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Drummond’s big game lifts Pistons over Suns 116-108

By NOAH TRISTER | February 5, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Andre Drummond had 31 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons handed the Phoenix Suns their fourth straight loss, 116-108 on Wednesday night.Reggie Jackson added 25 points for Detroit and Christian Wood had 21. Kelly Oubre Jr....

English carries St. Bonaventure past George Washington 72-47

February 5, 2020

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Jaren English had a season-high 21 points as Saint Bonaventure easily beat George Washington 72-47 on Wednesday night.Osun Osunniyi had 16 points for Saint Bonaventure (15-8, 7-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Justin Winston added...

American defeats Navy 62-54

February 5, 2020

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Jamir Harris scored 19 points and American closed the game on a 17-3 run over the final five minutes to defeat Navy 62-54 on Wednesday night.Stacy Beckton Jr. added 15 points and three blocks and Sa'eed Nelson had 13 points and...

Osaghae leads FIU to 69-50 defeat of Florida Atlantic

February 5, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Osasumwen Osaghae, recognized with Senior Day honors just prior to the game, scored Florida International's first points, finished with 13 and added three blocks as FIU topped Florida Atlantic 69-50 in a rivalry game on Wednesday night.The...

Key’s 3-pointers push Virginia past Clemson, 51-44

By HANK KURZ Jr. | February 5, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Braxton Key scored 19 points, including two critical 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes, and Virginia beat Clemson for the 10th consecuive time, 51-44 on Wednesday night.Key also grabbed eight rebounds while Mamadi Diakite...

LaRavia carries Indiana State past Loyola of Chicago 68-39

February 5, 2020

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Jake LaRavia had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Indiana State beat Loyola-Chicago 68-39 on Wednesday night to remain undefeated at home this season.Indiana State led by just three points with 6:44 remaining in the first half,...

Companies offer rebuke of Tennessee’s anti-LGBT adoption law

By JONATHAN MATTISE | February 5, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Almost three dozen big companies and more than 100 small businesses in Tennessee on Wednesday predicted economic backlash from a newly enacted state adoption law and other proposals that target LGBT people, with one company saying...

Beauvillier scores 2, lifts Islanders past Stars 4-3 in OT

By MICHAEL DOMINSKI | February 5, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — With their hold on a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference faltering, the New York Islanders rallied from a late deficit to get a needed win.Mathew Barzal tied the score with just under four minutes remaining in the third period, and...

Giannis has 34 points, 17 rebounds as Bucks top Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL | February 5, 2020

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the strength and savvy to outshine rookie sensation Zion Williamson in the latest double-digit triumph for the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks.Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 17 rebounds, and the Bucks defeated...

LeBron gets 36 in 3-point barrage, Lakers rout Spurs 129-102

By GREG BEACHAM | February 5, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James absorbed contact and tumbled to the court while his fifth 3-pointer in a three-minute span dropped through the net. The Los Angeles Lakers' entire roster left the bench and crossed the court, gleefully picking up their...

No. 15 Kentucky bounces back to beat Mississippi State 80-72

By GARY B. GRAVES | February 5, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Challenged by coach John Calipari to be tougher, Kentucky made its presence felt against Mississippi State.Especially Nick Richards, who took the criticism and asserted himself on both ends of the floor.Richards scored a career-high...

Harris’ 38-points sends Nevada hurtling past Air Force

February 5, 2020

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jalen Harris scored a career-high 38 points and Nevada overwhelmed Air Force 88-54 on Tuesday night.Harris reached 33 points with 9:58 remaining on a three-point play at a juncture when Air Force had only scored 35. He finished 12-of-21...