TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Indiana State didn't need a last-second shot to beat Indiana. All it took was grit, determination and the seemingly unstoppable tandem of David Moss and Tyson Schnitker.

Moss and Schnitker each scored 19 points, had six assists and accounted for 28 of 42 second-half points to help the Sycamores rally from an 11-point second-half deficit and upset No. 18 Indiana, 72-67, yesterday.

"This is one of the biggest things we've accomplished since I've been here," said Moss, a senior. "When you've got guys who have heart, who are willing to work and listen and pay attention to the details, then we've got a chance to win."

Moss hasn't won much lately, enduring a 20-39 record the last two seasons. So when it was clear Indiana State (4-0) was about to knock off its in-state rival for the third time in four meetings, Moss couldn't restrain his excitement.

He raced toward the baseline to greet students who ran right past him as they stormed the court. The students then danced on the Sycamores' midcourt logo for several minutes while the band played.

It was Indiana State's first win over a ranked team since beating Oklahoma, 70-68, in a first-round NCAA Tournament game on March 16, 2001. The Sycamores also are off to their best start in 20 years.

The Hoosiers, who blew a double-digit lead, thanks in part to yielding 22 points off their 22 turnovers, dipped to 4-2.

NO. 4 VILLANOVA 79, BUCKNELL 60

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Allen Ray scored 20 points and Randy Foye had 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Wildcats (5-0) over the Bison (5-1).

Ray answered two second-half surges with some big shots, including two key 3-pointers after Bucknell closed a 19-point deficit to three.

NO. 14 MICHIGAN ST. 77, NO. 6 BOSTON COL. 70

NEW YORK — Maurice Ager scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half and Paul Davis scored 18 points to lead the Spartans (6-2) over the Eagles (6-1) in the Jimmy V. Classic.

The Spartans, who lost to Hawai'i in their opener, improved to 2-1 this season against teams ranked in the top 10.

NO. 10 FLORIDA 87, PROVIDENCE 77

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Taurean Green scored 18 points to lead the Gators over the Friars (3-3). Corey Brewer and Al Horford each added 14 points for Florida, which improved to 8-0 and matched the team's best start since it opened 10-0 in 1951.

NORTHERN IOWA 67, NO. 12 IOWA 63

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Erik Crawford scored seven of his nine points in overtime, and Eric Coleman finished with 19 points to lead the Panthers (5-1) over the Hawkeyes (7-2).

NO. 15 KENTUCKY 73, GEORGIA STATE 46

ATLANTA — Backup center Shagari Alleyne scored a career-high 16 points and the Wildcats (6-2) beat the Panthers (2-3) despite playing without leading scorer Rajon Rondo. The sophomore guard, the team leader in the major offensive categories, was held out with strep throat.

HAWAI'I DIVISION II

HAWAI'I PACIFIC 75, CALIFORNIA BAPTIST 72

Audrius Peciukas scored 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Sea Warriors (1-4) over the Lancers (3-3) at Neal Blaisdell Arena. Adam Reinking added 16 points for HPU, and Donnell Dobbins scored 12.

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NO. 6 RUTGERS 58, PROVIDENCE 45

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Michelle Campbell scored 21 points and Cappie Poindexter added 16 to lead the Scarlet Knights (6-0) past the Friars (1-6) in the Big East opener for both teams. Chelsea Marandola scored 14 for the Friars.

NO. 2 DUKE 92, TCU 52

FORT WORTH, Texas — Laura Kurz scored 15 points and Alison Bales added 11 to lead the Blue Devils (7-0) over the Lady Frogs (2-5). Duke held TCU to 25-percent shooting.

NO. 15 ARIZONA ST. 73, NO. 18 NEW MEXICO 61

TEMPE, Ariz. — Kristen Kovesdy had 18 points and seven rebounds to lead the Sun Devils (7-1) over the Lobos (6-2). Kovesdy shot 6 of 8 from the floor.

NO. 17 GEORGIA 97, IONA 60

ATHENS, Ga. — Sherill Baker scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Lady Dogs (6-2) over the Lady Gaels (2-2).