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Clemson snaps 3-game skid with 72-52 win over erratic Pitt

By WILL GRAVES | February 12, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell figured his team was due. And in a way, Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel felt the same.They were both right. And the muddled middle of the wide-open Atlantic Coast Conference remains as murky as ever.Al-Amir...

Massner carries Northwestern St. over Incarnate Word 70-60

February 12, 2020

NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Trenton Massner posted 12 points and six rebounds as Northwestern State topped Incarnate Word 70-60 on Wednesday night.Chudier Bile had 10 points and eight rebounds for Northwestern State (11-12, 8-6 Southland Conference). Jamaure...

Gillespie leads No. 15 Villanova past No. 18 Marquette

By AARON BRACY | February 12, 2020

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — On a night Villanova retired the jersey of one of its greatest point guards, its current point guard came through in the clutch.Collin Gillespie had 14 points and hit a pivotal 3-pointer with 2:03 remaining, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl...

Bergersen, Jones spark C. Arkansas to 73-68 comeback win

February 12, 2020

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Rylan Bergersen and Deandre Jones combined for 41 points as Central Arkansas rallied in the second half to defeat New Orleans 73-68 on Wednesday night.Bergersen was 6-for-9 shooting with three 3-pointers for 21 points, tying his...

Nembhard scores 24 as Gators beat Aggies 78-61

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 12, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Florida coach Mike White raved about his team's performance on offense after the Gators routed Texas A&M on Wednesday night.“We really moved the ball well," he said. “It was the best we've moved the ball all year....

Green scores 27 to lead N. Iowa over Illinois St. 71-63

February 12, 2020

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — AJ Green had 27 points and surpassed the 1,000-point milestone and Northern Iowa topped Illinois State 71-63 on Wednesday night.Trae Berhow scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Panthers (22-3, 11-2 Missouri Valley...

Gayman lifts Abilene Christian over Houston Baptist 81-67

February 12, 2020

ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Clay Gayman registered 19 points as Abilene Christian defeated Houston Baptist 81-67 on Wednesday night.Kolton Kohl had 15 points for Abilene Christian (14-10, 9-4 Southland Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive home...

Doolittle, Manek lead Oklahoma past Iowa St. 90-61

By CLIFF BRUNT | February 12, 2020

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kristian Doolittle scored 20 points to help Oklahoma defeat Iowa State 90-61 on Wednesday night.Brady Manek scored 18 points and Alondes Williams scored all 14 of his points in the second half for the Sooners (16-8, 6-5 Big 12),...

Lovan, Benjamin lead UAB past Middle Tennessee 83-72

February 12, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored a career-high 25 points and Jalen Benjamin added 21 points as UAB topped Middle Tennessee 83-72 on Wednesday night.Will Butler had 19 points and seven rebounds for UAB (15-11, 6-7 Conference USA), which snapped...

Umude lifts South Dakota over W. Illinois 85-72

February 12, 2020

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Stanley Umude had a season-high 28 points as South Dakota won its eighth consecutive game, topping Western Illinois 85-72 on Wednesday night.Umude shot 10 for 13 from the field and grabbed six rebounds.Tyler Hagedorn had 16 points...

No. 3 Kansas scores final 9 points, beats No. 14 WVU 58-49

By JOHN RABY | February 12, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas caught West Virginia in a rare late lapse at home.Devon Dotson scored 11 of his 15 points after halftime, Isaiah Moss had seven of his 13 points during a second-half burst and the third-ranked Jayhawks finished the game...

McClanahan scores 19 to lead Nicholls St. over Lamar 69-65

February 12, 2020

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Dexter McClanahan posted 19 points as Nicholls State edged past Lamar 69-65 on Wednesday night.Andre Jones had 11 points for Nicholls State (16-9, 10-4 Southland Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Kevin...