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Krutwig helps Loyola Chicago hold off Valparaiso 70-68

February 9, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Loyola Chicago held off Valparaiso 70-68 on Sunday.Krutwig knocked down 8 of 13 shots from the floor for the Ramblers (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Freshman Marquise...

Grimes leads No. 25 Houston in 76-43 win over Wichita State

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston had one of its best all-around defensive efforts of the season and used it to move into sole possession of first place in the American Athletic Conference.Quentin Grimes had 14 points and six rebounds, DeJon Jarreau added 12 points...

Syracuse beats No. 5 Louisville 59-51

By JOHN KEKIS | February 9, 2020

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quentin Hillsman fought back his emotions after a signature win — for the coach and his program.Kiara Lewis scored 24 points, and Syracuse shut down No. 5 Louisville for a 59-51 victory on Sunday.Syracuse, which beat Boston College...

Santos comes up big as UMass tops George Mason 69-67

February 9, 2020

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Freshman Preston Santos scored a career-high 17 points and had a game-saving block as UMass held on to defeat George Mason 69-67 on Sunday.After his block with 13 seconds to go, Santos snared the rebound and was fouled. He missed...

Berger, Penn save No. 18 Indiana women against Cornhuskers

February 9, 2020

LINCOLN, Nebr. (AP) — Grace Berger turned a turnover into a layup with 30 seconds left and Jaelynn Penn turned another into a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to play and No. 18 Indiana held on to defeat Nebraska 57-53 on Sunday.The Hoosiers...

No. 8 Mississippi State erases big deficit, beats No. 16 A&M

By ROBBIE FAULK | February 9, 2020

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — No. 8 Mississippi State was struggling to produce on both ends of the court for the better part of three quarters against No. 16 Texas A&M and needed a good shot in the arm. That’s when Myah Taylor came alive.The sophomore...

Llewellyn, Schwieger lead Princeton past Columbia 81-74

February 9, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaelin Llewellyn had 19 points as Princeton got past Columbia 81-74 on Sunday and joined Yale atop the Ivy League standings.Ryan Schwieger added 18 points for the Tigers, while Richmond Aririguzoh chipped in 16 points and four assists....

Taylor leads Saint Peter’s past Monmouth 81-69

February 9, 2020

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Quinn Taylor finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists and Saint Peter's pulled away late to beat Monmouth 81-69 on Sunday, moving into first place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with the victory.Monmouth's...

Rider splits season series with Niagara with 73-58 win

February 9, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Frederick Scott had 17 points as Rider topped Niagara 73-58 on Sunday.Tyere Marshall had 16 points and four assists for Rider (14-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Stevie...

Penn beats Cornell 79-73 for fifth straight victory

February 9, 2020

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Devon Goodman had 18 points as Penn defeated Cornell 79-73 on Sunday.Max Martz and Jordan Dingle added 17 points each for the Quakers. Martz also had seven rebounds.AJ Brodeur had 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Penn...

Iona gives Fairfield a 24-point drubbing behind Ross

February 9, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Isaiah Ross had a season-high 23 points as Iona easily defeated Fairfield 78-54 on Sunday. E.J. Crawford added 22 points for the Gaels.Ross shot 6 for 7 from deep.Tajuan Agee had 17 points and seven rebounds for Iona (7-12, 5-7...

C. Florida registers surprise beating Tulsa 83-75

February 9, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darin Green Jr. had a season-high 26 points as Central Florida beat Tulsa 83-75 on Sunday.Green Jr. shot 6 for 7 on 3-pointers.Ceasar DeJesus had 18 points for Central Florida (13-10, 4-7 American Athletic Conference). Dazon Ingram...