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Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on s…
Flowers lifts LIU-Brooklyn past St. Francis (Pa.) 78-75
NEW YORK (AP) — Ty Flowers had 21 points, including a pair of free throws with nine seconds left, as Long Island-Brooklyn narrowly defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 78-75 on Thursday night.
Texas Rio Grande Valley tops St. Mary's (TX) 96-67
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — LaQuan Butler had a career-high 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including a career-best four 3's, and Texas Rio Grande Valley easily defeated St. Mary’s (TX) 96-67 on Thursday night.
Davenport lifts Cincinnati past SMU 76-69
DALLAS (AP) — Jeremiah Davenport had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Cincinnati players in double figures as the Bearcats topped SMU 76-69 on Thursday night.
Muszynski scores 26 to lead Belmont past SE Missouri 77-66
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Muszynski had a season-high 26 points as Belmont extended its monthlong winning streak to eight games, beating Southeast Missouri 77-66 on Thursday night.
No. 16 Ohio State women beat Illinois 78-55
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Aaliyah Patty added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 16 Ohio State won its first road game of the season with a 78-55 victory over Illinois on Thursday night.
Knicks re-sign Taj Gibson, reuniting veteran with Thibodeau
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks re-signed Taj Gibson on Thursday, reuniting the veteran forward with coach Tom Thibodeau.
Smith adds Maxwell Award to collection of postseason honors
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama added to his collection of postseason honors Thursday night, receiving the Maxwell Award as the college football player of the year.
Garza scores 24 to help No. 5 Iowa coast past Maryland 89-67
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Out of sync and trailing by double digits after a miserable start, No. 5 Iowa turned to its defense and reliable Luka Garza to get back on track against Maryland.
Walters lifts Northeastern over Hofstra 81-78 in OT
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Shaquille Walters scored nine of his career-high 20 points in overtime as Northeastern defeated Hofstra 81-78 on Thursday.
Kiss carries Bryant past Central Connecticut 93-68
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Chris Childs scored 20 points and Peter Kiss had a triple-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lift Bryant to a 93-68 win over Central Connecticut on Thursday.
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Hillmon scores 35, No. 15 Michigan women eke past Nebraska
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon matched her career best with 35 points, Akienreh Johnson added two clutch free throws and No. 15 Michigan held off upset-minded Nebraska 64-62 Thursday night.
Davis, Burrell score 26, Lady Vols beat No. 13 Arkansas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rennia Davis and Rae Burrell scored 26 points apiece and Tennessee raced past No. 13 Arkansas 88-73 on Thursday night.
Hawkins carries St Francis (BKN) past Mount St Mary's 70-55
NEW YORK (AP) — Chauncey Hawkins had 23 points as St. Francis (Brooklyn) beat Mount St. Mary’s 70-55 on Thursday.
Chinese Super League set to lose some of its overseas luster
Slaven Bilic's appointment as head coach of Beijing Guoan this week might be the exception rather than the rule when it comes to big-name soccer talent heading to China after Chinese Super League authorities moved …