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Taylor leads Saint Peter’s past Monmouth 81-69

February 9, 2020

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Quinn Taylor finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists and Saint Peter's pulled away late to beat Monmouth 81-69 on Sunday, moving into first place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with the victory.Monmouth's...

Pope to Web companies: guard against human traffickers’ bait

February 9, 2020

VATICAN CITY (AP) —Pope Francis called on internet-based companies Sunday to be vigilant about keeping human traffickers from using electronic communications to entrap victims.Francis said during his remarks to the public in St. Peter's Square on Sunday...

Rider splits season series with Niagara with 73-58 win

February 9, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Frederick Scott had 17 points as Rider topped Niagara 73-58 on Sunday.Tyere Marshall had 16 points and four assists for Rider (14-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Stevie...

Penn beats Cornell 79-73 for fifth straight victory

February 9, 2020

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Devon Goodman had 18 points as Penn defeated Cornell 79-73 on Sunday.Max Martz and Jordan Dingle added 17 points each for the Quakers. Martz also had seven rebounds.AJ Brodeur had 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Penn...

Iona gives Fairfield a 24-point drubbing behind Ross

February 9, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Isaiah Ross had a season-high 23 points as Iona easily defeated Fairfield 78-54 on Sunday. E.J. Crawford added 22 points for the Gaels.Ross shot 6 for 7 from deep.Tajuan Agee had 17 points and seven rebounds for Iona (7-12, 5-7...

C. Florida registers surprise beating Tulsa 83-75

February 9, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darin Green Jr. had a season-high 26 points as Central Florida beat Tulsa 83-75 on Sunday.Green Jr. shot 6 for 7 on 3-pointers.Ceasar DeJesus had 18 points for Central Florida (13-10, 4-7 American Athletic Conference). Dazon Ingram...

Bouknight leads UConn to overtime upset of Cincinnati

By PAT EATON-ROBB | February 9, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley said his team desperately needed to win a close game.Freshman James Bouknight scored 23 points, including two key free throws in overtime, and Connecticut got that win Sunday, upsetting Cincinnati 72-71 in...

Spain, UK see new virus cases; French focus on ski resort

By BARRY HATTON and ANGELA CHARLTON | February 9, 2020

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — French medical authorities tested scores of children and their families Sunday for the new virus from China, zeroing in on a ski resort in the Alps that appeared linked to new infections in Britain and Spain.The U.K. announced...

Howard’s 17 points lead Marquette past No. 19 Butler, 76-57

By JIM HOEHN | February 9, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — No. 19 Butler contained Markus Howard, the nation’s leading scorer, but Marquette’s supporting cast answered the challenge.Howard, who entered averaging 27.9 points, scored 17 and Brendan Bailey and Koby McEwen added 16 apiece to...

Three score 20 points, No. 20 Iowa women top Purdue 82-71

February 9, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Monika Czinano scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting, including making all five of her shots in a pivotal second quarter, and No. 20 Iowa pulled away from Purdue for an 83-71 win on Sunday.Makenzie Meyer and Kathleen Doyle...

UNC Greensboro rolls Samford to keep up with SoCon leaders

February 9, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kyrin Galloway scored 19 points and James Dickey had a double-double and UNC Greensboro overran Samford 95-67 on Sunday.The Spartans (19-6, 9-3 Southern Conference) established a 25-17 lead in the first 10 minutes before a 13-2...

Stonewall has career-high 29 points, No. 14 DePaul women win

February 9, 2020

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Chante Stonewall scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 14 DePaul to an 86-76 victory over Seton Hall on Sunday.Stonewall scored 24 points in the first half when the Blue Demons (22-3, 12-1 Big East)...