Kentucky keeps rolling at home

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Freshman Anthony Davis had 18 points, eight rebounds and seven blocked shots as top-ranked Kentucky beat Tennessee 69-44 on Tuesday night to extend the Wildcats' home winning streak to 48 games. Kentucky (22-1, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) got off to a sizzling start by hitting its first 11 shots over the opening 11 minutes as the Wildcats won their 14th straight overall in another dominating performance. The Volunteers (10-12, 2-5) were led by Renaldo Woolridge, who hit a career-best five 3-pointers and tied his career high with 17 points.

Virginia scrambles but beats Clemson

Mike Scott scored 23 points, including four free throws over the final 16.8 seconds, and had 10 rebounds as No. 16 Virginia rallied and then hung on to beat Clemson 65-61. Joe Harris added 19 points for Virginia (18-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which used a 19-3 second-half run to take command. Devin Booker scored 16 points and Tanner Smith had 14 for the Tigers (11-10, 3-4), who were without starting forward Milton Jennings after he was suspended for academic reasons on Monday.

Wisconsin wins its sixth in a row

Jordan Taylor scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer from the top of key with 1:44 left, to help No. 19 Wisconsin hold off Penn State 52-46 for its sixth straight victory. Taylor made six free throws over the final minute, helping the Badgers (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) overcome an early nine-point deficit against Penn State (10-13, 2-8).

Zeller leads North Carolina to win

Tyler Zeller had 18 points and a career-best 18 rebounds to help No. 5 North Carolina beat Wake Forest 68-53. John Henson added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels (19-3, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). C.J. Harris scored 19 points to lead the Demon Deacons (11-11, 2-6).

Notre Dame women run streak to 19

Skylar Diggins scored 18 points and Natalie Achonwa added 15 to help No. 2 Notre Dame win at 13th-ranked Rutgers 71-41 for the Irish's 19th straight victory. Notre Dame (22-1, 9-0 Big East) completed a perfect January. Monique Oliver scored 17 points to lead the Scarlet Knights (17-5, 6-3).

 

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