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Bothwell’s layup lifts Furman over Wofford 67-66

February 22, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mike Bothwell scored 18 points, including a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left, and Furman came from behind to beat Wofford 67-66 on Saturday.Trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Paladins (23-6, 13-3 Southern Conference) tied...

Thomas sinks go-ahead FTs late, Green Wave sinks UCF 75-74

February 22, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Teshaun Hightower scored 18 points and the last of his four steals led to Nic Thomas making three free throws with 7.8 seconds remaining and Tulane rallied past Central Florida 75-74 on SaturdayTulane's Jordan Walker swiped the...

Pulliam nets 28, No. 18 Northwestern women top Badgers 82-66

February 22, 2020

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Lindsey Pulliam scored 28 points with six rebounds and five assists and No. 18 Northwestern won its seventh straight game, putting away Wisconsin in the fourth quarter for an 82-66 victory on Saturday.Veronica Burton added 15 points...

University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — University of Michigan officials were warned more than four decades ago that one of its doctors was fondling patients during medical exams, but he continued working there despite a demotion and went on to allegedly abuse again...

Ionescu notches 25th career triple-double, Oregon beats Cal

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 22, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has won the hearts of little girls and NBA stars alike with her dynamic play, and during the start of an emotional weekend she shined as Stephen Curry watched and shook his head from courtside.Ionescu recorded...

Williams nets 24, No. 4 Stanford beats No. 15 Beavers 63-60

By RICK EYMER | February 22, 2020

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Maya Dodson made her first start of the season a game to remember.Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer credited the junior’s defense for helping the No. 4 Cardinal hold off a spirited rally from No. 15 Oregon State.Kiana Williams...

Osborne scores 32, No. 8 UCLA beats Washington State 70-62

By WILL FERGUSON | February 22, 2020

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — UCLA coach Cori Close had one thing to say about her team's come-from-behind win over Washington State: Thank goodness for Charisma Osborne.“Thank goodness for her. We were in a heap of trouble if it weren’t for Charisma,”...

Mahoney gives Yale 81-80 double-overtime victory at Cornell

February 21, 2020

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — August Mahoney's layup with two seconds left gave Ivy League leader Yale an 81-80 double-overtime victory over Cornell on Friday night that also included the first triple-double in Bulldogs history by Jordan Bruner.Bruner had 14...

No. 21 Arizona State women rally to beat Colorado 65-59

February 21, 2020

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Reili Richardson and Ja'Tavia Tapley scored 16 points apiece, each with seven in the fourth quarter, to help No. 21 Arizona State rally for a 65-59 win over Colorado on Friday night.Tapley scored the first seven points in a 10-0...

Perkins scores 25 to lead Saint Louis over VCU 80-62

February 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins had 25 points as Saint Louis topped VCU 80-62 on Friday night.Hasahn French had 18 points for Saint Louis (19-8, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 11 points. Jordan Goodwin had 10 points.Marcus...

Hill-Mais scores 23 to carry Oakland past Milwaukee 75-68

February 21, 2020

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland defeated Milwaukee 75-68 on Friday night.Rashad Williams had 16 points for Oakland (11-17, 6-9 Horizon League). Daniel Oladapo added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Tray Maddox...

Three LIU players reach 20 points in win over FDU

February 21, 2020

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Ty Flowers scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Long Island beat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-81 on Friday night.Jermaine Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Raiquan Clark 20 points and Virshon Cotton 16 points for Long Island (13-15,...