TOP 25 MEN
No. 5 Texas 88, Texas Southern 72: A.J. Abrams scored 27 points and Dexter Pittman added 19 to lead the Longhorns (9-1), who only led the visiting Tigers (0-9) 35-34 at halftime Tuesday night.
No. 16 Tennessee 80, No. 24 Marquette 68: Wayne Chism scored 21 of his 26 points in the second half as the host Volunteers (7-2) beat the Golden Eagles (8-2) despite 30 points from Wesley Matthews.
No. 25 Clemson 76, North Florida 36: Trevor Booker had 16 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks for the host Tigers (11-0).
AREA MEN
Denver 66, Florida Atlantic 55: The Pioneers (3-6), led by Andrew Hooper’s 19 points, opened Sun Belt Conference play with a home victory. Paul Graham III had 21 to lead FAU (4-6).
Northern Colorado 76, Portland 73: Neal Kingman went 5-for-6 from 3-point range and scored 18 points to lead the host Bears (3-5).
Wyoming 100, Western State 73: Sean Ogirri scored 26 points for the host Cowboys (8-1). Brandon Gentry led the Mountaineers (4-4) with 17.
TOP 25 WOMEN
No. 8 Duke 56, No. 3 Stanford 52: Karima Christmas scored 10 of her career-high 14 points in the second half for the host Blue Devils (7-1). Jayne Appel had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Stanford (7-2).
No. 7 Baylor 73, Texas-Pan American 27: Danielle Wilson had 23 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks for the host Lady Bears (10-1).
No. 16 Pittsburgh 98, Wagner 41: Shavonte Zellous scored 26 points to lead five Panthers (8-1) in double figures at home.
No. 18 Ohio State 68, Delaware State 35: Jantel Lavender had a season-high 29 points and 11 rebounds to lead the host Buckeyes (9-2).
No. 22 Oklahoma State 58, Oral Roberts 48: Tegan Cunningham scored 16 points for the host Cowgirls (5-2).
AREA WOMEN
Northern Colorado 59, New Mexico State 50: Jamie Schroeder scored 15 points as the Bears (4-4) won in Greeley.
Denver Post staff and wire services
