UConn defeats USF in OT

Associated Press

hartford, conn.

Kemba Walker had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 4 Connecticut to a 66-61 overtime victory over South Florida on Friday.

The Huskies (11-1, 1-1 Big East), coming off their first loss of the season to No. 6 Pittsburgh, avoided losing two straight despite shooting 37.5 percent from the field and trailing throughout the game. South Florida shot 41.8 percent.

Tied at 58 at the end of regulation, UConn outscored South Florida 8-3 in the 5-minute overtime and held the Bulls (6-9, 0-2) scoreless until Anthony Crater hit a 3-pointer as time expired.

No. 7 San Diego St. 93, Occidental 50

SAN DIEGO

Chase Tapley scored a season-high 15 points while Kawhi Leonard had 14 points and 10 rebounds for seventh-ranked and undefeated San Diego State in a laugher over Division III Occidental.

The Aztecs improved to 15-0 for the first time in school history. Their 15-game winning streak is also the longest in school history and is second nationally to No1. 1 Duke’s 22-game run. San Diego State is one of seven undefeated teams left in Division I.

No. 11 Kentucky 78, No. 22 Louisville 63

LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Brandon Knight scored 25 points and Josh Harrellson added a career-high 23 points and 14 rebounds for Kentucky.

The Wildcats (11-2) used their size to improve to 2-0 against their rivals since John Calipari became head coach. Kentucky dominated the smaller Cardinals (11-2) in the lane behind the stellar play of Harrellson, who took advantage while Louisville focused on Terrence Jones.

No. 13 Texas 95, Coppin St. 75

AUSTIN, Texas

Jordan Hamilton hit five 3-pointers and scored 24 points to help Texas.

Tristan Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds for the Longhorns (11-2).

With 11 minutes remaining in the game and the Eagles (4-7) trailing 57-52, Hamilton stole an inbounds pass and converted a layup on the fast break. Hamilton was fouled on the play and his free throw completed the three-point play.

No. 17 Kansas St. 100, North Florida 76

MANHATTAN, Kan.

Kansas State, playing without three starters, got huge games from Jamar Samuels and Wally Judge.

Samuels had 26 points while Judge added 22 for the Wildcats (11-3).

No. 18 Texas A&M 66, McNeese St. 57

COLLEGE STATION, Texas

Khris Middleton scored 13 points and No. 18 Texas A&M overcame a double-digit deficit.

The Aggies (12-1) trailed 28-18 with 7:51 remaining in the first half, and 37-30 at halftime.

WOMEN No. 8 UCLA 60, Washington 48

SEATTLE

Rebekah Gardner came off the bench to hit a trio of 3-pointers for UCLA.

No. 10 North Carolina 83, Gardner-Webb 62

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.

Italee Lucas scored 23 of her 29 points in the first half and North Carolina rolled.