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Fisher helps Villanova hold off Dayton

Corey Fisher led all scorers with 18 points, as fifth-ranked Villanova held off 18th-ranked Dayton, 71-65, in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Vols eclipse 100 again in drubbing of East Carolina

Scotty Hopson scored a game-high 25 points to pace 10th-ranked Tennessee to a 105-66 rout of East Carolina in an opening- round Paradise Jam contest.

Lawal leads Georgia Tech past George Mason

Gani Lawal finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Derrick Favors went for 18 points and seven boards, as 21st- ranked Georgia Tech got by George Mason, 70-62, in the consolation round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Spartans come calling on 14th-ranked Huskies

The 14th-ranked Washington Huskies continue a five-game homestand to begin the 2009-10 season, as they welcome the San Jose State Spartans to Seattle for a non-conference clash from Bank of America Arena.

No. 25 Maryland welcomes New Hampshire to College Park

The 25th-ranked Maryland Terrapins close out a season-opening three-game homestand this evening, as they welcome the New Hampshire Wildcats to the Comcast Center.

Orange and Tar Heels meet at Madison Square Garden

The championship game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer pits the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels against the dangerous Syracuse Orange.

Rockets hope to soar past second-ranked Spartans

The second-ranked Michigan State Spartans host a pair of games this weekend as part of the Legends Classic, beginning with tonight's affair against the Toledo Rockets.

Jackrabbits face Boilermakers in Paradise Jam

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have the unenviable task of the opening the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands tonight against the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers. This game represents the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and both will continue tournament play through the weekend.

Yellow Jackets try to sting Patriots in San Juan

Two teams coming off narrow losses get right back at it today, as the 21st-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tussle with the George Mason Patriots in the consolation round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Flyers and Wildcats lock horns in clash of ranked foes

A pair of Top 25 teams collide in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off today, as the 18th-ranked Dayton Flyers mix it up with the fifth-ranked Villanova Wildcats in San Juan. The victor of this bout will move to the championship game against either Kansas State or Ole Miss.

Pirates and Vols square off in Paradise Jam

The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers will open up play in the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands this evening, as they take on the East Carolina Pirates in opening round action in St. Thomas.

Tigers and Spartans clash in Greensboro

The UNC Greensboro Spartans finally make their much-anticipated debut at the Greensboro Coliseum, as they welcome the 22nd-ranked Clemson Tigers to town for a non-conference affair.

Golden Bears battle Buckeyes in Big Apple

A pair of ranked team will play in the consolation game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer tonight at Madison Square Garden, as the 13th-ranked California Golden Bears take on the 15th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

15th-ranked Wolverines host winless Huskies

The Huskies of Houston Baptist come to Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor to challenge the 15th-ranked Michigan Wolverines.

Tar Heels hold off Ohio State surge

Deon Thompson led four Tar Heels in double figures with 15 points to go along with 12 rebounds, as sixth-ranked North Carolina built a comfortable edge then held on late to down No. 15 Ohio State, 77-73, in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.

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