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New Mexico St. edges Cal St. Bakersfield 61-57

January 30, 2020

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Ivan Aurrecoechea scored 23 points with eight rebounds and New Mexico State remained perfect in Western Athletic Conference play with a 61-57 win over Cal State Bakersfield Thursday.Shunn Buchanan made 3 of 4 from the foul line...

Jenkins leads Pacific to a 62-50 win over Loyola Marymount

January 30, 2020

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 16 points and Pacific handled Loyola Marymount, earning a 62-50 West Coast Conference victory on Thursday night.Justin Moore hit a 3-pointer to send the Tigers into intermission with a 29-22 lead and Austin...

Cowan scores 31 as No. 15 Maryland beats No. 18 Iowa 82-72

By DAVID GINSBURG | January 30, 2020

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Anthony Cowan Jr. scored, more than ever before. The senior guard also passed, played tight defense and even did a little coaching.With Cowan leading the way, 15th-ranked Maryland beat No. 18 Iowa 82-72 Thursday night to remain...

Celtics honor Kobe, run past struggling Warriors 119-104

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | January 30, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — After a week that began with Kobe Bryant's shocking death, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum walked into TD Garden longing to hear some good news.He got it on a night that included Boston's remembrance of the player Tatum said first made him...

Northern Colorado breezes to 83-67 victory over Idaho State

January 30, 2020

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Jonah Radebaugh tossed in 22 points and Trent Harris scored 21 on seven 3-pointers to propel Northern Colorado to an 83-67 victory over Idaho State on Thursday night.Radebaugh sank 8 of 13 shots from the floor and added seven rebounds...

Muszynski, Scanlon carry Belmont past Tennessee Tech 92-84

January 30, 2020

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Muszynski had 19 points to lead six Belmont players in double figures as the Bruins got past Tennessee Tech 92-84 on Thursday night. Tyler Scanlon added 15 points for the Bruins. Adam Kunkel chipped in 13, Caleb Hollander...

Toolson scores 25 points, leads BYU over Pepperdine 107-80

January 30, 2020

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Toolson had 25 points as Brigham Young won its ninth consecutive home game, routing Pepperdine 107-80 on Thursday night.Toolson made 7 of 10 3-pointers. Yoeli Childs added 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists for BYU (16-7,...

Harding leads Weber St. past S. Utah 75-65

January 30, 2020

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jerrick Harding scored 27 points and Cody John 22 on 7-of-9 shooting and Weber State beat Southern Utah 75-65 on Thursday.Tim Fuller scored 11 and Weber State (8-13, 4-6 Big Sky Conference) finished 28-of-50 (56%) shooting.The...

Austin Peay beats SIUE 82-58, remains unbeaten in conference

January 30, 2020

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordyn Adams had 17 points to lead five Austin Peay players in double figures as the Governors won their ninth consecutive game, routing Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 82-58 on Thursday night.Eli Abaev added 13 points and 10...

No. 22 Tennessee women use surge to defeat Vanderbilt 78-69

January 30, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rennia Davis scored 16 of her 22 points in the second half and No. 22 Tennessee shook off Vanderbilt in the fourth quarter for a 78-69 win on Thursday night.The Lady Vols (17-4, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) have won six straight...

Loera nets 14, No. 12 Gonzaga women win 19th straight

January 30, 2020

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Jessie Loera scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and No. 12 Gonzaga won its 19th straight with a 57-46 win over San Diego on Thursday night.Reserve Melody Kempton added 13 points and Jill Townsend 10 with 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs...

Raptors win 9th straight, beat Cleveland 115-109

By STEVE HERRICK | January 30, 2020

CLEVELAND (AP) — Toronto's ninth straight win didn't come easily.The Raptors nearly let a big lead slip away in the fourth quarter before holding on to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-109 on Thursday night.Serge Ibaka scored 26 points, Kyle Lowry...