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>>Top-Ranked Hoosiers Hold Off Michigan State

(East Lansing, MI) -- Victor Oladipo had 19 points and nine rebounds as top-ranked Indiana held off number-five Michigan State, 72-68. Cody Zeller added 17 points with five boards for the Hoosiers, who won their fourth straight to improve to 24-and-3 with a 12-and-2 Big Ten record. Indiana's win snapped a 17-game losing streak at Michigan State, marking the Hoosiers first win in East Lansing since 1991. Gary Harris had 19 points to lead the way for the Spartans. Adreian Payne scored 17 points with seven rebounds for MSU, which fell to 22-and-5 with an 11-and-3 conference mark.

>>Saint Louis Upsets VCU

(St. Louis, MO) -- Jordair Jett scored all 16 of his points in the second half and Saint Louis took down 23rd-ranked Virginia Commonwealth, 76-62, in Tuesday's matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic 10. The Billikens took sole possession of first place with their eighth straight victory. They improved to 20-and-5 overall and 9-and-2 in conference play.

>>Tigers Upset Gators

(Columbia, MO) -- Missouri upset fourth-ranked Florida 63-60 to stay undefeated at home this season. Laurence Bowers finished with a game-high 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the Tigers. Mizzou improved to 19-and-7 overall and 8-and-5 in the SEC. The Tigers go to Kentucky for Saturday's game.

NCAA Top-25 Basketball ("USA Today" Rankings)
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#2 Miami (FL) Hurricanes 54, Virginia Cavaliers 50
#15 Butler Bulldogs 68 Duquesne Dukes 49
#20 Marquette Golden Eagles 67, Seton Hall Pirates 46

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