Miami — Troy Bell made only one field goal in the second half, and it was a big one.
The Big East Conference scoring leader sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:47 left to help Boston College beat No. 15 Miami 70-65 Tuesday night.
Bell had 18 points at halftime, then was held scoreless in the second half until he made two free throws with 2:39 left. That cut Miami's lead to 65-63, and his 3-pointer on the Eagles' next possession put them ahead to stay.
"He knows it's his show coming down the stretch, and that makes it difficult to guard him," BC coach Al Skinner said.
Boston College (15-5, 4-3 Big East) beat the Hurricanes (18-3, 5-3) for the third consecutive time and snapped their four-game winning streak. The Eagles had lost four of six after a 12-1 start.
"This is a big momentum-builder," Bell said.
No. 4 Cincinnati 75, East Carolina 48
Cincinnnati Steve Logan and Field Williams scored 18 points apiece, and the nation's toughest defense added a new twist a pesky full-court press as No. 4 Cincinnati beat East Carolina for its 20th straight win.
No. 10 Kentucky 70,
No. 5 Florida 68
Gainesville, Fla. Tayshaun Prince had 19 points and 10 rebounds as No. 10 Kentucky sent No. 5 Florida to its third straight loss.
No. 25 Ohio St. 78,
No. 12 Illinois 67
Columbus, Ohio Brent Darby scored 22 points making 16 of 18 free throws and a pivotal jumper with 2 minutes left as No. 25 Ohio State defeated No. 12 Illinois.
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