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Malachi Davis scores 23 to lead Long Island University over Central Connecticut 84-78

NEW YORK (AP) — Malachi Davis had 23 points to lead Long Island University to an 84-78 victory over Central Connecticut on Friday night in a Northeast Conference opener.

Davis also had eight assists for the Sharks (7-7, 1-0). Jamal Fuller added 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Mason Porter-Brown hit two 3-pointers and scored 18.

The Blue Devils (6-6, 0-1) were led by Darin Smith Jr. with 23 points. Max Frazier added 22 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Jay Rodgers totaled 14 points and 14 assists.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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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