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Bradley ends two-game skid; Evansville loses 12th-straight

February 9, 2020

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darrell Brown had 22 points as Bradley defeated Evansville 69-58 on Sunday.Elijah Childs had 19 points and 11 rebounds for Bradley (16-9, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Koch Bar added 11 rebounds.Evan Kuhlman had 13 points and...

Krutwig helps Loyola Chicago hold off Valparaiso 70-68

February 9, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Loyola Chicago held off Valparaiso 70-68 on Sunday.Krutwig knocked down 8 of 13 shots from the floor for the Ramblers (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Freshman Marquise...

Grimes leads No. 25 Houston in 76-43 win over Wichita State

February 9, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston had one of its best all-around defensive efforts of the season and used it to move into sole possession of first place in the American Athletic Conference.Quentin Grimes had 14 points and six rebounds, DeJon Jarreau added 12 points...

Santos comes up big as UMass tops George Mason 69-67

February 9, 2020

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Freshman Preston Santos scored a career-high 17 points and had a game-saving block as UMass held on to defeat George Mason 69-67 on Sunday.After his block with 13 seconds to go, Santos snared the rebound and was fouled. He missed...

Llewellyn, Schwieger lead Princeton past Columbia 81-74

February 9, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaelin Llewellyn had 19 points as Princeton got past Columbia 81-74 on Sunday and joined Yale atop the Ivy League standings.Ryan Schwieger added 18 points for the Tigers, while Richmond Aririguzoh chipped in 16 points and four assists....

Taylor leads Saint Peter’s past Monmouth 81-69

February 9, 2020

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Quinn Taylor finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists and Saint Peter's pulled away late to beat Monmouth 81-69 on Sunday, moving into first place in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with the victory.Monmouth's...

Rider splits season series with Niagara with 73-58 win

February 9, 2020

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Frederick Scott had 17 points as Rider topped Niagara 73-58 on Sunday.Tyere Marshall had 16 points and four assists for Rider (14-9, 8-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Stevie...

Penn beats Cornell 79-73 for fifth straight victory

February 9, 2020

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Devon Goodman had 18 points as Penn defeated Cornell 79-73 on Sunday.Max Martz and Jordan Dingle added 17 points each for the Quakers. Martz also had seven rebounds.AJ Brodeur had 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Penn...

Iona gives Fairfield a 24-point drubbing behind Ross

February 9, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Isaiah Ross had a season-high 23 points as Iona easily defeated Fairfield 78-54 on Sunday. E.J. Crawford added 22 points for the Gaels.Ross shot 6 for 7 from deep.Tajuan Agee had 17 points and seven rebounds for Iona (7-12, 5-7...

C. Florida registers surprise beating Tulsa 83-75

February 9, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Darin Green Jr. had a season-high 26 points as Central Florida beat Tulsa 83-75 on Sunday.Green Jr. shot 6 for 7 on 3-pointers.Ceasar DeJesus had 18 points for Central Florida (13-10, 4-7 American Athletic Conference). Dazon Ingram...

Bouknight leads UConn to overtime upset of Cincinnati

By PAT EATON-ROBB | February 9, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Dan Hurley said his team desperately needed to win a close game.Freshman James Bouknight scored 23 points, including two key free throws in overtime, and Connecticut got that win Sunday, upsetting Cincinnati 72-71 in...

Howard’s 17 points lead Marquette past No. 19 Butler, 76-57

By JIM HOEHN | February 9, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — No. 19 Butler contained Markus Howard, the nation’s leading scorer, but Marquette’s supporting cast answered the challenge.Howard, who entered averaging 27.9 points, scored 17 and Brendan Bailey and Koby McEwen added 16 apiece to...