STORRS, Conn. — Jerome Dyson scored a career-high 32 points and Connecticut overcame a 10-point second-half deficit to upset top-ranked Texas 88-74 on Saturday.
It was the Longhorns’ second consecutive loss after winning their first 17 games.
The Huskies (13-6) outscored Texas (17-2) 54-32 in the second half and earned their first win over a ranked opponent this season in five attempts.
UConn again was without veteran coach Jim Calhoun, who missed his second game on a doctor-ordered leave of absence.
A 13-0 run gave UConn a 58-52 lead.
No. 3 Kansas 84, Iowa St. 61
AMES, Iowa — The Jayhawks closed the first half on a 25-11 run and extended their lead to as much as 67-45 midway through the second half.
Oklahoma State 73, No. 10 Kansas State 69
MANHATTAN, Kan. — James Anderson scored 30 points and Obi Muonelo hit two key 3-pointers in the final minutes, just six days after the Wildcats beat No. 1 Texas on the same court. No. 25 Baylor 71, UMass 45
WACO, Texas — Baylor won its school-record 11th straight game at home.
Missouri 70, Nebraska 53
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Tigers were fueled by a 15-1 run in the second half and won their 31st game in a row at home.
Texas Tech 75, Okla. 65
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Red Raiders pulled ahead in the final three minutes, closing the game on a 10-1 run.
