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WACO, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Kevin Rogers led the way with 21 points Wednesday and the No. 20 Bears used a fast-paced offense to run away from Jackson State 113-78.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Jon Diebler scored 19 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday and Ohio State held Iowa scoreless for the final 3:28 to down the Hawkeyes 68-65.

DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Kyle Singler and Gerald Henderson helped Duke to a quick start Wednesday and the No. 5 Blue Devils went on to thrash Loyola (Md.) 92-51.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A career-high, 24-point effort from Kalin Lucas Wednesday helped carry No. 15 Michigan State to a 70-58 win over 21st-ranked Minnesota.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Bryant Hahnfeldt kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3:26 to play Wednesday, giving Vanderbilt a 16-14 triumph over Boston College in the Music City Bowl.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Indians have acquired veteran infielder Mark DeRosa from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for three minor league pitchers.

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A 44-yard field goal by Justin Kahut in the second quarter was the only score of the game Wednesday and gave Oregon State a 3-0 Sun Bowl win over Pittsburgh.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Case Keenum threw for a touchdown and ran for two more Wednesday in carrying Houston to a 34-28 victory over Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The deal finalizing the merger between Petty Enterprises with Gillett Evernham Motorsports will be announced next week, Fox Sports reported Wednesday.

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Mike Comrie scored twice in a three-goal second period Wednesday, keying the New York Islanders' 4-2 victory against the Florida Panthers.

DETROIT, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Allen Iverson's 19 points, four rebounds and four assists Wednesday led Detroit to an 83-75 win over the New Jersey Nets.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Rashard Lewis scored 11 of his 21 points in the first period Wednesday, fueling Orlando's 113-94 rout of Chicago.

ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels filled their closer's role Wednesday by signing free-agent left-hander Brian Fuentes to a two-year contract.

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Sam Young's team-high 18 points Wednesday helped rally third-ranked Pittsburgh to a 78-72 win over Rutgers in the Big East opener for both schools.