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Weathers scores 26 to lead Duquesne over Saint Louis 82-68

February 5, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marcus Weathers tied his career high with 26 points as Duquesne beat Saint Louis 82-68 on Wednesday night.The first time he scored 26 points was in a 73-59 win over Saint Louis on Jan. 2. Weathers hit 11 of 13 foul shots. He added eight...

Lamb scores 19 points as Vermont rolls past Maine 77-52

February 5, 2020

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Anthony Lamb posted 19 points as Vermont stretched its winning streak to eight games, defeating Maine 77-52 on Wednesday night.Stef Smith had 14 points for Vermont (18-6, 8-1 America East Conference). Ryan Davis added 13 points...

Olaniyi carries Stony Brook past Mass.-Lowell 77-70

February 5, 2020

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Olaniyi had a career-high 33 points plus 10 rebounds to out-duel Obadiah Noel and lead Stony Brook to a 77-70 win over UMass Lowell on Wednesday night. Noel led the River Hawks with 31 points, also a career high.Olaniyi...

Gibbs’ 21, Mooney’s double-double lead Irish past Panthers

By JOHN FINERAN | February 5, 2020

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — After T.J. Gibbs and John Mooney kept the offense rolling in a third straight home victory, Mike Brey is anxious to see how his Notre Dame team fares in the heart of the Atlantic Coast Conference's Tobacco Road.“Johnny and...

Kostecka lifts Loyola (Md) over Holy Cross 74-60

February 5, 2020

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Andrew Kostecka posted 18 points as Loyola (Md) beat Holy Cross 74-60 on Wednesday night.Isaiah Hart had 12 points for Loyola (11-13, 3-8 Patriot League), which broke its six-game road losing streak. Santi Aldama added 11 points...

McCoy’s 20 points leads Boston U past Army

February 5, 2020

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Javante McCoy had 20 points as Boston University topped Army 80-66 on Wednesday night.Max Mahoney had 13 points and seven rebounds for Boston University (14-10, 8-3 Patriot League), which earned its fourth straight win. Walter...

English carries St. Bonaventure past George Washington 72-47

February 5, 2020

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Jaren English had a season-high 21 points as Saint Bonaventure easily beat George Washington 72-47 on Wednesday night.Osun Osunniyi had 16 points for Saint Bonaventure (15-8, 7-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Justin Winston added...

American defeats Navy 62-54

February 5, 2020

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Jamir Harris scored 19 points and American closed the game on a 17-3 run over the final five minutes to defeat Navy 62-54 on Wednesday night.Stacy Beckton Jr. added 15 points and three blocks and Sa'eed Nelson had 13 points and...

Osaghae leads FIU to 69-50 defeat of Florida Atlantic

February 5, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Osasumwen Osaghae, recognized with Senior Day honors just prior to the game, scored Florida International's first points, finished with 13 and added three blocks as FIU topped Florida Atlantic 69-50 in a rivalry game on Wednesday night.The...

Key’s 3-pointers push Virginia past Clemson, 51-44

By HANK KURZ Jr. | February 5, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Key scored 19 points, including two critical 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes, and Virginia beat Clemson for the 10th consecuive time, 51-44 on Wednesday night.Key also grabbed eight rebounds while Mamadi Diakite...

LaRavia carries Indiana State past Loyola of Chicago 68-39

February 5, 2020

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Jake LaRavia had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Indiana State beat Loyola-Chicago 68-39 on Wednesday night to remain undefeated at home this season.Indiana State led by just three points with 6:44 remaining in the first half,...

No. 15 Kentucky bounces back to beat Mississippi State 80-72

By GARY B. GRAVES | February 5, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Challenged by coach John Calipari to be tougher, Kentucky made its presence felt against Mississippi State.Especially Nick Richards, who took the criticism and asserted himself on both ends of the floor.Richards scored a career-high...