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Archibald’s late bucket carries Louisiana Tech past FIU

February 13, 2020

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Amorie Archibald scored 17 points, and his go-ahead basket with 2-1/2 minutes remaining help send Louisiana Tech to a 60-57 win over Florida International on Thursday night.Antonio Daye Jr. missed a 3-point attempt for the Panthers...

Fleming Jr. lifts Charleston Southern over High Point 66-63

February 13, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Phlandrous Fleming Jr. buried a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left in the game and Charleston Southern rallied for a 66-63 victory over High Point on Thursday night.Fleming hit 8 of 18 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and...

Gibson scores 20, North Texas beats Charlotte 81-72

February 13, 2020

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Umoja Gibson scored 20 points as North Texas extended its home winning streak to nine games, topping Charlotte 81-72 on Thursday night.Zachary Simmons had 17 points and seven rebounds for North Texas (17-9, 11-2 Conference USA)....

Williams, Hill-Mais combine for 50 in Oakland’s 79-74 win

February 13, 2020

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Rashad Williams scored 28 points with five 3-pointers, Xavier Hill-Mais tossed in 22 more and Oakland fended off Cleveland State 79-74 Thursday night.The game was the first time Williams faced his former team. Williams knocked...

No. 20 Indiana women pull away late, beat Illinois 59-54

February 13, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ali Patberg had 17 points and nine assists on Thursday night, and No. 20 Indiana pulled away late to beat Illinois 59-54.The Illini (11-13, 2-11 Big Ten) took a 49-47 lead on Kennedi Myles' layup with 4:05 left in the game. The...

Curry scores 25, Old Dominion edges Rice 73-70

February 13, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Malik Curry scored 25 points and Old Dominion held off Rice for a 73-70 win on Thursday night.Ako Adams converted a 3-point play with 24 seconds left to pull the Owls within three points, but they wouldn't get any closer.Joe Reece had...

Cincinnati rallies, beats Memphis 92-86 in overtime

February 13, 2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tre Scott had 25 points and 19 rebounds, Jarron Cumberland scored eight of his 15 in overtime and Cincinnati rallied to beat Memphis 92-86 on Thursday night.After a Memphis free throw to start overtime, the Bearcats went on an 8-0...

Williams breaks 34-year-old school record with 51 points

February 13, 2020

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — DJ Williams scored a career-high 51 points with seven rebounds and eight assists, breaking a 34-year-old school scoring record, and Coastal Carolina beat Troy 124-103 on Thursday night.Williams, a senior guard, was 16 of 31 from...

Jamison Jr. lifts Gardner-Webb past Winthrop 74-70

February 13, 2020

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Eric Jamison Jr. had a career-high 23 points as Gardner-Webb edged Winthrop 74-70 on Thursday night.Nate Johnson had 19 points and seven rebounds for Gardner-Webb (11-14, 7-6 Big South Conference). Jaheam Cornwall added...

Merrimack owns second half, beats St. Francis (BKN) 60-50

February 13, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Jensen hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points to lead five players in double figures and Merrimack dominated the second half to beat St. Francis (Brooklyn) 60-50 on Thursday night.Jensen sank 4 of 5 shots from 3-point range and...

Asadullah scores 27 as Lipscomb defeats NJIT 77-63

February 13, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ahsan Asadullah had 27 points and 10 rebounds as Lipscomb defeated NJIT 77-63 on Thursday night.KJ Johnson had 12 points and six rebounds for Lipscomb (11-14, 6-6 Atlantic Sun Conference). Greg Jones added 11 points. Michael...

Brown’s 19 leads Eastern Kentucky past Morehead State, 78-71

February 13, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Jomaru Brown had 19 points to lead five Eastern Kentucky players in double figures as the Colonels got past Morehead State 78-71 on Thursday night.Tre King and Ty Taylor added 13 points apiece for the Colonels. Michael Moreno chipped...