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Memphis Upsets No. 2 UConn at Maui Invitational
Tyrese Hunter led Memphis with 26 points as the Tigers stunned No. 2 UConn 99-97 in the first round of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Memphis (5-0) drained 12 of 22 three-pointers, breaking UConn’s 17-game winning streak dating back to last season.
A critical offensive foul on Liam McNeeley and a technical foul on UConn coach Dan Hurley allowed Memphis’ PJ Carter to sink four free throws late in the game, clinching the win. Tarris Reed Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds for UConn (4-1) before fouling out. Memphis advances to face Michigan State, while UConn drops to the consolation bracket against Colorado.
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No. 4 Auburn Edges No. 5 Iowa State in Thriller
Johni Broome tipped in the game-winner with 1.2 seconds left as No. 4 Auburn rallied to defeat No. 5 Iowa State 83-81. Broome posted 21 points and 10 rebounds for Auburn (5-0), while Chad Baker-Mazara contributed 18 points, including 16 in the second half.
Keshon Gilbert led Iowa State (3-1) with 23 points. Auburn moves on to face No. 12 North Carolina in the semifinals, while Iowa State will play Dayton in the consolation round.
No. 12 North Carolina Stages Dramatic Comeback Over Dayton
RJ Davis scored 30 points as No. 12 North Carolina overcame a 21-point deficit to defeat Dayton 92-90 in a thrilling Maui Invitational opener. Davis added seven rebounds and five assists, hitting four clutch free throws in the final moments. Seth Trimble poured in 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tar Heels (4-1).
Dayton (3-2) had six players score in double figures, led by Nate Santos with 15 points. Despite shooting 43.8% from beyond the arc, the Flyers fell short after losing their early lead.
No. 19 Arkansas Crushes Maryland-Eastern Shore
Karter Knox led the charge with 21 points as No. 19 Arkansas routed Maryland-Eastern Shore 109-35 in Fayetteville, Ark. Johnell Davis and Boogie Fland added 16 points apiece for the Razorbacks (5-1), who extended their winning streak to four games.
Maryland-Eastern Shore (2-7) struggled offensively, shooting just 23% from the floor and 15.4% from three-point range. Ketron Shaw and Jose Cuello led the Hawks with seven points each.
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No. 22 Xavier Holds Off South Carolina
Zach Freemantle tallied 16 points and nine rebounds as No. 22 Xavier defeated South Carolina 75-66 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The Musketeers (6-0) also received strong contributions from Dailyn Swain (14 points, six rebounds, five steals) and Ryan Conwell (13 points).
Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina (3-3) with 13 points and six rebounds before fouling out late. Xavier remains unbeaten and continues its momentum as a newly ranked team.
