LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Perry Ellis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Devonte Graham hit the go-ahead free throw in the third overtime and top-ranked Kansas outlasted Buddy Hield and second-ranked Oklahoma 109-106 on Monday night.
Wayne Selden Jr. had 21 points and Graham finished with 20 for the Jayhawks (13-1, 2-0 Big 12), who had chances to win the game in regulation and each of the first two overtimes before finally getting it done.
Hield had a career-high 46 points for Oklahoma (12-1, 1-1), but he made two crucial turnovers in the final extra session, then missed a potential tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Jordan Woodard hit six 3- pointers and had 27 points for the Sooners, who were trying to extend their best start in 28 years. Ryan Spangler finished with 14 points and 18 rebounds.
Virginia Tech 70,
No. 4 Virginia
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Zach LeDay of Virginia Tech scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and blocked London Perrantes’ attempt to tie the game in the final seconds.
The Hokies (10-5, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) got 16 points from Justin Bibbs and 13 from Seth Allen in ending a seven-game losing streak against their in-state rivals.
No. 6 UNC 106,
Florida State 90
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Brice Johnson had career-highs of 39 points and 23 rebounds to lead North Carolina.
It was the first 20-20 game for a Tar Heel since Tyler Zeller had 20 points and 22 rebounds against Ohio in the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
Marcus Paige added 30 points for the Tar Heels (14- 2, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won seven straight. It was North Carolina’s first win on the road.
No. 17 West Virginia 95,
TCU 87
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jaysean Paige scored seven of his 20 points in the late game-clinching run for foul-plagued West Virginia, which won its sixth straight.
Paige led six players in double figures for the Mountaineers (13-1, 2-0 Big 12). They had two players foul out and Paige was among four others who finished the game with four fouls.
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