Sports

Jaylen Petty scores 24 as Texas Tech beats Akron 91-71 in NCAA Tournament first round

Jacari White scores 26 and No. 3 seed Virginia avoids early March exit, beating Wright State 82-73

Blackhawks D Louis Crevier and F Andrew Mangiapane sidelined by injuries

Purdue’s Smith sets Division I career assists record in rout of Queens University in NCAA Tournament

Zuby Ejiofor leads streaking St. John’s past Northern Iowa 79-53 in strong NCAA Tournament opener

Top-seeded Arizona rolls past Long Island 92-58 in impressive NCAA Tournament opener