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AP Sports WriterCharles in charge as No. 10 Maryland uses balance to winBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) After scoring a career-high 36 points in the Big Ten title game last March and tallying 23 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Maryland guard Kaila Charles realized...

AP Sports WriterNo. 9 Maryland puts 7-game streak on line at Michigan StateBy DAVID GINSBURGWhat to watch in Big Ten basketball:GAME OF THE WEEKENDRiding a seven-game winning streak and alone atop the conference standings, No. 9 Maryland (20-4, 10-3) seeks to keep the momentum going at Michigan State (17-8,...

AP Sports WriterSEC's bubble teams need to start making better impressionBy STEVE MEGARGEEHere are a few things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this week:GAME OF THE WEEKENDMississippi State (15-9, 6-5 SEC) at Arkansas (16-8, 4-7): This game features two bubble teams that desperately need a win to boost...

Associated PressRiley leads UCLA past Washington State in OT, 86-83By JILL PAINTER LOPEZLOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Riley got his first shot to fall in overtime, and that gave him the determination to get more.Riley scored 11 of his 19 points in overtime to lead UCLA to a 86-83...

AP Basketball WriterSyracuse's trip to No. 8 Florida State tops ACC's week aheadBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDSyracuse at No. 8 Florida State. The Seminoles (20-4, 10-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) are still firmly in the...

Associated PressMartin scores 24, Arizona State holds off Stanford 74-69By RICK EYMERSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) Remy Martin scored 24 points, including a key layup in the final 32 seconds, helping Arizona State hold on for a 74-69 victory over Stanford on Thursday night.Alonzo Verge, Jr. added 19 points for...

Ross' 3 at buzzer gives Pepperdine 72-69 win over San DiegoMALIBU, Calif. (AP) Colbey Ross made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Pepperdine a 72-69 victory over San Diego on Thursday night.Ross' shot came after San Diego's Braun Hartfield had his 3-point try go in and out...

Brown scores 26, sparks CSU Northridge past Cal Poly 81-73NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) Darius Brown II scored 26 points, leading three into double figures as Cal State Northridge defeated Cal Poly 81-73 on Thursday night.Lamine Diane added 19 points for CSU Northridge, going 7-for-11 at the line, where the...

Sacramento State rides early lead past Southern Utah, 70-55SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Izayah Mariohooho-Le' afa scored 21 points and dealt five assists as Sacramento State knocked off Southern Utah, 70-55 on Thursday night.The Hornets built a 12-point halftime advantage while holding the visiting Thunderbirds to just 15 made field...

McCants leads New Mexico State past Seattle 72-64LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Johnny McCants had 14 points and 18 rebounds to lead five New Mexico State players in double figures as the Aggies stretched their winning streak to 14 games, beating Seattle 72-64 on Thursday night.Ivan Aurrecoechea and Shawn...

AP Sports WriterGrimes scores 22, No. 20 Houston holds off USF 62-58By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Quentin Grimes to the rescue.Grimes scored nine of his 22 points in the final 3:28 on Wednesday night, helping No. 20 Houston hold off South Florida 62-58 and remain alone atop the...

AP Sports WriterStunner in the ATL: Ga Tech upsets No. 5 Louisville 64-58By PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Right from the opening tip, Chris Mack fretted that his team just wasn't ready to play.His guys were lethargic. They didn't seem to have any passion. There was no sense of urgency.When...