Top-Ranked Teams Face Tough Tests in College Basketball
As the college basketball season heats up, top-ranked teams put their skills to the test against tough opponents. In the latest round of games, the No. 1 Texas Longhorns, No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats, and several other highly-ranked teams showed why they're among the best in the nation, while others struggled to stay on top.
Key Takeaways:
- No. 1 Texas Longhorns beat Texas A&M 72-67 in a closely contested game, with Damion James scoring 26 points and making a crucial 3-pointer in overtime.
- No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats broke Adolph Rupp's NCAA record with John Calipari's 52nd consecutive victory in regular-season conference games.
- No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks extended their nation-best home winning streak to 52 straight with a 89-63 win over Texas Tech.
- No. 6 Purdue Boilermakers fell to Northwestern 72-64, with Michael Thompson scoring 20 points and freshman Drew Crawford making key shots in the final minutes.
- No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers won a thriller 71-69 over Mississippi, with Wayne Chism scoring 26 points and hitting six free throws in overtime.
Statistics:
- Texas Longhorns have won 17 consecutive games.
- Kentucky Wildcats have won 52 consecutive regular-season conference games.
- Kansas Jayhawks have won 52 consecutive home games.
- Damion James scored 26 points, including seven in overtime, for the Texas Longhorns.
- John Calipari won his 52nd consecutive regular-season conference game as a coach.
Sources:
- Associated Press
- NCAA official website