Cincinnati is off to its best start since '98-'99, but the Bearcats are no longer undefeated. No. 7 Villanova extended its dominance on-campus, handing Cincy its first loss. Elsewhere, Purdue rolled against
Corey Fisher scored 21 points, Maalik Wayns had 13 of his
Fisher had 20 points and made all nine of his free throws in a dynamic first half for the Wildcats (14-1, 3-0 Big East).
Villanova upped its winning streak at The Pavilion, its cozy 6,500-seat on-campus arena, to 45 consecutive. The streak began on Jan. 17, 2007, and now includes 19 wins over Big East teams.
Winners of nine in a row, the Wildcats haven’t lost since a 78-68 setback against
Cincinnati (15-1, 2-1) started the season 15-0 for the first time since 1998-99. The Bearcats started 19-
Rashad Bishop led Cincinnati with 14 points while Yancy Gates and Sean Kilpatrick added 11 each.
No. 1 Duke 71,
Kyle Singler had 25 points and a season-high 10 rebounds, and No. 1 Duke beat
No. 2 Ohio State 67,
David Lighty scored 19 points and No. 2 Ohio State survived a scare when Austin Hollins’ 3-pointer came up short in the final seconds, allowing the Buckeyes to remain unbeaten with a 67-64 victory against
No. 3
Marcus Morris scored 22 points, and No. 3 Kansas outlasted
No. 11 Purdue 75,
Ryne Smith scored 18 points Sunday to help No. 11 Purdue beat