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Love’s big first half lifts Cavaliers past Pistons 115-100

By NOAH TRISTER | January 27, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Before his team took the court, Cavaliers star Kevin Love spent some of his day looking back at Kobe Bryant's life and career.“I watched his short film, I watched all of his highlights, I watched his interviews,” Love said. “I have...

Bradford sparks Southern to 67-46 win over Alabama A&M

January 27, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Micah Bradford had 13 points and six assists as Southern easily distanced Alabama A&M 67-46 on Monday night.Lamarcus Lee had 11 points and six rebounds for Southern (8-13, 5-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which earned...

Thomas scores 24 pts, leads Coppin State past Howard, 82-75

January 27, 2020

BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) — Koby Thomas had a career-high 24 points as Coppin State defeated Howard 82-75 on Monday night.Thomas made 10 of 12 shots.Brendan Medley-Bacon had 16 points, 11 rebounds and three assists for Coppin State (6-16, 2-5 Mid-Eastern...

Langley triple-double sparks NC A&T past Delaware St, 82-67

January 27, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kameron Langley had a triple-double with 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina A&T to an 82-67 win over Delaware State on Monday night.Fred Cleveland Jr. had 16 points for NC A&T (10-12, 6-1 Mid-Eastern...

Morgan State rallies past Maryland Eastern Shore, 56-50

January 27, 2020

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — David Syfax Jr. came off the bench to tally 11 points to carry Morgan State to a 56-50 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday night.Malik Miller had 10 points and nine rebounds for Morgan State (11-12, 5-3 Mid-Eastern Conference)....

Bethune-Cookman beats S.C. State 78-74 behind Bailey

January 27, 2020

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Isaiah Bailey scored 17 points and made four assists and Bethune-Cookman beat South Carolina State 78-74 on Monday night.Cletrell Pope and Joe French scored 15 points apiece for the Wildcats (10-11, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference),...

Stewart returns, US beats UConn 79-64 in women’s basketball

By DOUG FEINBERG | January 27, 2020

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart laced up her sneakers that were dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter and took the court for her first game in nine months after rupturing her right Achilles tendon.She liked the results.“The first step was...

Berger scores 25, No. 20 Indiana women top Minnesota 65-52

January 27, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Grace Berger scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and the No. 20 Indiana women beat Minnesota 65-52 on Monday night.Jaelynn Penn added 15 points and Ali Patberg had 11 with six rebounds...

Nelson’s 26 help power American to a 77-57 romp past Lehigh

January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sa'eed Nelson had a season-high 26 points as American ran away in the second half to knock off Lehigh 77-57 on Monday night.Stacy Beckton Jr. had 16 points for American, which remains in second-place in the Patriot League, two games...

Howard helps No. 13 Kentucky holds off Auburn women, 68-61

January 27, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rhyne Howard hit three clutch free throws, collected a steal and blocked a shot in the final 29 seconds as the No. 13 Kentucky women held off Auburn, 68-61 on Monday night.The Wildcats dropped to 13th in the latest Associated Press...

Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By AARON BEARD | January 27, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Garrison Brooks had 25 points and 11 rebounds to help North Carolina beat rival North Carolina State 75-65 on Monday night.Leaky Black added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Tar Heels (10-10, 3-6 Atlantic Coast Conference),...

Ray scores 19, TCU beats No. 25 West Virginia women 73-60

January 26, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kianna Ray scored 19 points, Jaycee Bradley added 14, and TCU beat No. 25 West Virginia 73-60 on Sunday night.Jayde Woods had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists and Lauren Heard scored 10 points for TCU.Bradley hit two...