National rankings and valuable positioning in the Big Ten standings were on the line Sunday when No. 16 Michigan played host to No. 18 Wisconsin. And a key was freshman Trey Burke (left), who not only played tight defense against Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor (11) but scored 14 points to lead Michigan to a 59-41 victory. The Wolverines improved to 13-3, 3-1; the Badgers fell to 12-5, 1-3.

Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10), the son of the former NBA standout, scores two of his game-high 17 points in No. 16 Michigan's 59-41 triumph over No. 18 Wisconsin on Sunday.

Penn State's Tim Frazier (left) soars past Indiana's Victor Oladipo on Sunday, but the basket and Frazier's 21 points weren't enough to keep the No. 12 Hoosiers from beating the Nittany Lions 88-82.
 

Indiana's Jordan Hulls (left) tries to muscle his way past Jermaine Marshall in the No. 12 Hoosiers' 88-82 triumph over Penn State on Sunday. Hulls led all scorers with 28 points in the Big Ten contest.

USC's Greg Allen (left) and Arizona's Josiah Turner battle for a loose ball on Sunday. Turner's Wildcats outscored the Trojans by 16 in the first half and rolled to a 57-46 victory. Arizona improved to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in the Pac-12, while USC fell to 5-12 and 0-4.

N.C. State's Scott Wood (15) knocks away a 3-point attempt by Maryland's Pe'Shon Howard during second-half action from the RBC Center on Sunday. Wood, who scored 19 points, and the host Wolfpack won the ACC opener for both teams 79-74. N.C. State improved to 12-4, while Maryland dropped to 10-4.

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins runs into the brick wall of Purdue forward Travis Carroll in the first half at Minneapolis' Williams Arena on Sunday. The visiting Boilermakers won 79-66, improving to 13-4 and 3-1 in the Big Ten, while Minnesota fell to 12-5 and 0-4.

California guard Jorge Gutierrez drives on Oregon guard Devoe Joseph during the second half of this Pac-12 battle in Eugene, Ore., on Sunday. Gutierrez scored 18 points as the Bears claimed a 77-60 victory. Cal is now 13-4 and 3-1 in the conference, while Oregon fell to 11-5 and 2-2.

Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie drives to the basket on Saturday as Arkansas' Michael Sanchez defends. Moultrie only managed nine points in what was a high-scoring affair with little defense played by either side.

Mississippi State's Dee Bost (3) led his team with 21 points scored, but the Bulldogs fell to unranked Arkansas 98-88 on Saturday.

Murray State's Isaiah Canaan shoots over Austin Peay's Jerome Clyburn.

Murray State's Jewuan Long drives against Austin Peay's TyShwan Edmondson, who tries to keep up his defensive form.

Rutgers' Myles Mack leads his teammates up the floor against UConn.

Rutgers' Derrick Randall is surrounded by UConn defenders Niels Giffey (5), Alex Oriakhi (34), and Andre Drummond in the key.

Connecticut's Andre Drummond dunks against Rutgers.

Gonzaga's Elias Harris tries to squeeze through Santa Clara's Niyi Harrison (31) and Brandon Clark after a free throw.

Santa Clara's Robert Garrett makes it hard for Gonzaga's Elias Harris to shoot.

Santa Clara and Gonzaga players hit the floor for a loose ball in the first half.

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett vocalizes during the Cavs' matchup Saturday against Miami in Charlottesville.

Miami's Kenny Kadji soars for a rebound against Virginia.

Virginia forward Mike Scott protects the ball from Miami guard Malcolm Grant during the teams' matchup in Charlottesville, Va.

Miami guard Malcolm Grant drives past Virginia guard Sammy Zeglinski in the first half Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.

Syracuse's Fab Melo is feeling more fab than mellow as he celebrates after drawing a charging foul against Marquette's Todd Mayo Saturday in Syracuse.

Kentucky's Terrence Jones drives to the hoop against South Carolina — and doesn't much care that Damontre Harris is in his way.

Marquette's Vander Blue (2) battles Syracuse's Kris Joseph for a loose ball during the first half Saturday in Syracuse.

Notre Dame's Jack Cooley needs all of his 6-foot-9 frame to shoot over Louisville's Rakeem Buckles during the first half Saturday.

Notre Dame's Jerian Grant goes up for a shot against Louisville — but the Cardinals' Jared Swopshire doesn't make it easy.

Kentucky's Marquis Teague (25) and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (rear) battle South Carolina's Lakeem Jackson for a rebound in Lexington, Ky.

Ohio State's William Buford loses the ball as he drives to the basket in front of Iowa's Devon Archie.

Ohio State's J.D. Weatherspoon goes to the hoop against Iowa's Eric May.

UNC's Harrison Barnes dunks against Boston College.

UNC's John Henson fouls Boston College's Gabe Moton during the first half.

Dartmouth's Jvonte Brooks (right) loses control of the ball as he is pressured by Harvard's Andrew Van Nest (left) and Keith Wright.

Harvard's Kyle Casey dunks against Dartmouth.

Kansas coach Bill Self shouts to his team during the first half against Oklahoma.

Kansas' Travis Releford shoots as Oklahoma's Cameron Clark creeps behind him.

West Virginia's Keaton Miles puts a slam down against Georgetown.

Georgetown's Hollis Thompson (left) and Markel Starks force West Virginia's Jabarie Hinds to fall.

Kansas State's Thomas Gipson puts up a shot under pressure against Missouri.

Missouri's Phil Pressey (left) loses the ball while being defended by Kansas State's Angel Rodriguez.

Duke's Miles Plumlee drives between Georgia Tech's Kammeon Holsey (24) and Daniel Miller.

Duke's Ryan Kelly grips the ball as he goes to the basket against Georgia Tech.

Tennessee's Josh Richardson looks for an open teammate against Florida.

Tennessee's Wes Washpun (4) and forward Kenny Hall both block a shot from Florida's Erving Walker.