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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...

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...

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...