Around the Top 25: Sunday's Results

 
– No. 19 Michigan State 103, No. 12 Indiana 74 . Yes, Michigan State just scored 42 points in a 15-point loss to Wisconsin on Thursday. I know—I don’t get it either. The best part about the win for the Spartans? Raymar Morgan was MSU’s leading scorer, but only had 20. Indiana suffers its first post-Sampson loss, but was this reason for hesitation? The Spartans were flying up and down the floor from the opening tip, so Indiana could never catch their breath and get back into it. –No. 1 Tennessee 63, Kentucky 60 . This game tired me out by merely watching. Kentucky almost had it, but Tennessee’s full-court pressure was the factor in the win. I think the win would have almost definitely put Kentucky in, but the loss is still a loss (even if it's close), so assume that 16-11 Kentucky is still out of the Tournament picture. The win also keeps Tennessee on the road to a one. –No. 4 UCLA 68, Arizona 66 . Brutal loss for Arizona, who can’t seem to ... [link]

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