Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Jenkins lifts Fairleigh Dickinson over Wagner 106-73

February 13, 2020

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Jahlil Jenkins had a career-high 31 points as Fairleigh Dickinson easily defeated Wagner 106-73 on Thursday night.Jenkins made 12 of 15 shots, including 5 of 7 from deep. He added seven assists and five steals.Brandon Powell had...

Pemberton carries Hofstra over Charleston 76-63

February 13, 2020

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Eli Pemberton matched his career high with 28 points and Hofstra beat College of Charleston 76-63 on Thursday night for its fifth straight victory.Jalen Ray had 14 points for Hofstra (19-7, 10-3 Colonial Athletic Conference)....

North Florida wins 5th straight, beats Jacksonville 81-66

February 13, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Wajid Aminu tied his season high with 21 points as North Florida beat Jacksonville 81-66 on Thursday night.Ivan Gandia-Rosa had 13 points and seven assists for North Florida (17-10, 10-2 Atlantic Sun Conference), which earned...

No. 10 Maryland routs No. 17 Iowa 93-59 in Big Ten blowout

By DAVID GINSBURG | February 13, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — In a game billed as a showdown for first place, No. 10 Maryland emphatically proved to be the team most deserving of standing alone atop the Big Ten.Kaila Charles scored 21 points, and the Terrapins took charge early against...

Thorpe, Jones lead UNC Asheville over Longwood 73-71

February 13, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — LJ Thorpe and Tajion Jones scored 18 points apiece as UNC Asheville narrowly beat Longwood 73-71 on Thursday night.DeVon Baker added 15 points, and Coty Jude had 13 points for UNC Asheville (11-13, 5-8 Big South Conference).Jude...

Boston, Cooke lead No. 1 Gamecocks to 79-53 win over Auburn

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 13, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Freshmen Aliyah Boston and Zia Cooke had 13 points apiece and No. 1 South Carolina overcame a sluggish start before rolling over Auburn 79-53 for its 18th straight victory on Thursday night.The Gamecocks (24-1, 11-0 Southeastern...

Kuchar shoots 64 to lead Riviera; Tiger wastes strong start

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods began with an unknowing tribute to Kobe Bryant by making an eagle putt that optical cameras measured at 24 feet, 8 inches. He ended his opening round with a reminder that getting around Riviera unscathed is no small task.That's...

Anosike leads Sacred Heart over Bryant 74-65

February 13, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — E.J. Anosike recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds to carry Sacred Heart to a 74-65 win over Bryant on Thursday night.Aaron Clarke had 17 points for Sacred Heart (15-11, 8-5 Northeast Conference). Zach Pfaffenberger added 12 points,...

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 13, 2020

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year's new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry.This year the league's annual showcase is essentially multiple games within the game, which...

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it’s the Mecca of hoops

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA is headquartered in New York. Anthony Davis, one of the game’s biggest names, plays in Los Angeles.Both, unquestionably, are world-class cities.But in Davis’ eyes, they both pale to his hometown. And this weekend, the Chicago...

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player...

James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116

By ARNIE STAPLETON | February 13, 2020

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James wasn't about to coast into the All-Star break, and neither was Anthony Davis."I could tell they were locked in pregame. LeBron had his jersey with like 80 minutes to go before the game," guard Alex Caruso said after the Los...