Freshman De’Aaron Fox posted the second triple-double in school history with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead a dominating effort by No. 1 Kentucky in Monday night’s 115-69 victory over Arizona State.
Fellow rookie Malik Monk scored 23 points for the Wildcats (7-0), who dominated an undersized team and quickly turned the game into a romping display of their athleticism and ability to run in transition.
Kentucky led by double figures roughly 6 minutes in, led 58-30 by halftime then scored the first 12 points after the break to go up 40 with 15 minutes left.
Sam Cunliffe scored 14 points for the Sun Devils (4- 3), who shot just 34 percent while the Wildcats scored 21 points off turnovers.
No. 18 Butler 68, Utah 59
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kelan Martin scored 18 points as Butler, which moved into Top 25 earlier Monday, remained undefeated by handing Utah its first loss of the season.
Butler controlled the game from the opening tip and trailed just once at 20-19. The Bulldogs responded to that with a 14-3 run to take a 10-point lead.
No. 23 Oregon 68, Boise State 63
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Dylan Ennis scored 18 points and Oregon rallied to beat Boise State.
No. 25 West Virginia 108, Manhattan 61
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Esa Ahmad scored 19 points to lead No. 25 West Virginia to a 108-61 victory Monday night in the final game of the NIT Season Tip- Off.
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