College basketball roundup

Chace Stanback scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half to lead host UNLV to a 68-65 victory over Wisconsin last night. Justin Hawkins' steal of a Badgers' inbounds pass with 6 seconds left allowed the Rebels to hold on to a 66-65 lead. Hawkins was fouled on the play and made two free throws for the final margin.

Stanback's jumper gave UNLV a 66-65 lead with 51 seconds left. Oscar Bellfield added 18 points for the Rebels (3-0). Jordan Taylor led the Badgers (2-1) with 19 points.

Ohio State 81, UNC-Wilmington 41: Deshaun Thomas scored 15 points as host No. 4 Ohio State's talented freshmen stole the show in the Global Sports Invitational. In addition to Thomas, first-year players Jordan Sibert and Jared Sullinger each had 11 points for the Buckeyes (3-0).

Villanova 86, Lafayette 41: Corey Stokes scored 19 points, and Corey Fisher had 16 to lead host No. 6 Villanova. Jared Mintz scored 12 points for the overmatched Leopards (1-3). The Wildcats (4-0) won their 41st straight game at The Pavilion. Their average margin of victory this season has been 28.5 points. Six Wildcats scored in double digits, and the team shot 50.7 percent (34 for 67).

Missouri 96, North Florida 58: Ricardo Ratliffe had 16 points and 10 rebounds as host No. 15 Missouri set an arena record by forcing 34 turnovers and finished with a 24-0 run. Marcus Denmon scored 18 points with two three-pointers and Laurence Bowers had 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for the Tigers (2-0). Parker Smith had 17 points and Matt Sauey Williams 14 for North Florida (1-3), which was held scoreless for the final 7:50.

Butler 88, Ball State 55:Matt Howard had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Shelvin Mack had 19 points and seven rebounds for host No. 16 Butler. Butler (2-0) won its seventh straight in a rivalry that has been played annually since 1950. The Bulldogs have won 17 in a row against Indiana opponents. Ball State (2-1) was led by Malik Perry, who scored all 13 of his points in the second half.