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Dotson, Azubuike lift No. 3 Kansas over Tennessee 74-68

By MADDY TANNAHILL | January 25, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — With just seven scholarship players at coach Bill Self’s disposal, No. 3 Kansas weathered early foul trouble and escaped with a win.Devon Dotson scored 22 points, Udoka Azubuike added 18 and the Jayhawks beat Tennessee 74-68...

Abilene Christian gets past Central Arkansas in OT, 70-69

January 25, 2020

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Payten Ricks knocked down three clutch free throws with a second left to force overtime, then scored the game-winning basket on a driving layup with four seconds remaining to lift Abilene Christian to a 70-69 win over Central Arkansas...

Hagedorn’s 31 leads South Dakota past Oral Roberts, 91-80

January 25, 2020

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Tyler Hagedorn had 31 points as South Dakota beat Oral Roberts 91-80 on Saturday.Hagedorn made 6 of 8 from beyond the 3-pointer arc and added nine rebounds.Triston Simpson had 17 points for South Dakota (14-8, 5-3 Summit League),...

Likekele leads balanced Oklahoma State past Aggies 73-62

By Associated Press | January 25, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State did not care if a victory occurred in nonconference play -– the Cowboys needed it in a big way.“I’m proud of the way they’ve stayed focused on each other and stayed committed to our team, and are...

No. 14 WVU beats Missouri 74-51 in Big 12/SEC Challenge

By MATT THORNSBURY | January 25, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — No. 14 West Virginia's inside dominance turned a close game into a rout and moved coach Bob Huggins another notch higher on the all-time wins list.Jermaine Haley had 15 points and nine rebounds, Miles McBride scored 15 points...

Morgan St. clips Coppin St. in 50-48 win

January 25, 2020

BALTIMORE (AP) — Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. made all three of his 3-point shot attempts, the last one with four seconds left, and Morgan State beat Coppin State 50-48 on Saturday.Dejuan Clayton made two free throws with 23 seconds left to give the...

Melton scores career-high 27, Florida A&M tops Howard 87-83

January 25, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rod Melton Jr. matched his career high with 27 points as Florida A&M defeated Howard 87-83 on Saturday.DJ Jones had 12 points for Florida A&M (6-12, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Conference). Nasir Core added 12 points. MJ Randolph had 11...

Bramah leads Robert Morris past LIU-Brooklyn 71-66

January 25, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Bramah had 18 points and 11 rebounds off the bench to lead Robert Morris to a 71-66 win over Long Island-Brooklyn on Saturday.Dante Treacy had 12 points for Robert Morris (10-11, 6-2 Northeast Conference). Charles Bain added 10 points....

Celen leads St. Francis (NY) past St. Francis (Pa.) 86-79

January 25, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Deniz Celen had 22 points as St. Francis (NY) defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 86-79 on Saturday. Chauncey Hawkins added 21 points for the Terriers.Celen hit 9 of 10 foul shots. He added seven rebounds and three blocks.Unique McLean had 15...

Northern Colorado sends Idaho to 4th straight loss, 74-53

January 25, 2020

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Jonah Radebaugh recorded 12 points and 13 assists to carry Northern Colorado to a 74-53 win over Idaho on Saturday.Trent Harris had 17 points and seven rebounds for Northern Colorado (12-6, 5-2 Big Sky Conference). Bodie Hume added...

McCallum lifts Jacksonville past Kennesaw State 83-64

January 25, 2020

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — DeAnthony McCallum had a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville defeated Kennesaw State 83-64 on Saturday.Destin Barnes had 15 points for Jacksonville (10-12, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). David Bell added 11 points. Bryce Workman...

Jones pours in career-high 33, Radford tops Hampton 83-79

January 25, 2020

RADFORD, Va. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored a career-high 33 points plus 10 assists as Radford edged past Hampton 83-79 on Saturday.Jones was 12-for-22 shooting and 7-for-9 at the foul line. Travis Fields, Jr. had 11 points for Radford (11-9, 6-2 Big South...