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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…
Florida beats Arkansas 73-59, extends dominance in series
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson spent a good chunk of his career night at the free throw line. It was the best chance undermanned Arkansas had at stopping the 6-foot-5, 230-pound sophomore.
Bowden's late free throws clinch Vols' 65-61 win over Vandy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Bowden’s steadiness at the foul line made sure Tennessee avoided a stunning collapse.
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.
Kansas hires Air Force assistant Wallace for special teams
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has hired Jonathan Wallace to coach special teams and running backs, completing an overhaul of Les Miles' staff as the Jayhawks head into Year 2 of the former national championship-winn…
Texas Rio Grande Valley tops Texas Permian Basin 93-80
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Lesley Varner II had 23 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley defeated Texas Permian Basin 93-80 on Tuesday for its sixth straight victory.
After 52 days, Louisiana plane crash victim leaves hospital
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The only person to survive a December plane crash in south Louisiana that killed the other five people on board has gone home after nearly two months months in the hospital.
Ex-Vols assistant Caldwell returning in administrative role
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former longtime Tennessee assistant football coach Steve Caldwell is returning to the Volunteers’ athletic department as an assistant director of life skills and character development.
NCAA moves toward immediate eligibility for all transfers
The NCAA took a significant step toward allowing all Division I athletes to transfer one time without sitting out a season of competition.
Georgia, Clemson announce 2021 opening game in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia and Clemson will open the 2021 season by playing on a neutral site at the home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
3 UConn football players face charges in campus burglary
VERNON, Conn. (AP) — Three members of UConn's 2019 football team face charges stemming from a November burglary on campus.
Louisiana university suspends football coach accused of DWI
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — The head football coach of a Louisiana university was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Monday's Sports In Brief
AUTO RACING
Hauser's 24 pts help lead Portland State past Idaho, 90-69
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Matt Hauser knocked down 6 of 10 3-point attempts and posted 24 points to spark Portland State past Idaho, 90-69 on Monday night.
Drake continues Evansville's MVC plight in 85-80 win
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Anthony Murphy posted career highs scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds and Drake beat Evansville 85-80 on Sunday.
No. 1 South Carolina pounds Vandy 95-44 for 19th straight
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 South Carolina is closing in on restoring its championship past. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley wants her players focused on what's next this week, not what's looming next month.