Vandy ousts Shockers

? Corey Smith hit a layup as time expired to give Vanderbilt a 65-63 victory over Wichita State on Monday night in the second round of the NIT.

Mario Moore hit nine three-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points for the Commodores. Vanderbilt (20-13) will play Wednesday night at Memphis for a berth in the semifinals in New York.

With the game tied at 63 with 0.7 seconds left, Jason Holwerda threw a pass the length of the court to an open Smith, who caught the ball and scored as time expired, touching off a wild celebration on the Memorial Gym floor.

Moments earlier, Wichita State’s Jamar Howard nearly forced overtime by converting an offensive rebound off a missed free throw to tie the game.

Paul Miller led Wichita State (22-10) with 13 points and six rebounds. PJ Couisanrd, Matt Braueuer and Randy Burns all scored 11.

Saint Joseph’s 68, Holy Cross 60

Philadelphia — Dwayne Lee and Pat Carroll each scored 15 points, and Chet Stachitas added 13 to lead Saint Joseph’s.

TCU 78, W. Michigan 76, OT

Kalamazoo, Mich. — Corey Santee scored 26 points to lead Texas Christian.