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Arizona State takes on Nevada in First 4 matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 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 133.5BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona State Sun Devils play the Nevada Wolf Pack in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.The Sun Devils are 11-9 against Pac-12 opponents and 11-3 in non-conference play. Arizona State has a 4-3 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Wolf Pack are 12-6 against MWC opponents. Nevada ranks seventh in the MWC with 30.8 rebounds per game led by Darrion Williams averaging 7.3.TOP PERFORMERS: Desmond Cambridge is scoring 13.7 points per game and averaging 3.5 rebounds for the Sun Devils. DJ Horne is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Arizona State.Kenan Blackshear is averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Wolf Pack. Jarod Lucas is averaging 18.0 points over the last 10 games for Nevada.LAST 10 GAMES: Sun Devils: 6-4, averaging 67....

Liberty and Villanova play in NIT matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Villanova Wildcats (17-16, 10-10 Big East) at Liberty Flames (26-8, 15-3 ASUN)Lynchburg, Virginia; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Liberty Flames square off against the Villanova Wildcats in the National Invitation Tournament.The Flames have gone 15-3 against ASUN opponents, with an 11-5 record in non-conference play. Liberty ranks eighth in the ASUN in rebounding averaging 30.8 rebounds. Blake Preston paces the Flames with 5.2 boards.The Wildcats are 10-10 against Big East teams. Villanova ranks ninth in the Big East with 29.0 rebounds per game led by Eric Dixon averaging 6.4.TOP PERFORMERS: Preston is averaging 6.9 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Flames. Darius McGhee is averaging 26.3 points over the last 10 games for Liberty.Dixon is averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Wildcats. Justin Moore is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Villanova.LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 7-3, averaging 75.6 points, 31.4 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.5 blocks...

Mississippi State Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Panthers play in the First 4

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Pittsburgh Panthers (22-11, 14-6 ACC) vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-12, 8-10 SEC)Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 9:10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mississippi State -2.5; over/under is 132.5BOTTOM LINE: The Mississippi State Bulldogs play the Pittsburgh Panthers in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.The Bulldogs are 8-10 against SEC opponents and 13-2 in non-conference play. Mississippi State scores 65.9 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game.The Panthers are 14-6 in ACC play. Pittsburgh is fourth in the ACC with 24.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Blake Hinson averaging 4.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Dashawn Davis is averaging 8.5 points, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals for the Bulldogs. Tolu Smith is averaging 17.9 points and 8.8 rebounds while shooting 56.4% over the past 10 games for Mississippi State.Nelly Cummings is averaging 11 points and 4.8 assists for the Panthers. Hinson is averaging 15.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over the last 10 games for Pittsburgh.LAST...

Sam Houston, Santa Clara play in NIT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Santa Clara Broncos (23-9, 11-5 WCC) vs. Sam Houston Bearkats (25-7, 14-4 WAC)Santa Clara, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Sam Houston Bearkats and Santa Clara Broncos play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Bearkats are 14-4 against WAC opponents and 11-3 in non-conference play. Sam Houston is ninth in the WAC scoring 73.2 points while shooting 45.9% from the field.The Broncos are 11-5 in WCC play. Santa Clara is the WCC leader with 26.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Brandin Podziemski averaging 7.0.TOP PERFORMERS: Qua Grant is shooting 42.9% and averaging 14.0 points for the Bearkats. Donte Powers is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games for Sam Houston.Podziemski is averaging 19.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Broncos. Carlos Stewart is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Santa Clara.LAST 10 GAMES: Bearkats: 8-2, averaging 66.0 points, 33.3 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while...

New Mexico plays Utah Valley in NIT matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Utah Valley Wolverines (25-8, 15-3 WAC) at New Mexico Lobos (22-11, 8-10 MWC)Albuquerque, New Mexico; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The New Mexico Lobos play the Utah Valley Wolverines in the National Invitation Tournament.The Lobos’ record in MWC games is 8-10, and their record is 14-1 in non-conference games. New Mexico leads the MWC with 36.4 points in the paint led by Morris Udeze averaging 11.6.The Wolverines are 15-3 against WAC teams. Utah Valley is the WAC leader with 28.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Aziz Bandaogo averaging 7.4.TOP PERFORMERS: Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 19.5 points for the Lobos. Udeze is averaging 17.9 points over the last 10 games for New Mexico.Trey Woodbury is averaging 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Wolverines. Le’Tre Darthard is averaging 17.8 points over the last 10 games for Utah Valley.LAST 10 GAMES: Lobos: 3-7, averaging 79.4 points, 30.5 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 5.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game whil...

UAB squares off against Southern Miss in NIT matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Southern Miss Golden Eagles (25-7, 14-4 Sun Belt) at UAB Blazers (25-9, 14-6 C-USA)Birmingham, Alabama; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The UAB Blazers and Southern Miss Golden Eagles meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Blazers are 14-6 against C-USA opponents and 11-3 in non-conference play. UAB leads C-USA with 36.6 points in the paint led by KJ Buffen averaging 6.3.The Golden Eagles are 14-4 against Sun Belt teams. Southern Miss is eighth in the Sun Belt with 23.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Felipe Haase averaging 4.7.TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Walker is shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc with 4.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Blazers, while averaging 23.4 points and 4.1 assists. Buffen is averaging 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds over the past 10 games for UAB.Austin Crowley is scoring 16.1 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Golden Eagles. Haase is averaging 17.2 points and 3.4 assists over the past 10 games for Southern Miss.LAST 10 GAMES...

Michigan, Toledo meet in NIT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Toledo Rockets (27-7, 16-2 MAC) at Michigan Wolverines (17-15, 11-9 Big Ten)Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Michigan Wolverines and the Toledo Rockets play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Wolverines are 11-9 against Big Ten opponents and 6-6 in non-conference play. Michigan is fourth in the Big Ten scoring 73.1 points while shooting 44.7% from the field.The Rockets are 16-2 against MAC teams. Toledo ranks ninth in the MAC with 8.1 offensive rebounds per game led by JT Shumate averaging 1.6.TOP PERFORMERS: Hunter Dickinson is scoring 18.4 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds for the Wolverines. Jett Howard is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Michigan.Dante Maddox Jr. averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Rockets, scoring 11.5 points while shooting 45.4% from beyond the arc. Rayj Dennis is shooting 56.0% and averaging 21.6 points over the past 10 games for Toledo.LAST 10 GAMES: Wolverines: 5-5, averaging 72.9 poi...

Vanderbilt squares off against Yale in NIT matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Yale Bulldogs (21-8, 10-4 Ivy League) at Vanderbilt Commodores (20-14, 11-7 SEC)Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Yale Bulldogs meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Commodores’ record in SEC games is 11-7, and their record is 9-7 against non-conference opponents. Vanderbilt ranks sixth in the SEC in rebounding with 33.0 rebounds. Liam Robbins leads the Commodores with 6.8 boards.The Bulldogs are 10-4 in Ivy League play. Yale is second in the Ivy League scoring 76.2 points per game and is shooting 48.1%.TOP PERFORMERS: Robbins is averaging 15 points, 6.8 rebounds and three blocks for the Commodores. Tyrin Lawrence is averaging 15.1 points over the last 10 games for Vanderbilt.Matt Knowling is averaging 14.1 points for the Bulldogs. John Poulakidas is averaging 16 points over the past 10 games for Yale.LAST 10 GAMES: Commodores: 8-2, averaging 77.2 points, 32.0 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 4.8 steals and 4.3 blocks per g...

Rutgers plays Hofstra in NIT

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Hofstra Pride (24-9, 16-2 CAA) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (19-14, 10-10 Big Ten)Piscataway, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Hofstra Pride meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Scarlet Knights’ record in Big Ten play is 10-10, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games. Rutgers averages 10.7 turnovers per game and is 1-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.The Pride are 16-2 in CAA play. Hofstra is second in the CAA scoring 74.7 points per game and is shooting 48.1%.TOP PERFORMERS: Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks for the Scarlet Knights. Cam Spencer is averaging 13.1 points over the last 10 games for Rutgers.Jaquan Carlos is averaging 6.7 points, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals for the Pride. Tyler Thomas is averaging 19.6 points over the last 10 games for Hofstra.LAST 10 GAMES: Scarlet Knights: 3-7, averaging 60.8 points, 31.6 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 7.4 steals and 3...

Washington State plays Eastern Washington in NIT matchup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:53:40 GMT

Eastern Washington Eagles (22-10, 16-2 Big Sky) at Washington State Cougars (17-16, 11-9 Pac-12)Pullman, Washington; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Washington State Cougars and the Eastern Washington Eagles meet in the National Invitation Tournament.The Cougars’ record in Pac-12 play is 11-9, and their record is 6-7 in non-conference play. Washington State is 0-1 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 10.8 turnovers per game.The Eagles are 16-2 against Big Sky opponents. Eastern Washington is 4-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: TJ Bamba is scoring 15.8 points per game and averaging 3.6 rebounds for the Cougars. Mouhamed Gueye is averaging 16.7 points and 8.6 rebounds over the last 10 games for Washington State.Steele Venters is shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Eagles, while averaging 15.3 points. Angelo Allegri is shooting 54.7% and averaging 16.0 points over the past 10 games for Eastern Washington...