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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Young scores 14 to lead Charlotte past UTEP 68-64

February 6, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jahmir Young registered 14 points and eight rebounds as Charlotte extended its home win streak to eight games, narrowly defeating UTEP 68-64 on Thursday night.Drew Edwards had 13 points for Charlotte (13-9, 7-4 Conference USA)....

Cunane, No. 7 Wolfpack topple Hokies for eighth straight win

By JIMMY ROBERTSON | February 6, 2020

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elissa Cunane scored 17 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead No. 7 North Carolina State to a 71-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday night, ending the Hokies' 16-game home winning streak.Cunane, who registered her Atlantic...

Baker carries UNC-Asheville past USC Upstate 84-71

February 6, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — DeVon Baker scored 30 points for his third 30-plus career game and UNC Asheville defeated USC Upstate 84-71 on Thursday night.Lavar Batts Jr. added 12 points, LJ Thorpe scored 11 and Tajion Jones had 11 points and eight rebounds...

800 retweets to return stolen, pink purse to tourist

February 6, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A good Samaritan used the power of social media to track down the owner of a stolen pink purse, returning the purse — and some photos he took of New Orleans on the camera that was tucked inside — to the surprised tourist.23-year-old...

Kamga, Rowe lead Cal State Fullerton past UC Riverside 61-48

February 6, 2020

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Kamga scored 19 points and Jackson Rowe had 14 points and five assists as Cal State Fullerton defeated UC Riverside 61-48 on Wednesday night.Davon Clare had 10 points and eight rebounds and Wayne Arnold added 10 points...

No. 5 Louisville edges Wake Forest for 9th straight win

By GARY B. GRAVES | February 6, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville trailed Wake Forest in tempo and points at halftime. The Cardinals cranked up the energy after the break, and that kept them on their roll.Jordan Nwora had 21 points and scored the go-ahead basket during an 18-5 second-half...

Queta leads Utah State past UNLV 69-54

February 6, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 21 points with six rebounds and five assists to lead Utah State past UNLV 69-54 on Wednesday night.Sam Merrill added 20 points for the Aggies (18-7, 7-5 Mountain West Conference). Justin Bean had 11 rebounds and...

Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52

By DAVE CAMPBELL | February 6, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's outside shooting was overdue for a resurgence, and Wisconsin was just as aware.Payton Willis provided the initial spark for the Gophers, and the Badgers never caught up.Willis scored a career-high 21 points on 5-for-7...

Powell scores 34, No. 12 Seton Hall beats Georgetown 78-71

By BOBBY BANCROFT | February 6, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Preseason All-America player Myles Powell was determined to get off to a hot start after struggling to find his shot recently for No. 12 Seton Hall.Georgetown proved to be the perfect opponent for him again.Powell scored 34 points,...

Likekele double-double leads Oklahoma State past TCU 72-57

By JOHN TRANCHINA | February 6, 2020

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State had endured a difficult stretch lately, having gone winless in Big 12 play so far, and struggling to a 3-11 record overall during the past two-plus months. So missing one starter and another important contributor...

Bryce’s double-double helps NC State beat Miami 83-72

February 6, 2020

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — One unwanted string ended, now North Carolina State looks to resume the winning streak it enjoyed earlier in its Atlantic Coast Conference schedule.C.J. Bryce scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead N.C. State to an...

Robbins’ career-high 29 propels Drake past Bradley 73-60

February 6, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liam Robbins poured in a career-high 29 points, adding seven rebounds and three blocked shots as Drake defeated Bradley 73-60 Wednesday night.Robbins was 9-for-12 shooting and made 10 of 11 at the line. Garrett Sturtz added 12...

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