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UConn women win 7th straight AAC title, top UCF 66-53

By PAT EATON-ROBB | February 22, 2020

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn has taken home every conference regular-season and tournament trophy offered in the history of the American Athletic Conference.But senior Crystal Dangerfield said Saturday's clinching 66-53 win over UCF made holding this...

Laughton scores twice, leads streaking Flyers over Jets 4-2

By AARON BRACY | February 22, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Scott Laughton scored two goals Saturday to lead the streaking Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.Sean Couturier and Tyler Pitlick also scored and Justin Braun had three assists for the Flyers, who won their...

No. 3 Kansas ends No. 1 Baylor’s 23-game winning streak

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | February 22, 2020

WACO, Texas (AP) — Udoka Azubuike and No. 3 Kansas returned the favor in a Big 12 showdown that lived up to the hype.The Jayhawks share the Big 12 lead again, and could return to the No. 1 spot in the AP poll, as well.Azubuike had 23 points and a career-high...

Pipkins scores 24, Providence beats No. 19 Marquette 84-72

By JIMMY GOLEN | February 22, 2020

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley knew after his team lost three straight nonconference games at the end of November that the Friars would have little room for error when the Big East schedule came around.The best way for Providence...

Eichel scores twice, Sabres races past sluggish Penguins 5-2

By WILL GRAVES | February 22, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres jumped on the Pittsburgh Penguins early in a 5-2 victory on Saturday.Eichel, Zemgus Girgensons and Sam Reinhart all beat Tristan Jarry during an early three-goal outburst and Connor Hutton...

Auburn rallies past Vols; fan tossed for derogatory comment

By JOHN ZENOR | February 22, 2020

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers had an ugly performance for 25 minutes and an unfortunate incident involving a fan.The final result was prettier for the 13th-ranked Tigers, who rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half to beat Tennessee...

Calif. Baptist hits 18 3s, beats Chicago St. 95-53

February 22, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Milan Acquaah hit four of California Baptist's 18 3-pointers and scored 22 points as the Lancers pummeled Chicago State 95-53 on Saturday to sweep the season series against the Cougars.Brandon Boyd made 4 of 6 3s and scored 22 points...

Joe scores 21 in return as Arkansas snaps 5-game skid, 78-68

By ERIC W. BOLIN | February 22, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Isaiah Joe scored 21 points in his first game in three weeks and Arkansas snapped a five-game losing streak Saturday, beating Missouri, 78-68.Joe (knee) was absent from all five of Arkansas’ losses, sending the Razorbacks...

Ball State slows down Eastern Michigan with 64-55 win

February 22, 2020

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Jarron Coleman scored 19 points with seven rebounds, Luke Bumbalough had 17 points with five 3-pointers and Ball State defeated Eastern Michigan 64-55 on Saturday.Eastern Michigan came in having won five of its previous six games...

Kihei Clark scores 17 as Virginia holds off Pitt 59-56

By ALAN SAUNDERS | February 22, 2020

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The finish was not what Virginia was looking for, as the Cavaliers allowed a 14-point lead to whittle down to two thanks to a late-game charge by Pittsburgh.But they’re not going to complain about the victory, as the Cavaliers held...

UNC Greensboro’s late rally leads to 71-68 win over VMI

February 22, 2020

LEXINGTON, Va (AP) — Isaiah Miller scored 23 points and Kyrin Galloway had a double-double and UNC Greensboro beat VMI 71-68 on Saturday.After Sean Conway's layup put VMI ahead 66-59 with 4:43 left, the Spartans (22-6, 12-3 Southern Conference) outscored...

Bothwell’s layup lifts Furman over Wofford 67-66

February 22, 2020

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mike Bothwell scored 18 points, including a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left, and Furman came from behind to beat Wofford 67-66 on Saturday.Trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Paladins (23-6, 13-3 Southern Conference) tied...