Troubled Syracuse point guard Billy Edelin did not practice Thursday and will be out indefinitely, coach Jim Boeheim said.
Edelin, a sophomore averaging 13.8 points and 4.2 rebounds, sat out two games before returning for Saturday’s loss at Providence. But he again missed Tuesday’s game against Rutgers.
Boeheim said Wednesday that Edelin’s troubles were “personal issues” and had nothing to do with his role on the team.
Wade pleads innocent
Wisconsin guard Maurice “Boo” Wade pleaded innocent in Dane County (Wis.) Circuit Court to a charge of choking a woman at her apartment.
Player suspended
Charlotte senior guard Demon Brown was suspended for Thursday night’s game against Louisville stemming from his arrest earlier this week.
Rivers honored
Marquette will retire the jersey of former Proviso East standout Glenn “Doc” Rivers during halftime of Saturday’s game against Memphis.
RESULTS, THURSDAY’S SYNOPSIS
#7 Gonzaga 71 at San Francisco 48
Cory Violette had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Bulldogs (20-2, 10-0) moved step closer to clinching 4th straight WCC regular-season title with victory over Dons (14-12, 4-6).
#9 Louisville 71 at Charlotte 77
Curtis Withers scored 23 points, including 2 FTs with :30 left, to lift 49ers to 4th consecutive victory with upset of Cardinals, who lost for 3rd time in 4 games.
Southern Cal 70 at #16 Arizona 97
Salim Stoudamire scored 22 points and Wildcats (15-6, 7-5 Pac-10) pulled away in 2nd half to beat Trojans (9-12, 4-8) and easily avenge earlier 99-90 loss.
#19 Utah State 69 at CS Northridge 47
Mark Brown had career-high 25 points and Nate Harris added 14 points and career-best 13 rebounds in 17th straight victory for Aggies (20-1, 12-0 Big West).
#20 Wake Forest 82 at Clemson 67
Justin Gray scored career-high 29 points and Demon Deacons (14-6, 5-5 ACC), once 11-0 this season, ended 2-game losing streak by beating Tigers (9-12, 2-8).
Eastern Illinois 68 at Tennessee St. 75
Jeremy Jackson had career-high 23 points, 16 in 1st half, to help Tigers beat Panthers and snap 6-game losing streak. EIU was led by Jesse MacKinson’s 19 points.
Oral Roberts 73 at Valparaiso 84
Ali Berdiel’s 17 points led 4 Crusaders in double figures in Mid-Con win, despite 28 points from Ken Tutt and 20 points and 15 rebounds from Caleb Green for Golden Eagles.
Southern Utah 59 at Chicago State 73
Deji Akindele scored career-high 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Rubeen Perry added 15 points to lead Cougars to Mid-Con victory over Thunderbirds.
UMKC 74 at Western Illinois 52
Michael Watson scored 26 points and Kangaroos jumped to 38-20 lead at halftime to cruise to Mid-Con win over Leathernecks, who were led by Bobby Carter’s 15 points
