Washington grabs top spot in Pac-12 with win over Colorado

Andrew Andrews scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half, Marquese Chriss added 17 points, and Washington moved into sole possession of first place in the Pac-12 with a 95-83 win over Colorado in Seattle on Wednesday night.

Isaac Hamilton had 25 point on 10-for-14 shooting to lead the visiting Bruins (12-7, 3-3 Pac-12) to a victory over the Beavers (11-6, 2-4), who were led by Gary Payton II (17 points, seven assists).

Bryce Alford had 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Thomas Welsh added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Bruins.

James Webb III had 24 points and 18 rebounds as the host Broncos (14-5, 5-1 Mountain West) cruised over the Spartans (6-13, 1-6).

Brice Johnson had 27 points and 11 rebounds as the host Tar Heels (17-2, 6-0 ACC) won their 10th straight game.

Ryan Arcidiacono hit a go-ahead layup with 32.4 seconds to play and foul-plagued Daniel Ochefu made a crucial block to preserve the lead as the visiting Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Big East) held off the Pirates (13-5, 3-3) for their ninth consecutive win.

Javan Felix had the final nine points for the visiting Longhorns (12-6, 4-2 Big 12).

Because of snow, slush and ice, Texas’ team bus didn’t arrive at the WVU Coliseum until 45 minutes before tip-off.

Shavon Shields scored 28 points while playing through hip pain, and Denzel Valentine missed a shot just before the buzzer to allow the Cornhuskers (12-8, 4-3 Big Ten) to upset the host Spartans (17-4, 3-4), who have lost three straight.

Al Freeman scored all 11 of his points after regulation, Lester Medford hit the go-ahead free throw to start the second overtime and the Bears (15-3, 5-1 Big 12) stretched their home win streak to 15 games with a double-OT victory over the Wildcats (11-7, 1-5).

Sheldon McClellan scored 19 points for the visiting Hurricanes (14-3, 3-2 ACC).

Breanna Stewart had 21 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals for the host Huskies (17-0, 7-0 American Athletic), who have won 54 straight games, tying Louisiana Tech (1980-82) for the third-longest winning streak in Division I women’s history.

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 22 points and made a career-best six three-pointers, leading the visiting Terrapins (17-2, 6-1 Big Ten) to the 900th win in program history.

Imani Boyette had 19 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks for the visiting Longhorns (17-1, 6-1 Big 12).Texas is 37-2 against the Horned Frogs (11-7, 3-4).