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Davis scores 22, hits key 3-pointer as Navy tops Bucknell

February 12, 2020

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Cam Davis had 22 points as Navy defeated Bucknell 60-59 on Wednesday night.John Carter Jr. had 10 points for Navy (13-11, 7-6 Patriot League). Tyler Nelson added seven rebounds and Richard Njoku had three blocks.Navy took the lead...

Hunt scores career-high 23, key FTs as SMU tops Uconn 79-75

February 12, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Feron Hunt scored a career-high 23 points and was 4-for-4 at the free throw line in the last 16 seconds as SMU held off UConn 79-75 Wednesday night.Hunt scored double his season average going 8-for-9 from the floor with a pair of 3-pointers...

Dimitrijevic scores 17 to carry Mercer past Wofford 70-68

February 12, 2020

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Djordje Dimitrijevic posted 17 points and seven assists as Mercer edged past Wofford 70-68 on Wednesday night.Maciej Bender had 18 points and nine rebounds for Mercer (13-13, 7-6 Southern Conference). Jeff Gary added 11 points....

No. 23 Creighton tops 10th-ranked Seton Hall 87-82

By TOM CANAVAN | February 12, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Damien Jefferson, Ty-Shon Alexander, Marcus Zegarowski and Denzel Mahoney all scored 18 points and No. 23 Creighton posted its second road win over a Top 10 team this month with an 87-82 decision over No. 10 Seton Hall on Wednesday...

At All-Star Game, Africa’s potential will be showcased

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 12, 2020

The moment was not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA's reigning MVP, a Greek of Nigerian descent who is now starring in Milwaukee, was about to make his first two selections of this year's All-Star Game draft and understood how significant his words...

Mitchell, No. 4 SDSU beat New Mexico 82-59, win MWC title

By BERNIE WILSON | February 12, 2020

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego State Aztecs won the Mountain West Conference championship, were showered with confetti, cut down a net at Viejas Arena, doused coach Brian Dutcher with Gatorade and then reset their goals.Just keep winning.Junior forward...

Harden, Westbrook help Rockets beat Celtics 116-105

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | February 12, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — After James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined for 78 points Tuesday night, Harden was asked just how dangerous this combination can be when it gets rolling.“It's pretty scary," Harden said.Harden scored 42 points, Westbrook had...

Dosunmu hurt after Spartans’ late dunk; No. 22 Illini fall

By TERRY TOWERY | February 12, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suffered two brutal losses by the final horn Tuesday night.Star guard Ayo Dosunmu crumbled to the floor clutching his left knee moments after Michigan State's Xavier Tillman threw down a huge dunk that lifted the Spartans...

Days rallies No. 25 LSU past Missouri to end 2-game slide

By BRYAN LAZARE | February 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU ended a two-game losing streak in typically close fashion.Darius Days scored seven of his 20 points in the final five minutes as No. 25 LSU rallied to beat Missouri 82-78 on Tuesday night to win its sixth Southeastern Conference...

Williamson’s 31 points pushes Pelicans past Blazers, 138-117

By BRETT MARTEL | February 11, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson has recorded his first 30-point performance just nine games into his NBA career.Williamson scored 31 points in barely 28 minutes on the court, and the New Orleans Pelicans used a dominant second half to defeat the...

Anei helps lead Oklahoma State over Kansas State 64-59

By AVERY OSEN | February 11, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Last season, Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton had one of his worst basketball experiences of his life during a 39-point loss at Kansas State.Fast forward one year, Boynton and the Cowboys got their redemption in a 64-59 win on...

Key’s FT lifts Virginia past Notre Dame, 50-49, in OT

By HANK KURZ Jr. | February 11, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — In reigning national champion Virginia's battle to get back to the NCAA Tournament, Mamadi Diakite and his teammates are using the memories and experiences of last year and three nail-biter victories as a steadying force.“The...