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Eberle’s hat trick helps Islanders end skid, beat Red Wings

By DENIS P. GORMAN | February 21, 2020

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Eberle had a hat trick and the New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game skid.It was the third three-goal game of Eberle's career and his first since April 9, 2017, when he was...

No. 21 Arizona State women rally to beat Colorado 65-59

February 21, 2020

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Reili Richardson and Ja'Tavia Tapley scored 16 points apiece, each with seven in the fourth quarter, to help No. 21 Arizona State rally for a 65-59 win over Colorado on Friday night.Tapley scored the first seven points in a 10-0...

Perkins scores 25 to lead Saint Louis over VCU 80-62

February 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins had 25 points as Saint Louis topped VCU 80-62 on Friday night.Hasahn French had 18 points for Saint Louis (19-8, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 11 points. Jordan Goodwin had 10 points.Marcus...

Hill-Mais scores 23 to carry Oakland past Milwaukee 75-68

February 21, 2020

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland defeated Milwaukee 75-68 on Friday night.Rashad Williams had 16 points for Oakland (11-17, 6-9 Horizon League). Daniel Oladapo added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Tray Maddox...

Three LIU players reach 20 points in win over FDU

February 21, 2020

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Ty Flowers scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Long Island beat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-81 on Friday night.Jermaine Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Raiquan Clark 20 points and Virshon Cotton 16 points for Long Island (13-15,...

Doncic, Mavericks notch another road win, 122-106 at Magic

By BILL FAY | February 21, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — All-Star Luka Doncic did his usual thing in Orlando and got some unexpected help from teammate Maxi Kleber.Doncic nearly had a triple-double, finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Dallas Mavericks cruised...

Marfo carries Quinnipiac over Canisius 66-64

February 21, 2020

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Kevin Marfo had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a late block to lead Quinnipiac to a 66-64 win over Canisius on Friday night.Aaron Falzon went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line with 13.4 seconds to give Quinnipiac a 66-64 lead, Scott Hitchon...

Ford, Morales lead Wagner over Central Connecticut 68-56

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Elijah Ford had 18 points as Wagner topped Central Connecticut 68-56 on Friday night. Alex Morales added 17 points for the Seahawks, while Tyrone Nesby IV chipped in 15. Morales also had six rebounds.Will Martinez had six assists for...

Bryant wins at St. Francis Brooklyn for first time, 82-74

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Green III scored a career-high 23 points as Bryant won at St. Francis Brooklyn for the first time, 82-74, on Friday night.Juan Cardenas added 22 points for the Bulldogs. Cardenas also had nine rebounds for Bryant, which had 53...

Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths

By REBECCA BOONE and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER | February 21, 2020

HONOLULU (AP) — Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids’ best interests at heart.But that was before she reportedly declared herself a god sent to prepare the world for an imminent apocalypse. Before three...

Raptors beat Suns 118-101 for 16th win in 17 games

By IAN HARRISON | February 21, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 37 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 118-101 on Friday night for their 16th victory in 17 games.Serge Ibaka scored 16 points, Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis each had 14, Kyle Lowry...

Pacers beat Knicks 106-98 in return from All-Star break

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — T.J. Warren had 27 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 106-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night in their return from the All-Star break.Domantas Sabonis added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers,...