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‘SNL’ takes aim at New Hampshire primary in opening skit

February 8, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” cast aside the impeachment vote for a cold open with the Democratic primary debate in New Hampshire.Former cast members Jason Sudeikis and Rachel Dratch returned Saturday to play Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar...

Oregon State rallies to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53

By BY GARY HOROWITZ | February 8, 2020

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Zach Reichle hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch and Oregon State overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53 on Saturday night.It was the third consecutive win for Oregon State in the 353rd edition...

Utah State closes on 8-0 run, beats Boise State 70-61

February 8, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 21 points and Utah State closed on a 8-0 run to beat Boise State 70-61 on Saturday night.Utah State led the entire way after the opening minutes. Boise State pulled to 62-61 with a minute left. Diogo Brito scored...

Tripp carries Pacific past Pepperdine 79-78

February 8, 2020

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Jahlil Tripp had 24 points and 15 rebounds and gave Pacific the lead on a three-point play with 11.4 seconds left as the Tigers beat Pepperdine 79-78 on Saturday night. Daniss Jenkins added 22 points for the Tigers.Jahbril Price-Noel...

Johnson carries Grand Canyon past California Baptist 103-98

February 8, 2020

RIVERSIDE. Calif. (AP) — Carlos Johnson scored 25 points as Grand Canyon narrowly beat California Baptist 103-98 on Saturday night.Mikey Dixon added 24 points for the Antelopes, while Lorenzo Jenkins chipped in 20. Johnson made 9 of 11 from the free-throw...

Diane free throws put CSU Northridge past UC Riverside 61-59

February 8, 2020

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Lamine Diane sank a pair of free throws in the final seconds to put CSU Northridge past UC Riverside 61-59 on Saturday night.The game was tied 59-all when Diane drew a foul and went to the line with four seconds left. He drained...

Murray scores 36, Nuggets finish season sweep over Suns

By DAVID BRANDT | February 8, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Jamal Murray poured in the points for the Nuggets, Torrey Craig stopped the Suns from scoring them and Denver finished off a season sweep of Phoenix.Murray had another big night on the Suns' home floor, scoring 36 points while making...

Feagin scores 21, No. 4 San Diego St beats Air Force 89-74

By DENNIS GEORGATOS | February 8, 2020

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — KJ Feagin is rolling with his outside shot.San Diego State also is humming along quite nicely.Feagin scored 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers, and the fourth-ranked Aztecs remained the nation's lone unbeaten team by...

Pridgett scores 19 to lead Montana past Idaho 82-71

February 8, 2020

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett posted 19 points and nine rebounds as Montana defeated Idaho 82-71 on Saturday night.Mack Anderson had 15 points for Montana (14-10, 10-3 Big Sky Conference). Kendal Manuel added 14 points. Josh Vazquez had 11 points.Trevon...

No. 2 Gonzaga hands St. Mary’s biggest home loss since 2001

By JOSH DUBOW | February 8, 2020

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 20 points and No. 2 Gonzaga made 14 of its first 15 shots to send Saint Mary's to its worst home loss in 19 years with a 90-60 victory on Saturday night.The Bulldogs (25-1, 11-0 WCC) turned the highly anticipated...

Childs scores 32 to lift BYU past San Francisco 90-76

February 8, 2020

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Yoeli Childs had a season-high 32 points as BYU topped San Francisco 90-76 on Saturday night.TJ Haws had 13 points and seven assists for BYU (19-7, 8-3 West Coast Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Jake Toolson...

Hintz scores 2, Dallas beats St. Louis 3-2 in overtime

By WARREN MAYES | February 8, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Style points don't matter to the Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz. Results do.Hintz scored the game-winner at 2:19 of overtime and finished with two goals, leading the Stars to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.Hintz...