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Wildcats qualify 11 for Outdoor Championships
INDIANAPOLIS – Central Washington University Track and Field put out a statement Tuesday to announce that 11 stude…
Solomon's clutch free throws lift Niagara past Canisius
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Raheem Solomon made his only two free throws with 31 seconds remaining to help Niagara close out Canisius 69-66 on Wednesday night.
Towson beats back feisty Regent with a 71-55 win
TOWSON, M.D. (AP) — Nakye Sanders scored 18 points and Jakigh Dottin scored 14 off the bench and Towson beat NCCAA-member Regent University 71-55 on Wednesday night.
No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan was looking at how his team could improve.
Illinois says MRI shows no damage to Dosunmu's knee
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu suffered no structural damage to his left knee in an awkward fall at the end of a loss to Michigan State, the school said.
Pritchard keeps building legacy at Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — After Oregon's run to the Sweet 16 last season, guard Payton Pritchard explored going pro. It certainly wasn't a futile exercise.
Cunane powers No. 4 Wolfpack's push to do 'special things'
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Elissa Cunane has developed into a go-to inside presence for No. 4 North Carolina State, and she is a major reason the program is sitting atop the Atlantic Coast Conference with its highest ran…
Benedict College names new head football coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Benedict College has officially introduced to the school's community its new head football coach.
No. 9 Maryland rides play of Jalen Smith to top of Big Ten
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland's ascent to the top of the Big Ten standings coincides with the heightened effectiveness of sophomore forward Jalen Smith, who's notched seven straight double-doubles and become an…
St. John's-St. Thomas game gets moved to Vikings stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA Division III rivals St. John's and St. Thomas will play their final game as Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foes at U.S. Bank Stadium this fall.
AP Sources: Michigan State hires Colorado coach Mel Tucker
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker has agreed to lead Michigan State's football program, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Bobby Bowden to speak at Marshall awards dinner
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden will speak at an awards dinner at Marshall University this spring.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
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Battle leads Alabama St. past Ark.-Pine Bluff 57-49
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Brandon Battle scored 11 points, including a go-ahead layup, and Alabama State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57-49 on Monday night to win its fourth straight.
Northeastern wins 3rd straight Beanpot, beats BU 5-4 in 2OT
BOSTON (AP) — Northeastern needed one of the longest games in Beanpot history to prove that it was still the top dog.
Preston scores 21 to lift Ohio over Western Michigan 73-61
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Jason Preston had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Ohio defeated Western Michigan 73-61 on Tuesday night.