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Edert leads Saint Peter’s past Rider in 73-54 win

February 23, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Doug Edert had a season-high 28 points — 16 in a little more than three minutes in the second half — and St. Peter's beat Rider 73-54 on Sunday.Edert made 9 of 12 shots, including 7 of 10 on 3-pointers.Dimencio Vaughn had...

Friedel, Wilson spark S. Dakota St. past S. Dakota 85-80

February 23, 2020

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Noah Freidel scored 21 of his 26 points after halftime and South Dakota State stretched its win streak to eight games, defeating South Dakota 85-80 on Sunday.Douglas Wilson added 20 points for the Jackrabbits, who used an 8-0...

Hill-Mais lifts Oakland past Green Bay in 2OT

February 23, 2020

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais scored 31 points with 13 rebounds and his 3-pointer with 27 seconds left in the second overtime carried Oakland to a 92-88 win on Sunday.Hill-Mais — who finished a point shy of tying his career high —...

Brandon free throws edge Canisius past Manhattan 57-56

February 23, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Majesty Brandon scored 15 of his 20 points — including the game-winning free throws with 12 seconds remaining — during a second-half rally and Canisius squeaked past Manhattan 57-56 on Sunday.The Golden Griffins (10-17, 5-11 Metro...

Powell scores 18, No. 16 Seton Hall rolls past St. John’s

By MATT SUGAM | February 23, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — In the week since coach Kevin Willard challenged Seton Hall for coming out flat at Providence, the Pirates have responded by living up to expectations.Myles Powell scored 18 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 16 points and nine...

Indiana State sends Evansville to 16th straight loss

February 23, 2020

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Christian Williams had 16 points as Indiana State defeated Evansville 64-62 on Sunday, sending the Purple Aces to their 16th consecutive loss.Tyreke Key had 12 points and six rebounds for Indiana State (16-11, 9-7 Missouri Valley...

Northern Iowa stays perfect at home with 64-52 win

February 23, 2020

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Austin Phyfe had 17 points, 18 rebounds and five assists to help lift Northern Iowa to a 64-52 win over Southern Illinois on Sunday, the Panthers' 15th consecutive home victory.The Panthers (23-5, 12-4) have a one-game lead...

Burns’23 points lead Colgate in blowout win over Holy Cross

February 23, 2020

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Burns scored 23 points and Tucker Richardson had a double-double and Colgate smashed Holy Cross 90-60 on Sunday.Richardson scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, Rapolas Ivanauskas scored 16 and Jack Ferguson 12. Will Rayman...

Siena takes lead late, holds on for 62-59 win at Fairfield

February 23, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Elijah Burns scored 15 points and Jalen Pickett added 14 with five assists as Siena grabbed a late lead and held on, defeating Fairfield 62-59 on Sunday.A 3-pointer by Jordan King, who was 3-for-3 from distance, helped Siena...

Herasme, Jones lift Marist past Niagara 76-54

February 23, 2020

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Herasme and Jordan Jones scored 18 points apiece as Marist easily defeated Niagara 76-54 on Sunday.Braden Bell added 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting for the Red Foxes (7-18, 6-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who posted...

Vital, Bouknight lead UConn to 78-71 win over South Florida

By Pat Eaton-Robb | February 23, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Christian Vital scored 24 points and James Bouknight had 16 of his 19 points in the second half to lead UConn past South Florida 78-71 on Sunday.Jalen Gaffney and Brendan Adams each added 10 points for Connecticut ( 15-12, 6-8 American)Justin...

Salnave leads a balanced Monmouth attack past Quinnipiac

February 23, 2020

WEST LONG RANCH, N.J. (AP) — Ray Salnave scored 14 points to lead five Monmouth players in double figures and the Hawks beat Quinnipiac 89-78 on Sunday.Deion Hammond scored 12, and off the bench, Melik Martin and Louie Pillari scored 12 apiece and George...