It's been a wild few days in college basketball. Just last Saturday, the landscape of men's basketball was shaken to its core. No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Duke both fell, leaving fans and analysts alike scrambling to reassess the top contenders. Duke's loss was particularly thrilling, with Clemson pulling off a stunning upset. The Tigers took the lead late in the game, thanks to a go-ahead layup from Hunter, and sealed the win with clutch free throws. This victory marked Clemson's fifth straight win over an AP top-five opponent, a testament to their resilience and skill.
Meanwhile, Creighton continued their winning streak, taking down No. 11 Marquette in a Big East battle. Steven Ashworth led the Bluejays with 22 points and six 3-pointers, while Ryan Kalkbrenner added 19 points and seven rebounds. The Bluejays shot an impressive 52.9% from the field, controlling the tempo and limiting Marquette to 36.1% shooting. This win marked Creighton's ninth consecutive victory, solidifying their position as a top team.
In other news, Kansas State extended their win streak to a season-high five games with an 81-73 win over in-state rival No. 16 Kansas. The Wildcats' offense was on fire, sinking 11 of 27 3-pointers. David N'Guessan led the team with 20 points, reaching at least 20 points in back-to-back games. This win marked Kansas State's third straight home victory over Kansas, a feat they hadn't achieved since 1981-83.
No. 10 Texas A&M also pulled off a dramatic 67-64 victory over No. 15 Missouri. The Aggies led 38-29 at halftime, but Missouri mounted a strong comeback in the second half. With less than one minute remaining, the Tigers held a 64-63 lead, only for Texas A&M to snatch the win.
On the statistical front, Ryan Nembhard of Gonzaga leads the nation in assists per game with 9.8, followed closely by Sean Newman Jr. of Louisiana Tech with 8.8. In rebounding, Carson Towt of Northern Arizona tops the list with 13.0 rebounds per game.
As we look ahead to today's matchups, several games promise to be thrilling. Kentucky takes on Texas, with the Wildcats favored by 2.7 points according to computer projections. Missouri faces off against Georgia, with the Tigers projected to win by 1.9 points. Other notable games include Columbia vs. Harvard, Seton Hall vs. UConn, and Southern Utah vs. Utah Valley.
It's clear that this season of college basketball is shaping up to be one for the ages, with upsets, comebacks, and nail-biting finishes. As we head into the final stretch, fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to see which teams will emerge victorious.
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