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UNC Greensboro rolls Samford to keep up with SoCon leaders

February 9, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kyrin Galloway scored 19 points and James Dickey had a double-double and UNC Greensboro overran Samford 95-67 on Sunday.The Spartans (19-6, 9-3 Southern Conference) established a 25-17 lead in the first 10 minutes before a 13-2...

No. 1 Baylor beats Oklahoma State 78-70 for 20th win in row

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | February 9, 2020

WACO, Texas (AP) — MaCio Teague felt like he was in the quiet of a practice gym when he stood at the free throw line for No. 1 Baylor in the closing seconds. And he kept making them.Teague's 24 points included six consecutive free throws in the final...

Martin’s late jumper lifts Arizona St. over USC 66-64

By JOSE M. ROMERO | February 9, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) —Shooting 31% from the field, and going more than 11 minutes without a made basket don't normally lead to a win. But all the Arizona State Sun Devils needed was a friendly bounce, spin and roll.Remy Martin dribbled to his right, pulled...

Hield, Kings heat up to keep Spurs reeling, 122-102

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 9, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings are finally building some momentum, although it might be too late to get them back in playoff contention.San Antonio also has hopes of playing in the postseason but the Spurs are headed in the opposite...

Fuller scores 23 points, UC Davis beats CS Fullerton 87-81

February 9, 2020

FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Caleb Fuller scored a career-high 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting and UC Davis beat Cal State Fullerton 87-81 on Saturday night.Elijah Pepper added 13 points, Ezra Manjon 11 and Kennedy Koehler and Rogers Printup each scored 10...

Sow’s double-double helps UCSB beat UC Irvine 64-61

February 9, 2020

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Amadou Sow had 21 points and 10 rebounds and UC Santa Barbara beat UC Irvine 64-61 on Saturday night for its third straight win.Sow is averaging 20 points, on 63.3% shooting, and 10.3 rebounds with three double-doubles over...

UCLA shuts down No. 23 Arizona in 65-52 win

By JOHN MARSHALL | February 9, 2020

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA watched Arizona State make almost everything it took from 3-point range.Two days later, Arizona missed nearly everything it shot, with a little help from the Bruins.The result: Arizona's lowest shooting percentage in the McKale...

Hartfield, Calcaterra help San Diego beat Portland in 2OT

February 8, 2020

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Braun Hartfield scored of his 23 points after regulation, Joey Calcaterra and Yauhen Massalski each finished with 19 points, and San Diego beat Portland 89-81 in double overtime on Saturday night.Massalski shot 8 of 14 from the field,...

Oregon State rallies to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53

By BY GARY HOROWITZ | February 8, 2020

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Zach Reichle hit a key 3-pointer down the stretch and Oregon State overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53 on Saturday night.It was the third consecutive win for Oregon State in the 353rd edition...

Utah State closes on 8-0 run, beats Boise State 70-61

February 8, 2020

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta scored 21 points and Utah State closed on a 8-0 run to beat Boise State 70-61 on Saturday night.Utah State led the entire way after the opening minutes. Boise State pulled to 62-61 with a minute left. Diogo Brito scored...

Tripp carries Pacific past Pepperdine 79-78

February 8, 2020

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Jahlil Tripp had 24 points and 15 rebounds and gave Pacific the lead on a three-point play with 11.4 seconds left as the Tigers beat Pepperdine 79-78 on Saturday night. Daniss Jenkins added 22 points for the Tigers.Jahbril Price-Noel...

Johnson carries Grand Canyon past California Baptist 103-98

February 8, 2020

RIVERSIDE. Calif. (AP) — Carlos Johnson scored 25 points as Grand Canyon narrowly beat California Baptist 103-98 on Saturday night.Mikey Dixon added 24 points for the Antelopes, while Lorenzo Jenkins chipped in 20. Johnson made 9 of 11 from the free-throw...