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Bane scores 17, TCU beats K-State 68-57 to stop 6-game slide

February 15, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU coach Jamie Dixon wasn’t going to get picky coming off the worst loss of his 17-year career.Desmond Bane had 17 points and TCU shot 45% from 3-point range to stop a six-game losing streak with a 68-57 win over Kansas State...

Watkins powers Merrimack to 68-59 victory over Wagner

February 15, 2020

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Sophomore Mikey Watkins scored 17 points and Merrimack defeated Wagner 68-59 on Saturday.Watkins sank 6 of 8 shots from the floor, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, for the Warriors (18-9, 12-2 Northeast Conference). Jaleel...

Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By PETE IACOBELLI | February 15, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's John Newman III had one goal against No. 5 Louisville — stay aggressive.That resolve brought the Tigers a stunning 77-62 upset win over the Cardinals — and another major moment in what's been an up-and-down season.Newman...

Bryant casts shadow as NBA’s best meet in All-Star Game

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Kobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game. The league's current best will try to match his effort when Team LeBron and Team Giannis meet on Sunday.The All-Star festivities returned...

Winthrop survives Presbyterian to stay atop Big South

February 15, 2020

CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Josh Ferguson scored 17 points with six rebounds and Winthrop beat Presbyterian 89-88 on Saturday.The Eagles (19-9, 13-2) remain atop the Big South standings with a half-game lead over Radford (17-9, 12-2).Micheal Anumba made 1...

Scott leads Loyola Marymount past Santa Clara 65-59

February 15, 2020

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Eli Scott registered 19 points as Loyola Marymount beat Santa Clara 65-59 on Saturday.Jordan Bell had 13 points and nine rebounds for Loyola Marymount (9-17, 3-9 West Coast Conference), which snapped its five-game losing streak....

Delph carries Appalachian St. over Georgia Southern 62-57

February 15, 2020

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Adrian Delph had a career-high 21 points as Appalachian State edged past Georgia Southern 62-57 on Saturday.Isaac Johnson had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Appalachian State (15-12, 9-7 Sun Belt Conference). O'Showen Williams...

Anosike’s double-double propels Sacred Heart past LIU 80-72

February 15, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — E.J. Anosike tied his season high with 26 points plus pulled down 22 rebounds as Sacred Heart topped Long Island University 80-72 on Saturday.The junior went over 1,000 points (1,009) during the game. His 22 rebounds, which is double...

Sams propels North Florida past North Alabama 80-67

February 15, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Garrett Sams scored a season-high 25 points and North Florida cruised past North Alabama 80-67 on Saturday for its sixth straight win.Sams sank 8 of 15 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and added eight rebounds for...

No. 1 Baylor tops No. 14 W Virginia 70-59, ties Big 12 mark

By SCHUYLER DIXON | February 15, 2020

WACO, Texas (AP) — Jared Butler said he wasn't trying to make up for the absence of Baylor's second-leading scorer behind him as the top-ranked Bears chased the Big 12 record for consecutive wins.Maybe it just seemed that way when the junior guard connected...

Alatishe lifts Nicholls St. past SE Louisiana 81-71

February 15, 2020

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Warith Alatishe had 16 points as Nicholls State beat Southeastern Louisiana 81-71 on Saturday.Kevin Johnson had 15 points for Nicholls State (17-9, 11-4 Southland Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Dexter...

No. 7 Duke downs Notre Dame 94-60 behind 21 points by Carey

By KEN TYSIAC | February 15, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke used a strong shooting second half to cruise to an easy win and move into first place in the ACC standings.Vernon Carey Jr. scored 21 points, Tre Jones had 19 and the seventh-ranked Blue Devils beat Notre Dame 94-60 on Saturday.With...