No. 9 Texas Tech wins home finale 91-75 over Colorado

LUBBOCK, Texas>> JT Toppin had 30 points and 14 rebounds as ninth-ranked Texas Tech led throughout in a 91-75 win over Colorado on Wednesday night, clinching a double-bye for the Red Raiders into the quarterfinal round in next week’s Big 12 Tournament.

It was 13th double-double this season for Toppin, the sophomore who is a transfer from New Mexico. Bangot Dak and Sebastian Rancik each scored 12 for CU (11-19, 2-17).

No. 5 Florida 99, No. 7 Alabama 94>> Alex Condon had 27 points and10 rebounds to lead No. 5 Florida to a 99-94 win over No. 7 Alabama. The Gators (26-4, 13-4 Southeastern Conference) also got 22 points and eight assists from Walter Clayton Jr.

No. 11 Clemson 78, Boston College 69 >> Jaeden Zackery returned to Chestnut Hill and scored 21 points against his former team, hitting a key 3-pointer after Boston College cut a 16-point deficit to two and leading No. 11 Clemson to a 78-69 victory.

No. 12 Wisconsin 74, Minnesota 67>> John Blackwell had 25 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help 12th-ranked Wisconsin beat Minnesota 74-67.

John Tonje added 18 points and seven boards for the Badgers (23-7, 13-6), who forged a three-way tie for third place in the Big Ten.

No. 13 Maryland 71, No. 17 Michigan 65,>> Derik Queen had 17 points and 12 rebounds, leading No. 13 Maryland to a 71-65 win over No. 17 Michigan that gave No. 8 Michigan State at least a share of the Big Ten title.

The Terrapins (23-7, 13-6) have won six of seven games, losing only to the Spartans on a buzzer-beating heave. The Wolverines (22-8, 14-5) have lost two straight and three of their last four home games, falling out of first place in the conference.

Oklahoma 96, No. 15 Missouri 84>> Freshman guard Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 31 points and Oklahoma defeated No. 15 Missouri 96-84 to boost its NCAA Tournament hopes.

It was Oklahoma’s fifth win over a Top 25 team this season, and Missouri was the highest ranked among them.

UConn 72, No. 20 Marquette 66>> Alex Karaban scored 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 23.7 seconds left, and UConn defeated No. 20 Marquette 72-66.

The Huskies (21-9, 13-6 Big East) pulled into a tie with Marquette for third place in the Big East.

LATE TUESDAY: Colorado State 83, San Jose State 56>> Nique Clifford’s 15 points helped Colorado State defeat San Jose State 83-56 on Tuesday.

The Rams (21-9, 15-4), with one game remaining in the regular season, still have a chance to share the Mountain West Conference title but at best can only be the No. 2 seed in the league tournament, having been swept by New Mexico (16-3).

The 15 conference wins are a program record for Colorado State.

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No. 18 Tennessee routs Texas A&M

GREENVILLE, S.C. >> Talaysia Cooper had 19 points and eight rebounds, Jewel Spear added 11 points and three 3-pointers, and 18th-ranked Tennessee beat Texas A&M 77-37 in the opening game of the SEC Tournament.

Tennessee (22-8) advances to play No. 8 seed Vanderbilt on Thursday.