TOP 25 MEN
No. 2 Connecticut 91, Stony Brook 57: Jeff Adrien had 18 points and 10 rebounds for his 36th career double-double as the host Huskies (9-0) remained perfect.
Cleveland State 72, No. 11 Syracuse 69: Cedric Jackson hit a 60-foot shot at the buzzer to give the visiting Vikings (7-4) an upset victory over the Orange (9-1), which was led by 17 points from Eric Devendorf. “It was a prayer. It’s not an everyday shot,” Jackson said.
TOP 25 WOMEN
No. 2 North Carolina 105, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49: Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 19 points to lead the Tar Heels (11-0), who forced 36 turnovers en route to winning their 74th consecutive nonconference home game.
No. 18 Ohio State 68, Cleveland State 54: Jantel Lavender led the host Buckeyes (8-2) with 18 points.
AREA WOMEN
Denver 56, North Dakota State 49: Freshman forward Kaetlyn Murdoch scored 14 points, and junior Ashly Robinson pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds as the Pioneers (5-4) won at Magness Arena. North Dakota State (4-5) was led by Jerri Penley’s double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Denver Post staff and wire services
