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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White and Reese Dixon-Waters each scored a career-high 20 points on combined 17-of-26 shooting and Southern California never trailed in its 88-78 win over Long Beach State. White made 9 of 14 from the field and Dixon-Waters, who also had a career-best five assists, two steals and two blocks, was

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Crowds in Paris and other French cities erupted in shouts of joy as France advanced to the World Cup final Wednesday, while disappointed Morocco fans mingled with the exuberant supporters of the winning team, paying tribute to the African country’s unprecedented achievement. Football fans streamed to the

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Paul George had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the undermanned Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. George had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Luke Kennard added season highs

By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Kyle Bowen’s 16 points, the Saint Mary’s Gaels defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 81-68. The Gaels are now 9-3 with the victory and the Aggies dropped to 5-4.

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame strong games from former teammates Will Barton and Monte Morris to beat the undermanned Washington Wizards 141-128. Jokic shot 17 of 20 from the field, missing just

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points against the team that eliminated him from the playoffs last season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-90. It was Mitchell’s first time to see Luka Doncic and Dallas since his final game with Utah last April. The Jazz

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jaylen Clark scored 19 points, and No. 16 UCLA raced out to a 30-point lead in the first half before cruising to an 87-60 victory over No. 20 Maryland. On the same day the University of California Board of Regents voted to affirm UCLA’s

By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. — Led by Kenan Blackshear’s 19 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 64-56. The Wolf Pack are now 9-3 on the season, while the Tritons moved to 4-6.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — El Ellis had career highs of 30 points and 10 assists and Louisville finally won after opening the season with nine losses, beating Western Kentucky 94-83 on Wednesday night to give Kenny Payne his first win as a head coach. The Cardinals’ nine losses were the most to start a season

By The Associated Press DENVER — Led by Tommy Bruner’s 23 points, the Denver Pioneers defeated the Colorado Christian Cougars 85-74. The Pioneers are now 9-3 on the season.

By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Demaree King’s 25 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Reinhardt Eagles 97-63 on Wednesday night. The Gamecocks improved to 5-5 with the win and the Eagles fell to 0-1.

By The Associated Press RUSTON, La. — Kyle Hayman scored 18 points, including eight in the overtime, AJ Cajuste made a driving layup just before the buzzer and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 80-79. The ‘Jacks are now 6-4 on the season, while the Bulldogs fell to 6-4.

By The Associated Press JONESBORO, Ark. — Led by Caleb Fields’ 14 points, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 68-61. The Red Wolves are now 6-5 on the season, while the Redhawks dropped to 5-6.

By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Claudell Harris Jr.’s 23 points, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated the Tennessee State Tigers 91-87. The Buccaneers improved to 3-6 with the victory and the Tigers fell to 6-5.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 33 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Herro made a mid-range jumper to finish the scoring with 4.9 seconds left. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a mid-range jumper, and

RICHMOND, Va. — Led by Brandon Johns Jr.’s 18 points, the VCU Rams defeated the Radford Highlanders 70-62 on Wednesday night. The Rams are now 7-4 on the season, while the Highlanders moved to 6-5.

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damian Lillard had 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-112 for their third straight win. Anfernee Simons added 23 points for Portland, which has won five of six. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 25 points, Doug McDermott added 14

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Braeden Carrington hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, Jamison Battle added 18, including five 3s, and Minnesota beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-56 to snap a five-game losing streak. Dawson Garcia had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal for Minnesota. Battle hit two 3-pointers as the Gophers

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tray Jackson scored 12 points off of the bench to lead the Seton Hall Pirates past the Drexel Dragons 66-49. The Pirates improved to 7-4 with the win and the Dragons fell to 5-6.

NORFOLK, Va. — Led by Caheim Brown’s 20 points, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 81-75 on Wednesday night. The Spartans are now 7-4 on the season, while the Falcons moved to 4-6.