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Riley leads UCLA past Washington State in OT, 86-83

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ | February 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Riley got his first shot to fall in overtime, and that gave him the determination to get more.Riley scored 11 of his 19 points in overtime to lead UCLA to a 86-83 win over Washington State on Thursday night.Riley made the biggest...

Martin scores 24, Arizona State holds off Stanford 74-69

By RICK EYMER | February 14, 2020

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Remy Martin knows all about finishing a game. The junior guard did what his team needed down the stretch.Martin scored 24 points, including a key layup in the final 32 seconds, helping Arizona State hold on for a 74-69 victory...

Ross’ 3 at buzzer gives Pepperdine 72-69 win over San Diego

February 14, 2020

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Pepperdine a 72-69 victory over San Diego on Thursday night.Ross' shot came after San Diego's Braun Hartfield had his 3-point try go in and out with six seconds remaining.The Waves...

Allen’s 32 points leads Idaho past E Washington 74-71

February 14, 2020

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Travon Allen scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Idaho upset Eastern Washington 74-71 on Thursday night after squandering most of a 24-point second-half lead.Idaho's Chance Garvin made 1 of 2 free throws with just over...

Nnaji scores 21, helps sluggish Arizona beat Cal 68-52

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 13, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Zeke Nnaji had 21 points and five rebounds, and Arizona overcame a sluggish game offensively to beat California 68-52 on Thursday night.Dylan Smith added 14 points and Nico Mannion had 10 points and five assists to help the Wildcats...

No. 17 Oregon rallies to overtake No 16 Colorado 68-60

By BOB CLARK | February 13, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Coming from behind to win is nothing new for Oregon.The 17th-ranked Ducks had already rallied from double-figure deficits to win four games this season. They did it a fifth time Thursday night to overtake No. 16 Colorado 68-60 and...

Sacramento State rides early lead past Southern Utah, 70-55

February 13, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Izayah Mariohooho-Le' afa scored 21 points and dealt five assists as Sacramento State knocked off Southern Utah, 70-55 on Thursday night.The Hornets built a 12-point halftime advantage while holding the visiting Thunderbirds...

Surging Pacific smacks faltering Portland for a 20-point win

February 13, 2020

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Jahlil Tripp scored 18 points with 12 rebounds and Pacific pulled away from Portland with a 75-55 win on Thursday night for its fifth straight win.Broc Finstuen scored 13 for Pacific (20-8, 8-4 West Coast Conference) and Pierre...

Hot-shooting UC Davis beats UC Santa Barbara 84-75

February 13, 2020

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ezra Manjon scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half as UC Davis rolled to an 84-75 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night.UC Davis (11-15, 5-5 Big West Conference) has won three of its last four games. UC Santa Barbara...

Rakocevic, Mathews rally Southern California past Washington

By JOE REEDY | February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Rakocevic and Jonah Mathews realize this is their last opportunity to get Southern California back to the NCAA tournament. With the Trojans season showing signs of spiraling out of control, the seniors came up big when needed...

Lever scores 18 as Grand Canyon beats UMKC in overtime 71-66

February 13, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever scored 18 points as Grand Canyon defeated Kansas City 71-66 in overtime on Thursday night.Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Antelopes. Carlos Johnson scored 16 points and Lorenzo Jenkins had...

Austin Peay tops Murray St. 71-68 moving into tie atop OVC

February 13, 2020

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordyn Adams scored 20 points and Terry Taylor had a double-double and Austin Peay beat Murray State 71-68 on Thursday night to move into a first-place tie with the Racers.The two teams end the Ohio Valley Conference regular...