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Williamson scores 21, Pelicans hold off Bulls 125-119

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 6, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson saw the championship banners and could only imagine what the atmosphere was like when Michael Jordan was leading the Bulls to a pair of championship three-peats in the 1990s.Fair to say, it was a little louder.Williamson...

Georgia Southern holds off Louisiana-Monroe late, wins 67-65

February 6, 2020

MONROE, La. (AP) — Quan Jackson hit three 3-pointers down the stretch and scored 26 points to help Georgia Southern hold off Louisiana-Monroe, 67-65 on Thursday night.Josh Nicholas got off a shot from mid-court that was a touch too strong as time expired...

Pridgett helps Montana hold off Eastern Washington 92-82

February 6, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett finished with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals to propel the Montana Grizzlies to a 92-82 victory over Eastern Washington on Thursday night.Pridgett hit 8 of 17 shots from the floor and made...

Asian stock markets retreat after surge on China tariff cut

By JOE McDONALD | February 6, 2020

Asian stock markets retreated Friday following a surge after China announced a tariff cut on U.S. imports.Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney all declined. Tokyo was flat. Major Asian markets jumped more than 2% on Thursday after...

Wild get three early goals, beat Canucks 4-2

By MIKE COOK | February 6, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kevin Fiala and Brad Hunt each had a goal and an assist as part of Minnesota's three-goal first period and the Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Thursday night.Ryan Hartman and Zach Parise also scored for Minnesota. Alex...

Edwards scores 17 to lead N. Colorado over S. Utah 68-60

February 6, 2020

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Kai Edwards had 17 points to lift Northern Colorado to a 68-60 win over Southern Utah on Thursday night.Bodie Hume had 15 points and six rebounds for Northern Colorado (15-7, 8-3 Big Sky Conference). Trent Harris added 12 points....

BKC–T25-California-Colorado

By DENNIS GEORGATOS | February 6, 2020

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tyler Bey made it a point to pick up the pace in the second half.Bey scored 13 of his season-high 21 points in the second half and No. 24 Colorado made key free throws down the stretch to beat California 71-65 on Thursday night.McKinley...

SE Missouri State hangs on, snaps 10-game losing streak

February 6, 2020

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Alex Caldwell had 17 points and eight assists as Southeast Missouri State ended its 10-game losing streak, holding off Jacksonville State 76-72 on Thursday night.Southeast Missouri led by 18 with just under 12 minutes remaining...

Petry’s OT goal lifts Canadiens over Ducks 3-2

February 6, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Jeff Petry scored 25 seconds into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher scored in regulation for the Canadiens, who have won six of their last...

New Mexico State routs Chicago State for 12th straight win

February 6, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Shawn Williams came off the bench to sink three 3-pointers and score 15 points to lead New Mexico State to a 71-49 win over Chicago State on Thursday night.Jabari Rice had 12 points and six rebounds for the Aggies (18-6, 9-0 Western Athletic...

Makar, Avalanche beat Senators 4-1 for 5th win in 6 games

February 6, 2020

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Cale Makar had a goal and an assist Thursday night as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1.Colorado has won five of its last six games and improved to 2-1-0 on its five-game trip. The Avalanche won in Ottawa for...

King leads Eastern Kentucky past Eastern Illinois, 91-84

February 6, 2020

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Tre King tied his career high with 22 points as Eastern Kentucky topped Eastern Illinois 91-84 on Thursday night.Michael Moreno had 17 points and seven rebounds for Eastern Kentucky (12-12, 9-2 Ohio Valley Conference), which...