Andre Hollins scored 28 points and Minnesota rolled past punchless UCLA 83-63 last night in the second round of the NCAA tournament in Austin, Texas, a game that could be Bruins freshman Shabazz Muhammad’s last in college and coach Ben Howland’s final one leading the program.
Austin Hollins scored 16 for the 11th-seeded Gophers (21-12), who advanced to tomorrow’s third round against No. 3 seed Florida in the South Regional. The Gophers eased some pressure on coach Tubby Smith by giving him his first NCAA tournament win in six seasons.
Florida 79, Northwestern State 47
In Austin, Texas, Erik Murphy had 18 points to lead four Florida players in double figures and the Gators shut down the NCAA’s highest-scoring team in the second round of the South Regional.
No. 3 seed Florida (27-7) turned this one into a rout with a 19-1 run in the second half and held the 14th-seeded Demons (23-9) to their fewest points this season — 34 below their average.
San Diego State 70, Oklahoma 55
In Philadelphia, Jamaal Franklin scored 21 points, James Rahon had 17 and San Diego State earned its third NCAA tournament victory.
The seventh-seeded Aztecs (23-10) will play No. 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast tomorrow. The Eagles introduced themselves to the college basketball world with a 78-68 win over Georgetown.
Romero Osby scored 22 points for the 10th-seeded Sooners (20-12).