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U.S. set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, w…
No. 21 Duke edges Boston College 83-82 without Coach K
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski was sidelined due to COVID-19 proto…
Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Khris Middleton added 23 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled past the Detroit Pistons 130-115 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) —
Carter leads Xavier past St. John's 69-61
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jason Carter had 11 points and 16 rebounds to lead Xavier to a 69-61 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night.
Bergersen leads Central Arkansas over New Orleans 83-79
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Rylan Bergersen had a season-high 25 points, tying his career high, as Central Arkansas narrowly defeated New Orleans 83-79 on Wednesday night. Khaleem Bennett added 21 points for the Bears.
Garvin scores 19 to carry Nicholls State over Lamar 76-69
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Najee Garvin registered 19 points and eight rebounds as Nicholls State defeated Lamar 76-69 on Wednesday night.
Hill's late free throws lift Thunder over Pelicans 111-110
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points, George Hill hit the go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-110 on Wednesday night…
Willis carries Incarnate Word past Northwestern St. 75-67
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Keaston Willis had 22 points as Incarnate Word topped Northwestern State 75-67 on Wednesday night.
Hauser sparks No. 22 Virginia past Wake Forest, 70-61
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hauser scored 11 of his 16 points during a 28-10 run to open the second half and No. 22 Virginia returned from a coronavirus pause to beat Wake Forest 70-61 on Wednesday night.
Thomas, Smart help LSU rally, beat Georgia 94-92 in overtime
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman Cameron Thomas scored eight of his 26 points after regulation, Javonte Smart hit back-to-back 3-pointers to force overtime and LSU rallied to beat Georgia 94-92 on Wednesday night.
Miller carries UNC-Greensboro over Wofford 84-75
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Isaiah Miller had 15 points and 13 rebounds to lift UNC Greensboro to an 84-75 win over Wofford on Wednesday night.
Hayward's career-high 44 lead Hornets power Hawks, 102-94
ATLANTA (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 44 points and the Charlotte Hornets recovered after trailing for the first time in the fourth quarter and beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-94 on Wednesday night.
Rivers rallies Knicks past Jazz 112-100 for 3rd straight win
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Rivers scored 23 points, including 14 straight for the Knicks down the stretch, and Julius Randle had 30 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists as New York won its third straight by beating th…
Grimes, No. 11 Houston rally for 70-63 win over Wichita St
HOUSTON (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half as No. 11 Houston rallied for a 70-63 win over Wichita State on Wednesday night.
Brogdon's late 3 helps Pacers shake off Rockets, 114-107
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers needed Malcolm Brogdon to play a bigger role when T.J. Warren injured his foot.