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Marfo carries Quinnipiac over Canisius 66-64

February 21, 2020

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Kevin Marfo had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and a late block to lead Quinnipiac to a 66-64 win over Canisius on Friday night.Aaron Falzon went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line with 13.4 seconds to give Quinnipiac a 66-64 lead, Scott Hitchon...

Ford, Morales lead Wagner over Central Connecticut 68-56

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Elijah Ford had 18 points as Wagner topped Central Connecticut 68-56 on Friday night. Alex Morales added 17 points for the Seahawks, while Tyrone Nesby IV chipped in 15. Morales also had six rebounds.Will Martinez had six assists for...

Bryant wins at St. Francis Brooklyn for first time, 82-74

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Green III scored a career-high 23 points as Bryant won at St. Francis Brooklyn for the first time, 82-74, on Friday night.Juan Cardenas added 22 points for the Bulldogs. Cardenas also had nine rebounds for Bryant, which had 53...

Raptors beat Suns 118-101 for 16th win in 17 games

By IAN HARRISON | February 21, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 37 points and 12 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 118-101 on Friday night for their 16th victory in 17 games.Serge Ibaka scored 16 points, Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis each had 14, Kyle Lowry...

Pacers beat Knicks 106-98 in return from All-Star break

By BRIAN MAHONEY | February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — T.J. Warren had 27 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 106-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night in their return from the All-Star break.Domantas Sabonis added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers,...

Benning’s late shot gives Fairfield 61-60 win over Niagara

February 21, 2020

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Taj Benning scored with 11.1 seconds to give Fairfield a 61-60 win over Niagara on Friday night.Benning, who finished with 14 points, shot only 4 of 11 from the floor, but his one-handed runner as he crossed the paint put the...

Zibanejad helps New York Rangers top Carolina Hurricanes 5-2

February 21, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome each had a goal and an assist for New York, which won for the eighth time in 11...

Outbreak, economic ills dim luster of Japan’s Olympic year

By MARI YAMAGUCHI and ELAINE KURTENBACH | February 21, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should be basking in the limelight this year in the run-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Instead, the virus outbreak that has spread from China to even remote parts of Japan has Abe and his ruling Liberal Democratic...

Anderson scores 20 as Brown tops Columbia 72-66

February 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Anderson had 20 points as Brown topped Columbia 72-66 on Friday night.Zach Hunsaker had 17 points for Brown (13-9, 6-3 Ivy League). Tamenang Choh added 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Jaylan Gainey had 10 points and...

Ross lifts Iona past Rider on late shot

February 21, 2020

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Ross hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to lift Iona to a 70-69 win over Rider on Friday night. Stevie Jordan turned the ball over on the subsequent possession for the Broncs, as a steal by Isaiah Washington wrapped...

Ary-Turner, Knight carry Dartmouth past Penn 66-59

February 21, 2020

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Trevon Ary-Turner had 19 points as Dartmouth topped Penn 66-59 on Friday night. Chris Knight added 16 points for the Big Green, while Aaryn Rai chipped in 15.Devon Goodman had 17 points for the Quakers (13-9, 5-4 Ivy League). Lucas...

No. 25 Princeton women win 16th straight, beat Harvard 66-45

February 21, 2020

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Bella Alarie scored 18 points, Taylor Baur had 11 points and seven rebounds, and No. 25 Princeton beat Harvard 66-45 on Friday night for its 16th straight victory.Princeton (20-1, 9-0 Ivy League) has won five straight games by...