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Siena takes lead late, holds on for 62-59 win at Fairfield

February 23, 2020

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Elijah Burns scored 15 points and Jalen Pickett added 14 with five assists as Siena grabbed a late lead and held on, defeating Fairfield 62-59 on Sunday.A 3-pointer by Jordan King, who was 3-for-3 from distance, helped Siena...

Herasme, Jones lift Marist past Niagara 76-54

February 23, 2020

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Herasme and Jordan Jones scored 18 points apiece as Marist easily defeated Niagara 76-54 on Sunday.Braden Bell added 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting for the Red Foxes (7-18, 6-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who posted...

Vital, Bouknight lead UConn to 78-71 win over South Florida

By Pat Eaton-Robb | February 23, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Christian Vital scored 24 points and James Bouknight had 16 of his 19 points in the second half to lead UConn past South Florida 78-71 on Sunday.Jalen Gaffney and Brendan Adams each added 10 points for Connecticut ( 15-12, 6-8 American)Justin...

Salnave leads a balanced Monmouth attack past Quinnipiac

February 23, 2020

WEST LONG RANCH, N.J. (AP) — Ray Salnave scored 14 points to lead five Monmouth players in double figures and the Hawks beat Quinnipiac 89-78 on Sunday.Deion Hammond scored 12, and off the bench, Melik Martin and Louie Pillari scored 12 apiece and George...

No OT! Cincinnati beats Wichita State 67-64 in regulation

By JOE KAY | February 23, 2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — The ball left Jamarius Burton's hands at mid-court, and everyone in a Cincinnati uniform had a familiar, bad feeling.If the ball found the net, the Bearcats would be going overtime yet again.Not this time. The shot had too much on...

Potter leads Wisconsin in 79-71 win over Rutgers

February 23, 2020

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Micah Potter missed Wisconsin’s December loss to Rutgers.He made sure to leave an impression on the Scarlet Knights Sunday, coming off the bench to score 18 points and grab nine rebounds in a 79-71 Wisconsin win.With the Ohio...

Davis scores 27, Detroit Mercy holds off Milwaukee 79-73

February 23, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Antoine Davis scored 27 points, Marquise Moore added 18 more and Detroit Mercy rallied past Milwaukee 79-73 on Sunday, ending a six-game losing streak.Brad Calipari added 12 points on three 3-pointers and Willy Isani added seven points...

Anosike scores 18 points sending Sacred Heart past Bryant

February 23, 2020

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — E.J. Anosike led five Sacred Heart players in double figures with 18 points and the Pioneers beat Bryant 83-76 on Sunday.Anosike shot 7 of 9 and collared nine rebounds. Tyler Thomas scored 16 off the bench, Koreem Ozier 14, Kinnon...

Durham, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past No. 9 Penn State

By MARK AMBROGI | February 23, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — In a game full of wild swings, Indiana boxed out No. 9 Penn State.The Hoosiers let a 19-point first-half lead completely disappear, fell behind by six and then rallied for a 68-60 victory Sunday.“We play the game in 10 four-minute...

Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 23, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second intermission with some things to say.“We were just saying we've got to show some character,”...

Lehigh big men each score 17, help take down Bucknell 69-60

February 23, 2020

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Lehigh big men Nic Lynch and James Karnik each scored 17 points and the Mountain Hawks led from the opening tip to defeat Bucknell 69-60 on Sunday.Jordan Cohen added 13 points and Marques Wilson had nine points and 10 rebounds...

Boston University wins matchup of Patriot’s 2nd-place teams

February 23, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Max Mahoney had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead Boston University to a 64-60 win over American on Sunday.With the win, Boston University (17-12, 11-5) snapped a second-place tie with American (14-13, 10-6) in the Patriot League behind...