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Jakimovski’s Late Heroics Propel Colorado Over No. 2 UConn
Andrej Jakimovski scored a decisive layup with eight seconds remaining to lift Colorado to a 73-72 upset over No. 2 UConn in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational.
Jakimovski’s basket capped a comeback for the Buffaloes, who trailed by 11 in the first half. He tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each contributed 16 points.
For UConn, Liam McNeeley led with 20 points, and Solo Ball and Hassan Diarra added 16 and 11, respectively. The Huskies dropped their second straight game for the first time since early 2023. Colorado will play for fifth place, while UConn faces Dayton for seventh.
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Kansas Outlasts No. 11 Duke in Nail-Biter
Duane Harris Jr. posted 14 points and nine assists, and Zeke Mayo hit the game-winning shot with 1:57 remaining to help No. 1 Kansas edge No. 11 Duke 75-72 in Las Vegas.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor led with 15 points, while freshman Cooper Flagg had 13 after a slow first half. Kansas’ Hunter Dickinson scored 11 before being ejected for a Flagrant-2 foul in the second half.
Broome’s Monster Game Sends No. 4 Auburn to Maui Final
Johni Broome delivered a dominant performance with 23 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks as No. 4 Auburn defeated No. 12 North Carolina 85-72 in the Maui Invitational semifinal.
Broome’s efforts were complemented by Miles Kelly’s 15 points and Chad Baker-Mazara’s 14. North Carolina’s Seth Trimble led with 17 points. Auburn will face the winner of Kansas and Iowa State in the championship game.
Iowa State Bounces Back to Defeat Dayton
Keshon Gilbert scored six of his 24 points in the final minute to lead No. 5 Iowa State to an 89-84 win over Dayton in the Maui Invitational.
Iowa State overcame Monday’s heartbreaking loss to Auburn with help from Curtis Jones, who scored 19 points off the bench. Dayton’s Malachi Smith recorded a career-high 22 points and nine assists in a losing effort.
No. 9 Alabama Tops No. 6 Houston in OT Thriller
Mark Sears scored 24 points, and No. 9 Alabama limited No. 6 Houston to two points in overtime to secure an 85-80 victory at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
LJ Cryer matched his career high with 30 points but shot 9-for-26 for Houston, which struggled offensively in overtime, converting just 1-of-10 shots.
No. 8 Kentucky Stays Unbeaten
Otega Oweh and Andrew Carr each scored 18 points as No. 8 Kentucky improved to 6-0 with an 87-68 victory over Western Kentucky.
The Wildcats survived a strong challenge from the Hilltoppers, who were led by Julius Thedford’s 18 points.
Oregon Shocks No. 20 Texas A&M with Late Surge
TJ Bamba scored 18 points as Oregon used a 10-0 run to defeat No. 20 Texas A&M 80-70 at the Players Era Festival.
The Ducks shot 61.5 percent in the second half, erasing a 10-point deficit. Zhuric Phelps paced Texas A&M with 20 points in the loss.
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San Diego State Stuns No. 21 Creighton
Sophomore BJ Davis posted career highs with 18 points and nine rebounds as San Diego State defeated No. 21 Creighton 71-53.
San Diego State dominated the second half 39-25. Creighton’s Pop Isaacs led all scorers with 18 points, and Jackson McAndrew added 12 points and 14 rebounds.
