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Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. And it was by a couple of inches — namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head.Derrick Jones Jr. finally got his long-awaited dunk contest title as an exclamation point to an scintillating All-Star...

Hopkins carries Texas Southern over Jackson St. 77-74

February 15, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Hopkins scored 11 of his career-high 23 points in the final eight minutes as Texas Southern rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat Jackson State 77-74 on Saturday night.Yahuza Rasas and Tyrik Armstrong added 20 points each for...

Seguin’s overtime goal gives Stars 4-3 win over Canadiens

February 15, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored twice, including the overtime winner, to give the Dallas Stars a comeback 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.Mattias Janmark and Blake Comeau scored in regulation for the Stars (34-19-5), who...

Pridgett scores 24 to lift Montana over Idaho State 78-63

February 15, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Sayeed Pridgett had 24 points and 11 rebounds as Montana beat Idaho State 78-63 on Saturday night.Kendal Manuel had 16 points for Montana (16-10, 12-3 Big Sky Conference), which won its fifth consecutive game. Jared Samuelson...

Tennessee State cruises past rival Tennessee Tech, 70-55

February 15, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Littlejohn scored 17 points and Tennessee State cruised to a 70-55 win over in-state rival Tennessee Tech on Saturday night.Tennessee State evened the all-time series at 35-35 with the win.Jylan Washington had 15 points...

Predators top Blues 4-3 on Granlund’s power-play goal

February 15, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Nashville Predators knew they were going to be in for a hard-fought, physical battle against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They were ready.Mikael Granlund scored a power-play goal early in the third period after St. Louis...

Florida honors Billy Donovan, hammers Vanderbilt 84-66

By MARK LONG | February 15, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida opened and closed the first half with 3-pointers, a fitting tribute on a night the program honored former coach Billy Donovan.Noah Locke scored 19 points thanks mostly to a season-high six treys, Kerry Blackshear Jr....

Wright scores 18 to carry High Point past USC Upstate 62-54

February 15, 2020

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — John-Michael Wright had 18 points and seven rebounds as High Point defeated South Carolina Upstate 62-54 on Saturday night.Eric Coleman Jr. had 16 points for High Point (8-19, 5-9 Big South Conference). Jamal Wright added 10...

Lever lifts Grand Canyon past Chicago St. 71-47

February 15, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Alessandro Lever posted 15 points as Grand Canyon easily defeated Chicago State 71-47 on Saturday night.Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 14 points and six rebounds for Grand Canyon (12-13, 7-4 Western Athletic Conference). Mikey Dixon added 13...

North Dakota defeats Western Illinois 86-83 in OT

February 15, 2020

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — De'Sean Allen-Eikens and Filip Rebraca scored 19 points apiece as North Dakota edged Western Illinois 86-83 in overtime on Saturday night.Allen-Eikens made two free throws with 57 seconds left in overtime, giving North Dakota an...

Belo scores 23 to carry Montana St. over Weber St. 77-63

February 15, 2020

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jubrile Belo had a season-high 23 points plus 11 rebounds as Montana State defeated Weber State 77-63 on Saturday night.Belo made 9 of 12 shots.Harald Frey had 16 points and 10 assists for Montana State (14-11, 8-6 Big Sky Conference)....

Diallo scores career-high 35, Providence upsets Seton Hall

February 15, 2020

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Alpha Diallo scored a career-high 35 points and Providence beat No. 10 Seton Hall 74-71 on Saturday night.Luwane Pipkins added 13 points for the Friars, who avenged a 73-64 loss to Seton Hall last month.The Pirates (18-7, 11-2...