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Duke and Oral Roberts meet in first round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (30-4, 18-0 Summit League) vs. Duke Blue Devils (26-8, 14-6 ACC)Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Duke -6; over/under is 145.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 12 Duke Blue Devils take on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The Blue Devils have gone 14-6 against ACC teams, with a 12-2 record in non-conference play. Duke ranks third in the ACC with 24.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Kyle Filipowski averaging 6.4.The Golden Eagles’ record in Summit League action is 18-0. Oral Roberts averages 14.8 assists per game to lead the Summit League, paced by Max Abmas with 3.9.TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Roach is shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Blue Devils, while averaging 13.3 points and 3.1 assists. Filipowski is shooting 49.5% and averaging 15.3 points over the past 10 games for Duke.Abmas is averaging 22.2 points and 3.9 assists for the Golden Eagles. Issac...

Texas Southern takes on Fairleigh Dickinson in First 4 matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (19-15, 10-6 NEC) vs. Texas Southern Tigers (14-20, 7-11 SWAC)Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas Southern -2; over/under is 147BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Southern Tigers square off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.The Tigers have gone 7-11 against SWAC teams, with a 7-9 record in non-conference play. Texas Southern is 5-10 against opponents with a winning record.The Knights’ record in NEC action is 10-6. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks fourth in the NEC shooting 34.6% from 3-point range.TOP PERFORMERS: PJ Henry averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, scoring 12.8 points while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc. John Walker III is shooting 45.6% and averaging 11.0 points over the past 10 games for Texas Southern.Joe Munden Jr. is averaging 10.4 points for the Knights. Ansley Almonor is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Fairleigh Dickinso...

Alabama Crimson Tide play the Texas A&M-CC Islanders in first round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Texas A&M-CC Islanders (24-10, 14-4 Southland) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (29-5, 16-2 SEC)Birmingham, Alabama; Thursday, 2:45 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alabama -23.5; over/under is 155.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M-CC Islanders square off in the NCAA Tournament first round.The Crimson Tide are 16-2 against SEC opponents and 13-3 in non-conference play. Alabama ranks fourth in the SEC with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Charles Bediako averaging 2.6.The Islanders’ record in Southland play is 14-4. Texas A&M-CC is second in the Southland giving up 72.5 points while holding opponents to 44.7% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Jahvon Quinerly is averaging 8.1 points and 3.8 assists for the Crimson Tide. Brandon Miller is averaging 21.1 points over the last 10 games for Alabama.Isaac Mushila is averaging 14.4 points and 9.7 rebounds for the Islanders. Trey Tennyson is averaging 17.7 points over the last 10 games for Texas A&M-CC.LAS...

Northwestern Wildcats play the Boise State Broncos in first round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Boise State Broncos (24-9, 13-5 MWC) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (21-11, 12-8 Big Ten)Sacramento, California; Thursday, 7:35 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Northwestern -1.5; over/under is 128BOTTOM LINE: The Northwestern Wildcats and Boise State Broncos meet in the NCAA Tournament first round.The Wildcats’ record in Big Ten play is 12-8, and their record is 9-3 in non-conference games. Northwestern averages 9.1 turnovers per game and is 0-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Broncos are 13-5 in MWC play. Boise State is third in the MWC with 25.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Marcus Shaver Jr. averaging 5.5.TOP PERFORMERS: Boo Buie is averaging 17.1 points and 4.5 assists for the Wildcats. Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 11.9 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 48.2% over the past 10 games for Northwestern.Max Rice is shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Broncos, while averaging 13.9 points. Tyson Degenhart is shoot...

Florida and UCF square off in NIT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

UCF Knights (18-14, 8-10 AAC) at Florida Gators (16-16, 9-9 SEC)Gainesville, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Florida Gators and the UCF Knights meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Gators’ record in SEC games is 9-9, and their record is 7-7 against non-conference opponents. Florida averages 10.6 turnovers per game and is 0-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents.The Knights are 8-10 in AAC play. UCF is eighth in the AAC with 31.3 rebounds per game led by Taylor Hendricks averaging 6.8.TOP PERFORMERS: Will Richard averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Gators, scoring 10.6 points while shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc. Colin Castleton is averaging 16 points, 7.7 rebounds and three blocks over the last 10 games for Florida.Hendricks is scoring 15.3 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Knights. CJ Kelly is averaging 14.2 points and 2.1 steals over the last 10 games for UCF.LAST 10 GAMES: Gators: 3-7, averaging 73.0 p...

Texas A&M and Penn State play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Penn State Nittany Lions (22-13, 10-10 Big Ten) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (25-9, 15-3 SEC)Des Moines, Iowa; Thursday, 9:55 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas A&M -3; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 17 Texas A&M Aggies and Penn State Nittany Lions square off in the NCAA Tournament first round.The Aggies’ record in SEC games is 15-3, and their record is 10-6 against non-conference opponents. Texas A&M has a 22-9 record against opponents above .500.The Nittany Lions are 10-10 in Big Ten play. Penn State scores 72.3 points and has outscored opponents by 3.9 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Wade Taylor IV averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, scoring 16.5 points while shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc. Tyrece Radford is averaging 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds over the past 10 games for Texas A&M.Jalen Pickett is averaging 17.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists for the Nittany Lions. Seth Lundy is averaging 13.9 points over the last 10 ga...

Texas Longhorns play the Colgate Raiders in first round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Colgate Raiders (26-8, 17-1 Patriot League) vs. Texas Longhorns (26-8, 12-6 Big 12)Des Moines, Iowa; Thursday, 7:25 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas -13.5; over/under is 148BOTTOM LINE: The No. 5 Texas Longhorns face the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.The Longhorns’ record in Big 12 games is 12-6, and their record is 14-2 in non-conference games. Texas averages 77.8 points while outscoring opponents by 10.4 points per game.The Raiders are 17-1 against Patriot League opponents. Colgate ranks third in college basketball with 18.5 assists per game led by Tucker Richardson averaging 5.8.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 15.9 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 45.7% over the past 10 games for Texas.Oliver Lynch-Daniels averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Raiders, scoring 12.3 points while shooting 50.3% from beyond the arc. Keegan R...

Arizona State Sun Devils play the Nevada Wolf Pack in First 4

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Nevada Wolf Pack (22-10, 12-6 MWC) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (22-12, 11-9 Pac-12)Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 9:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Arizona State -2; over/under is 134BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona State Sun Devils take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.The Sun Devils’ record in Pac-12 games is 11-9, and their record is 11-3 in non-conference games. Arizona State is ninth in the Pac-12 with 28.1 points per game in the paint led by Warren Washington averaging 6.3.The Wolf Pack’s record in MWC action is 12-6. Nevada scores 72.6 points and has outscored opponents by 5.7 points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Cambridge is shooting 32.6% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Sun Devils, while averaging 13.7 points and 1.8 steals. DJ Horne is averaging 14.2 points over the past 10 games for Arizona State.Jarod Lucas is shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Wolf Pack, ...

Kansas takes on Howard in first round of NCAA Tournament

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Howard Bison (22-12, 11-3 MEAC) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (27-7, 13-5 Big 12)Des Moines, Iowa; Thursday, 2 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas -22; over/under is 145.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the Howard Bison.The Jayhawks’ record in Big 12 games is 13-5, and their record is 14-2 against non-conference opponents. Kansas scores 74.9 points while outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game.The Bison’s record in MEAC games is 11-3. Howard is second in the MEAC with 32.5 rebounds per game led by William Settle averaging 5.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Gradey Dick is shooting 39.9% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Jayhawks, while averaging 14.1 points. Jalen Wilson is shooting 43.3% and averaging 18.6 points over the last 10 games for Kansas.Marcus Dockery is shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bison, while averaging 9.6 points. Shy Odom is shooting 5...

Clemson plays Morehead State in NIT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:32:18 GMT

Morehead State Eagles (21-11, 14-4 OVC) at Clemson Tigers (23-10, 14-6 ACC)Clemson, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Clemson Tigers and the Morehead State Eagles play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Tigers have gone 14-6 against ACC opponents, with a 9-4 record in non-conference play. Clemson is fifth in the ACC in rebounding averaging 32.9 rebounds. Hunter Tyson leads the Tigers with 9.5 boards.The Eagles are 14-4 in OVC play. Morehead State is sixth in the OVC scoring 30.1 points per game in the paint led by Alex Gross averaging 7.5.TOP PERFORMERS: Chase Hunter is averaging 13.6 points and 4.6 assists for the Tigers. PJ Hall is averaging 18.3 points over the last 10 games for Clemson.Mark Freeman is averaging 15 points and 3.8 assists for the Eagles. Drew Thelwell is averaging 12.5 points over the last 10 games for Morehead State.LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 5-5, averaging 77.9 points, 33.3 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 4.4 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while s...