9-0 run, according to the Associated Press. The loss ended Auburn's long home winning streak against non-conference opponents.
Sources: ClutchPoints · Arizona Wildcats On SI · Associated Press
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Michigan State forward Jordan Scott injured his right shoulder in the 106-72 win over Northern Iowa.
Scott had 11 points in the first half and did not return after halftime, with ice on his shoulder. Coach Tom Izzo said Scott will have X-rays and that he does not think the injury is serious. Scott had been a key player in the Spartans' 79-73 win over No. 2 Duke earlier in the week.
Sources: ESPN · Associated Press · Spartans Wire
Kentucky beats Northern Arizona 78-77 on Alex Wilkins' three with 2.1 seconds left.
Northern Arizona entered as a 30.5-point underdog and led 77-73 with 22 seconds left, according to Fox News. Former Kentucky guard Jamal Mashburn said on TNT Sports that fans are unhappy and questioned Mark Pope's future. Pope called the team fun to follow and said it would keep improving.
Sources: ClutchPoints · Fox News · CBS Sports
No. 18 Alabama holds off Seton Hall 82-76 despite making just seven three-pointers.
Amari Allen led Alabama with 24 points, five assists and three rebounds, according to Roundtable Sports. Seton Hall rallied from 17 points down in the second half to pull within three, and Ilay Dolinski scored 15 points off the bench, per App.com. Alabama shot 7-of-21 from deep after averaging more than 16 threes per game.
Sources: Roundtable Sports · Alabama Crimson Tide On SI · App.com | Asbury Park Press
No. 19 Arkansas beats Central Arkansas 79-66, with Billy Richmond III scoring 21 points.
Arkansas led by 16 at halftime, but Central Arkansas cut the lead to single digits in the second half, according to the AP. Coach John Calipari said the Razorbacks are not yet playing winning basketball, citing 19 assists and 11 turnovers in the win. Miikka Muurinen scored 11 and Jeremiah Wilkinson 14 for Arkansas.
Sources: Arkansas Razorbacks On SI · Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record · Associated Press
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