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Harden has 35 as Rockets beat Mavericks 128-121

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | January 31, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's small lineup played big on Friday night to give the Rockets a win over the Dallas Mavericks.James Harden scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 32 and the Rockets built a big lead and held on for a 128-121 victory.Harden...

Raptors’ streak at 10 after 105-92 win over Pistons

By NOAH TRISTER | January 31, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — The honors and accolades keep rolling in for coach Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors.Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Serge Ibaka added 21 to lift the Raptors to their 10th straight victory, 105-92 over the Detroit Pistons on Friday...

Elger leads Creighton women in 63-61 upset of No. 11 DePaul

January 31, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Olivia Elger scored a career-high 28 points and powered Creighton's comeback from a 22-point deficit to snap No. 11 DePaul's 10-game winning streak 63-61 on Friday night.Elger finished 7 of 10 from 3-point range, including three 3-pointers...

Egbo’s 17 points lead No. 2 Baylor women over Texas 64-44

By JIM VERTUNO | January 31, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Baylor let Texas hang around for a half. Then a big third quarter settled any doubt that the No. 2 Lady Bears remain in full control of the Big 12 and still own their rival just a short drive down the road.Queen Egbo scored 17 points,...

No.. 24 Missouri State women rout Bradley to tie for lead

January 31, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Brice Calip and Jasmine Franklin scored 15 points each and No. 24 Missouri State beat Bradley 90-56 on Friday night to tie the Braves atop the Missouri Valley Conference.Alexa Willard added 13 points and Sydney Wilson 10 for...

Saint Peter’s defeats Manhattan 70-53

January 31, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) —Dallas Watson and Matthew Lee had 10 points each to lift Saint Peter's to a 70-53 win over Manhattan on Friday night.The Peacocks (9-10, 6-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) made 24 of 28 free throws and scored 17 points off...

Williams scores 37 to carry Oakland over Detroit 77-64

January 31, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Rashad Williams had a career-high 37 points with seven 3-pointers as Oakland beat Detroit 77-64 on Friday night.Williams hit 14 of 15 free throws and had the first 30-point game of the season for a Golden Grizzly.Xavier Hill-Mais had...

Williams hits eight 3s, Quinnipiac beats Canisius 90-73

January 31, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) —Tyrese Williams had career highs of 26 points and eight 3-pointers as Quinnipiac beat Canisius 90-73 on Friday night.Brendan McGuire had 15 points and six assists for Quinnipiac (11-8, 6-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Rich...

Hunsaker scores 20 to lead Brown past Cornell 74-63

January 31, 2020

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Zach Hunsaker had 20 points as Brown got past Cornell 74-63 on Friday night.Tamenang Choh had 14 points for Brown (8-8, 1-2 Ivy League). Jaylan Gainey added 12 points and eight rebounds.Brandon Anderson, who led the Bears in...

Vaughn scores 15 to lift Rider over Fairfield 68-52

January 31, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Dimencio Vaughn posted 15 points and seven rebounds as Rider defeated Fairfield 68-52 on Friday night.Willy Nunez Jr. had 10 points and six rebounds for Rider (12-8, 6-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Stevie Jordan added...

Russell scores 30 as Rhode Island extends win streak to 8

January 31, 2020

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 30 points as Rhode Island extended its winning streak to eight games, beating VCU 87-75 on Friday night.Russell hit 16 of 18 foul shots in the victory that left the Rams a half-game back of Dayton (8-0) in the...

Aririguzoh leads Princeton over Dartmouth 66-44

January 31, 2020

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Richmond Aririguzoh registered 13 points and three assists as Princeton routed Dartmouth 66-44 on Friday night.Ryan Schwieger had 12 points for Princeton (8-8, 3-0 Ivy League), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Ethan...