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UConn Huskies take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels in second round

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-7, 14-2 WCC) vs. UConn Huskies (26-8, 13-7 Big East)Albany, New York; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UConn -3.5; over/under is 129.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 10 UConn Huskies take on the No. 19 Saint Mary’s Gaels in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.The Huskies are 13-7 against Big East opponents and 13-1 in non-conference play. UConn is 0-4 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Gaels are 14-2 against WCC teams. Saint Mary’s (CA) averages 71.1 points and has outscored opponents by 11.2 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Adama Sanogo is averaging 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Huskies.Logan Johnson is averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Gaels.LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, averaging 77.3 points, 36.7 rebounds, 17.6 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.5 points per game.Gaels: 7-3, averaging 70.7 points, 30.2 rebounds, 12.5 as...

UAB plays Morehead State in NIT matchup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Morehead State Eagles (22-11, 14-4 OVC) at UAB Blazers (26-9, 14-6 C-USA)Birmingham, Alabama; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The UAB Blazers and the Morehead State Eagles meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Blazers are 14-6 against C-USA opponents and 12-3 in non-conference play. UAB is the C-USA leader with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game led by KJ Buffen averaging 2.8.The Eagles are 14-4 against OVC opponents. Morehead State is third in the OVC with 24.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Alex Gross averaging 4.8.TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Gaines is averaging 11.6 points, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals for the Blazers. Jordan Walker is averaging 23.1 points and four assists over the past 10 games for UAB.Kalil Thomas is shooting 38.4% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Eagles, while averaging 7.9 points. Mark Freeman is averaging 13.6 points and four assists over the last 10 games for Morehead State.LAST 10 GAMES: Blazers: 9-1, averaging 81.1 points, 3...

Tarleton State, Radford play in CBI Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Radford Highlanders (19-14, 12-6 Big South) vs. Tarleton State Texans (17-16, 9-9 WAC)Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Tarleton State Texans take on the Radford Highlanders in the College Basketball Invitational.The Texans are 9-9 against WAC opponents and 8-7 in non-conference play. Tarleton State scores 72.0 points while outscoring opponents by 4.2 points per game.The Highlanders’ record in Big South action is 12-6. Radford has a 4-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Lue Williams is scoring 10.7 points per game and averaging 3.1 rebounds for the Texans. Freddy Hicks is averaging 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds over the last 10 games for Tarleton State.DaQuan Smith is scoring 13.8 points per game with 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Highlanders. Josiah Jeffers is averaging 9.4 points and 3.8 assists over the past 10 games for Radford.LAST 10 GAMES: Texans: 5-5, averaging 73.9 points, 26.0 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 11.1 stea...

San Jose State and Southern Indiana square off in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (16-16, 9-9 OVC) vs. San Jose State Spartans (20-13, 10-8 MWC)Daytona Beach, Florida; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The San Jose State Spartans and the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles meet in the College Basketball Invitational.The Spartans have gone 10-8 against MWC opponents, with a 10-5 record in non-conference play. San Jose State is ninth in the MWC scoring 67.5 points while shooting 43.7% from the field.The Screaming Eagles’ record in OVC games is 9-9. Southern Indiana is second in the OVC with 25.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Jacob Polakovich averaging 8.0.TOP PERFORMERS: Omari Moore is averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 assists for the Spartans. Alvaro Cardenas Torre is averaging 8.7 points over the last 10 games for San Jose State.Isaiah Swope is averaging 15.6 points and 3.6 assists for the Screaming Eagles. Polakovich is averaging 12.6 points and 13.6 rebounds while shooting 58.3% over the last 10 games for Southern Indiana.L...

Tennessee and Duke square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Duke Blue Devils (27-8, 14-6 ACC) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (24-10, 11-7 SEC)Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 2:40 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tennessee -3.5; over/under is 128.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers and No. 12 Duke Blue Devils play in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Volunteers’ record in SEC play is 11-7, and their record is 13-3 in non-conference play. Tennessee is eighth in college basketball with 16.9 assists per game led by Zakai Zeigler averaging 5.4.The Blue Devils’ record in ACC games is 14-6. Duke is 2-0 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 11.4 turnovers per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Santiago Vescovi is shooting 36.7% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Volunteers, while averaging 12.6 points and 1.8 steals. Olivier Nkamhoua is averaging 9.5 points over the past 10 games for Tennessee.Dariq Whitehead averages 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Blue Devils, scoring 8.3 points while shooting 42.6% from be...

Duquesne, Rice square off in CBI Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Rice Owls (18-15, 8-12 C-USA) vs. Duquesne Dukes (20-12, 10-8 A-10)Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Duquesne Dukes and Rice Owls meet in the College Basketball Invitational.The Dukes are 10-8 against A-10 opponents and 10-4 in non-conference play. Duquesne is second in the A-10 with 15.2 assists per game led by Tevin Brewer averaging 3.3.The Owls are 8-12 in C-USA play. Rice has a 4-1 record in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Brewer is averaging 7.4 points and 3.3 assists for the Dukes. Dae Dae Grant is averaging 14.5 points over the last 10 games for Duquesne.Quincy Olivari is averaging 18.8 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Owls. Travis Evee is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Rice.LAST 10 GAMES: Dukes: 6-4, averaging 76.1 points, 30.5 rebounds, 16.2 assists, 9.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.7 points per game.Owls: 3-7, averaging 72.8 points, 28.9 rebounds, 13.6 ...

Wisconsin squares off against Liberty in NIT matchup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Liberty Flames (27-8, 15-3 ASUN) at Wisconsin Badgers (18-14, 9-11 Big Ten)Madison, Wisconsin; Sunday, 12 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Liberty Flames in the National Invitation Tournament.The Badgers have gone 9-11 against Big Ten opponents, with a 9-3 record in non-conference play. Wisconsin ranks fifth in the Big Ten in team defense, giving up 63.8 points while holding opponents to 44.4% shooting.The Flames are 15-3 against ASUN teams. Liberty has a 24-3 record in games decided by 10 or more points.TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Essegian averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Badgers, scoring 12.0 points while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. Steven Crowl is shooting 51.5% and averaging 12.7 points over the past 10 games for Wisconsin.Darius McGhee is shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc with 4.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Flames, while averaging 22.6 points and 1.6 steals. Kyle Rode is shooting 48.4% and averaging 12.4 points over the past 10 games...

Southern Utah squares off against North Alabama in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

North Alabama Lions (18-14, 10-8 ASUN) vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (22-12, 12-6 WAC)Daytona Beach, Florida; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and North Alabama Lions square off in the College Basketball Invitational.The Thunderbirds’ record in WAC play is 12-6, and their record is 10-6 against non-conference opponents. Southern Utah ranks fourth in the WAC with 9.4 offensive rebounds per game led by Jason Spurgin averaging 2.5.The Lions are 10-8 in ASUN play. North Alabama is the best team in the ASUN scoring 12.4 fast break points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Drake Allen is averaging 10.9 points and 3.6 assists for the Thunderbirds. Tevian Jones is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games for Southern Utah.Daniel Ortiz is scoring 14.9 points per game with 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist for the Lions. Jacari Lane is averaging 16.8 points and 4.4 assists over the past 10 games for North Alabama.LAST 10 GAMES: Thunderbirds: 6-4, averaging 76.9 po...

Gonzaga and TCU square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

TCU Horned Frogs (22-12, 9-9 Big 12) vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-5, 14-2 WCC)Denver; Sunday, 9:40 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gonzaga -4.5; over/under is 157BOTTOM LINE: The No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs and No. 22 TCU Horned Frogs play in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Bulldogs are 14-2 against WCC opponents and 15-3 in non-conference play. Gonzaga is fourth in the WCC with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Drew Timme averaging 2.5.The Horned Frogs are 9-9 in Big 12 play. TCU is 5-2 in games decided by less than 4 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Timme is scoring 20.9 points per game and averaging 7.3 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Julian Strawther is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Gonzaga.Damion Baugh is averaging 12.5 points, 5.9 assists and 1.8 steals for the Horned Frogs. Mike Miles is averaging 13.3 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 41.0% over the past 10 games for TCU.LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 10-0, averaging 91.3 points, 33.6 rebounds, 17.3 assists, 7.0...

Texas Longhorns play the Penn State Nittany Lions in second round

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:16:58 GMT

Penn State Nittany Lions (23-13, 10-10 Big Ten) vs. Texas Longhorns (27-8, 12-6 Big 12)Des Moines, Iowa; Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas -5.5; over/under is 139.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 5 Texas Longhorns and Penn State Nittany Lions meet in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Longhorns’ record in Big 12 games is 12-6, and their record is 15-2 in non-conference games. Texas is third in the Big 12 in team defense, giving up 67.2 points while holding opponents to 42.1% shooting.The Nittany Lions are 10-10 in Big Ten play. Penn State ranks second in the Big Ten shooting 39.0% from 3-point range.TOP PERFORMERS: Marcus Carr is scoring 15.9 points per game with 3.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Longhorns. Jabari Rice is averaging 15.8 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 45.2% over the last 10 games for Texas.Jalen Pickett is averaging 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists for the Nittany Lions. Seth Lundy is averaging 13.4 points over the last 10 games f...