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Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By NICOLE KRAFT | February 23, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Luther Muhammad scored 22 points and No. 25 Ohio State beat No. 7 Maryland 79-72 on Sunday, snapping the Terrapins' nine-game winning streak.Ohio State (18-9, 8-8 Big Ten) defeated a Top-10 team for the fourth time this season.Four...

Oturu leads Minnesota past Northwestern 83-57

By SARAH TROTTO | February 23, 2020

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Coach Richard Pitino is sharing a message about his team — the Minnesota Gophers are still alive.Daniel Oturu had 22 points and 12 rebounds and Minnesota beat Northwestern 83-57 on Sunday.Marcus Carr added 18 points and Gabe...

Viktor Hovland becomes PGA Tour’s first Norwegian winner

February 23, 2020

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Viktor Hovland won the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday to become the first Norwegian winner in PGA Tour history, chipping in for eagle on the par-5 15th and racing in a 30-footer for birdie on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke...

Edert leads Saint Peter’s past Rider in 73-54 win

February 23, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Doug Edert had a season-high 28 points — 16 in a little more than three minutes in the second half — and St. Peter's beat Rider 73-54 on Sunday.Edert made 9 of 12 shots, including 7 of 10 on 3-pointers.Dimencio Vaughn had...

Friedel, Wilson spark S. Dakota St. past S. Dakota 85-80

February 23, 2020

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Noah Freidel scored 21 of his 26 points after halftime and South Dakota State stretched its win streak to eight games, defeating South Dakota 85-80 on Sunday.Douglas Wilson added 20 points for the Jackrabbits, who used an 8-0...

Seguin scores winning goal in 2nd, Stars beat Blackhawks 2-1

By LARY BUMP | February 23, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Sunday.The Stars’ Joe Pavelski opened the scoring in the first period.Blackhawks rookie Dominik Kubalik tied the game...

Hill-Mais lifts Oakland past Green Bay in 2OT

February 23, 2020

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Hill-Mais scored 31 points with 13 rebounds and his 3-pointer with 27 seconds left in the second overtime carried Oakland to a 92-88 win on Sunday.Hill-Mais — who finished a point shy of tying his career high —...

Brandon free throws edge Canisius past Manhattan 57-56

February 23, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Majesty Brandon scored 15 of his 20 points — including the game-winning free throws with 12 seconds remaining — during a second-half rally and Canisius squeaked past Manhattan 57-56 on Sunday.The Golden Griffins (10-17, 5-11 Metro...

Powell scores 18, No. 16 Seton Hall rolls past St. John’s

By MATT SUGAM | February 23, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — In the week since coach Kevin Willard challenged Seton Hall for coming out flat at Providence, the Pirates have responded by living up to expectations.Myles Powell scored 18 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 16 points and nine...

Indiana State sends Evansville to 16th straight loss

February 23, 2020

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Christian Williams had 16 points as Indiana State defeated Evansville 64-62 on Sunday, sending the Purple Aces to their 16th consecutive loss.Tyreke Key had 12 points and six rebounds for Indiana State (16-11, 9-7 Missouri Valley...

Northern Iowa stays perfect at home with 64-52 win

February 23, 2020

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Austin Phyfe had 17 points, 18 rebounds and five assists to help lift Northern Iowa to a 64-52 win over Southern Illinois on Sunday, the Panthers' 15th consecutive home victory.The Panthers (23-5, 12-4) have a one-game lead...

Burns’23 points lead Colgate in blowout win over Holy Cross

February 23, 2020

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Burns scored 23 points and Tucker Richardson had a double-double and Colgate smashed Holy Cross 90-60 on Sunday.Richardson scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, Rapolas Ivanauskas scored 16 and Jack Ferguson 12. Will Rayman...