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Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By JOHN ZENOR | February 12, 2020

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — This time the Auburn Tigers survived a record-setting 3-point barrage in their latest foray into overtime.Austin Wiley had 18 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and five blocked shots and No. 11 Auburn continued to live on the edge,...

Wesson brothers lift Ohio State over Rutgers 72-66

By MITCH STACY | February 12, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rutgers and Ohio State are prime examples of how difficult it is on win on the road in the Big Ten this year.Rutgers, 1-4 on the road in conference games coming into the Wednesday night contest against Ohio State, climbed back...

Hot shooting Missouri St. wallops Drake by 35 points

February 12, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Keandre Cook had 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and Missouri State beat Drake 97-62 on Wednesday night.Missouri State led 24-19 midway through the first half and erupted for 28 points in the final 8:48 to go up 52-30 at intermission....

Oral Roberts outlasts Omaha 81-78 in OT

February 12, 2020

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Kevin Obanor scored 24 points with a career-high 15 rebounds and Oral Roberts beat Omaha 81-78 in overtime Wednesday night.Deondre Burns made a pair of foul shots with 25 seconds left in the extra session for the 81-78 lead. JT Gibson...

Nelson scores 22 to carry American over Loyola (Md.) 81-76

February 12, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sa'eed Nelson had 22 points as American narrowly defeated Loyola (Md.) 81-76 on Wednesday night.Connor Nelson had 13 points for American (13-11, 9-4 Patriot League). Jamir Harris added 12 points. Mark Gasperini had 11 points.Andrew...

No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By MARK AMBROGI | February 12, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan was looking at how his team could improve.“We had good team conversation after the Marquette loss (Sunday) about where we can get better and a big part of that was the bench,” Jordan said. “Henry...

Mounce scores season-high 25, Furman tops Samford 86-71

February 12, 2020

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Clay Mounce had a season-high 25 points as Furman topped Samford 86-71 on Wednesday night.Mounce hit 9 of 12 shots, including 5 of 7 3-pointers.Mike Bothwell had 15 points for Furman (21-5, 11-2 Southern Conference), which has...

South Carolina pulls away early, beats reeling Georgia 75-59

By CHARLES ODUM | February 12, 2020

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — South Carolina credits its defense for its growing collection of double-digit Southeastern Conference wins.Against Georgia, that defense was overwhelming.AJ Lawson scored 20 points and South Carolina held Georgia to one field goal...

Miller leads UNC-Greensboro past W. Carolina 82-62

February 12, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Miller had 20 points as UNC Greensboro rolled past Western Carolina 82-62 on Wednesday night.Keyshaun Langley had 14 points for UNC Greensboro (20-6, 10-3 Southern Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory....

Williamson leads Loyola of Chicago past Evansville 73-66

February 12, 2020

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Lucas Williamson had 20 points as Loyola of Chicago closed the game with a 12-4 run to beat Evansville 73-66 on Wednesday night, the 13th-straight loss for the Purple Aces.Cameron Krutwig added 14 points for the Ramblers (17-9,...

Davis scores 16 to carry Vermont past New Hampshire 74-50

February 12, 2020

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Ryan Davis came off the bench to score 16 points to lead Vermont to a 74-50 win over New Hampshire on Wednesday night, the Catamounts' 10th straight victory.Anthony Lamb had 12 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for Vermont...

Davis scores 22, hits key 3-pointer as Navy tops Bucknell

February 12, 2020

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Cam Davis had 22 points as Navy defeated Bucknell 60-59 on Wednesday night.John Carter Jr. had 10 points for Navy (13-11, 7-6 Patriot League). Tyler Nelson added seven rebounds and Richard Njoku had three blocks.Navy took the lead...