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Eggleston’s near double-double helps Arkansas State top Troy

January 25, 2020

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Melo Eggleston had 15 points and nine rebounds as Arkansas State defeated Troy 78-62 on Saturday.Jerry Johnson added 12 points for the Red Wolves and J.J. Matthews had 11 points for Arkansas State (15-7, 7-4 Sun Belt Conference). Christian...

Jazz rally past Mavericks 112-107, have won 14 of 15

By MATTHEW COLES | January 25, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Once again, Rudy Gobert was there to clean up the mess.On the final few possessions, the two-time Defensive Player of the Year made a tip-in, blocked a layup just before it hit the glass, got a key rebound and made a free throw.In...

Sims sinks winning FTs, Middle Tennessee halts 11-game slide

January 25, 2020

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Donovan Sims sank two winning free throws with 0.7 seconds on the clock and Jayce Johnson intercepted a last-gasp pass as Middle Tennessee held on to snap an 11-game losing streak on Saturday night topping Southern Miss 65-63.Sims...

Stephen F. Austin tops Lamar behind Comeaux

January 25, 2020

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — John Comeaux had 18 points as Stephen F. Austin topped Lamar 70-62 on Saturday.Kevon Harris had 15 points, six assists and five steals for Stephen F. Austin (17-3, 8-1 Southland Conference), which won its fourth straight game....

Okongwu and USC cruise in 75-55 win over Oregon State

By GARY HOROWITZ | January 25, 2020

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and had three highlight-reel dunks in the second half to lead Southern California to a 75-55 victory over Oregon State on Saturday.USC (16-4, 5-2 Pac-12) never trailed and had balanced scoring with...

Morgan scores 21 points as Central Michigan tops Ball State

January 25, 2020

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Dallas Morgan scored 21 points as Central Michigan defeated Ball State 71-66 on Saturday.Tahjai Teague had 17 points, a career-high 18 rebounds and five blocks for Ball State.Morgan hit a 3-pointer and later a two-point field...

Peatling propels E. Washington past S. Utah in OT

January 25, 2020

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Mason Peatling scored 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds and Eastern Washington rallied to beat Southern Utah 81-78 in overtime on Saturday.Peatling's 3-pointer with 24 seconds left in regulation knotted it at 71...

Knight scores 20 to carry San Jose St. past Air Force 90-81

January 25, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seneca Knight had 20 points as San Jose State defeated Air Force 90-81 on Saturday.Brae Ivey had 17 points for San Jose State (7-14, 3-6 Mountain West Conference). Richard Washington added 12 points. Eduardo Lane had 11 points....

Shahid shoots North Dakota State past Denver 82-70

January 25, 2020

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Vinnie Shahid poured in 29 points, one off his season high, and North Dakota State breezed to an 82-70 victory over Denver on Saturday.Shahid buried 8 of 11 shots from the floor, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, and made 10 of...

Tyree, Sy help Ole Miss break skid, defeat Georgia 70-60

By STAN AWTREY | January 25, 2020

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Breein Tyree scored 20 points and helped Ole Miss end its six-game losing streak with a 70-60 win over Georgia on Saturday.Tyree recorded his tenth game of 20-plus points and made a series of big plays late in the second half. He...

North Carolina A&T holds off Bethune Cookman late, 98-95

January 25, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Fred Cleveland hit a pair of free throws with six seconds left to allow North Carolina A&T to hold off Bethune Cookman, 98-95 on Saturday night.Isaiah Bailey pulled the Wildcats within one point, 96-95, with a pair of free...

Azore lifts Texas-Arlington past Texas St. 64-62

January 25, 2020

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — David Azore registered 19 points and six rebounds as Texas-Arlington narrowly defeated Texas State 64-62 on Saturday.Radshad Davis had 10 points and eight rebounds for Texas-Arlington (9-12, 5-5 Sun Belt Conference).Texas State...