Louisville tops Virginia Tech in ACC showdown
LOUISVILLE, KY. » David Johnson scored 17 points, including a crucial free throw with five seconds left, and Louisville withstood a missed 3-pointer try at the buzzer, holding off No. 19 Virginia Tech 73-71 Wednesday night in a matchup of unbeaten ACC teams.
The Cardinals (8-1, 3-0) led 47-33 early in the second half before Tech closed within
72-71 on Keve Aluma’s two free throws with
6.6 seconds left. Johnson was fouled on the ensuing inbounds play and missed the second of two free throws, giving the Hokies
(8-2, 2-1) a final chance. But, Hunter Cattoor’s long 3-point attempt bounced off the rim as time expired, allowing Louisville to escape with at least a share of first place.
(11) HOUSTON 70, WICHITA STATE 63 » Quentin Grimes scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as Houston (9-1, 4-1 American Athletic Conference) rallied for a win over Wichita State (6-3, 2-1).
(9) TENNESSEE 79, ARKANSAS 74 » JosiahJordan James and Victor Bailey scored 17 points apiece and Tennessee hit eight free throws in the final minute as the Volunteers (8-1, 2-1 SEC) pulled out a victory over Arkansas (9-2, 1-2).
Women
(18) SOUTH FLORIDA 66, WHICHITA STATE 48 » Elena Tsineke made five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to lead South Florida (8-1, 5-0 American Athletic Conference) to a victory over Wichita State (3-5, 0-3).
(22) NORTHWESTERN 80, WISCONSIN 55 » Courtney Shaw and Veronica Burton each had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Northwestern (5-2, 3-2 Big Ten) beat Wisconsin (3-5, 0-5).
George Washington game postponed due to DC curfew
WASHINGTON » A game scheduled to be played in Washington on Wednesday night was postponed after a city curfew was imposed because angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
The Atlantic 10 Conference game between George Washington and UMass will be rescheduled by the league, GW announced.