College basketball roundup
Published 12:00 am Monday, December 12, 2011
Associated Press
The college basketball roundup …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael Snaer scored 14 points, with 11 coming in the second half, as Florida State overcame a season-high 26 turnovers to defeat UNC Greensboro 75-60 on Sunday.
Xavier Gibson and freshman Terry Whisnant had 11 points apiece, and Bernard James had nine points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Seminoles (7-3).
Trevis Simpson had 19 points and Derrell Armstrong added 13 points for UNC Greensboro (2-8).
Va. Tech 73, Norfolk St. 60
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jarell Eddie scored a career-high 24 points to lift Virginia Tech.
Chris McEachin led Norfolk State with 18 points.
BC 66, Stony Brook 51
BOSTON — Patrick Heckmann scored 18 points to lead Boston College.
The Eagles (3-7) scored 22 straight and held Stony Brook scoreless for the final 11:49 of the first half.
No. 16 Ala. 62, Detroit 54TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — JaMychal Green scored 21 points and No. 16 Alabama rebounded from a two-game losing streak.
Tony Mitchell added 15 points and Nick Jacobs chipped in 13 in his first start for the Tide (8-2).
Murray State 76, No. 21 Memphis 72 (OT)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Donte Poole hit a career-best six 3-pointers and scored 20 points to help Murray State remain one of only nine teams in Division I that are still unbeaten.
The Racers (10-0) took control early then had to weather a late Memphis rally to hold on for the victory.
Will Barton led Memphis with 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting.
No. 24 Ill. 80, Coppin 63
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — D.J. Richardson scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures for unbeaten Illinois.
Tony Gallo scored 21 points for Coppin State, which made 10 3-pointers.