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Tuesday’s Top 25 slate delivered a mix of dominance and disruption. Florida locked up the SEC outright. Arizona State and Georgia flipped ranked matchups at home. And Miami (Ohio) survived again to stay perfect.
From rebounding edges to late 3-point swings, this was a bettor’s board driven by execution and shot-making variance. Some games were never close. Others turned on one or two possessions late.
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Top Takeaways
- Florida dominated without its leading scorer and still cruised. Depth and interior control remain elite.
- Arizona State never trailed against Kansas and built a 20-point cushion. Shot selection and defensive pressure dictated that upset.
- Georgia snapped Alabama’s eight-game streak behind seven 3-pointers from Kanon Catchings. Perimeter variance swung the result.
- TCU’s 39-25 rebounding edge, including 16 offensive boards, overwhelmed Texas Tech. Second-chance points were decisive.
- Miami (Ohio) stayed unbeaten despite 15 turnovers. Paint dominance and points off turnovers kept Toledo within reach.
NCAAB Game Recaps
Florida vs Mississippi State Recap: Florida wins 108-74
Alex Condon poured in a season-high 26 points with seven rebounds as fifth-ranked Florida secured the SEC regular-season title outright for the first time since 2014. Xaivian Lee added 19 points, six assists, five rebounds and four steals, while Rueben Chinyelu recorded his 18th double-double with 11 points and 16 boards.
Playing without leading scorer Thomas Haugh, the Gators led by 12 at halftime and never eased up. Their 10th straight win was built on sustained pressure and control from start to finish.
UCLA vs No. 9 Nebraska Recap: UCLA wins 72-52
Trent Perry scored 20 points as UCLA earned its third home win over a Top 10 opponent this season. Eric Dailey Jr. added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Nebraska missed a chance to secure a triple bye in the Big Ten tournament. UCLA’s 16-1 home record at Pauley Pavilion underscores how dominant they’ve been in that building.
TCU vs No. 10 Texas Tech Recap: TCU wins 73-65
Xavier Edmonds posted 20 points and 12 rebounds for his 10th double-double, leading TCU past Texas Tech. Micah Robinson and Jayden Pierre combined for 29 more points.
The Horned Frogs controlled the glass 39-25 and dominated second-chance points 22-8. That rebounding edge flipped the game and snapped Texas Tech’s three-game winning streak.
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No. 11 Illinois vs Oregon Recap: Illinois wins 80-54
Andrej Stojakovic delivered 21 points and 12 rebounds, while David Mirkovic added 19 points as Illinois routed Oregon.
Oregon shot just 5-for-29 from long range and 32.8 percent overall. Illinois built separation through extended runs and a 36-26 edge in paint scoring.
No. 13 Virginia vs Wake Forest Recap: Virginia wins 75-70
Thijs De Ridder scored 16 points and Virginia never trailed. Jacari White and Johann Grunloh added balanced production as the Cavaliers clinched the No. 2 seed and a double bye in the ACC tournament.
Wake Forest fell to 0-7 against ranked opponents despite 26 points from Mekhi Mason and 21 from Juke Harris. Virginia’s control from the opening tip made the difference.
Arizona State vs No. 14 Kansas Recap: Arizona State wins 70-60
Maurice Odum knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 23 points with six assists as Arizona State defeated Kansas in Tempe.
The Sun Devils never trailed and led by as many as 20. Kansas struggled from the field, including a 3-for-18 effort from Darryn Peterson, and dropped its fourth game in six outings.
Georgia vs No. 16 Alabama Recap: Georgia wins 98-88
Kanon Catchings drilled seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 32 points to snap Alabama’s eight-game winning streak. Blue Cain added 16.
Alabama received 26 points from Labaron Philon Jr. and 19 from Latrell Wrightsell Jr., but Georgia’s late perimeter shooting sealed it.
No. 17 North Carolina vs Clemson Recap: North Carolina wins 67-63
Luka Bogavac hit three 3-pointers in the final seven minutes and finished with a career-high 20 points as the Tar Heels stayed perfect at home.
Clemson got 22 points from RJ Godfrey but dropped its fifth game in six. Late shot-making pushed North Carolina closer to an ACC double bye.
No. 18 St. John’s vs Georgetown Recap: St. John’s wins 72-69
Zuby Ejiofor scored 23 points and helped erase a 12-point second-half deficit. Joson Sanon scored all 15 of his points after halftime.
Georgetown missed a critical free throw in the final seconds that would have tied it. St. John’s survived despite shaky stretches.
No. 19 Miami (Ohio) vs Toledo Recap: Miami (Ohio) wins 74-72
Peter Suder scored 19 points as Miami (Ohio) remained unbeaten at 30-0. Brant Byers and Antwone Woolfolk added 27 combined.
The RedHawks committed 15 turnovers, and Toledo outscored them 48-26 in the paint. But Miami held firm late to stay perfect.
No. 23 Tennessee vs South Carolina Recap: Tennessee wins 78-59
J.P. Estrella shot 10-for-13 and scored 22 points, while Felix Okpara added 20 as Tennessee controlled the matchup in Columbia.
Meechie Johnson scored 20 for South Carolina, 14 after halftime, but Tennessee’s efficiency and historical edge in the series showed again.
No. 24 Vanderbilt vs Ole Miss Recap: Vanderbilt wins 89-86 (OT)
Tyler Tanner erupted for 34 points with seven assists and five steals as Vanderbilt prevailed in overtime. Duke Miles and AK Okereke each added 16.
Ole Miss, led by Patton Pinkins’ 16 points, could not build on its previous win. Vanderbilt’s late execution in overtime decided a tight contest.
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