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Late Night Snacks: Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry goes out on top

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Game of the Night(s)

Syracuse 58, Georgetown 55 OT

Serious, who wanted this rivalry ended with a 22-point blowout. The Orange and Hoyas ended it the right way -- in an overtime game in “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” Otto Porter, Big East Player of the Year, sank two free throws to force overtime at 51 after a questionable foul call. In overtime, Cuse only allowed one bucket from the Hoyas and C.J. Fair put an exclamation point on the rivalry with a slam over Porter.

UCLA 66, Arizona 64

For the third time this season the Bruins took down the Wildcats, this time it was in the Pac-12 semifinals. Kyle Anderson corralled an offensive rebound and putback the game-winning bucket with 24 seconds remaining. Solomon Hill’s last-second three didn’t fall for Arizona, but it did cost UCLA something big. On the play Jordan Adams bit on the shot fake and landed awkwardly on his right foot. Following the game, UCLA’s second leading scorer announced he broke his foot and is done for the year.

Important Outcomes

Vanderbilt 64, Kentucky 48

The Wildcats will have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday after being bounced by Vanderbilt, who is 8-10 in the SEC, in the quarterfinal. Kentucky defeated Florida to end the regular season, all but securing a spot in the NCAA tournament. This is a big step backwards for John Calipari and Co. With teams in their own conference like Alabama and Ole Miss winning, UK might be heading to the NIT.

Maryland 83, Duke 74

Maryland really helped its case for a tourney bid with its second win over Duke this season. Maryland shouldn’t be expecting to hear its name called on Sunday just yet. A weak non-conference schedule and losses like Boston College (followed the Duke win) and to Georgia Tech do not help. The Terrapins did make a very good impression for the committee to discuss on Sunday.

Alabama 58, Tennessee 48

The best way to separate yourself from other bubble teams is to beat other bubble teams and that’s exactly what the Crimson Tide did, topping the Volunteers to advance to the SEC semifinals. Alabama still has work to do and could really help its cause with a win over top-seeded Alabama

Others: Kansas made its case for a No. 1 seed; Ole Miss keeps the bubble from bursting; Ohio and Akron advance to MAC final; UMass is still alive in the A10

Starred

Dez Wells, Maryland

The transfer guard went to work on the Blue Devils, going off for 30 points, six rebounds and three assists. He may have taken away a No. 1 seed for Duke, but more importantly he is playing great basketball at the right time for the Terrapins. After going off for 23 points against Wake Forest on Thursday, he follows it up with an even better showing. Wells will need to go for three in a row when Maryland takes on North Carolina on Saturday in the ACC semifinals.

Perry Ellis, Kansas

Ellis went for a career-high 23 points to go along with six boards as the Jayhaws beat the Cyclones for the third time this season. Ellis was 10-of-12 from the field as Kansas has aligned itself for a potential No. 1 seed, given that Michigan, Georgetown and Duke all lost on Friday.

Jourdan DeMuynck, Prairie View A&M

The fourth-seeded Panthers have a chance to do dancing thanks to DeMuynck’s career-high 37 points and five rebounds as Prairie View A&M will meet Southern for the SWAC title following an 88-75 win over Jackson State. The senior guard scored 26 in the second half.

Struggled

Ryan Harrow, Kentucky

The Kentucky point guard went 2-for-15 from the floor as the Wildcats got hammered by the Commodores. Harrow ended with four points and as many turnovers with only one assist in 30 minutes of action.

Nik Stauskas, Michigan

The Wolverines got bounced early from the Big Ten tournament. Stauskas was held without a 3-pointer for only the fourth time this season. The freshman forward is shooting 46 percent from behind the arc and went 0-for-4 against Wisconsin. He was 1-of-8 from the field for only four points in a 68058 loss to the Badgers.

Brandon Paul, Illinois

The day after hitting a game-winner, Paul shot 2-of-13 from the field in a loss to Indiana. Paul finished with 16 points as the senior guard was saved by 11-of-12 free throw shooting.

Terrence is also the lead writer at NEHoopNews.com and can be followed on Twitter: @terrence_payne