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A Tribune wire report

Published: February 8, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Takisha Granberry scored 27 points to lead West Virginia to a 79-70 upset vs. No. 5 Louisville on Saturday.

Liz Repella had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Sarah Miles had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers (13-9, 2-7 Big East Conference).

The teams went back and forth early in the first half but Louisville (21-3, 8-2) looked like it had taken charge with a 12-2 run and led 36-25 at the break.

NO. 1 CONNECTICUT 83,

MARQUETTE 49

MILWAUKEE - Maya Moore had another big game and Connecticut (23-0, 9-0 Big East) remained unbeaten with a victory at Marquette (13-10, 4-5).

Moore scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Huskies, her 12th double-double of the season and third in the past four games. Renee Montgomery added 15 points as Connecticut continued its best start since the 2002-03 season.

Krystal Ellis was held to eight points for the Golden Eagles, who were smothered by the Huskies' defense and weren't able to duplicate their upset of then-No. 10 Notre Dame last month.

NO. 8 BAYLOR 59,

NO. 18 KANSAS STATE 50

WACO, Texas - Jessica Morrow scored 17 points, Jhasmin Player added 16 points and Baylor (19-3, 7-2 Big 12) pulled away late to beat Kansas State (19-3, 6-3).

Baylor snapped a two-game home losing streak in which it lost to No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 16 Texas. The Lady Bears avoided their first three-game home skid since the 1999-2000 season.

NO. 21 IOWA STATE 53,

COLORADO 47

BOULDER, Colo. - Nicky Wieben scored 18 points to lead Iowa State past Colorado for the Cyclones' fifth straight win.

Iowa State (18-4, 6-2 Big 12) led by as many as 18 in the first half and went into halftime with a 31-22 lead. Colorado (10-11, 2-7) cut the deficit to five early in the second half but could get no closer.

NO. 23 XAVIER 68,

RICHMOND 55

RICHMOND, Va. - Jerri Taylor and Tudy Reed each scored 13 points to lead Xavier (20-4, 8-0 Atlantic 10) to a win against Richmond (17-7, 5-4).

The Musketeers won their 11th straight game. Special Jennings added 11 points for Xavier.

NO. 24 S. DAKOTA STATE 52,

W. ILLINOIS 31

MACOMB, Ill. - South Dakota State forced 20 turnovers and held Western Illinois to just 11 points in the second half, and the Jackrabbits (22-2, 11-1 Summit) coasted to victory against the Westerwinds (7-16, 5-7).

TAMPA 71, ROLLINS 48

TAMPA - Hailee Sullivan scored a career-high 26 points, going 7-for-10 from 3-point range, as Tampa (16-5, 6-4 SSC) knocked off No. 18 Rollins (18-3, 8-3).

Sullivan's previous high was 18 points, which came Wednesday at Nova Southeastern.

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