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Friars’ lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 Butler

By MICHAEL MAROT | February 1, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley made a bold move Saturday.He benched his best player so he could start his two biggest players side by side against No. 16 Butler.Then the struggling Friars saw the strategy pay off. Luwane Pipkins hit...

Walker scores 22 to lift Morehead St. over UT-Martin 85-77

February 1, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker scored 22 points with seven rebounds, Ta'lon Cooper hit 4 of 5 3-pointers to add 14 points with three assists and Morehead State beat UT Martin 85-77 on Saturday to win its fifth straight at home.Djimon Henson scored...

Ottey free throws lift UIC past Cleveland St. 64-62

February 1, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Marcus Ottey sank two free throws in the final seconds to give Illinois-Chicago the edge over Cleveland State 64-62 on Saturday.UIC trailed 62-59 late in the game when Ottey drained a 3-pointer with 37 seconds left to tie it up, 62-all....

Fairleigh Dickinson escapes Mt. Saint Mary’s rally

February 1, 2020

TEANECK N.J. (AP) — Devon Dunn — off the bench — led six players in double digits with 20 points and Fairleigh Dickinson held off a furious Mount Saint Mary's rally with an 85-75 win Saturday.Kaleb Bishop's layup with 9:38 remaining gave Fairleigh...

Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres 2-1 win over Blue Jackets

By JOHN WAWROW | February 1, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two days after smashing his stick in frustration, Sabres captain Jack Eichel held his arms up in celebration.Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to secure Buffalo's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. At the other...

Rayman scores 25 to carry Colgate over Holy Cross 73-64

February 1, 2020

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Will Rayman scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Colgate rallied to a 73-64 win over Holy Cross on Saturday.The Crusaders led 39-32 at halftime and hung in until the Raiders made 6 of 8 free throws to take...

Southern Miss edges Charlotte in overtime 74-68

February 1, 2020

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) —Artur Konontsuk's free throw with 1:23 left in overtime gave Southern Miss a lead it would not relinquish en route to a 74-68 win over Charlotte on Saturday.Tyler Stevenson added a three points and LaDavius Draine a bucket in...

Jaworski’s career-high 32 leads Lafayette past American

February 1, 2020

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Justin Jaworski scored a career-high 32 points, draining four 3-pointers, and Lafayette held off American 82-70 on Saturday.Jaworski, who was 11-for-17 from the field, drilled a straightaway trey from six feet beyond the 3-point stripe...

Wisconsin edges No. 14 Michigan State 64-63

By TAMIRA MADSEN | February 1, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talked with Wisconsin counterpart Greg Gard earlier in the week about what the Badgers were facing — including the suspension of starter Brad Davison.So Wisconsin's performance against the 14th-ranked...

Darling carries Delaware past Drexel 80-72

February 1, 2020

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nate Darling scored 17 of his 27 points in the first half and Delware beat rival Drexel 80-72 on Saturday to win its fourth straight and even the season series against the Dragons.Dylan Painter added 20 and 10 rebounds and Kevin...

Parrish, Murphy III lift Rice past North Texas 84-75

February 1, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Parrish and Trey Murphy III scored 15 points apiece and Rice upset North Texas 84-75 on Saturday.The Owls, who entered the game with one Conference USA victory, was 9 of 16 on 3-pointers and shot 64% to take a 44-33 halftime lead...

UT Arlington tops UL Monroe behind torrid 3-point shooting

February 1, 2020

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jabari Narcis scored 13 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, Texas Arlington made half its field goals from beyond the 3-point arc and the Mavericks defeated Louisiana-Monroe 68-54 on Saturday.Sam Griffin led UT Arlington with...