Louisville, Ky. ? David Padgett scored a season-high 26 points, and No. 13 Louisville overcame a dazzling 40-point performance from Notre Dame center Luke Harangody in a 90-85 victory over the Irish on Friday night.
Louisville’s eighth straight victory moved the Cardinals (23-6, 13-3 Big East) into a first-place tie with No. 11 Georgetown with two games remaining.
Louisville will play Villanova on Sunday and end the season at Georgetown on March 8.
No. 4 UCLA 70, Arizona State 49
Tempe, Ariz. – Kevin Love had 18 points and 12 rebounds for his 17th double-double in the Bruins’ eighth straight victory over the Sun Devils.
No. 8 Stanford 82, Washington 79
Stanford, Calif. – Brook Lopez had 21 points and seven rebounds, and Stanford struggled before holding off Washington to keep the Huskies winless at Maples Pavilion since 1993.
No. 10 Wisconsin 57, No. 19 Michigan State 42
Madison, Wis. – Brian Butch hit a career-high four three-pointers as Wisconsin used a late run to shake loose from Michigan State.
No. 14 Butler 66, Wright State 61
Indianapolis – Julian Betko scored a career-high 17 points, all in the first half, and Butler held off Wright State to clinch the No. 1 seed in next week’s Horizon League tournament.
No. 22 Washington St. 70, California 49
Berkeley, Calif. – Taylor Rochestie scored 18 points, Kyle Weaver added 17, and defense-minded Washington State showed off its offensive skills as well.
