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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 21 points in his college debut and Dedric Lawson added 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 1 Kansas past No. 10 Michigan State 92-87 in the season-opening Champions Classic. The Jayhawks won their third straight in one of college basketball's premier events.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jaylyn Patterson had 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left as Texas Southern used a late rally to upset Baylor 72-69 in the season opener for both teams. Patterson's shot from the left wing was part of a game-ending 34-14 run over the final 14 minutes. That put Texas Southern ahead for the first time since the opening five minutes of Johnny Jones' first game as the Tigers coach.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Jarrett Culver scored 16 points, Matt Mooney had 12 points and six assists and Texas Tech opened the encore to the school's first Elite Eight season with an 87-37 victory over Incarnate Word. The Red Raiders outscored the Cardinals 48-7 in the second half, holding Incarnate Word to 10 percent shooting after halftime.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Andrew Jones, missing from the Texas lineup since he was diagnosed with leukemia in January, made his long-anticipated return. Jones, a junior guard, received a standing ovation when he entered the game in the second half.

UNDATED (AP) — Michigan moved into the fourth spot of the College Football Playoff rankings, behind Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame. Georgia was next at five, followed by Oklahoma. The playoff picture cleared up after a weekend where several contenders asserted themselves. The top-four teams in the final rankings on Dec. 2 will play in the national semifinals.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nebraska transfer Michael Jacobson led four players in double digits with 17 points, fellow transfer Marial Shayok had 14 and Iowa State rolled past Alabama State 79-53 on Tuesday night. Lindell Wigginton chipped in with 13 for the Cyclones (1-0), who'll get their first major test on Friday when Missouri, their old Big 12 rivals, visit Hilton Coliseum.

NEW YORK (AP) — College basketball season is starting earlier and earlier, and top women's coaches Muffet McGraw and Geno Auriemma aren't thrilled about it. A sport that used to begin practice around Oct. 15 and have its first games at Thanksgiving is now beginning nearly three weeks sooner.

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