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UConn Upsets Gonzaga, Alabama Beats Creighton

In a thrilling weekend of NCAA men's college basketball, several top teams clashed in significant matchups.

No. 18 UConn pulled off a notable upset against No. 8 Gonzaga at Madison Square Garden, winning 77-71. Freshman Liam McNeeley was the star of the game, scoring a career-high 26 points and adding seven rebounds and four assists in the second half. Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr. also contributed significantly with 12 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. This victory marks UConn's fourth consecutive win after a tough start in the Maui Invitational last month[2].

In another key matchup, No. 7 Alabama held off a late comeback by Creighton to win 83-75. Mark Sears led the Crimson Tide with 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists. He was crucial in the final minutes, hitting a pair of 3-pointers to secure the win. Freshmen Labaron Philon and Derrion Reid added 16 and 12 points, respectively, for Alabama. Creighton's Jackson McAndrew scored 13 of his 16 points in the last six minutes, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit[3].

West Virginia also had a strong performance, defeating Bethune-Cookman 84-61. Javon Small led the Mountaineers with 27 points, making all 11 of his free throws and adding six rebounds and six assists. Aman Hansberry and Jonathan Powell also contributed with 16 and 14 points, respectively[5].

Top Scorers:
- Liam McNeeley (UConn): 26 points
- Mark Sears (Alabama): 27 points
- Javon Small (West Virginia): 27 points
- Khalif Battle (Gonzaga): 21 points
- Jackson McAndrew (Creighton): 16 points

Scores and Results:
- UConn 77, Gonzaga 71
- Alabama 83, Creighton 75
- West Virginia 84, Bethune-Cookman 61

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