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Garrett’s career-high 24 points lead No. 3 KU past Oklahoma

By DAVE SKRETTA | February 15, 2020

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Marcus Garrett has carved out a reputation at Kansas as one of the nation's best defenders, the kind of consummate leader and team-first player just about every team with national title aspirations needs on its roster.He wasn't...

Rachal leads Tulsa past USF 56-48, Bulls held to 11 at half

February 15, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Rachal posted 18 points and six rebounds as Tulsa defeated South Florida 56-48 on Saturday, remaining undefeated against the Bulls in nine meetings.Lawson Korita added 10 points for Tulsa (17-8, 9-3 American Athletic Conference)....

Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes

February 15, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Buckeyes kept their NCAA hopes alive, topping Purdue 68-52 Saturday afternoon for their fifth win in the past six games.Ohio State (17-8, 7-7) pulled to .500 in the Big Ten for the first time since December, while...

Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim.It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend.Bridges scored 20 points and took MVP honors,...

Love has 24 points, 9 boards in 75-58 Wright State victory

February 14, 2020

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Loudon Love scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Wright State beat Illinois-Chicago 75-58 on Friday night.The Raiders (22-5, 12-2) maintained a one-game lead over second-place Northern Kentucky (11-3) in the Horizon League.Bill...

Karlsson, Meier rally Sharks past Jets 3-2

February 14, 2020

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Melker Karlsson and Timo Meier scored in an 89-second span in the third period to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.Marcus Sorensen also scored for the Sharks, who are 4-3-0 in...

Pickett scores 27 to lift Siena past Rider 73-64

February 14, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Pickett had a season-high 27 points as Siena won its 300th Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference win, defeating Rider 73-64 on Friday night.The Saints were the third MAAC program to reach 300 wins, joining Iona (393) and Manhattan...

Brown wins fifth straight game behind Anderson’s 51 points

February 14, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Anderson scored 31 points as Brown defeated Penn 75-63 on Friday night.Zach Hunsaker had 21 points for Brown (12-8, 5-2 Ivy League), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. Jaylan Gainey added 12 rebounds.AJ Brodeur had...

Zucker’s two goals help Penguins beat Canadiens 4-1

By DAN SCIFO | February 14, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins forward Jason Zucker is settling in nicely after two games with his new team.Zucker scored his first two goals with the Penguins during a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.“To me, it was about the win,”...

Wilson carries S. Dakota St. over Denver 90-78

February 14, 2020

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Douglas Wilson had 23 points as South Dakota State defeated Denver 90-78 on Friday night. Matt Dentlinger added 22 points for the Jackrabbits. Dentlinger also had 11 rebounds.Noah Freidel had 16 points, eight assists and seven...

Tate has career-high 31 in Northern Kentucky’s 84-70 win

February 14, 2020

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Jalen Tate had a career-high 31 points to outduel Marcus Burk and lift Northern Kentucky to an 84-70 win over IUPUI on Friday night.Burk led the Jaguars with 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, his fourth game this season of...

Georgiev logs 36 saves as Rangers beat Blue Jackets 3-1

By MITCH STACY | February 14, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev had 36 saves and the New York Rangers topped the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Friday night.Kreider scored on a wrist shot from the slot with 3:12 left...