Skip to Main Content

Northern Star

 

Advertisement

 

 
Northern Star

Northern Illinois University’s student media since 1899

 

Ensure student journalism survives. Donate today.

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Blackwell carries Fresno St. past Air Force 71-62

February 20, 2020

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Noah Blackwell tied his career high with a season-high 25 points as Fresno State topped Air Force 71-62 on Wednesday night.Orlando Robinson had 10 points for Fresno State (10-17, 6-10 Mountain West Conference). Jarred Hyder added...

Mills scores 27, No. 22 Houston beats Tulsa, 76-43

February 20, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Caleb Mills came to life at the right time, sparking a huge second half by Houston.Mills scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half to lead No. 22 Houston to a 76-43 win over Tulsa on Wednesday night.“I came into the game, and I...

Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

By JAY COHEN | February 20, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Collin Gillespie made the first one and Saddiq Bey got the last one.In between, Villanova put on quite a show.Gillespie and Bey each made five of Villanova's 18 3-pointers, and the 12th-ranked Wildcats used their long-range shooting to...

McGusty, ’Canes outlast Virginia Tech in triple overtime

By JIMMY ROBERTSON | February 20, 2020

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Kameron McGusty scored five of his 21 points in the third overtime to lead Miami to a 102-95 triple-overtime victory over Virginia Tech on Wednesday in the longest Atlantic Coast Conference game in 17 years.Isaiah Wong added a...

Jack, Toro spark George Washington past Duquesne 70-67

February 19, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maceo Jack tossed in 20 points and Arnaldo Toro added a double-double off the bench as George Washington held off Duquesne 70-67 on Wednesday night.Jack buried 7 of 12 shots from the floor, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range, and...

Merrill. Bean help spark Utah St. to 78-58 win over Wyoming

February 19, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Sam Merrill scored 26 points with four assists and three steaks as Utah State romped past Wyoming 78-58 on Wednesday night.The win, after Nevada's win Tuesday, pushed Utah State back into sole possession of second place in the Mountain...

Diallo, Pipkins lead Providence past Georgetown 73-63

February 19, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alpha Diallo had 18 points and eight rebounds and Luwane Pipkins added 16 points as Providence defeated Georgetown 73-63 on Wednesday night.Kalif Young added 11 points and nine rebounds and Maliek White had 11 points and seven assists...

Giles propels UMKC to 69-63 victory over California Baptist

February 19, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Giles tossed in 17 points and Missouri-Kansas City turned back California Baptist 69-63 on Wednesday night.Giles knocked down 7 of 11 shots from the floor, including both of his 3-pointers, for the Kangaroos (14-14, 6-7...

La Salle ends two-game skid with win over Fordham

February 19, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Croswell registered 12 points and nine rebounds as La Salle defeated Fordham 58-49 on Wednesday night.David Beatty had 12 points for La Salle (12-13, 3-10 Atlantic 10 Conference). Christian Ray added six rebounds. Saul Phiri had...

No. 7 Maryland overpowers Wisconsin for 85-56 win

By TAMIRA MADSEN | February 19, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Maryland coach Brenda Frese said she likes how the Terrapins are playing with post-season play on the horizon.The No. 7 Terps have a wealth of weapons on offense, and also get the job done on defense.Kaila Charles scored 16 points...

Freshman Baker’s 20 points helps lead Texas over TCU

By JIM VERTUNO | February 19, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Will Baker scored a season-high 20 points and Texas snapped a four-game losing streak with a 70-56 win over TCU on Wednesday night.Baker was a top-50 recruit but had struggled to crack the Texas lineup, and had scored a...

Shahid guides North Dakota State past South Dakota 77-74

February 19, 2020

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Vinnie Shahid poured in 27 points to lead North Dakota State to a 77-74 victory over South Dakota on Wednesday night, stretching the Bison winning streak to seven games.Shahid sank 7 of 16 shots, including just 1 of 5 from 3-point...