Georgetown Tops Syracuse In Big East Tourney, Kansas Downs Texas Tech In Big 12

New York, NY, United States (AHN) – Chris Wright poured in 27 points with six assists, leading the Georgetown Hoyas to a 91-84 upset win over the Syracuse Orange Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Greg Monroe had 15 points, 10 boards and was three assists shy of a triple double for the Hoyas (22-9, 10-8 Big East), coming off a rout of South Florida in Wednesday’s second round.

Austin Freeman, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, finished with 18 points for the victors, slated to make their 20th Big East semifinals appearance.

The Hoyas will be bidding to extend their conference record of seven titles when they clash against Marquette Friday.

Big East Player of the Year Wes Johnson ended with 24 points to pace the Orange (28-4, 15-3) in the setback.

At Spring Center in Kansas City, MO, Sherron Collins scored 19 points, as the Kansas Jayhawks recorded a milestone win Thursday with 80-68 rout of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Cole Aldrich tallied 12 and hauled in 18 boards, while Xavier Henry and Marcus Morris scored 13 and 12, respectively, for the Jayhawks’ 2,000th win in the program’s storied history.

Kansas held off a scrappy Texas Tech squad in the second half with a 51.9 shooting clip to improve to a record 30-2, 15-1 Big 12.

The Red Raiders (17-15, 4-12) were led by John Roberson, who turned in 17 points and dished out eight helpers in the loss.

With the win, Kansas sets up a semifinals matchup Wednesday against Texas A&M, who trounced Nebraska later Thursday.

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