Men’s Basketball
No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by Washington to squeak out an 81-77 victory. Kasparus Jakucionis had 18 points and six assists to lead Illinois.
Women’s College Basketball
Smikle scores 26 as No. 8 Maryland holds off No. 23 Iowa’s rally, 74-66
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kaylene Smikle scored 26 points as No. 8 Maryland held off a late rally by No. 23 Iowa to win 74-66 on Sunday. The Terrapins led by as much as 25 points in the first half before the Hawkeyes cut into the margin throughout the second half. Iowa got to within five points twice, the last time at 71-66 with 45 seconds left, before Maryland finished the win. Shyanne Sellers had 17 points and Bri McDaniel added 13 for Maryland. Lucy Olsen led Iowa with 19 points. Sydney Affolter scored 12 points.
- Utah 75, Iowa State 67
- Minnesota 68, Illinois 61