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Maryland rallies to beat Illinois 75-66

February 7, 2020

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — With Illinois shredding Maryland's man-to-man defense, Terrapins coach Mark Turgeon switched to a zone — something the team rarely uses outside of practice.It worked.Anthony Cowan scored 20 points and Turgeon’s ninth-ranked...

Tatum scores 32, helps Celtics hold off Hawks 112-107

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | February 7, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — As well as the Celtics have played lately, guard Marcus Smart believes they can play even better.Jayson Tatum had seven 3-pointers and scored 32 points to help Boston sneak out of TD Garden with a 112-107 win over struggling Atlanta on...

Merzlikins gets fifth shutout, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings

By MITCH STACY | February 7, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets rookie goalie Elvis Merzlikins is racking up some impressive stats since becoming the starter by attrition on New Year's Eve.Merzlikins, who took over after Joonas Korpisalo was injured, got a fifth shutout...

Crawford, Ross lead Iona over Quinnipiac 73-52

February 7, 2020

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — E.J. Crawford had 18 points as Iona rolled past Quinnipiac 73-52 on Friday night.Isaiah Ross added 16 points for the Gaels, while Dylan van Eyck chipped in 15.Isaiah Washington had 13 points for Iona (6-12, 4-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic...

Paulicap has season-high 20 in Manhattan’s 77-59 victory

February 7, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Pauly Paulicap had a season-high 20 points as Manhattan beat Niagara 77-59 on Friday night.Paulicap hit 8 of 10 shots and grabbed eight rebounds.Warren Williams had 14 points and eight rebounds for Manhattan (10-10, 6-5 Metro Atlantic...

Beal’s last-second layup helps Wizards beat Mavericks

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 7, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal's last-second layup handed the Dallas Mavericks another loss without Luka Doncic.They felt as though things slipped away well before that.Beal made a layup with 0.2 seconds left to finish with 29 points and give the Washington...

Coach Pecora becomes college wrestling’s career wins leader

February 7, 2020

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Coach Pat Pecora earned his 617th career victory on Friday night, breaking a 46-year-old record for most wins in college wrestling at any level.The University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown coach passed former Oregon State coach Dale...

Burns scores 21 to lift Siena over Fairfield 65-49

February 7, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Burns had 21 points as Siena won its 10th consecutive home game, beating Fairfield 65-49 on Friday night.Burns shot 10 for 11 from the line.Manny Camper had 14 points and eight rebounds for Siena (11-10, 7-5 Metro Atlantic...

German scores 27 to carry N. Illinois over Kent St. 57-54

February 7, 2020

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Eugene German had a season-high 27 points as Northern Illinois narrowly defeated Kent State 57-54 on Friday night.Tyler Cochran scored on a driving layup with 13 seconds left to cap the scoring for Northern Illinois. Danny Pippen...

Walker leads No. 4 UConn to a bounce-back rout of Memphis

By PAT EATON-ROBB | February 7, 2020

STORRS, CONN. (AP) — Megan Walker scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 94-55 rout of Memphis on Friday night.Christyn Williams added 20 points and Olivia Nelson Ododa had 19 points, making all nine of her shots for the Huskies...

Jason Day climbs within 2 of the lead at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 7, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jason Day received a warm reminder Friday at Pebble Beach how good it feels to hit shots the way he wants, make a bunch of putts and see his name high on the leaderboard.Day made two long birdie putts across the green, holed...

Probe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skies

By STEFANIE DAZIO | February 7, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A witness to the deadly crash of a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others said it sounded normal just before slamming into a hillside and wreckage examined by experts at the scene showed no sign of engine failure, federal...