College basketball winners, losers: Big early deficits doom No. 3 Illinois in loss at Texas Tech, No. 2 Duke

CBS Sports • November 11, 2026 • sports

Key Points:

No. 1 Florida won 81-72 on the road against Florida State, improving to 2-0, while No. 2 Duke was upset 79-73 by No. 5 Michigan State in the Champions Classic.
No. 3 Illinois lost 74-68 to No. 16 Texas Tech, who built a 20-point first-half lead and held off a late Illinois rally.
Jeremy Fears Jr. stood out with a double-double (18 points, 11 assists) against Duke, showcasing his exceptional playmaking and control as a point guard.
Kentucky showed signs of disarray and lack of energy in their loss to Kansas, highlighting challenges early in coach Mark Pope's third season.
North Carolina struggled in a close win over Wyoming, needing a stronger performance ahead of upcoming games, while Vanderbilt also made a notable statement with a win over Memphis.