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Crutcher scores 18, leads No. 5 Dayton past VCU 66-61

By HANK KURZ Jr. | February 18, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dayton coach Anthony Grant knew that his No. 5 Flyers would face a stern test on the road at VCU, where he spent four years as the Rams' coach.His team got that, for sure, in the 150th consecutive sellout at VCU's Siegel Center,...

Harris helps lift Nevada over New Mexico 88-74

By GLEN ROSALES | February 18, 2020

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Sparked by another standout game from Jalen Harris, who scored 26 with nine rebounds, Nevada beat New Mexico 88-74 on Tuesday night.It was a game that marked the first return to the Pit of former Lobos coaches Steve Alford,...

Pinson, Smith won’t cool off as Mizzou edges Ole Miss

By HANNAH HOFFMEISTER | February 18, 2020

For the second game in a row, Missouri’s Xavier Pinson and Dru Smith carried the team’s offense.Pinson scored a career-high 32 points on 9-of-13 shooting and missed just one free throw in 11 attempts as Missouri beat Ole Miss 71-68 on Tuesday night.Dru...

Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67

By BOB FERRANTE | February 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Williams is feeling more comfortable, and the freshman’s play has the rest of the ACC very uncomfortable.Williams scored 16 points, Anthony Polite had 10 points and six rebounds and No. 8 Florida State pulled away...

Mulkey fastest to 600 as No. 2 Baylor women top Texas Tech

February 18, 2020

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kim Mulkey gathered her Baylor players for a quick chat before Queen Egbo grabbed the coach around the waist and hoisted her in the air.Call it a “Lady Bear” hug for the fastest coach to 600 wins in Division I history — men...

No. 7 Maryland beats Northwestern 76-67 for 9th straight win

By DAVID GINSBURG | February 18, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It's no coincidence that Jalen Smith's run of consecutive double-doubles coincides with Maryland's current winning streak.Smith had 22 points and a career-high 19 rebounds for his ninth straight double-double, and No. 7 Maryland...

Pierre’s go-ahead 3 carries UMass past St. Louis

February 18, 2020

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 24 points and Dibaji Walker added 14 points off the bench and UMass edged Saint Louis 67-63 on Tuesday night.Carl Pierre's 3-pointer with 1:49 left broke a tie at 62 and the Minutemen (11-15, 5-8 Atlantic 10...

Cobb’s 23 points sends Wagner past Mount Saint Mary’s

February 18, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Cobb III scored 23 points and Wagner snapped its seven-game losing streak, topping Mount St. Mary's 67-61 on Tuesday night.Tyrone Nesby IV scored 20 points and Chase Freeman 11 for Wagner (6-19, 3-11 Northeast Conference).The...

Groce scores 15 to lift E. Michigan past Kent St. 70-49

February 18, 2020

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Ty Groce scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Eastern Michigan beat Kent State 70-49 on Tuesday night to win its third straight and fourth straight at home.Thomas Binelli added 13 points and Boubacar Toure had 10 points...

Ford’s career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

February 18, 2020

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Wisconsin built its lead over Purdue behind the 3-point arc. The Badgers secured the win at the free throw line.Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 points on Wednesday and the Badgers hit eight straight free throws with less than...

Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, extends dominance in series

By MARK LONG | February 18, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson spent a good chunk of his career night at the free throw line. It was the best chance undermanned Arkansas had at stopping the 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore.Johnson scored a career-high 24 points thanks mostly...

Cardenas, Elisias lead Bryant over Merrimack

February 18, 2020

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Juan Cardenas scored 13 points with 15 rebounds and Bryant used the second half to pull away from Merrimack for a 61-52 win on Tuesday night.The Bulldogs have won four straight at home. Merrimack led 29-28 at halftime and used...