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Achiuwa’s free throw gives Memphis win over No. 22 Houston

By CLAY BAILEY | February 22, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis overcame its trouble closing out games, dispatching Houston with defense down the stretch.A free throw by Precious Achiuwa with 28.2 seconds left gave the Tigers a 60-59 victory over the 22nd-ranked Cougars on Saturday,...

Wampler, Love lead Wright St. in OT, win No. 500 for Nagy

February 22, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Loudon Love put Wright State ahead for good with a pair of free throws less than a minute into overtime and the Raiders walked away to an 81-74 victory at Cleveland State on Saturday. The win was No. 500 for coach Scott Nagy.Bill Wampler...

Ruffin with 30, Omaha tops W. Illinois despite Webster’s 40

February 22, 2020

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Marlon Ruffin had a season-high 30 points to lift Omaha to a 93-86 win over Western Illinois on Saturday, its third win in a week.Ruffin was out-dueled by the Leathernecks' Kobe Webster, who had 40 points, also a season high and...

Igbanu scores 23 to carry Tulsa past SMU 79-57

February 22, 2020

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Martins Igbanu scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Tulsa to a 79-57 win over SMU 79-57 on Saturday.Lawson Korita scored 14 points for Tulsa (18-9, 10-4 American Athletic Conference), which shot...

TCU extends No. 17 West Virginia’s Big 12 road woes, 67-60

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 22, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Desmond Bane didn't think a foul should have been called against him on the shot that appeared to be a game-winner in regulation for TCU.The Horned Frogs rendered the whistle moot in overtime.Kevin Samuel scored six of his 19...

No. 12 Villanova beats Xavier 64-55 for 4th straight win

By JOE KAY | February 22, 2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — The 3-point shot dried up, forcing No. 12 Villanova to find a different way to keep its late-February surge going. The Wildcats turned to defense to pull out another one on the road.Saddiq Bey scored 22 points and the Wildcats showed...

Jackson carries Georgia Southern over Texas-Arlington 81-61

February 22, 2020

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quan Jackson matched his career high with 26 points as Georgia Southern easily beat Texas-Arlington 81-61 on Saturday.Elijah McCadden had 15 points for Georgia Southern (17-12, 11-7 Sun Belt Conference). Simeon Carter added 12...

Boyd III leads ETSU past Samford 80-74 for 7th straight win

February 22, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tray Boyd III scored 18 points that included a key 3-pointer to help East Tennessee State hold off Samford 80-74 on Saturday for its seventh straight win.Samford pulled to 75-72 on Josh Sharkey's 3-pointer with 56.3 seconds left...

Gibson, Fobbs each score 19, spark Towson past Elon, 84-71

February 22, 2020

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Jason Gibson and Brian Fobbs scored 19 points apiece as Towson topped Elon 84-71 on Saturday. Nakye Sanders added 14 points for the Tigers, while Nicolas Timberlake and Allen Betrand each had 12. Fobbs also had seven rebounds.Marcus...

Northern Kentucky holds off Youngstown St. late, wins 61-59

February 22, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Dantez Walton had 20 points as Northern Kentucky held off a late Youngstown State rally to post a 61-59 win on Saturday.Jalen Tate had 18 points for Northern Kentucky (21-8, 13-4 Horizon League), which earned its fourth straight...

Fox sinks FT for go-ahead point, S. Alabama wins 6th in row

February 22, 2020

CONWAY S.C. (AP) — Andre Fox scored 14 points and his free throw with 0.8 seconds on the clock were the go-ahead points as South Alabama pulled out a 74-71 win at Coastal Carolina on Saturday, running its win streak to six games.Coastal Carolina reeled...

No. 20 South Dakota women claim outright Summit League title

February 22, 2020

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Chloe Lamb scored 22 points, Madison McKeever added 19 and the two combined for 19 fourth-quarter points to help No. 20 South Dakota fend off South Dakota State 77-67 and claim the outright Summit League championship Saturday.The...