The further we advance into the week, the higher the stakes get in the world of men’s college basketball, as the major conference tournaments — including the Big East, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12 — kicked into high gear Friday.
The day began with an intense matchup between Big Ten regular-season champion Purdue and Rutgers, which saw the Scarlet Knights come up just short in a game that went down to the wire in Chicago.
Big East champ Marquette and defending national champion Kansas both secured wins, while Pac-12 regular-season champion UCLA blew out Oregon.
We’ve got you covered with all the action from start to finish from around the league.
Here are the top moments!
Xavier 82, Creighton 60 (Big East)
3 in 33
Baylor Scheierman has made a 3-pointer in his last 33 games, which is tied for the Creighton record.
Here comes the Boum
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Souley Boum gave Xavier a comfortable lead.
Two hands for safety
Colby Jones put his head down and muscled his way past the defense for a two-handed dunk.
Boum’s big night
Boum was unconscious from behind the 3-point line.
How did that go in?
Creighton needed every point they could get — even this one.
Indiana 70, Maryland 60 (Big Ten)
Starting hot!
The Hoosiers made their first five baskets to open Friday evening’s contest, a run that was capped off by Miller Kopp’s layup.
Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis connects with Miller Kopp for a stunning layup against Maryland
TJD throws it down
Trayce Jackson-Davis’ two-man game with Kopp continued, this time with TJD on the receiving end of an alley-oop.
Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis throws down a powerful put-back jam against Maryland
Carey is carrying
Carey was feeling it from deep and Maryland reaped the benefits.
Bully ball
TJD got three points the old-fashioned way.
Indy pulling away
A 15-0 run by the Hoosiers put them in a good position.
Andrews from above
UCLA’s Dylan Andrews came in and made an instant impact.
Second chance points
Kelel Ware battled hard on the offensive glass before jamming it home himself.
With the left!
Amari Bailey broke away from the defense and slammed one home with his left hand.
Defense to offense
Adem Bona’s monster block turned into a transition opportunity for UCLA. Bailey finished it off with a sweet mid-range jumper.
Eye of the Tyger
Tyger Campbell set a new season-high for points vs. Oregon.
Kansas 71, Iowa State 58 (Big 12)
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