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Flowers leads Hartford to 3rd straight, beats Maine 55-49

February 1, 2020

ORONO, Maine (AP) — Freshman Moses Flowers scored 14 of his 15 points during a breakaway run late in the second half as Hartford defeated Maine 55-49 on Saturday in the Black Bears' historic ‘Pit’ inside Memorial Gymnasium.Playing a regular-season...

Achiuwa, Quinones lift Memphis over UConn 70-66

February 1, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Precious Achiuwa scored 16 points with eight rebounds, Lester Quinones grabbed eight rebounds and scored 14 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:45 to play, and Memphis held off UConn 70-63 on Saturday.Quinones' 3 put...

Jones leads Xavier over No. 10 Seton Hall, win streak ends.

By TOM CANAVAN | February 1, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Xavier got a much-needed and highly unexpected big win that might jump start its season.Tyrique Jones had 19 points and 18 rebounds and the Musketeers posted their biggest win of the season by beating No. 10 Seton Hall 74-62 Saturday,...

Mahoney, Ballock lead Creighton past No. 8 Villanova

By AARON BRACY | February 1, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Creighton did what no other Big East team has been able to do in nearly two years — beat Villanova on its home court.Denzel Mahoney had 21 points and Mitch Ballock had nine of his 15 points in the second half to help Creighton...

Osaghae scores 22, late block lifts FIU past W. Kentucky

February 1, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Osasumwen Osaghae tied his career high with 22 points and blocked a shot with less than four seconds remaining as Florida International upended Western Kentucky 81-76 on Saturday.Osaghae made 10 of 13 shots and added seven rebounds. Devon...

McDonald scores 27, leads No. 16 Arizona over No. 8 UCLA

By JOSE M. ROMERO | January 31, 2020

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Aari McDonald had her shots falling early, and Arizona took control on the way to its first win over a top 10 opponent since Feb. 2004.McDonald scored 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and No. 16 Arizona beat No. 8 UCLA 92-66 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...