College basketball: Michigan State survives a scare against Florida Gulf Coast

Eron Harris had 31 points and No. 13 Michigan State held off Florida Gulf Coast, 78-77, on Sunday night when a timekeeping error led to a disputed finish at East Lansing, Mich.

With 1.6 seconds remaining, Florida Gulf Coast threw a long inbounds pass from underneath its own basket. But the clock incorrectly started when the pass was thrown, rather than when Antravious Simmons caught the ball by the foul line at the other end of the court.

So as Simmons turned to try a winning shot, the buzzer sounded — much too early. Simmons missed his attempt, but Florida Gulf Coast players looked confused and Coach Joe Dooley sought an explanation.

Officials went to a video review as players and fans waited to find out if the game was in fact over. After the delay, the play stood and Michigan State escaped.

Harris made six three-pointers and Miles Bridges added 13 points for the Spartans (2-2), who hit 52.9% of their attempts from beyond the three-point line. Florida Gulf Coast (1-3) got 18 points apiece from Brandon Goodwin and Simmons.

No. 1 Duke 75, No. 21 Rhode Island 65: The Blue Devils (4-1) won the Hall of Fame Tip-Off title game at Uncasville, Conn., behind 24 points by Luke Kennard. Jared Terrell led Rhode Island (4-1) with 22 points.

at No. 2 Kentucky 93, Duquesne 59: De’Aaron Fox collected 16 points, Malik Monk added 14 and the Wildcats (4-0) held the Dukes (2-3) to 30% shooting while making 35 of 76 attempts (46%).

at No. 8 Virginia 62, Yale 38: Marial Shayok scored 15 points for the Cavaliers (3-0), who held the Bulldogs scoreless for a stretch of nearly nine minutes in the second half. Blake Reynolds led Yale (2-1) with 10 points.

No. 11 Xavier 67, Northern Iowa 59: The Musketeers (5-0) won the Tire Pros Invitational as Trevon Blu-iett scored 20 points and Edmond Sumner had 11 of his 17 points in the second half at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Panthers (3-1) came on late and pulled to within five before Xavier stretched it back out.

at No. 20 Iowa State 130, the Citadel 63: Monte Morris had 17 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and the Cyclones (3-0) set a program record for points in a game. Iowa State held the Bulldogs (2-2) — who entered play averaging 112.2 points a game — to 22 in the first half.

No. 24 Cincinnati 71, Penn State 50: Kyle Washington had 16 points and 17 rebounds and the Bearcats (3-1) won the Hall of Fame Tip-Off consolation game. Shep Garner had 20 points for Penn State (2-3).

SOUTHLAND

Women

at No. 9 UCLA 80, Cal Poly 64: Jordin Canada had 19 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Bruins improved to 3-1. Monique Billings added 15 points before fouling out, and Nicole Kornet and Kennedy Burke each scored 14 points for UCLA. Lynn Leaupepe had 22 points and Gabby Grupalo added 13 for the Mustangs (1-3).

Men’s schedule

Pepperdine vs. Central Michigan, 5:30 p.m. PST