Morris Pours In 25 as Kentucky Roll Over Campbell

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Fri, 2004-12-31 03:00

LEXINGTON, Ky., 31 December 2004 — Randolph Morris poured in a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting, as eighth-ranked Kentucky rolled to an 82-50 victory over Campbell at Rupp Arena.

Kelenna Azubuike chipped in 14 points for the Wildcats (9-1), who have won five in a row. Kentucky head coach Tubby Smith recorded his 200th victory at the school (200-53).

Anthony Atkinson netted 14 points for the Fighting Camels (2-7), who suffered their fourth consecutive setback. Comerlee Poole collected nine points and nine rebounds for Campbell.

At Pittsburgh, Chevon Troutman scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as 10th-ranked Pittsburgh beat South Carolina, 72-68, in a non-league clash at the Petersen Events Center.

Carl Krauser added 14 points and Chris Taft scored 12 for Pittsburgh (10-0), which shot 25-of-50 from the floor in its 25th straight home victory against non-conference foes. Ronald Ramon contributed 11 points in the win.

At Austin, Texas, P.J. Tucker scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead 15th-ranked Texas to a 100-82 win over Texas-San Antonio at the Frank Erwin Center.

Daniel Gibson added 19 points and Kenny Taylor chipped in 13 points and seven boards for the Longhorns (9-2), who have won seven of their last eight games.

Justin Harbert scored a game-high 25 points and Andre Owens pitched in 16 for the Roadrunners (4-5), who have dropped three straight contests.

At Madison, Wis., Alando Tucker racked up 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists as Wisconsin posted a convincing 76-62 victory over 18th-ranked Alabama at the Kohl Center. Mike Wilkinson recorded 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting for the Badgers (9-2), who connected on 11-of-22 attempts from three-point range to earn their fourth straight win.

Zach Morley added 13 points and Sharif Chambliss compiled 11 along with five assists as Wisconsin put an end to Alabama’s six-game winning streak.

At Morgantown, West Virginia, Mike Gansey made 4-of-5 three-point attempts for a game-high 19 points as unbeaten West Virginia knocked off 20th-ranked George Washington 71-65 at WVU Coliseum.

D’or Fischer added 15 points for the Mountaineers (9-0), who are off to their best start since the 1959-60 squad won their first 10 contests of that year.

J.R. Pinnock and T.J. Thompson each had 14 points for the Colonials (8-2), who had won eight in a row since a season-opening loss to Wake Forest, which included wins over nationally-ranked foes Maryland and Michigan State. Mike Hall compiled 13 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

At East Lansing, Mich., Paul Davis and Kelvin Torbert scored 15 points apiece, as No. 23 Michigan State rolled to a 92-63 victory over UNC-Asheville.

Alan Anderson added 14 points for the Spartans (8-2), who have won five straight since a loss to George Washington on December 4. Shannon Brown chipped in 13 points and Maurice Ager had 11 in the win.

Omar Collington and Steven Rush scored 14 points each to lead the Bulldogs (3-7), who fell to 0-6 on the road this season.

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