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Azubuike, Dotson lead No. 3 Kansas to 69-58 win over Texas

By MADDY TANNAHILL | February 3, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Udoka Azubike came off the bench for Kansas for the first time this season. Coach Bill Self didn’t explain exactly why.Nonetheless, Azubike finished with 17 points to lead the third-ranked Jayhawks to their seventh straight victory,...

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY | February 3, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas relishes the chance to battle a worthy big man under the basket.“It’s always a pleasure to fight down low, and not chase the guys on the 3-point line,” the Memphis center said with a laugh.In a battle with...

Alabama State defense stymies Texas Southern, wins 79-55

February 3, 2020

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Leon Daniels recorded 13 points and seven rebounds as Alabama State easily beat Texas Southern 79-55 on Monday night.Tobi Ewuosho added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Hornets, who held the Tigers to 29.8 percent shooting,...

Andrus scores 20, sparks Prairie View past Alabama A&M 69-54

February 3, 2020

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Gerard Andrus had 20 points as Prairie View topped Alabama A&M 69-54 on Monday night.Darius Williams had 12 points for Prairie View (11-11, 7-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Devonte Patterson added 12 points.The Bulldogs'...

Grambling State tops Mississippi Valley State 90-65

February 3, 2020

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Travon Bunch scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Grambling State led wire-to-wire in beating Mississippi Valley State 90-65 on Monday night.Ivy Smith Jr. added 19 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists...

Morris leads Knicks past Cavaliers 139-134 in overtime

By STEVE HERRICK | February 3, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love doesn't know what the future holds. All he can do is make the most of the present.Right now, that's not easy in Cleveland.Love scored a season-high 33 points in possibly his final home game with the Cavaliers, but Marcus...

Jackson’s 16 pts lead NC A&T past South Carolina St, 78-63

February 3, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ronald Jackson had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead five North Carolina A&T players in double figures as the Aggies beat South Carolina State 78-63 on Monday night.NC A&T took over sole possession of first place in the...

Jarrett, Griffin lead Jackson State over UAPB 49-45

February 3, 2020

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett scored 15 points, Roland Griffin added 13 and Jackson State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49-45 on Monday night for its third straight win.Jonas James' go-ahead jumper put Jackson State up 45-43 with 36 seconds to...

Mavericks beat Pacers 112-103 behind big game from Porzingis

By MARK AMBROGI | February 3, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With All-Star starter Luka Doncic sidelined by a sprained right ankle for the third consecutive game, Kristaps Porzingis provided the offensive firepower for Dallas.The 7-foot-3 Porzingis scored a season-high 38 points and grabbed...

Davison leads Eastern Washington past Northern Arizona 77-66

February 3, 2020

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jacob Davison scored 17 points and added five assists to lead Big Sky Conference leader Eastern Washington to a 77-66 win over Northern Arizona Monday night.Eastern Washington has now won six straight games, including the first...

Jackson, No. 8 Mississippi State overcome Georgia 67-53

By ROBBIE FAULK | February 3, 2020

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Freshman Rickea Jackson and Mississippi State overcame slow starts to finish strong against Georgia.Jackson had a career-high 24 points, and the No. 8 Bulldogs ran past Georgia 67-53 on Monday night.Jackson followed a 22-point...

Maryland-Eastern Shore tops Delaware State 68-66

February 3, 2020

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Ahmad Frost scored 15 points, Gabriel Gyamfi grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 11 points, including a go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left, and Maryland-Eastern Shore ended a five-game skid with a 68-66 win over Delaware State on...