The college basketball landscape saw major upsets and dominant performances on Saturday, highlighted by Kansas State’s shocking road win over No. 3 Iowa State, which ended the Cyclones’ 29-game home winning streak. Elsewhere, No. 1 Auburn remained undefeated in SEC play, while Duke extended its winning streak to 15 games with a statement victory over North Carolina.
Major Upsets Shake Up the Rankings
Kansas State 80, No. 3 Iowa State 61 – Dug McDaniel’s 20-point performance led the Wildcats (10-11) to a commanding win over Iowa State (17-4), handing the Cyclones their first home loss since 2023.
No. 22 Texas Tech 82, No. 6 Houston 81 (OT) – The Red Raiders snapped Houston’s 33-game home win streak, led by Chance McMillian’s 23 points.
Southern California 70, No. 7 Michigan State 64 – Desmond Claude’s 19 points helped USC pull off a surprise win, ending Michigan State’s 13-game winning streak.
Baylor 81, No. 11 Kansas 70 – The Bears erased a 19-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Jayhawks 60-30 in the second half.
Arkansas 89, No. 12 Kentucky 79 – John Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena was a victorious one as the Razorbacks took down Kentucky.
Georgia Tech 77, No. 21 Louisville 70 – The Yellow Jackets erased a 13-point deficit to hand the Cardinals their first loss in 11 games.
Dominant Performances from Top Teams
No. 1 Auburn 92, No. 23 Ole Miss 82 – Johni Broome notched his 13th double-double as Auburn (20-1) stayed unbeaten in SEC play.
No. 8 Tennessee 64, No. 5 Florida 44 – The Volunteers avenged their 30-point loss to Florida with a suffocating defensive performance.
No. 17 Wisconsin 75, Northwestern 69 – John Tonje’s 27 points helped Wisconsin avoid a third straight road loss.
No. 25 UConn 77, No. 9 Marquette 69 – Solo Ball’s 25 points powered the Huskies past Marquette in a key Big East matchup.
Looking Ahead
With multiple top teams falling, the next AP Poll is sure to see significant shake-ups. Kansas State’s upset and Texas Tech’s gritty OT win prove that no team is safe, while Auburn and Duke continue to establish themselves as championship contenders.
