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UNC Greensboro’s late rally leads to 71-68 win over VMI

February 22, 2020

LEXINGTON, Va (AP) — Isaiah Miller scored 23 points and Kyrin Galloway had a double-double and UNC Greensboro beat VMI 71-68 on Saturday.After Sean Conway's layup put VMI ahead 66-59 with 4:43 left, the Spartans (22-6, 12-3 Southern Conference) outscored...

Bothwell’s layup lifts Furman over Wofford 67-66

February 22, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mike Bothwell scored 18 points, including a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left, and Furman came from behind to beat Wofford 67-66 on Saturday.Trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Paladins (23-6, 13-3 Southern Conference) tied...

Thomas sinks go-ahead FTs late, Green Wave sinks UCF 75-74

February 22, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Teshaun Hightower scored 18 points and the last of his four steals led to Nic Thomas making three free throws with 7.8 seconds remaining and Tulane rallied past Central Florida 75-74 on SaturdayTulane's Jordan Walker swiped the...

Anthony Davis’ big 2nd half leads Lakers past Grizz, 117-105

By GREG BEACHAM | February 22, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers hadn't even been back on the court for three minutes after the All-Star break when Anthony Davis limped off with an injured leg.With their superstar big man in the locker room, the Lakers played an ominous quarter...

Williamson has 25 in Pelicans’ 128-115 win over Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON | February 22, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zion Williamson hears the accolades but insists he's still getting comfortable in his new job.He had 25 points for his seventh straight game with at least 20, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers...

Murray leads balanced attack as Spurs top Jazz 113-104

By JOHN COON | February 22, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Encouraging Dejounte Murray to play with more offensive freedom is turning out to be a winning formula for the San Antonio Spurs.Murray had his second straight 20-point game, tallying 23 points and seven rebounds, to lead a balanced...

Chris Paul scores 29 points, leads Thunder past Nuggets

By CLIFF BRUNT | February 21, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chris Paul lectured his teammates on the importance of handling their business after the All-Star break, then he showed them how to do it.Paul scored 29 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 113-101 on...

Gordon Hayward, Celtics hold off Timberwolves 127-117

By DAVE CAMPBELL | February 21, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Boston's defense looked, well, like it was still on vacation for much of the game.The Celtics still had plenty of firepower on the other end, staying strong out of the All-Star break.Gordon Hayward scored 29 points, Daniel Theis had...

Mahoney gives Yale 81-80 double-overtime victory at Cornell

February 21, 2020

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — August Mahoney's layup with two seconds left gave Ivy League leader Yale an 81-80 double-overtime victory over Cornell on Friday night that also included the first triple-double in Bulldogs history by Jordan Bruner.Bruner had 14...

Perkins scores 25 to lead Saint Louis over VCU 80-62

February 21, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javonte Perkins had 25 points as Saint Louis topped VCU 80-62 on Friday night.Hasahn French had 18 points for Saint Louis (19-8, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 11 points. Jordan Goodwin had 10 points.Marcus...

Hill-Mais scores 23 to carry Oakland past Milwaukee 75-68

February 21, 2020

ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland defeated Milwaukee 75-68 on Friday night.Rashad Williams had 16 points for Oakland (11-17, 6-9 Horizon League). Daniel Oladapo added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Tray Maddox...

Three LIU players reach 20 points in win over FDU

February 21, 2020

TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Ty Flowers scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Long Island beat Fairleigh Dickinson 86-81 on Friday night.Jermaine Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Raiquan Clark 20 points and Virshon Cotton 16 points for Long Island (13-15,...