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Tuesday’s Top 25 action delivered a major upset in Provo and several statement wins from contenders tightening their grip on conference races. UCF never trailed in its blowout of No. 19 BYU. Duke and Arizona flexed depth. Virginia kept rolling. And Missouri boosted its tournament résumé with a ranked win.
For bettors, the themes were shooting efficiency, bench production, and second-half control. Several games turned on extended runs or dramatic splits between first and second halves. In multiple matchups, one team simply shot the other out of the building.
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Top Takeaways
• UCF shot 56.3% overall and 58.3% from three while never trailing in a 13-point upset of BYU.
• Duke’s interior dominance and double-double production continue to separate it in ACC play.
• Arizona overcame a halftime deficit on the road, sealing another statement Big 12 win late.
• Michigan clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title and overwhelmed Minnesota’s short bench.
• Virginia extended its winning streak to nine, holding NC State to 29.4% shooting.
• Missouri shot 61.5% in the second half to knock off Tennessee despite being outrebounded 42-30.
Top 25 Game Recaps
UCF vs BYU Recap: UCF wins 97-84
Themus Fulks scored 24 points with 11 assists and Jordan Burks added 24 as UCF stunned No. 19 BYU in Provo.
The Knights never trailed and led by as many as 36. UCF shot 56.3% from the field and hit 14 of 24 from three-point range. AJ Dybantsa scored 29 for BYU, but the Cougars dropped their sixth game in nine.
Duke vs Notre Dame Recap: Duke wins 100-56
Cameron Boozer posted 24 points and 13 rebounds as No. 1 Duke rolled in South Bend.
Duke dominated from the start, piling up a massive margin behind efficient scoring and bench production. Notre Dame shot poorly and continues its late-season slide.
Arizona vs Baylor Recap: Arizona wins 87-80
Jaden Bradley scored 25 and Brayden Burries added 24 as No. 2 Arizona rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit in Waco.
The Wildcats sealed the win in the final minutes, completing a road sweep of Texas opponents and strengthening their Big 12 position.
Michigan vs Minnesota Recap: Michigan wins 77-67
Elliot Cadeau scored 15 as No. 3 Michigan pulled away late in Ann Arbor.
Minnesota played with just six players, and Michigan’s bench outscored the Gophers’ bench 35-0. The Wolverines clinched at least a share of the Big Ten title.
Iowa State vs Utah Recap: Iowa State wins 75-59
Joshua Jefferson scored 21 and Milan Momcilovic hit four threes to set a school single-season record.
Iowa State controlled the game from the outset, handing Utah its 14th loss in 16 games.
Virginia vs NC State Recap: Virginia wins 90-61
Thijs De Ridder scored 19 as No. 11 Virginia cruised in a wire-to-wire win.
The Cavaliers shot efficiently and held NC State to 29.4% from the field, extending their winning streak to nine.
Texas Tech vs Cincinnati Recap: Texas Tech wins 80-68
Christian Anderson recorded 31 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to lead No. 16 Texas Tech.
The Red Raiders ended Cincinnati’s winning streak and moved to 2-0 without star forward J.T. Toppin.
Miami (Ohio) vs Eastern Michigan Recap: Miami wins 74-64
Brant Byers scored 16 as No. 21 Miami (Ohio) remained unbeaten at 28-0.
The RedHawks controlled pace and held Eastern Michigan to one of its tougher offensive outings during a recent slide.
Missouri vs Tennessee Recap: Missouri wins 73-69
T.O. Barrett scored a career-high 28 points as Missouri knocked off No. 22 Tennessee.
The Tigers shot 61.5% in the second half and forced 15 turnovers, overcoming a rebounding deficit.
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Dayton vs Saint Louis Recap: Dayton wins 77-62
Amael L’Etang posted 26 points and 10 rebounds as Dayton upset No. 23 Saint Louis.
The Flyers controlled the interior and extended their winning streak to four, while Saint Louis dropped its second game in three after an 18-game run.
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