SBNation.com - College basketball Saturday schedule, resultshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46737/sbn-fave.png2012-12-23T00:54:44-05:00http://www.sbnation.com/rss/stream/35591912012-12-23T00:54:44-05:002012-12-23T00:54:44-05:00'Zona dominates ETSU at Diamond Head Classic
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<p>Arizona extends its win streak to 10 games on Saturday night, as it manhandled East Tennessee State at the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii.</p> <p>The East Tennessee State Buccaneers had a huge uphill battle facing them against No. 4 Arizona, who they played in the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. 'Zona had won nine straight games and the Bucs had lost their last four. The Wildcats showed no mercy as they overpowered ETSU to a 73-53 victory.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/177165/brandon-ashley">Brandon Ashley</a> lead Arizona in scoring with 16 points, hitting 5-for-8 from the field in addition to his seven rebounds. Ashley was the only Wildcat to hit double-digit points in the game. All but two players for 'Zona contributed points to the victory. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/177171/kaleb-tarczewski">Kaleb Tarczewski</a> lead the team in rebounds with eight grabs. As a team, Arizona out-rebounded ETSU 45-26.</p>
<p>The Bucs scored only 17 points in the first half but managed to outscore Arizona in the second, 36-38. ETSU's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52289/jarvis-jones">Jarvis Jones</a> was the game's highest scorer with 21 points, going 7-18 from the field and 6-6 at the free-throw line. In addition to points, Jones lead the Bucs with three assists. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145301/lester-wilson">Lester Wilson</a> topped ETSU with seven rebounds and added nine points.</p>
<p>Arizona's next game is on Sunday against the winner of the Hawaii-Miami game.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/2012/12/23/3797048/etsu-arizona-final-score-diamond-head-classicJen Neale2012-12-22T22:53:52-05:002012-12-22T22:53:52-05:00Louisville coasts past Western Kentucky
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<p>The Louisville Cardinals had little trouble with the Western Kentucky Wildcats, winning easily, 78-55.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/louisville-cardinals">Louisville Cardinals</a> picked up their sixth straight victory on Saturday, defeating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/western-kentucky-hilltoppers">Western Kentucky Hilltoppers</a> 78-55 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.</p>
<p>Louisville dominated the first half, leading 40-22 after twenty minutes. The Cardinals played particularly well on the defensive end, holding the Hilltoppers to 40 percent shooting from the field. Louisville shot 51 percent from the floor and forced 19 Western Kentucky turnovers.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123828/russ-smith">Russ Smith</a> led the Cardinals with 20 points thanks to an 11-13 shooting performance from the free-throw line. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/144205/wayne-blackshear">Wayne Blackshear</a> scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, shooting 7-12 from the field and 3-6 from beyond the arc. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145620/chane-behanan">Chane Behanan</a> had 14 points, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/174765/montrezl-harrell">Montrezl Harrell</a> scored 13 points off the Louisville bench.</p>
<p>Brandon Harris led Western Kentucky with 14 points, but only shot 5-18 from the field. Harris added seven rebounds and five assists, but also committed five turnovers. Only one other Hilltopper scored in double-figures; <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146487/george-fant">George Fant</a> chipped in 11 points.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3796822/western-kentucky-louisville-final-scoreConnor Moylan2012-12-22T22:21:40-05:002012-12-22T22:21:40-05:00Wildcats upset Gators
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<p>Will Spradling and Rodney McGruder combined to score 30 points to help lead Kansas State to a 67-61 win over No. 8 Florida.</p> <p>The Kansas State Wildcats got off to a quick start and were able to hold on Saturday night to upset the No. 8 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/florida-gators" class="sbn-auto-link">Florida Gators</a> 67-61.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Wildcats ended the first half on a 7-1 run to head into the break with a 33-23 advantage. Florida was able to cut into the lead over the second period, tying the game up at one point, but couldn’t manage to avoid the upset.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123753/will-spradling" class="sbn-auto-link">Will Spradling</a> led the way for Kansas State, scoring 17 points on 4-of-12 shooting from the field with six rebounds and five assists. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99951/rodney-mcgruder" class="sbn-auto-link">Rodney McGruder</a> added 13 points for the Wildcats.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Patrick Young scored 19 points while adding 10 rebounds and two blocks for the Gators, while <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101071/kenny-boynton" class="sbn-auto-link">Kenny Boynton</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123532/scottie-wilbekin" class="sbn-auto-link">Scottie Wilbekin</a> each contributed 11 points.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Florida’s next game takes place a week from tonight when they welcome the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/air-force-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Air Force Falcons</a>. Kansas State will also take a break over the Christmas holiday, as their next game is Saturday against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/umkc-kangaroos" class="sbn-auto-link">UMKC Kangaroos</a>.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3796640/kansas-state-florida-final-scoreBlaine Blontz2012-12-22T18:31:06-05:002012-12-22T18:31:06-05:00Jayhawks upset Buckeyes
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<p>No. 9 Kansas upset No. 7 Ohio State on Saturday, using a big second half to score a 74-66 victory.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/kansas-jayhawks" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas Jayhawks</a> and Ohio State Buckeyes played as close a game as you'll see this season, that is until about the final seven minutes. Then, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145556/ben-mclemore" class="sbn-auto-link">Ben McLemore</a> took off and No. 9 Kansas pulled ahead to secure the upset over No. 7 Ohio State, winning 74-66.</p>
<p>Heading into the second half, it was very evenly matched, with Kansas holding a narrow 37-35 lead. The game was back and forth from there, with the teams being within four points of each other through to about the seven-minute mark.</p>
<p>McLemore was the big scorer for Kansas, putting up 22 points, and shooting 8-of-17 from the field, with six rebounds on top of that. Nobody for Ohio State put on a jaw-dropping performance, with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124095/deshaun-thomas" class="sbn-auto-link">Deshaun Thomas</a> leading the way with 16 points, six rebounds and 4-of-11 shooting from the field.</p>
<p>Also, during the game, this happened. So there's that.</p>
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<p>Kansas moves to 10-1 on the season, with a 1-0 mark on the road, while the Buckeyes fall to 9-2, with a 7-1 mark at home. The Jayhawks will take on American University in their next game Dec. 29, while the Buckeyes will play host to Chicago State on the same day.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3796196/kansas-ohio-state-final-scoreJames Brady2012-12-22T17:06:22-05:002012-12-22T17:06:22-05:00C.J. Leslie guides Wolfpack over Bonnies
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<p>C.J. Leslie was the definition of unstoppable Saturday, making the Wolfpack's rematch against St. Bonaventure considerably less thrilling than last year's. </p> <p>This season's rendition of St. Bonaventure vs. N.C. State wasn't nearly as exciting as last year's as the No. 25 Wolfpack dominated for essentially all 40 minutes to earn a 92-73 victory Saturday afternoon.</p>
<p>The Bonnies entered the game limiting three of their last four opponents to less than 40 percent shooting but the Wolfpack still managed to shoot a blistering 57.1 percent. Last year's buzzer-beating hero <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123990/c-j-leslie" class="sbn-auto-link">C.J. Leslie</a> led the way with a career-high 33 points on 10-of-13 shooting along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Senior <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99819/scott-wood" class="sbn-auto-link">Scott Wood</a> also chipped in a season-high 23 points and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123989/lorenzo-brown" class="sbn-auto-link">Lorenzo Brown</a> added a season-high 11 assists.</p>
<p>Despite being a blowout throughout, NC State head coach Mark Gottfried elected to only use an eight-man rotation until about the two-minute mark with last year's barn burner still fresh in his mind.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100772/eric-mosley" class="sbn-auto-link">Eric Mosley</a> had a good game off the bench for the Bonnies with a team-high 18 points but St. Bonaventure's starting lineup killed them, combining for a field goal percentage of 33 percent.</p>
<p>The Wolfpack will now get a seven-day layoff before returning to their home court next Saturday for a game against Western Michigan.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3795736/st-bonaventure-nc-state-final-scoreCody Ulm2012-12-22T16:50:06-05:002012-12-22T16:50:06-05:00South Dakota State shocks No. 16 New Mexico
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<p>The Lobos can't stop Nick Wolters as he leads his Jackrabbits to an upset win on the road. </p> <p>The South Dakota St. Jackrabbits upset the 16th-ranked <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/new-mexico-lobos" class="sbn-auto-link">New Mexico Lobos</a>, 70-65, on Saturday in Albuquerque to give New Mexico its first loss of the season.</p>
<p>The Jackrabbits led by four at halftime and were able to hold on late by simply shooting the ball better than the Lobos.</p>
<p>The Jackrabbits were led by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101126/nate-wolters" class="sbn-auto-link">Nate Wolters</a>, who exploded for 28 points, seven assists and five rebounds. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124328/jordan-dykstra" class="sbn-auto-link">Jordan Dykstra</a> got a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds while <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101129/chad-white" class="sbn-auto-link">Chad White</a> added 13 points and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101127/brayden-carlson" class="sbn-auto-link">Brayden Carlson</a> pitched in 10 points as well as South Dakota State shot 48 percent from the field.</p>
<p>The Lobos had a terrible shooting game, only hitting 38.5 percent of their shots, including just 8-for-24 from three-point range. Only one starter scored in double-figures with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124012/tony-snell" class="sbn-auto-link">Tony Snell</a> notching 13 points, but they were led by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124011/kendall-williams" class="sbn-auto-link">Kendall Williams</a>' 21 points off the bench.</p>
<p>New Mexico forced the Jackrabbits into 18 turnovers but couldn't get over their poor shooting game to prevent the upset.</p>
<p>The loss dropped the Lobos to 12-1 and the win improved the Jackrabbits to 10-4.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3796082/south-dakota-st-new-mexico-final-scoreRonald Clark2012-12-22T16:22:26-05:002012-12-22T16:22:26-05:00Nix, No. 20 MSU holds off Texas
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<p>No. 20 Michigan State used a strong second half and a dominant performance by Derrick Nix to defeat Texas on Saturday at the Breslin Center. </p> <p>Michigan State senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99906/derrick-nix">Derrick Nix</a> scored a career-high 25 points, and the No. 20 Spartans held off a late charge to beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/texas-longhorns">Texas Longhorns</a> 67-56 on Saturday at the Breslin Center.</p>
<p>A tight game early in the second half turned in Michigan State's favor thanks to an 11-2 run that gave the Spartans (11-2) a 49-40 lead. Michigan State got that lead up to as many as 10, but <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146210/julien-lewis">Julien Lewis</a> led a late Texas charge that trimmed the margin to two with just under five minutes left before running out of steam. The Longhorns (7-5) managed just 23 points in the second half after an impressive opening 20 minutes.</p>
<p>Michigan State burst out of the gates to a 12-4 lead behind a raucous home crowd, but Texas quickly recovered and took control of the first half. The Longhorns opened up a 33-28 lead at halftime, with the Spartans' only saving grace being the strong play of Nix, who scored 14 points in the half to keep his team afloat prior to their big second half.</p>
<p>Nix scored his 25 points on 7-of-10 shooting, and also made 11-of-14 from the foul stripe. The big man grabbed 11 rebounds to finish with a double-double. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123903/adreian-payne">Adreian Payne</a> added 13 points, including nine straight for the Spartans at one point in the second half.</p>
<p>Lewis finished with 16 points on 6-of-12 from the field. The Longhorns were hampered by turnover problems all game, coughing the ball up 18 times.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3795870/michigan-state-texas-final-scoreJason Patt2012-12-22T14:23:36-05:002012-12-22T14:23:36-05:00Temple upsets Syracuse
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<p>Khalif Wyatt scored 33 points, as the Temple Owls upset the No. 3 Syracuse Orange on Saturday, 83-79.</p> <p>Temple pulled off one of college basketball's biggest upsets this season on Saturday, defeating the No. 3 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/syracuse-orange" class="sbn-auto-link">Syracuse Orange</a>, 83-79.</p>
<p>Syracuse hadn't even trailed in the second half of any game this season -- until Saturday.</p>
<p>The Orange took a modest two-point lead into halftime, after outscoring Temple in the first half, 40-38. The Owls came out in the second half on a 10-1 scoring run, giving Temple a 48-41 lead just four minutes into the second half.</p>
<p>The Owls and Orange went back-and-forth throughout the second half, but Syracuse never regained the lead -- though the two teams were tied at 59-59 with just over 10 minutes to play. From there, it was all Owls, as Temple outscored Syracuse 24-20 in the game's final 10 minutes, as the Owls handed Syracuse its first loss of the season.</p>
<p>Temple guard <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99783/khalif-wyatt" class="sbn-auto-link">Khalif Wyatt</a> led the Owls with 33 points -- including a perfect 15-of-15 from the free-throw line. Wyatt also added three assists and two rebounds.</p>
<p>Syracuse forward <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124405/c-j-fair" class="sbn-auto-link">C.J. Fair</a> scored 25 points for the Orange, and grabbed eight rebounds. Fair had an excellent day shooting, converting 8-of-12 field goals, and was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.</p>
<p>As a team, Syracuse shot just 19-of-34 from the free-throw line. By contrast, the Owls shot 29-of-36 from the free-throw line -- clearly one of the differences in the game.</p>
<p>Temple has now defeated a top 10 team for the <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/SBNationCBB/status/282565726391390208">fifth straight year with the upset victory</a>.</p>
<p>Jim Boeheim's Orange will look to rebound next Saturday, when they host Alcorn State. Temple's next contest will come on Friday, when they host the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/detroit-titans" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Titans</a>.</p>
https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2012/12/22/3795686/temple-syracuse-final-scoreJP Starkey