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A wild Saturday slate in college basketball brought late-game heroics, upsets, and standout performances from some of the nation’s top teams. From buzzer-beaters in the Big Ten to dominant showings by national title contenders, here’s a full breakdown of the day’s action involving ranked programs.
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No. 23 Nebraska 83, No. 13 Illinois 80
Jamarques Lawrence drained a clutch three-pointer with just 0.2 seconds left to give Nebraska a dramatic road win over Illinois. Lawrence finished with 14 points, while Pryce Sandfort had a career-high 32 points on 12-of-18 shooting. The Cornhuskers extended their school-record win streak to 15 and improved to 11-0, their best start ever.
No. 1 Arizona 96, No. 12 Alabama 75
Freshman Brayden Burries led Arizona with a career-best 28 points and seven rebounds, helping the Wildcats remain unbeaten. Arizona pulled away with a 57-34 second-half advantage. Alabama saw its four-game win streak end despite 24 points from Labaron Philon Jr.
No. 2 Michigan 101, Maryland 83
Yaxel Lendeborg nearly recorded a triple-double with 29 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds as Michigan stayed perfect. The Wolverines shot over 60% from the field and knocked down 12 of 19 threes. David Coit scored 31 points for Maryland in a losing effort.
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No. 6 Purdue 79, Marquette 59
Oscar Cluff made all nine of his field-goal attempts en route to 22 points as Purdue cruised past struggling Marquette. Fletcher Loyer added 15 points and Braden Smith dished out 10 assists. Marquette shot just 32.8% from the floor.
Handicappers Recap
Saturday’s Top 25 slate delivered strong results for disciplined bettors who followed form, efficiency trends, and home-road splits. Nebraska’s late three at Illinois rewarded sharp money backing the Cornhuskers’ momentum, while Arizona and Michigan continued to validate their status as elite teams capable of covering sizable numbers. Purdue and Houston also delivered comfortable wins that aligned with computer projections and power ratings.
Several ranked teams showed clear separation in second halves, a key indicator for live bettors, particularly Gonzaga, BYU, and Louisville, who pulled away once pace and shooting efficiency tilted in their favor. Meanwhile, tightly contested games like Kansas vs. NC State and Michigan State vs. Penn State offered value for totals and in-game wagering opportunities as execution tightened late.
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No. 7 Houston 99, New Orleans 57
Houston overwhelmed the Privateers behind four players scoring 15 points each. The Cougars led by as many as 46 in the second half. MJ Thomas had a game-high 17 points and eight rebounds for New Orleans.
No. 8 Gonzaga 82, No. 25 UCLA 72
Graham Ike scored 25 and Braden Huff added 21 as Gonzaga improved to 10-1 with a win in Seattle. The Bulldogs won their third straight and continued their dominance over UCLA, winning five of the last six matchups.
No. 9 Michigan State 76, Penn State 72
Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-best 23 points, including two huge threes late, to lead Michigan State past Penn State. Jaxon Kohler contributed 10 points and 12 rebounds. Freddie Dilione V also had 23 points for the Nittany Lions.
No. 10 BYU 100, UC Riverside 53
AJ Dybantsa exploded for 26 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists as BYU blew past UC Riverside. The Cougars had five players in double figures and shot over 50% from the field.
No. 11 Louisville 99, Memphis 73
Louisville hit 12 threes in the first half and never looked back. Ryan Conwell led the team with 17 points, while Adrian Wooley added four treys in the first 20 minutes. Memphis was led by Hasan Abdul Hakim with 18 points.
No. 14 North Carolina 80, South Carolina Upstate 62
Caleb Wilson posted a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double as the Tar Heels stayed perfect at home. UNC used a balanced attack to take control, while the Spartans shot under 40% from the floor.
No. 15 Vanderbilt 83, Central Arkansas 72
Tyler Nickel hit eight three-pointers and scored a career-high 30 points as Vanderbilt remained unbeaten at 10-0. Tyler Tanner nearly had a triple-double with 12 points, nine boards, and seven assists.
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No. 17 Arkansas 93, No. 16 Texas Tech 86
Trevon Brazille delivered 26 points and 10 rebounds, helping Arkansas rally past Texas Tech. Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox each added 20 for the Razorbacks, who exploded for 50 points in the second half.
No. 18 Florida 80, George Washington 70
Xaivian Lee poured in 24 points and Thomas Haugh added 19 as Florida ended a two-game skid. The Gators dominated fast-break points and got strong playmaking from Alex Condon.
No. 19 Kansas 77, NC State 76 (OT)
Melvin Council Jr. hit nine three-pointers and scored 36 points to lift Kansas in overtime. Council closed regulation with 13 straight points and opened OT with another three. Darrion Williams led NC State with 17 points and 10 boards.
No. 21 Auburn 92, Chattanooga 78
Keyshawn Hall recorded a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double as Auburn bounced back from a loss at Arizona. Jordan Frison led Chattanooga with 20 points but the Mocs couldn’t keep up with Auburn’s pace.
No. 22 St. John’s 91, Iona 64
Oziyah Sellers scored 19 points and Ian Jackson added 14 in his return to the starting lineup. The Red Storm shot over 50% from the field and outscored Iona by 17 in the second half.
