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Cox, Colgate beat Boston University 80-79 in OT

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Cox scored 23 points to lead Colgate, including the game-winning jump shot with 11 seconds left in the overtime, and the Raiders knocked off Boston University 80-79 on Saturday.

Cox also added five assists for the Raiders (12-9, 6-2 Patriot League). Sam Wright added 22 points while shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to go with six rebounds. Kyle Carlesimo shot 5 for 6, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points, while adding three steals.

Chance Gladden led the way for the Terriers (8-13, 3-5) with 25 points and two steals. Michael McNair added 20 points for Boston University. Ben Defty finished with 17 points and six rebounds.

Wright put up seven points in the first half for Colgate, who trailed 30-27 at the break. Colgate outscored Boston University by three points in the second half and the teams finished regulation tied 66-66. Cox scored nine points to lead Colgate in the overtime, including the game-winner.

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Hawkeyes are set to play Vanderbilt in a November women’s basketball game in Sioux City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Vanderbilt and Iowa, both ranked in the top 10 late last season, will meet in a women's basketball game early next season in northwest Iowa, the schools announced Tuesday. The neutral-site game is set for Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, which is 290 miles from Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Vanderbilt is 4-0 all-time against the Hawkeyes. This will be the teams' first meeting since 1997. The Commodores are expected to return national scoring leader Mikayla Blakes. She averaged 27 points per game and was Southeastern Conference player of the year. Vanderbilt was ranked as high as No. 5 and finished No. 10 with a 29-5 record after reaching the NCAA Sweet 16.
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