MEN'S TOP 25 Jayhawks snap losing streak; Oregon wins

Mississippi State beat Jackson State in the first meeting between the instate schools since the 1985-86 season.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Keith Langford had 23 points to lead four Kansas players with at least 20 and the 14th-ranked Jayhawks rebounded from a two-game losing streak with a 97-70 victory over Central Missouri State Wednesday.
Nick Collison and Wayne Simien each added 22 points for the Jayhawks (3-2).
The 22 points were a career-high for Simien, who also had 10 rebounds, while sophomore point guard Aaron Miles added a career-high 20 points.
Vince Haynes hit three 3-pointers and led the Mules (4-1) with 17 points.
No. 7 Oregon 96, Portland 66
EUGENE, Ore. -- Luke Jackson had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Luke Ridnour scored 17 points for the Ducks.
Center Ian Crosswhite, making the first start of his career, added 16 points, seven rebounds and two blocks for Oregon (4-0). He started in place of Brian Helquist, who sprained a shoulder in practice on Monday and was held out of Wednesday's game.
Donald Wilson and Karl Aaker each had 13 points for the Pilots (3-1).
No. 19 Tulsa 80, Wichita St. 69
TULSA, Okla. -- Jason Parker scored a career-high 30 points, including a school-record eight 3-pointers, to lead the Golden Hurricane.
Jamar Howard had 16 points for the Shockers (2-2), who cut a 16-point deficit to 66-62 with 4:17 left but got no closer.
The win was the 13th straight for Tulsa over its former Missouri Valley Conference rival.
No. 24 Mississippi St. 71, Jackson St. 56
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Timmy Bowers scored 18 points to lead the Bulldogs, who committed a season-high 26 turnovers.
This was the first meeting between the instate schools since the 1985-86 season. The Bulldogs (4-1) won the previous two by a combined 46 points, including a 77-62 decision in the most recent matchup on Nov. 30, 1985.
Tim Henderson had 17 points for Jackson State (0-5).
Mississippi State again played without center Mario Austin who is waiting for eligibility clearance from the NCAA.