Mark Gottfried resigned as Alabama's basketball coach yesterday, leaving in the middle of his 11th season amid criticism of both the team's play and the departure of a star player.

The school said Gottfried will immediately be replaced by assistant coach Philip Pearson. Alabama's next game is at Arkansas on Thursday.

Gottfried said he quit during a meeting with athletic director Mal Moore.

The Crimson Tide's record this season is 12-7, 2-3 in the Southeastern Conference.

Gottfried was criticized over the recent departure of point guard Ronald Steele.

MEN'S TOP 10

NO. 4 OKLAHOMA 89, OKLAHOMA STATE 80: Blake Griffin had 26 points and 19 rebounds and visiting Oklahoma (20-1, 6-0 Big 12) beat Oklahoma State (13-6, 2-3).

No. 8 Marquette 71, Notre Dame 64: Jerel McNeal scored 27 points to lead visiting Marquette (18-2, 7-0 Big East) over Notre Dame (12-7, 3-5) for its 10th straight win.

WOMEN'S TOP 10

NO. 1 CONNECTICUT 93, NO. 6 LOUISVILLE 65: Maya Moore had 27 points, Tiffany Hayes added 23 and host Connecticut (20-0, 6-0 Big East) routed Louisville (19-2, 6-1).

LOCAL DII SCHOOLS

BYU-HAWA'I 80, ACADEMY OF ART 64: Latoya Wily scored 24 points and Richelle Fenebock added 21 as the Seasiders (8-7) beat the Urban Knights (4-16) in a women's non-conference game at the Cannon Activities Center.

BYU-HAWA'I 107, ACADEMY OF ART 60: Lucas Alves scored 21 points to lead five Seasiders (13-1) in double-figures in a non-league win over the Urban Knights (3-17) in a men's game at the Cannon Activities Center.