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Eastern Washington football to attend Big Sky Conference kickoff weekend
CHENEY — Eastern Washington football Head Coach Aaron Best, Isaiah Perez and Malik Dotson are slated to represent …
Harris helps lift Nevada over New Mexico 88-74
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Sparked by another standout game from Jalen Harris, who scored 26 with nine rebounds, Nevada beat New Mexico 88-74 on Tuesday night.
Alexander leads No. 15 Creighton past No. 19 Marquette 73-65
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ty-Shon Alexander came up big for Creighton on both ends of the floor.
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McLean lifts St. Francis (NY) past LIU 87-77
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (AP) — Unique McLean tallied 14 points and 12 rebounds to lift St. Francis (N.Y.) to an 87-77 win over Long Island University on Tuesday night in the 45th annual Battle of Brooklyn.
Report: Mich St investigating allegations of NCAA violations
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is reportedly investigating allegations of NCAA violations made by a former football staffer in a lawsuit.
Big 2nd half carries Texas Southern past Grambling, 93-79
HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Tyrik Armstrong and Justin Hopkins scored 21 points apiece as Texas Southern defeated Grambling State 93-79 on Monday night.
Pinson, Smith won't cool off as Mizzou edges Ole Miss
For the second game in a row, Missouri’s Xavier Pinson and Dru Smith carried the team’s offense.
Notre Dame stages major comeback, beats North Carolina 77-76
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey wasn’t surprised sophomore Nate Laszewski hit another critical shot for the Fighting Irish.
Cheese posts double-double to send Akron past W. Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Tyler Cheese scored 23 points with 11 rebounds and Loren Christian Jackson scored 17 and Akron held off Western Michigan for a 71-67 win Tuesday night.
No. 7 Maryland beats Northwestern 76-67 for 9th straight win
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It's no coincidence that Jalen Smith's run of consecutive double-doubles coincides with Maryland's current winning streak.
Some faculty members criticize athletic spending at EWU
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Some faculty members of Eastern Washington University are criticizing the athletic department as a drain on resources and are even suggesting the school drop sports.
Williams leads No. 8 Florida State past Pittsburgh 82-67
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Williams is feeling more comfortable, and the freshman’s play has the rest of the ACC very uncomfortable.
Huggins ties Smith at 879 as No. 17 WVU beats Oklahoma State
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins had a better time being around North Carolina great Dean Smith than talking about tying him on the career wins list.
Dosunmu scores 24, Illinois beats No. 9 Penn State 62-56
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu felt well enough during warm-ups to return to lineup. That was enough for Illinois against No. 9 Penn State.
Prairie View A&M tops Jackson St. 70-61 behind Andrus
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Gerard Andrus scored 19 points with seven rebounds and Prairie View A&M beat Jackson State 70-61 on Monday night to win its fourth straight and remain atop the Southwestern Athletic Confe…