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Eagles suffer loss ahead of conference tourney
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (13-18) were white hot coming into their game against the Vandals on an eig…
Kigab scores 25 to lead Boise St. past Air Force 80-69
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Abu Kigab had a season-high 25 points plus 11 rebounds as Boise State matched the program's longest win streak at 10 straight games, beating Air Force 80-69 on Friday night.
Umude carries South Dakota over UM Kansas City 66-64
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Stanley Umude had 18 points and six rebounds as South Dakota held off UM Kansas City 66-64 on Friday night.
Robinson carries Fresno St. over San Jose St. 79-64
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Orlando Robinson had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Fresno State topped San Jose State 79-64 on Friday night.
Jerami Grant helps Pistons rally to beat Suns in OT
DETROIT (AP) — Jerami Grant had 31 points, 10 rebounds and a crucial assist near the end of regulation, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 110-105 in overtime after rallying from a 23-point deficit.
Louisiana downs UALR 66-64 despite light malfunction at end
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Theo Akwuba scored 12 points with 13 rebounds and Louisiana survived a near blackout and a missed 3-pointer at the horn to beat Arkansas-Little Rock 66-64 Friday night.
Godfrey leads Purdue Fort Wayne past UIC 96-89 in OT
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Jarred Godfrey had a career-high 41 points as Purdue Fort Wayne defeated Illinois-Chicago 96-89 in overtime on Friday night.
Stephen F. Austin defeats Midwestern State 87-71
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Cameron Johnson had a career-high 36 points as Stephen F. Austin topped Midwestern State 87-71 on Friday night.
Perry scores 29 to carry Stetson over North Alabama 86-77
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Rob Perry had 29 points as Stetson got past North Alabama 86-77 on Friday night.
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Hayward's 26 points pace Hornets past Pelicans, 118-110
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Charlotte Hornets methodically came back from an 18-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-110 on …
Jean-Marie leads Hawaii over UC Riverside 88-83
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — James Jean-Marie had a career-high 24 points as Hawaii edged past UC Riverside 88-83 on Friday. Junior Madut added 21 points for the Rainbow Warriors. Madut also had seven rebounds.
Record 3-point night helps Jazz win 131-118 at Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Utah’s record 3-point shooting ended the Milwaukee Bucks’ home-court dominance.
Defense shines as Cleveland St. beats N. Kentucky 58-44
CLEVELAND (AP) — Torrey Patton had 14 points and eight rebounds as Cleveland State extended its win streak to seven games, topping Northern Kentucky 58-44 on Friday night. Jayson Woodrich added nine points for the …
Last-minute layup lifts W. Kentucky over Louisiana Tech
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth made a layup with 45 seconds remaining and added a free throw with 23 seconds left to give Western Kentucky a 66-64 win over Louisiana Tech on Friday night. Taveion H…
Brooks leads Grizzlies to 1st home victory 115-110 over Nets
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Despite losing another key player — this time for coronavirus safety concerns — the Memphis Grizzlies were able to hold on for their first win at home this season.