Pittsburgh wins ninth in a row
James Robinson and Jamel Artis scored 18 points apiece and No. 24 Pittsburgh held off Georgia Tech, 89-84, on Wednesday at Pittsburgh.
Robinson had eight assists for the Panthers (13-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who won their ninth game in a row.
Adam Smith led the Yellow Jackets (10-5, 0-2) with a career-high 30 points, including eight three-point baskets.
at No. 3 Maryland 88, Rutgers 63: Jake Layman scored 18 points and the Terrapins (14-1, 3-0 Big Ten Conference) won for their eighth game in a row.
The Scarlet Knights (6-10, 0-3) made six field goals and had only one offensive rebound in the first half.
at No. 11 Villanova 72, Seton Hall 63: Daniel Ochefu had 20 points and 18 rebounds to help the Wildcats (13-2, 3-0 Big East) win their fifth game in a row.
Isaiah Whitehead had 20 points for the Pirates (12-3, 2-1).
at No. 13 Iowa State 76, Texas Tech 69: Matt Thomas scored 22 points, Jameel McKay had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and the Cyclones (12-2, 1-1 Big 12 Conference) prevailed after blowing an 18point lead.
Justin Gray scored 14 points for the Red Raiders (11-2, 1-1).
No. 21 Texas A&M 61, Mississippi State 60: Jalen Jones scored 11 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 20 seconds left, and the Aggies (12-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) won their fifth consecutive game.
Gavin Ware had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-6, 0-1).
Pac-12 Conference
at Oregon 68, California 65: Chris Boucher scored 18 points to help lift the Ducks (12-3, 1-1), who sealed the victory by making five of eight free throws to finish the game.
Jaylen Brown led the Golden Bears (12-4, 2-1) with 20 points and nine rebounds.
Stanford 78, at Oregon State 72: Rosco Allen had 21 points to help the Cardinal (9-5, 2-1) end the Beavers’ winning streak at four games.
Gary Payton II had 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Beavers (10-3, 1-1).