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Preston triple-double carries Ohio over Miami (Ohio) 77-46

February 8, 2020

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jason Preston had a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to carry Ohio to a 77-46 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.Preston also committed seven turnovers.Jordan Dartis became Ohio's all-time leader in made 3-pointers,...

Powell leads No. 12 Seton Hall past No. 10 Villanova 70-64

By AARON BRACY | February 8, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Myles Powell took a seat on the bench with his fourth foul, put his cheerleader hat on and had full confidence in his Seton Hall teammates – and they showed why.Powell had 19 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 12 of his 17 points...

No. 2 Baylor holds off Kansas State in 54-40 win

By AVERY OSEN | February 8, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor coach Kim Mulkey described the win as sloppy and snail paced as the Lady Bears beat Kansas State for the 33rd straight time.No. 2 Baylor scored a season low in points, hit just two 3’s and were outrebounded, but still...

Lofton scores 21, St. Bonaventure knocks off Duquesne 83-80

February 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Kyle Lofton had 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and added seven assists as St. Bonaventure edged Duquesne 83-80 on Saturday.St. Bonaventure did not trail in the second half and the only tie was 77-all after Duquesne’s...

Winthrop holds off Longwood 70-68

February 8, 2020

LONGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — D.J. Burns and Charles Falden each scored 17 points to keep Winthrop undefeated in Big South Conference play with a 70-68 win over Longwood.Jamal King's 3-pointer with 7:44 left gave Winthrop (18-7, 12-0) a 60-50 lead before the...

Darling hits game-winner, Delaware top James Madison 80-78

February 8, 2020

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nate Darling scored 27 points, including the game-winning shot with 2 seconds left, and Delaware beat James Madison 80-78 on Saturday to win its sixth straight.Ryan Allen's free throw put Delaware up 78-76 with 27 seconds left, but...

Hagedorn lifts South Dakota over North Dakota 82-68

February 8, 2020

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tyler Hagedorn had 15 points and seven rebounds as South Dakota won its seventh straight game, defeating North Dakota 82-68 on Saturday.Stanley Umude had 13 points for South Dakota (18-8, 8-3 Summit League). Tyler Peterson added...

Wilson leads balanced attack as Lehigh beats Lafayette 62-59

February 8, 2020

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Jeameril Wilson had 13 points and 15 rebounds to lead five Lehigh players in double figures as the Mountain Hawks snapped their seven-game losing streak, edging Lafayette 62-59 on Saturday.Reed Fenton, Nic Lynch, Marques Wilson and...

Bain lifts Robert Morris over Sacred Heart 61-58

February 8, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Charles Bain scored 16 points, AJ Bramah added 14 and Robert Morris held off Sacred Heart 61-58 on Saturday to win its fifth straight.Sacred Heart closed to 60-58 on Aaron Clarke's 3-pointer with 10 seconds left, but Jon Williams...

Doolittle helps Oklahoma top No. 13 West Virginia 69-59

February 8, 2020

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — It’d been awhile since Kristian Doolittle was Oklahoma’s top offensive option.The Sooners needed it Saturday and Doolittle delivered, scoring 27 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as Oklahoma knocked off No. 13 West Virginia 69-59...

Cummings powers Colgate to 67-60 victory over Navy

February 8, 2020

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Nelly Cummings scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures and Colgate topped Navy 67-60 on Saturday.Jordan Burns had 14 points for Colgate (19-6, 10-2 Patriot League). Rapolas Ivanauskas added 12 points and six rebounds,...

Brodeur scores 24 to lift Penn over Columbia 76-67

February 8, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Brodeur scored 24 points as Penn beat Columbia 76-67 on Saturday.Brodeur shot 7 of 13 from the floor and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line and added five assists.Devon Goodman had 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting for Penn (11-7, 3-2...