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No. 4 San Diego St still unbeaten after rout of New Mexico

By GLEN ROSALES | January 29, 2020

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It didn't take San Diego State long to put away New Mexico and remain undefeated.KJ Feagin scored 18 points and the No. 4 Aztecs scored the first 17 points of the game to rout undermanned New Mexico 85-57 on Wednesday night.San...

Teague scores 15 points, No. 1 Baylor beats Iowa State 67-53

By ROB GRAY | January 29, 2020

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew always feels fortunate to walk out of Hilton Coliseum with a win.But those once-rare victories at Iowa State are now becoming routine.MaCio Teague scored 15 points and the top-ranked Bears (18-1, 7-0 Big 12)...

Lawson scores 19; South Carolina holds off Arkansas 79-77

By ERIC W. BOLIN | January 29, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A.J. Lawson scored 19 points for South Carolina and the Gamecocks never trailed but needed an Arkansas missed 3-pointer at the buzzer for a 79-77 victory on Wednesday night.Each time Arkansas pulled within a possession, South...

Stevens buries winner as Colorado State tops Nevada 91-90

January 29, 2020

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Adam Thistlewood had a career-high 24 points and Isaiah Stevens hit an 18-footer at the buzzer to lift Colorado State to a 92-91 victory over Nevada on Wednesday night.Nevada's Jalen Harris made a 3-pointer to give the Wolf...

Stevens leads No. 24 Penn State over Indiana

By TRAVIS JOHNSON | January 29, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A shaky offensive start won’t doom a team that can defend like Penn State has most of this season.It’s why Pat Chambers believes his No. 24 Nittany Lions have a chance to be something special.Lamar Stevens scored nine of...

Alston Jr. lifts Boise State past San Jose State 99-71

January 29, 2020

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. scored 27 points, Justinian Jessup added 21 — with the pair combining for 11 3-pointers — and Boise State won its ninth straight home game, routing San Jose State 99-71 on Wednesday night.RJ Williams grabbed...

Jase Febres 3s lift Texas, embattled Smart past TCU 62-61

January 29, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jase Febres was standing on the “T” of TCU’s midcourt logo when the ball came to the Texas guard with the shot clock about to expire and the score tied in the final two minutes.Another long heave from Febres went in, and...

Harris sparks Stephen F. Austin to 5th straight win, 71-61

January 29, 2020

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Kevon Harris scored 19 points as Stephen F. Austin broke away after halftime and defeated Abilene Christian 71-61 on Wednesday night.Cameron Johnson added 16 points and seven rebounds for Stephen F. Austin (18-3, 9-1 Southland...

Kansas State shuts down Oklahoma 61-53

By AVERY OSEN | January 29, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger spent his college days playing for Kansas State and as a head coach has yet to pick up a win at his alma mater.Kruger lost his eighth straight game at Kansas State as the Wildcats held off the Sooners...

Jack leads George Washington over Davidson 107-104 in 4OT

January 29, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maceo Jack had a career-high 35 points, including a 3-pointer that sent the game into its first overtime, to lift George Washington to a 107-104 quadruple overtime win over Davidson on Wednesday night.The Colonials trailed by three...

De Souza scores 15 as Albany turns aside UMBC 67-63

January 29, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Malachi de Sousa scored 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting, leading five into double-digit scoring and Albany held off Maryland-Baltimore County 67-63 on Wednesday night.Ahmad Clark and Trey Hutcheson added 13 points apiece for the Great...

Saint Louis overcomes late struggles to top La Salle in OT

January 29, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Javonte Perkins had 15 points off the bench to help Saint Louis to a 77-76 overtime win over La Salle on Wednesday night.Hasahn French had 12 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks for Saint Louis (16-5, 5-3 Atlantic 10 Conference)....