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Liberty blasts Stetson for seventh-straight win

February 22, 2020

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Caleb Homesley scored 22 points and Liberty extended its win streak to seven games beating Stetson 77-49 on Saturday.The Flames built a 19-7 lead and never trailed. They led 34-17 at halftime on the strength of 52% shooting. Liberty...

Cross, Henry lead Jacksonville State past UT Martin 72-58

February 22, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jacara Cross had 20 points and Kayne Henry scored 18 as Jacksonville State topped UT Martin 72-58 on Saturday.The Gamecocks (12-17, 7-9 Ohio Valley Conference) led by 11 points at halftime and maintained at least a nine-point...

Terry scores 20 to carry Texas St. over Georgia St. 86-76

February 22, 2020

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Eric Terry matched his career high with 20 points as Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 on Saturday.Nijal Pearson had 18 points and nine rebounds for Texas State (19-10, 12-6 Sun Belt Conference), which won its fourth...

Walker helps No. 8 Florida State beat NC State 67-61

By AARON BEARD | February 22, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eighth-ranked Florida State responded to a halftime deficit with an aggressive edge, driving the paint and attacking the glass. The Seminoles even threw in a few zone-defense looks, an unusual sight for coach Leonard Hamilton's...

Hendricksen leads North Florida past Lipscomb 82-74

February 22, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Hendricksen had 22 points as North Florida defeated Lipscomb 82-74 on Saturday.JT Escobar had 15 points for North Florida (19-11, 12-3 Atlantic Sun Conference), which earned its sixth straight home victory. Ivan Gandia-Rosa...

Nwora leads No. 11 Louisville past short-handed UNC 72-55

By STEVE BITTENBENDER | February 22, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Nwora holds himself to a high standard, and a recent rough patch was hard to endure.The junior wing ended his struggles Saturday, scoring 18 points to lead No. 11 Louisville over North Carolina 72-55.The Cardinals (23-5,...

Ricks leads Abilene Christian over SE Louisiana 75-69

February 22, 2020

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Payten Ricks hit 8 of 10 free throws and scored 18 points as Abilene Christian topped Southeastern Louisiana 75-69 on Saturday.Coryon Mason had 15 points for Abilene Christian (17-10, 12-4 Southland Conference), which won its fifth...

Atwood spurs Lamar to 79-62 victory over Texas A&M-CC

February 22, 2020

BEAUMONT, Tex. (AP) — T.J. Atwood scored 22 points and Lamar used a huge advantage at the free-throw line to knock off Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 79-62 on Saturday.Atwood sank 4 of 10 shots from the floor and made 14 of 15 foul shots for the Cardinals...

Diggs, Turner’s late basket help Bowling Green beat Ohio

February 22, 2020

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Trey Diggs made a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, Justin Turner hit a step-back jumper with two seconds to play, and Bowling Green beat Ohio 62-61 on Saturday.Turner, who went into in the game averaging...

Moragne carries Florida A&M over Norfolk St. 66-63

February 22, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Moragne came off the bench to score 18 points to lift Florida A&M to a 66-63 win over Norfolk State on Saturday, the Rattlers' seventh straight home victory.Rod Melton Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds for Florida...

Nwachukwu carries Sacramento St. past Idaho 67-56

February 22, 2020

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Osi Nwachukwu had a career-high 20 points as Sacramento State defeated Idaho 67-56 on Saturday.Joshua Patton had 14 points for Sacramento State (14-12, 7-10 Big Sky Conference). Chibueze Jacobs added 12 points.Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa,...

Sacramento Kings beat Clippers at Staples again, 112-103

By GREG BEACHAM | February 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Sacramento Kings realize they might have started playing their best basketball of the season too late to contend for a playoff spot.Beating the powerhouse Los Angeles Clippers on the road twice in less than a month still feels...