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Wildcats continue win streak with victory over Eastern New Mexico
ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (7-2) are on a seven-game win streak after a 49-20 road win over East…
Mulkey fastest to 600 as No. 2 Baylor women top Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Kim Mulkey gathered her Baylor players for a quick chat before Queen Egbo grabbed the coach around the waist and hoisted her in the air.
Buffalo tops Ball St. 72-59
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Mballa scored 16 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked three shots and Buffalo beat Ball State 72-59 on Tuesday night to win its third straight.
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.