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College basketball winners, losers: Big early deficits doom No. 3 Illinois in loss at Texas Tech, No. 2 Duke
Tuesday's college basketball schedule was heralded as one of the best nonconference days of the season. With close games, upsets and drama in marquee matchups, it's safe to say it lived up to the hype.
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No. 1 Florida beat in-state rival Florida State 81‑72 on the road, improving to 2‑0. No. 2 Duke suffered a 79‑73 upset loss to No. 5 Michigan State in the Champions Classic. No. 3 Illinois fell to No. 16 Texas Tech 74‑68 after the Red Raiders built a 20‑point first‑half lead and held off an Illinois rally, with Cruz Davis contributing 20 points for Texas Tech. The day featured several high‑profile nonconference matchups, but two of the top three teams were defeated on the road.
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