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Xavier Musketeers and Pittsburgh Panthers play in NCAA Tournament second round

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Pittsburgh Panthers (24-11, 14-6 ACC) vs. Xavier Musketeers (26-9, 15-5 Big East)Greensboro, North Carolina; Sunday, 12:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Xavier -5; over/under is 151.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 13 Xavier Musketeers and Pittsburgh Panthers play in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Musketeers’ record in Big East play is 15-5, and their record is 11-4 in non-conference games. Xavier is second in the Big East with 25.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Zach Freemantle averaging 6.6.The Panthers’ record in ACC games is 14-6. Pittsburgh ranks fourth in the ACC giving up 69.3 points while holding opponents to 41.9% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Souley Boum is averaging 16.5 points and 4.3 assists for the Musketeers. Colby Jones is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Xavier.Jamarius Burton is averaging 15.2 points and 4.2 assists for the Panthers. Blake Hinson is averaging 3.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Pittsburgh.LAST 10 GAMES: Musketeer...

North Texas squares off against Sam Houston in NIT

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Sam Houston Bearkats (26-7, 14-4 WAC) at North Texas Mean Green (27-7, 16-4 C-USA)Denton, Texas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and the Sam Houston Bearkats meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Mean Green’s record in C-USA games is 16-4, and their record is 11-3 in non-conference games. North Texas scores 64.4 points and has outscored opponents by 8.8 points per game.The Bearkats’ record in WAC play is 14-4. Sam Houston ranks second in the WAC shooting 38.2% from 3-point range.TOP PERFORMERS: Tylor Perry averages 3.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Mean Green, scoring 16.9 points while shooting 42.2% from beyond the arc. Kai Huntsberry is averaging 12.1 points over the past 10 games for North Texas.Donte Powers is shooting 41.1% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bearkats, while averaging 11.1 points. Qua Grant is shooting 41.0% and averaging 16.1 points over the past 10 games for Sam Houston.LAST 10 GAMES:...

Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the TCU Horned Frogs in second round

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 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 156.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs face the No. 22 TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.The Bulldogs are 14-2 against WCC opponents and 15-3 in non-conference play. Gonzaga is 3-2 in one-possession games.The Horned Frogs are 9-9 against Big 12 teams. TCU leads college basketball with 17.1 fast break points per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Drew Timme is shooting 62.4% and averaging 20.9 points for the Bulldogs. Julian Strawther is averaging 18.2 points over the last 10 games for Gonzaga.Mike Miles averages 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Horned Frogs, scoring 17.6 points while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Damion Baugh is shooting 39.8% and averaging 11.6 points over the last 10 games for TCU.LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 10-0, averaging 91.3 points, 33.6 rebounds, 17.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.3 b...

Wisconsin plays Liberty in NIT matchup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 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 are 9-11 against Big Ten opponents and 9-3 in non-conference play. Wisconsin scores 65.4 points while outscoring opponents by 1.6 points per game.The Flames are 15-3 against ASUN teams. Liberty has a 0-2 record in one-possession games.TOP PERFORMERS: Steven Crowl is averaging 12.3 points and seven rebounds for the Badgers. Max Klesmit is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Wisconsin.Blake Preston is averaging 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Flames. Darius McGhee is averaging 27.0 points over the last 10 games for Liberty.LAST 10 GAMES: Badgers: 5-5, averaging 67.6 points, 30.5 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 4.7 steals and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.0 points per game.Flames: 8-2, av...

UAB, Morehead State play in NIT

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 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 take on the Morehead State Eagles in the National Invitation Tournament.The Blazers’ record in C-USA play is 14-6, and their record is 12-3 against non-conference opponents. UAB averages 12.4 turnovers per game and is 1-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.The Eagles’ record in OVC games is 14-4. Morehead State has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Walker is averaging 23.1 points and four assists for the Blazers. KJ Buffen is averaging 12.3 points over the last 10 games for UAB.Alex Gross is averaging 12 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks for the Eagles. Mark Freeman is averaging 13.6 points over the last 10 games for Morehead State.LAST 10 GAMES: Blazers: 9-1, averaging 81.1 points, 36.1 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the...

Colorado, Utah Valley square off in NIT

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Utah Valley Wolverines (26-8, 15-3 WAC) at Colorado Buffaloes (18-16, 8-12 Pac-12)Boulder, Colorado; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Buffaloes and Utah Valley Wolverines play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Buffaloes’ record in Pac-12 games is 8-12, and their record is 10-4 against non-conference opponents. Colorado is seventh in the Pac-12 scoring 69.9 points while shooting 43.3% from the field.The Wolverines are 15-3 against WAC opponents. Utah Valley is the WAC leader with 37.6 rebounds per game led by Aziz Bandaogo averaging 10.3.TOP PERFORMERS: KJ Simpson is averaging 15.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals for the Buffaloes. Tristan da Silva is averaging 15.6 points over the last 10 games for Colorado.Le’Tre Darthard is shooting 43.7% and averaging 14.0 points for the Wolverines. Trey Woodbury is averaging 13.6 points over the last 10 games for Utah Valley.LAST 10 GAMES: Buffaloes: 5-5, averaging 67.9 points, 33.5 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 5....

UConn Huskies and Saint Mary’s Gaels square off in NCAA Tournament second round

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 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 -4; over/under is 128BOTTOM LINE: The No. 10 UConn Huskies and No. 19 Saint Mary’s Gaels meet in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Huskies have gone 13-7 against Big East teams, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. UConn is the Big East leader with 11.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Adama Sanogo averaging 2.6.The Gaels are 14-2 against WCC teams. Saint Mary’s (CA) ranks fifth in college basketball allowing 59.9 points while holding opponents to 41.3% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is averaging 10 points and 4.6 assists for the Huskies. Sanogo is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games for UConn.Logan Johnson is averaging 14.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Gaels. Alex Ducas is averaging 13.3 points over the last 10 games for Saint Mary’s (CA).LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, avera...

Baylor and Creighton play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Creighton Bluejays (22-12, 14-6 Big East) vs. Baylor Bears (23-10, 11-7 Big 12)Denver; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Baylor -1; over/under is 146BOTTOM LINE: The No. 11 Baylor Bears and Creighton Bluejays square off in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Bears’ record in Big 12 games is 11-7, and their record is 12-3 in non-conference games. Baylor averages 77.1 points while outscoring opponents by 7.3 points per game.The Bluejays’ record in Big East action is 14-6. Creighton ranks fourth in the Big East with 15.9 assists per game led by Ryan Nembhard averaging 4.9.TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Flagler is shooting 42.6% and averaging 15.6 points for the Bears. LJ Cryer is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Baylor.Ryan Kalkbrenner is shooting 71.7% and averaging 15.9 points for the Bluejays. Trey Alexander is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Creighton.LAST 10 GAMES: Bears: 6-4, averaging 72.8 points, 25.9 rebounds, 12....

Milwaukee and Stetson square off in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Stetson Hatters (17-13, 12-6 ASUN) vs. Milwaukee Panthers (21-11, 14-6 Horizon League)Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Panthers and Stetson Hatters play in the College Basketball Invitational.The Panthers have gone 14-6 against Horizon League teams, with a 7-5 record in non-conference play. Milwaukee is third in the Horizon League scoring 78.3 points while shooting 46.0% from the field.The Hatters’ record in ASUN play is 12-6. Stetson ranks sixth in the ASUN with 13.9 assists per game led by Stephan D. Swenson averaging 4.8.TOP PERFORMERS: BJ Freeman is scoring 17.4 points per game with 5.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists for the Panthers. Kentrell Pullian is averaging 11.4 points over the past 10 games for Milwaukee.Swenson is averaging 10.5 points and 4.8 assists for the Hatters. Jalen Blackmon is averaging 19.0 points over the last 10 games for Stetson.LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 6-4, averaging 78.7 points, 36.0 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 6.1 steal...

Kansas State Wildcats and Kentucky Wildcats play in NCAA Tournament second round

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:09 GMT

Kentucky Wildcats (22-11, 12-6 SEC) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (24-9, 11-7 Big 12)Greensboro, North Carolina; Sunday, 2:40 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas State -3; over/under is 145BOTTOM LINE: The No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats and Kentucky Wildcats play in the NCAA Tournament second round.The Kansas State Wildcats have gone 11-7 against Big 12 teams, with a 13-2 record in non-conference play. Kansas State ranks seventh in the Big 12 with 8.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Nae’Qwan Tomlin averaging 2.2.The Kentucky Wildcats’ record in SEC games is 12-6. Kentucky ranks fifth in the SEC giving up 67.6 points while holding opponents to 42.7% shooting.TOP PERFORMERS: Keyontae Johnson is scoring 17.7 points per game with 7.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Kansas State Wildcats. Markquis Nowell is averaging 16.9 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 35.3% over the last 10 games for Kansas State.Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 16.2 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.6 steal...