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Fairfield upsets Monmouth 55-53 with buzzer-beater

February 4, 2020

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Allan Jeanne-Rose hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer and sixth-place Fairfield upset conference leader Monmouth 55-53 on Tuesday night for its fourth straight home victory.Jeanne-Rose, who entered the game having...

Johnson lead W. Michigan past Miami (OH) 64-60

February 4, 2020

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Johnson scored 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and foul line and Western Michigan beat Miami (Ohio) 64-60 Tuesday night.Following Johnson's basket that broke a 58-all tie, Dae Dae Grant went to the foul line...

Alvarado has big first half, Georgia Tech tops Hokies 76-57

By CHARLES ODUM | February 4, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado scored 20 points, including 19 in the first half, and Michael Devoe added 12 in his return from an injury to lead Georgia Tech to a 76-57 win over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.Alvarado has scored 20 or more points in three...

NBA changing 3-point contest format at All-Star Saturday

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 4, 2020

The NBA is changing the format to this season’s 3-point contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago by adding a pair of deep shots that will be worth three points apiece.That change means each round will now be a total of 27 shots instead of 25, and...

Clippers rally in 4th quarter to edge Spurs 108-105

By BETH HARRIS | February 4, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George got beat up again, came back and hit some big shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally late.Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and George added 19 in a 108-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.Leonard's...

Fox scores 31, Kings send Timberwolves to 12th straight loss

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 4, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic feels a lot more comfortable in Sacramento's starting lineup than he did coming off the bench.Kings coach Luke Walton is certainly happy with the results, although he would prefer Bogdanovic get a little more...

No. 1 Baylor beats Kansas State 73-67 for 19th straight win

By AVERY OSEN | February 4, 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Baylor wasn't dominant, just good enough to lead Kansas State throughout and maintain its roll.Jared Butler scored 20 points and the No. 1 Bears extended their school-record winning streak to 19 games, beating Kansas State 73-67...

Azubuike, Dotson lead No. 3 Kansas to 69-58 win over Texas

By MADDY TANNAHILL | February 3, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Udoka Azubike came off the bench for Kansas for the first time this season. Coach Bill Self didn’t explain exactly why.Nonetheless, Azubike finished with 17 points to lead the third-ranked Jayhawks to their seventh straight victory,...

Valanciunas scores 26, leads Grizzlies over Pistons 96-82

By CLAY BAILEY | February 3, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas relishes the chance to battle a worthy big man under the basket.“It’s always a pleasure to fight down low, and not chase the guys on the 3-point line,” the Memphis center said with a laugh.In a battle with...

Alabama State defense stymies Texas Southern, wins 79-55

February 3, 2020

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Leon Daniels recorded 13 points and seven rebounds as Alabama State easily beat Texas Southern 79-55 on Monday night.Tobi Ewuosho added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Hornets, who held the Tigers to 29.8 percent shooting,...

Andrus scores 20, sparks Prairie View past Alabama A&M 69-54

February 3, 2020

NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Gerard Andrus had 20 points as Prairie View topped Alabama A&M 69-54 on Monday night.Darius Williams had 12 points for Prairie View (11-11, 7-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Devonte Patterson added 12 points.The Bulldogs'...

Grambling State tops Mississippi Valley State 90-65

February 3, 2020

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Travon Bunch scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Grambling State led wire-to-wire in beating Mississippi Valley State 90-65 on Monday night.Ivy Smith Jr. added 19 points with 10 rebounds, seven assists...