Auriemma benches 2 stars, No. 2 UConn women beat Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Coach Geno Auriemma didn’t like the way No. 2 Connecticut opened the game against Memphis, so he sent a message — sitting his two best players the bulk of the game.
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Vanderbilt Run Keys Win Over Carolina, 65-50
A pair of big second-half runs allowed Vanderbilt (13-10, 3-7 SEC) to overcome a halftime deficit to take down Carolina (11-11, 2-8) 65-50.
Drexel beats College of Charleston 59-45
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tavon Allen had 18 points with five assists and Drexel won its fifth straight with a 59-45 victory over College of Charleston on Saturday.
No. 18 Princeton women remain undefeated; beat Cornell 75-47
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Alex Wheatley and Michelle Miller scored 14 points apiece as No. 18 Princeton beat Cornell 75-47 on Saturday to remain one of two unbeaten teams in women’s basketball.
Moten, Nwamu lead Mercer past Furman 74-68
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Darious Moten and Ike Nwamu scored 19 points apiece and Furman pulled away in the closing minutes to defeat Furman 74-68 on Saturday.
Coppin St. edges in front of South Carolina St. 77-74
BALTIMORE (AP) — Taariq Cephas scored 18 points — including the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final seconds — and Coppin State edged in front of South Carolina State 77-74 on Saturday afternoon.
Friday’s Scores
A.C. Flora 72, Lower Richland 69
Coastal stings High Point 65-60 for 7-way tie atop Big South
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Warren Gillis scored 17 points to lead Coastal Carolina’s 65-60 comeback win over High Point on Friday, leaving both teams locked in a seven-way tie atop the Big South.
Friday’s College Basketball Scores
Daemen 102, Dist. of Columbia 74
Friday’s Scores
A.C. Flora 72, Lower Richland 69
