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Kovalchuk scores in OT, Canadiens rally past Maple Leafs 2-1

February 8, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Ilya Kovalchuk scored 1:43 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens rallied for a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.Marco Scandella tied the score late in the third period for the Canadiens, who have won three straight...

Brown carries Murray St. past Tennessee St. 73-65

February 8, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 28 points as Murray State beat Tennessee State 73-65 on Saturday night.KJ Williams had 13 points and eight rebounds for Murray State (18-6, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Devin Gilmore added eight rebounds.Jy'lan...

McLaughlin, Beasley, new-look Wolves rout Clippers 142-115

By JOE ZIEMER | February 8, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even without D'Angelo Russell, the new era of the Minnesota Timberwolves is off to a flying start.Malik Beasley made his Minnesota debut with his first career double-double, Jordan McLaughlin scored a career-high 24 points, and the...

Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

By AARON BEARD | February 8, 2020

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr. finished off North Carolina.They did it with a pair of plays sure to live on in replays and the lore of the fierce rivalry, too.Jones hit a jumper at the horn to force the...

Alford carries Alabama A&M past Ark.-Pine Bluff 58-54

February 8, 2020

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Cameron Alford tallied 15 points and 10 rebounds to carry Alabama A&M to a 58-54 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday night.Cameron Tucker had 10 points for Alabama A&M (6-15, 3-7 Southwestern Athletic Conference),...

Harding scores 24 to lead Weber St. over N. Arizona 76-70

February 8, 2020

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Jerrick Harding had 24 points as Weber State beat Northern Arizona 76-70 on Saturday night.Michal Kozak had 14 points and eight rebounds for Weber State (10-14, 6-7 Big Sky Conference). Cody John added 11 points. Tim Fuller had 10...

LeBron James scores 22 points, Lakers beat Warriors 125-120

By JANIE McCAULEY | February 8, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James leaned on his supporting cast to carry the load until he heated up in the second half and finished with 22 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 125-120 victory over the Golden State...

Draisaitl scores 2, Oilers rally to beat Predators 3-2

February 8, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Saturday night.“At this time of year it’s about sticking with it, it doesn’t have to be pretty,” Draisaitl said. “Two...

Solomon Young scores 20, Iowa State beats Kansas State 73-63

By ROB GRAY | February 8, 2020

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Solomon Young scored 20 points, Rasir Bolton added 13 points, and Iowa State held off Kansas State for a 73-63 win Saturday night.But the victory may prove to be costly for the Cyclones (10-13, 3-7 Big 12), who led by as many as 21...

Sacramento State holds off Idaho State late, win 63-59

February 8, 2020

POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Bryce Fowler scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Sacramento State held off Idaho State late to earn a 63-59 win on Saturday night.Malik Porter scored at the basket with 3:58 left to pull Idaho State even at 51-51 and...

Holiday’s 31 lead Pelicans to 124-117 win over Pacers

By PHILLIP B. WILSON | February 8, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Not known for being expressive, Jrue Holiday couldn’t help himself when he got hot at the ideal time on Saturday night.Holiday scored 14 of his 31 points in the final 2:26, including a go-ahead 3-pointer, and the short-handed New...

Hillsman leads Illinois St. past Indiana St. 74-67

February 8, 2020

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Jaycee Hillsman had a season-high 23 points as Illinois State topped Indiana State 74-67 on Saturday night. Zach Copeland added 20 points for the Redbirds.Keith Fisher III had 13 points and nine rebounds for Illinois State (8-16,...