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Bernie Ebbers, ex-CEO convicted in WorldCom scandal, dies

By MALLIKA SEN | February 3, 2020

The former chief of WorldCom, convicted in one of the largest corporate accounting scandals in U.S. history, died just over a month after his early release from prison. Bernard Ebbers was 78.The Canadian-born former telecommunications executive died Sunday...

Prechtel, No. 6 Stanford women cruise past Washington St

February 2, 2020

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Stanford women relied on defense for a 2-0 trip north.Ashten Prechtel had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the sixth-ranked Cardinal cruised past Washington State 71-49 on Sunday.On Friday night, the Cardinal shut down Washington...

Estrada scores 17 to lead St. Peter’s over Siena 85-80

February 2, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Estrada scored nine of his 17 points in the final five minutes as posted 17 points as St. Peter's defeated Siena 85-80 on Sunday.KC Ndefo had 15 points and three blocks for St. Peter's (10-10, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic...

Tolefree, Ramirez rally No. 25 Arkansas women to OT win

February 2, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Amber Tolefree scored a career-high 35 points and Taylah Thomas made two free throws with 7.2 seconds left in overtime as No. 25 Arkansas rallied to beat Missouri 85-81 on Sunday, erasing a 13-point deficit in the last five minutes...

Brandon’s two late 3s lift Canisius over Marist 66-65

February 2, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Majesty Brandon scored the last 10 points for Canisius, including two 3-pointers in the final 17 seconds, for a 66-65 win over Marist on Sunday.Marist's Tyler Saint-Furcy missed a 3-pointer after both teams used a timeout following...

Cunane, Hunter lead No. 7 NC State women past Duke

February 2, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Grace Hunter tore up her knee last season against Duke. This time, she tore up Duke's defense.Hunter made three 3-pointers in the final four minutes to help No. 7 North Carolina State rally past the Blue Devils 63-60 on Sunday for...

Duffy scores career-high 31, No. 21 South Dakota women win

February 2, 2020

DENVER (AP) — Ciara Duffy scored a career-high 31 points and No. 21 South Dakota rolled past Denver 104-61 on Sunday for the Coyotes' 10th straight victory.Duffy was 11-of-17 shooting with five 3-pointers plus seven assists. Chloe Lamb added 18 points,...

Pointer, Cherry help LSU beat No. 15 A&M women again, 59-58

February 2, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Khayla Pointer scored nine of her 18 points in the fourth quarter and Jailin Cherry hit two free throws with 4.3 seconds left and LSU beat No. 15 Texas A&M for the second time, pulling out a 59-58 victory on Sunday.After...

Weathers helps Duquesne hold off La Salle 71-69

February 2, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Weathers had 18 points and blocked three shots and Duquesne withstood a late run by La Salle to post a 71-69 victory on Sunday.Weathers sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Dukes (16-5, 6-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Reserve...

Sharpe guides Northern Kentucky past Milwaukee 65-56

February 2, 2020

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Sharpe hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to propel Northern Kentucky to a 65-56 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday.Jalen Tate totaled 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists for Northern Kentucky (16-7, 8-3 Horizon...

No. 1 South Carolina defeats No. 22 Lady Vols 69-48

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 2, 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke thinks communication is the key to South Carolina's tough defense.All that talking worked out quite well on Sunday.Cooke scored 20 points, and the top-ranked Gamecocks clamped down on No. 22 Tennessee for a 69-48 victory.South...

Hagedorn, Simpson lift South Dakota over Omaha 81-80

February 2, 2020

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Hagedorn tossed in 27 points and Triston Simpson made two free throws with 6 seconds remaining to send South Dakota to an 81-80 victory over Omaha on Sunday.Hagedorn made two free throws with 3:25 left to play to put the Coyotes...