Rutgers Wins at Connecticut

Cappie Pondexter had 18 points and No. 8 Rutgers beat No. 4 Connecticut, 60-56, Tuesday night to take over first place in the Big East Conference.

It was the first victory for Rutgers, 18-3 overall and 10-0 in conference, at Storrs, Conn. The Huskies (21-3, 10-1) were 121-1 in their last 122 Big East home games before Tuesday.

No. 7 Ohio State 79, Wright State 48 -- Brandie Hoskins scored 20 points at Columbus, Ohio, to lead the Buckeyes (19-2) to their 10th victory in a row. The Raiders fell to 10-13.