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Baylor beats Texas for 21st straight Big 12 victory

By MARK ROSNER | February 11, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With No. 1 Baylor's offense struggling, the team's defense locked in and helped the Bears win again.Baylor, producing its lowest point total of the season, beat Texas 52-45 Monday night for its 21st straight victory — one short...

Jackson State rolls to 5th straight, beats Southern, 67-51

February 11, 2020

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tristan Jarrett had 22 points as Jackson State beat Southern 67-51 on Monday night.Roland Griffin had 18 points and seven rebounds for Jackson State (10-14, 7-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference), which won its fifth consecutive...

Walker sparks Portland State past Northern Colorado, 83-71

February 11, 2020

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Alonzo Walker had 22 points as Portland State beat Northern Colorado 83-71 on Monday night.Lamar Hamrick had 13 points and six rebounds for Portland State (12-13, 6-7 Big Sky Conference), which ended its four-game road losing streak....

Mississippi Valley State tops Alabama A&M 67-61

February 10, 2020

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Torico Simmons hit 11 of 13 free throws and scored 26 points as Mississippi Valley State snapped its seven-game losing streak, topping Alabama A&M 67-61 on Monday night.Michael Green added 21 points and seven rebounds for...

Florida A&M posts a 79-60 win over North Carolina A&T

February 10, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — MJ Randolph had 18 points to lead five Florida A&M players in double figures as the Rattlers beat NC A&T 79-60 on Monday night.Evins Desir added 15 points for the Rattlers. Brendon Myles chipped in 12 and Rod Melton...

Clayton carries CSU over Md.-Eastern Shore 68-67 in OT

February 10, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dejuan Clayton made seven assists and scored 20 points, including the game-winning jumper with 1 second left in overtime, Coppin State beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 68-67 on Monday night.Da'Shawn Phillip's 3-pointer put the Hawks up 67-66...

Memorial held for coach, family killed in Bryant crash

By AMY TAXIN | February 10, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The smiling faces of baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa shone in photos and videos cast on screens at Angel Stadium of them hitting the baseball field, basketball court and the beach.But as friends...

Blount scores 20 to carry NC Central past Morgan St. 58-57

February 10, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jibri Blount grabbed nine rebounds and scored 20 points, including the game-winning shot with 2.2 seconds left, and North Carolina Central Beat Morgan State 58-57 on Monday night to win its fifth straight.Malik Miller's layup with 14...

AP Exclusive: NCAA, 2 conferences spend $750,000 on lobbying

By BEN NUCKOLS | February 10, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress considers whether to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the NCAA and its allies spent at least $750,000 last year lobbying lawmakers to shape any reforms to the organization's liking.The NCAA last fall...

Jones scores 20 to lift Radford over Winthrop 81-77

February 10, 2020

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Devonnte Holland blocked a shot and made two free throws in the final 19 seconds as Radford held off Winthrop 81-77 on Monday night after nearly blowing a 27-point lead.Radford led 46-31 at halftime after shooting 55% and opened...

Cornwall carries Gardner-Webb past High Point 86-55

February 10, 2020

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Jaheam Cornwall made 8 of 13 3-pointers and matched his career high with 24 points and Gardner-Webb beat High Point 86-55 on Monday night.Nate Johnson scored 17 points and Justin Jenkins added 15 for the Bulldogs (10-14,...

Colgate beats Boston U. 79-63 behind Burns

February 10, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Jordan Burns scored 15 points with six assists and made a career-high five steals and Colgate pulled away in the second half to beat Boston University 79-63 on Monday night to win its fourth straight.With their second straight 20-win season,...