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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...

Hughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3

By SCOTT CHARLES | February 1, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also scored...

Arkansas-Little Rock rolls past Appalachian State, 93-86

February 1, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Ben Coupet Jr. had a career-high 23 points as Arkansas-Little Rock maintained its hold on first-place in the Sun Belt Conference standings by topping Appalachian State 93-86 on Saturday.Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 13 assists...

Petry, Price lead Canadiens past Panthers 4-0

February 1, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Jeff Petry had four assists, Carey Price made 29 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.Nick Suzuki, Artturi Lehkonen, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher scored for the Canadiens (24-22-7), who improved...

Phyfe helps guide Northern Iowa to 80-68 win over Evansville

February 1, 2020

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Austin Phyfe had 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the floor and Northern Iowa cruised past Evansville 80-68 on Saturday.Phyfe added three steals for the Panthers (19-3, 8-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Trae Berhow and AJ Green...

Perry, Stewart power Mississippi State past Tennessee 86-73

By PAUL JONES | February 1, 2020

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry had 24 points with 12 rebounds and D.J. Stewart had a career-high 20 points to lead Mississippi State to an 86-73 victory over Tennessee on Saturday.Perry's output marked the seventh time in the last 10 games he...

Montero scores 26 to lift Eastern Michigan past Toledo 61-57

February 1, 2020

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Yeikson Montero had a season-high 26 points as Eastern Michigan snapped its seven-game losing streak, narrowly beating Toledo 61-57 on Saturday for its first conference win this season.Montero made 9 of 12 shots.Boubacar Toure...

McKay, Winston lift Cent. Michigan over W. Michigan 85-78

February 1, 2020

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kevin McKay had 19 points and 12 rebounds as Central Michigan beat Western Michigan 85-78 on Saturday. Deschon Winston added 18 points for the Chippewas, while Rob Montgomery chipped in 15.McKay hit 9 of 12 shots.Dallas Morgan...

Faulkner helps send Western Carolina past Chattanooga 64-61

February 1, 2020

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) —Mason Faulkner came off the bench to score 18 points to lead Western Carolina to a 64-61 win over Chattanooga on Saturday.Carlos Dotson had 15 points and 14 rebounds for Western Carolina (14-7, 6-4 Southern Conference), his...