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Marfo carries Quinnipiac over Canisius 66-64

February 21, 2020

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Kevin Marfo had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a late block to lead Quinnipiac to a 66-64 win over Canisius on Friday night.Aaron Falzon went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line with 13.4 seconds to give Quinnipiac a 66-64 lead, Scott Hitchon...

Ford, Morales lead Wagner over Central Connecticut 68-56

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Elijah Ford had 18 points as Wagner topped Central Connecticut 68-56 on Friday night. Alex Morales added 17 points for the Seahawks, while Tyrone Nesby IV chipped in 15. Morales also had six rebounds.Will Martinez had six assists for...

Bryant wins at St. Francis Brooklyn for first time, 82-74

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Green III scored a career-high 23 points as Bryant won at St. Francis Brooklyn for the first time, 82-74, on Friday night.Juan Cardenas added 22 points for the Bulldogs. Cardenas also had nine rebounds for Bryant, which had 53...

Benning’s late shot gives Fairfield 61-60 win over Niagara

February 21, 2020

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Taj Benning scored with 11.1 seconds to give Fairfield a 61-60 win over Niagara on Friday night.Benning, who finished with 14 points, shot only 4 of 11 from the floor, but his one-handed runner as he crossed the paint put the...

Anderson scores 20 as Brown tops Columbia 72-66

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Anderson had 20 points as Brown topped Columbia 72-66 on Friday night.Zach Hunsaker had 17 points for Brown (13-9, 6-3 Ivy League). Tamenang Choh added 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Jaylan Gainey had 10 points and...

Ross lifts Iona past Rider on late shot

February 21, 2020

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Ross hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to lift Iona to a 70-69 win over Rider on Friday night. Stevie Jordan turned the ball over on the subsequent possession for the Broncs, as a steal by Isaiah Washington wrapped...

Ary-Turner, Knight carry Dartmouth past Penn 66-59

February 21, 2020

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Trevon Ary-Turner had 19 points as Dartmouth topped Penn 66-59 on Friday night. Chris Knight added 16 points for the Big Green, while Aaryn Rai chipped in 15.Devon Goodman had 17 points for the Quakers (13-9, 5-4 Ivy League). Lucas...

No. 25 Princeton women win 16th straight, beat Harvard 66-45

February 21, 2020

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Bella Alarie scored 18 points, Taylor Baur had 11 points and seven rebounds, and No. 25 Princeton beat Harvard 66-45 on Friday night for its 16th straight victory.Princeton (20-1, 9-0 Ivy League) has won five straight games by...

Penn State settles ‘outstanding issues’ with Paterno family

By MARK SCOLFORO | February 21, 2020

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State and the family of the late head football coach Joe Paterno announced Friday they have resolved their differences eight years after he was fired following Jerry Sandusky's child molestation arrest, although the statue...

Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor

By LARRY LAGE, DAVID EGGERT, KATHLEEN FOODY, and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | February 21, 2020

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — An Olympic wrestler has accused a University of Michigan doctor of touching him inappropriately during medical exams at the school and said the physician's reputation for such conduct was well known among his teammates.Andy...

Dawson putback gives Hawaii 56-55 win over Riverside

February 21, 2020

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Justin Webster scored 18 points and Carper Dawson scored on a putback with 31.1 seconds to play and Hawaii pulled out a 56-55 win over UC Riverside on Thursday night.The Highlandears called a timeout with 24.6 seconds remaining...

Fitts, free throws help Saint Mary’s defeat LMU 57-51

February 21, 2020

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Fitts scored 20 points and Saint Mary's was perfect from the foul line to overcome a cold-shooting second half to pull out a 57-51 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night.Jordan Ford added 12 points and Tanner Krebs 10...