Texas Tech gets fined for security issue
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The Big 12 fined Texas Tech $25,000 and reprimanded West Virginia forward Wes Harris for hitting a fan who joined thousands of others in storming the court during a weekend postgame celebration.
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said in a statement Monday that Texas Tech did not ensure the safety and security of West Virginia players following the game in Lubbock, Texas.
Men
No. 5 DUKE 83, No. 25
MIAMI 75: In Coral Gables, Fla., Gary Trent Jr. scored 30 points and the Blue Devils (16-2, 4-2 ACC) needed less than three minutes to erase a 13-point secondhalf deficit to overtake the Hurricanes (13-4, 2-3). No. 23 MICHIGAN 68,
MARYLAND 67: In Ann Arbor, Mich., Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman made two free throws with 1.2 seconds left, lifting the Wolverines (16-4, 5-2 Big Ten) over the Terrapins (14-6, 3-4). No. 10 KANSAS, WEST VIRGINIA 66: In Morgantown, W.Va., Kansas (15-3, 5-1) overcame a shot-blocking clinic by Sagaba Konate (16 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks) and aggressive West Virginia press that caused nine turnovers in the first half to storm to victory over the Mountaineers (15-3, 4-2).
Svi Mykhailiuk, who was clutch down the stretch, scored 17 points. Devonte Graham added 16 and Udoka Azubuike 10 for the victorious Jayhawks.
Women
No. 1 UCONN 75, No. 75
TEXAS 71: In Austin, Texas, Katie Lou Samuelson scored 19 points and Crystal Dangerfield made two free throws with 8 seconds left to help the Huskies (16-0) survive against the Longhorns (14-3).
UConn trailed early in the fourth quarter before scrapping back for the victory.
Azura Stevens scored eight of her 16 points in the fourth quarter. No. 25 GREEN BAY 60, IUPUI 34: In Indianapolis, Allie LeClaire scored 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting as the Phoenix (15-2, 5-1 Horizon) beat the Jaguars (13-4, 5-1).