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By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored twice during Carolina’s five-goal first period, Jaccob Slavin added a goal and two assists after a two-game absence, and the Hurricanes snapped the Boston Bruins’ five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory. Teuvo Teravainen, Seth Jarvis, Derek Stepan and Andrei Svechnikov also scored

HOUSTON (AP) — Kyler Edwards had 23 points and seven rebounds, Fabian White Jr. added 16 points and five rebounds, and No. 10 Houston won its eighth straight by beating South Florida 74-55. Josh Carlton finished with 15 points and five rebounds on Tuesday night, and Taze Moore scored 13 points for the Cougars, who

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — According to a person familiar with the situation, the Carolina Panthers have expanded their offensive coordinator search to include former Washington coach Jay Gruden and three others. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the team does not announce

DELAND, Fla. — Tavian Dunn-Martin had 30 points and Florida Gulf Coast made 9-of-10 foul shots in the final 2:18 to beat narrowly beat Stetson 93-91 in overtime. Josh Smith scored 18 points for Stetson which now has lost four of five.

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his league-leading 27th goal of the season, Tom Wilson scored in overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. Wilson’s goal 26 seconds into the 3-on-3 OT gave the Capitals their first victory in that situation this season. They lost their

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and distributed six assists and Michigan beat Maryland 83-64 for their first win in a month. Michigan never trailed. The Wolverines used a 9-0 run to extend their lead to 20-9 with Caleb Houstan scoring a layup and a three-point play to

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Joiner scored a career-high 24 points on 4-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and Iona beat Monmouth 86-85 in overtime. The Gaels never trailed in overtime. Walker Miller had 22 points and seven rebounds for the Hawks (10-6, 2-3), who have now lost four straight.

NEW YORK — Noah Thomasson scored 20 points and Marcus Hammond scored 19 and grabbed six rebounds and Niagara beat Manhattan 72-63. Jose Perez and Warren Williams scored 16 points apiece for the Jaspers.

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Malique Jacobs scored 17 points and Tervell Beck and Sincere Carry each scored 11 points and Kent State beat Eastern Michigan 56-47. The Golden Flashes led by nine at halftime in holding the Eagles to a season low 17-point first half. Reserve Bryce McBride was the Eagles’ only double-digit scorer with 20

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Mahan and Darius Perry scored 19 points apiece and UCF beat East Carolina 92-85 in overtime. Mahan’s 3-pointer with 4:34 left in the extra session gave the Knights the lead for good. Perry’s 3 with 39 seconds left in overtime evened it at 72 to force overtime. Tristen Newton scored

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Amari Davis scored 23 points, Kobe Brown added 15 and Missouri beat Mississippi 78-53. Missouri won just its fourth game in 19 meetings with Ole Miss since the Tigers joined the Southeastern Conference in the 2012-13 season. Missouri led by double figures the entire second half. Ole Miss pulled within 57-47

RICHMOND, Va. — Luka Brajkovic had 19 points as Davidson won its 14th straight game, edging past VCU 63-61. Vince Williams Jr. led the Rams on Tuesday night with 16 points and seven rebounds.

OXFORD, Ohio — Ben Vander Plas had a season-high 23 points as Ohio extended its win streak to nine games, easily beating Miami (Ohio) 86-63. Dae Dae Grant led the RedHawks on Tuesday night with 11 points and nine rebounds.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dylan Penn had 20 points as Bellarmine topped North Alabama 68-60. Daniel Ortiz led the Lions on Tuesday night with 15 points and seven rebounds.

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 13 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 25 UConn over Butler 76-59 on Tuesday night in first of two games this week between the two programs. It was the third straight double-double for Sanago, who also blocked four shots. He

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 25 points, Sam Waardenburg set a career high with 21 points and Miami led by 27 points at halftime en route to an 85-57 victory over North Carolina. The Hurricanes ended a five-game losing streak in the series with their largest margin of victory over the Tar

By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — E.J. Liddell had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Ohio State never trailed in its 83-37 win over IUPUI. Liddell extended his streak of double-figure scoring to 27 games and recorded his third double-double this season. The Buckeyes jumped ahead 9-0 early, but the

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Rollins scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and JT Shumate scored 16 points and blocked four shots and Toledo beat Ball State 83-70. Payton Sparks scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Tyler Cochran scored 12 with 10 rebounds for the Cardinals.