Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night. Lucas and the Hurricanes will work toward finalizing that contract in the coming weeks, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has confirmed any details publicly. Part of those negotiations would include when Lucas would leave the Blue Devils and start with the Hurricanes, whose regular season ends March 8.
Rangers allow five first-period goals in 8-2 loss to Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in an 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Anderson scores 22 as Incarnate Word holds off Stephen F. Austin 63-61
Jalin Anderson's 22 points helped Incarnate Word defeat Stephen F. Austin 63-61 on Saturday night. Marcus Glover made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give for Incarnate Word a 63-60 lead. Dominic Pangonis split a pair of free throws and Chrishawn Christmas missed a layup in the closings seconds for SFA.
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Morgan’s 20 lead Texas State over South Alabama 93-92 in OT despite Dunning’s 46 points
Tyler Morgan had 20 points and Mark Drone scored the winning basket as time expired in Texas State's 93-92 overtime win against South Alabama on Saturday night. Morgan shot 8 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Bobcats (15-14, 8-8 Sun Belt Conference). Coleton Benson scored 19 points, shooting 5 for 9 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line.
Young scores 27 points, Burnham sparks large run in 2nd half to help Virginia Tech beat Miami 81-68
Jaydon Young scored 27 points, Ben Burnham added 14 and the pair combined for six 3-pointers in the second half to help Virginia Tech beat Miami 81-68 on Saturday night. The score was tied at 38 at the break and Miami opened the second half on a 10-4 surge for a 48-42 advantage with 15:14 remaining. Burnham answered with consecutive 3-pointers and ended a 33-11 run with another 3 to give Virginia Tech a 75-59 lead with about five minutes left.
Chinyelu’s 19 points and 13 rebounds leads No. 2 Florida past LSU 79-65
Rueben Chinyelu had a career-high 19 points to go with 13 rebounds and No. Florida roared back from an eight-point second-half deficit to beat LSU 79-65 on Saturday night. Thomas Haugh scored 16 points, Alijah Martin added 14 and Walter Clayton Jr. 13 for Florida (24-3, 11-3 SEC), which won its sixth straight.
Johnson’s 22 help Southern beat Grambling 71-64
Cam Amboree scored 13 points, shooting 6 for 11, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc. Michael Jacobs had 12 points and shot 4 of 11 from the field and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line. The Tigers (9-18, 6-8) were led by Chilaydrien Newton, who posted 13 points.
Suns move Bradley Beal back into starting lineup, he scores 25 in win against Bulls
This is the first time Beal has started in 22 games, Tyus Jones moved to the bench.
Gregg Popovich reportedly not expected to return to Spurs this season, future uncertain after suffering stroke
It's been a tough week for the Spurs.
Rataj puts up 29 as Oregon State beats San Diego 83-73
Michael Rataj scored 29 points as Oregon State beat San Diego 83-73 on Saturday night. Rataj added 10 rebounds for the Beavers (20-9, 10-6 West Coast Conference). Josiah Lake added 13 points while shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line while they also had eight rebounds.
NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale throws 2 perfect innings for Atlanta in his spring debut
Sale is entering his second year with the Braves after going 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA and 225 strikeouts last season
Jackson puts up 20, New Mexico State defeats Kennesaw State 60-49
Zawdie Jackson had 20 points in New Mexico State's 60-49 victory against Kennesaw State on Saturday night. Jackson had five rebounds for the Aggies (15-12, 8-6 Conference USA). Peter Filipovity scored 18 points and added nine rebounds.
Alabama State secures 60-59 victory over Florida A&M
Amarr Knox scored 17 points and TJ Madlock's basket with 12 seconds left provided the winning points as Alabama State beat Florida A&M 60-59 on Saturday night. Knox added six rebounds and four steals for the Hornets (13-14, 9-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference). CJ Hines scored nine points, shooting 3 for 16, including 1 for 7 from beyond the arc.
Terry and Eastern Michigan knock off Northern Illinois 79-76
Jalen Terry scored the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left and racked up 28 total points to lead Eastern Michigan past Northern Illinois 79-76 on Saturday. Terry added six rebounds for the Eagles (14-13, 7-7 Mid-American Conference). Da'Sean Nelson added 19 points while shooting 4 of 13 from the field and 11 for 15 from the line to go with five rebounds and three blocks.