NCAA college basketball news today: Duke’s big win over Michigan, Iowa State falls to BYU, and more

College basketball delivered a dramatic Saturday slate that reshaped the national picture, with multiple top-10 teams suffering defeats and several contenders strengthening their NCAA Tournament credentials. Headlining the action were statement wins for Duke and Arizona, a major upset by BYU, and a historic comeback from UCLA that kept its postseason hopes alive.

No. 3 Duke upsets No.1 Michigan

No. 3 Duke secured one of its biggest wins of the season with a 68-63 victory over No. 1 Michigan, and placed the Blue Devils firmly in the national championship conversation and strengthened their push for a No. 1 seed in March.



Freshman star Cameron Boozer once again delivered in a crucial moment, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Boozer scored key baskets late as Duke’s defense limited Michigan’s usually dominant frontcourt. The Wolverines were outrebounded by double digits and struggled from three-point range, a rare off night that highlighted potential vulnerabilities despite their strong overall season.

For Michigan, the loss is viewed more as a warning sign than a major setback, as the team remains among the favourites to make a deep tournament run.

No. 4 Arizona beats No. 2 Houston

Arizona followed with a 73-66 road win over Houston, showcasing resilience after recent losses. The Wildcats leaned on strong second-half defense, holding Cougars scoreless for nearly eight minutes.



Jaden Bradley and Anthony Dell’Orso made key contributions, while Arizona’s balanced scoring once again underlined why it remains one of the most consistent contenders this season. For Houston, the defeat raised concerns about offensive droughts, which have now appeared in back-to-back high-profile games.

AJ Dybantsa’s BYU stuns Iowa State

One of the biggest surprises of the day came as BYU defeated No. 6 Iowa State 79-69. Freshman standout AJ Dybantsa led the way with 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, delivering one of his most complete performances of the season.



BYU controlled the paint and the glass, using a late run to stop Iowa State’s comeback attempt. Dybantsa’s performances against ranked opponents continue to strengthen his reputation as one of the country’s rising stars and a major NBA prospect.

UCLA stages historic comeback

UCLA produced one of the most memorable moments of the season by rallying from a 23-point deficit to defeat No. 10 Illinois in overtime. Guard Donovan Dent sealed the win with a buzzer-beating layup, completing the largest comeback against a top-10 opponent in AP poll history.



The victory offered a major boost to UCLA’s NCAA Tournament hopes after a difficult stretch and highlighted the team’s defensive improvement down the stretch.

With several ranked teams losing on the same day including Kansas and Iowa State the national landscape continues to shift rapidly. As Selection Sunday approaches, results like these underline the depth of contenders and suggest the race for the title remains wide open.



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