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Air Force beats San Jose St. 95-86

February 15, 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Ryan Swan and Lavelle Scottie scored 22 points apiece as Air Force snapped its seven-game losing streak, topping San Jose State 95-86 on Saturday.Swan made 9 of 12 shots. He added eight rebounds and three assists. Scottie...

Childs scores 14 to carry Bradley over S. Illinois 69-67

February 15, 2020

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Elijah Childs had 14 points and nine rebounds as Bradley narrowly defeated Southern Illinois 69-67 on Saturday.Childs was playing in his third game since missing 12 of 13 games with a hand injury.Nate Kennell had 13 points for...

Williams, Walker carry load as Florida State survives Orange

By BOB FERRANTE | February 15, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — MJ Walker took an elbow to his lip and missed a large chunk of the game. But 12 stitches later, numb around his mouth, Walker’s shooting spoke volumes.Walker scored 16 points, including five 3-pointers, as No. 8 Florida State...

All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League on Saturday announced the 12 teams that will compete in the inaugural season.The clubs, from a dozen African nations, are: Groupement Sportif des Pétroliers (Algeria), Petro de Luanda (Angola),...

7 minors hurt in Chicago shootings, including 3 accidents

February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Four separate shootings on Chicago's West and South sides wounded at least seven children, including three cases that appear accidental, police said Saturday.Three of the minors were wounded in a shooting at an apartment complex Friday...

France announces 1st death of virus patient outside Asia

By ELAINE GANLEY | February 15, 2020

PARIS (AP) — France on Saturday reported the first death outside Asia of a person infected with the new virus from China, an 80-year-old Chinese tourist who two French hospitals initially turned away, and also reported a new confirmed case that brought...

Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings

By MARCIA DUNN | February 15, 2020

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying candy and cheese to satisfy the astronauts' cravings.Northrop Grumman launched its Cygnus capsule from the Virginia seashore. The nearly 4-ton...

Last-second tip-in lifts Mississippi State over Arkansas

By ERIC W. BOLIN | February 15, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Abdul Ado’s tip-in with 0.6 seconds left lifted Mississippi State to a 78-77 win over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon.Mason Jones, who scored a game-high 38 points, had given Arkansas a one-point lead after a pair of free...

Sharkey scores 18 points as Samford beats The Citadel 74-62

February 15, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Sharkey scored 18 points as Samford snapped its 11-game losing streak, beating The Citadel 74-62 on Saturday.Jalen Dupree had 11 points and 13 rebounds for Samford (9-19, 3-11 Southern Conference). Brandon Austin and Robert...

Kent St. rides Williamson’s scoring burst to beat Ohio

February 15, 2020

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Troy Simons scored a career-high 27 points on 7-of-11 shooting from 3-point range and Kent State used the second half to beat Ohio 87-72 on Saturday.C.J. Williamson scored seven of his 14 points in a 90-second span that was part of...

Jackson leads UMBC to 65-59 victory over New Hampshire

February 15, 2020

CATONSVILLE, Md. (AP) — K.J. Jackson had 19 points and seven rebounds as UMBC defeated New Hampshire 65-59 on Saturday.Jackson made 6 of 14 shots from the floor, including 1 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Retrievers (12-14, 5-6 America East Conference)....

Bishop leaps for game-winner FDU topples Robert Morris

February 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson's last-gasp shot appeared to have been partially blocked, but Kaleb Bishop leapt for the putback and the Knights upset Northeast Conference leader Robert Morris 72-71 on Saturday.Robert Morris, which had...