LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Evans scored a career-high 22 points and No. 11 Wisconsin defeated injuryplagued Nebraska 64-40 in the Cornhuskers’ inaugural Big Ten game Tuesday night.
The Huskers closed within five points early in the second half, but the Badgers went on a 27-5 run to put the game out of reach.
Jordan Taylor added 15 points as the Badgers (12-2, 1-0) won their ninth consecutive Big Ten opener.
Notre Dame 72, No. 22 Pittsburgh 59
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Alex Dragicevich hit four 3-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points to lead Notre Dame over Pitt in the Big East opener for both teams.
Jerian Grant added 15 points and nine assists, and Eric Atkins also scored 15 points for the Fighting Irish (9-5, 1-0), who trailed 26-25 at intermission.
No. 23 Virginia 69, Maryland-Eastern Shore 42
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mike Scott scored 10 of his 17 points during a 12- point spurt early in the second half to help Virginia overcome a sluggish start.
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