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Mahoney powers Boston University past Bucknell 77-57

February 1, 2020

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Max Mahoney had 18 points and 11 rebounds for his second straight double-double and Boston University rolled to a 77-57 win over Bucknell on Saturday.Mahoney, who has five double-doubles on the season for the Terriers (13-10, 7-3...

Howard returns with 31 points; Marquette downs DePaul

February 1, 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard returned to action and scored 31 points and Marquette beat DePaul 76-72 on Saturday in game the Blue Demons led most of the way.His jumper — which followed a pair foul shots — occurred with 82 seconds left to give...

Wiley scores 25 to lead Delaware St. over Coppin State 77-68

February 1, 2020

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Johquin Wiley scored 25 points with seven rebounds, Myles Carter added 17 points off the bench and Delaware State beat Coppin State 77-68 on Saturday, snapping a three-game skid.John Crosby scored 14 points and made seven assists...

Edwards scores 29 points as Georgia tops Texas A&M, 63-48

By CHARLES ODUM | February 1, 2020

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Just when Georgia players were at risk of losing their confidence and perhaps their season, Anthony Edwards lifted his game and his team.Now coach Tom Crean hopes to see even more from his freshman leader.Edwards recorded a double-double...

McMahon, No. 6 Cardinals beat Wolfpack 77-57 for road win

By AARON BEARD | February 1, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ryan McMahon made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points, helping sixth-ranked Louisville beat North Carolina State 77-57 on Saturday.Jordan Nwora added 14 points for the Cardinals, who maintained their hold on the...

Smart leads No. 22 LSU past Ole Miss, 73-63

By BRETT MARTEL | February 1, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU guard Javonte Smart inbounded the ball to himself off the back of Mississippi's Carlos Curry under the Ole Miss basket and immediately scored as Curry fouled him.LSU coach Will Wade said the play wasn't designed, but certainly...

Whitfield’s 21 carries UMKC over Chicago St. 69-51

February 1, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Rob Whitfield hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points as Missouri-Kansas City beat Chicago State 69-51 on Saturday.Jordan Giles scored 12 points for UMKC (12-11, 4-4 Western Athletic Conference), which won its third straight, Josiah...

Riller leads Charlston past Towson, 79-70 in key CAA battle

February 1, 2020

TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Grant Riller scored 28 points and Charleston knocked Towson out of a three-way tie for second place in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 79-70 win Saturday afternoon.Charleston, Hofstra and Towson entered play Saturday tied...

Teague scores 24 in Ball State’s wire-to-wire 65-54 win

February 1, 2020

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Tahjai Teague scored 24 points as Ball State led from start-to-finish, topping Ohio 65-54 on Saturday.Teague hit 10 of 13 shots and added eight rebounds with a steal and a blocked shot. Jarron Coleman had 10 points and nine rebounds...

Wesson scores 15 to power Buckeyes over Indiana 68-59

By MITCH STACY | February 1, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With a key player missing from the Ohio State lineup, Kaleb Wesson put the Buckeyes on his back again.The junior big man scored 15 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, dominating Indiana in the paint in a 68-59 Ohio State win on...

Bramah lifts Robert Morris past Central Connecticut 64-57

By MOON TOWNSHIP and Pa. | February 1, 2020

AJ Bramah had 11 points and 14 rebounds to lead Robert Morris to a 64-57 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday.Yannis Mendy added 11 points and eight rebounds for Robert Morris (12-11, 8-2 Northeast Conference). Jalen Hawkins blocked three shots and...

Mooney’s 28 points lead Irish past Georgia Tech, 80-72

By JOHN FINERAN | February 1, 2020

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Mike Brey refers to Notre Dame's double-double machine John Mooney as “Superman.”Saturday after the 6-foot-9, 245-pound senior forward's 28 points and 10 rebounds led the Irish to an 80-72 triumph over Georgia Tech, Brey's...