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Hastings, Robert Morris Colonials to host Counter and the IUPUI Jaguars

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

IUPUI Jaguars (5-10, 1-3 Horizon League) at Robert Morris Colonials (4-11, 0-4 Horizon League)Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Markeese Hastings and the Robert Morris Colonials host Jlynn Counter and the IUPUI Jaguars in Horizon League action Thursday.The Colonials are 3-4 in home games. Robert Morris is eighth in the Horizon League with 12.0 assists per game led by Josh Corbin averaging 2.9.The Jaguars are 1-3 against Horizon League opponents. IUPUI has a 3-5 record against opponents above .500.Robert Morris’ average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.3 per game IUPUI gives up. IUPUI averages 67.9 points per game, 6.1 fewer points than the 74.0 Robert Morris allows.The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Hastings is averaging 15 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Colonials. Corbin is averaging 13.5 points over the last 10 g...

Tulsa faces No. 15 Memphis following Haggerty’s 21-point outing

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

Memphis Tigers (11-2) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (9-3)Tulsa, Oklahoma; Thursday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Tulsa hosts the No. 15 Memphis Tigers after PJ Haggerty scored 21 points in Tulsa’s 95-54 victory against the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs.The Golden Hurricane have gone 9-0 in home games. Tulsa averages 77.2 points while outscoring opponents by 11.1 points per game.The Tigers have gone 3-1 away from home. Memphis has a 2-1 record in one-possession games.Tulsa makes 43.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 3.3 percentage points higher than Memphis has allowed to its opponents (40.6%). Memphis has shot at a 44.8% clip from the field this season, 5.7 percentage points higher than the 39.1% shooting opponents of Tulsa have averaged.The Golden Hurricane and Tigers meet Thursday for the first time in AAC play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Cobe Williams averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Hurricane, scoring 12.1 points while shooting 30.2% from...

Odum and the Pacific Tigers host conference foe San Francisco

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

San Francisco Dons (11-4) at Pacific Tigers (6-9)Stockton, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Jonathan Mogbo and the San Francisco Dons visit Moe Odum and the Pacific Tigers in WCC action.The Tigers have gone 5-4 in home games. Pacific has a 3-7 record against opponents over .500.The Dons have gone 1-2 away from home. San Francisco has a 1-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Pacific averages 6.9 made 3-pointers per game, 1.6 more made shots than the 5.3 per game San Francisco allows. San Francisco averages 8.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Pacific gives up.The Tigers and Dons face off Thursday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Judson Martindale is shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, while averaging 10.5 points. Odum is averaging 9.1 points, four assists and 1.6 steals over the past 10 games for Pacific.Marcus Williams is ...

Cal visits USC after Ellis’ 20-point game

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

California Golden Bears (4-9, 0-2 Pac-12) at USC Trojans (6-7, 0-2 Pac-12)Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -8.5; over/under is 151.5BOTTOM LINE: USC hosts the California Golden Bears after Boogie Ellis scored 20 points in USC’s 86-70 loss to the Oregon State Beavers.The Trojans are 3-2 in home games. USC averages 13.5 turnovers per game and is 2-3 when it wins the turnover battle.The Golden Bears have gone 0-2 against Pac-12 opponents. Cal ranks ninth in the Pac-12 with 24.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Fardaws Aimaq averaging 6.9.USC scores 77.5 points per game, 0.1 more points than the 77.4 Cal gives up. Cal averages 8.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 more makes per game than USC gives up.The Trojans and Golden Bears face off Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Isaiah Collier is averaging 15 points and 4.2 assists for the Trojans. Ellis is averaging 19.1 points over the last 10 games...

Mayo leads South Dakota State against Weber State after 25-point game

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

South Dakota State Jackrabbits (7-7, 1-0 Summit League) at Weber State Wildcats (9-4, 2-0 Big Sky)Ogden, Utah; Wednesday, 9 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -7; over/under is 141.5BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State plays the Weber State Wildcats after Zeke Mayo scored 25 points in South Dakota State’s 80-61 victory against the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks.The Wildcats have gone 6-0 at home. Weber State has a 0-2 record in one-possession games.The Jackrabbits are 1-1 in road games. South Dakota State ranks sixth in the Summit League shooting 34.8% from 3-point range.Weber State’s average of 8.3 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 9.3 per game South Dakota State allows. South Dakota State averages 8.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 more made shots on average than the 6.2 per game Weber State gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Dillon Jones is averaging 18.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.9 steals for the Wildcats. Steve...

Chicago State plays Oklahoma State on 4-game road skid

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

Chicago State Cougars (7-13) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-5)Stillwater, Oklahoma; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -17; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State will look to stop its four-game road slide when the Cougars visit Oklahoma State.The Cowboys have gone 6-2 at home. Oklahoma State ranks fifth in the Big 12 with 17.1 assists per game led by Javon Small averaging 5.1.The Cougars are 3-7 on the road. Chicago State is the top team in the DI Independent allowing only 70.2 points per game while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting.Oklahoma State averages 10.0 made 3-pointers per game, 4.1 more made shots than the 5.9 per game Chicago State allows. Chicago State averages 64.0 points per game, 3.1 fewer than the 67.1 Oklahoma State allows to opponents.TOP PERFORMERS: Small is shooting 44.8% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Cowboys, while averaging 15.5 points and 5.1 assists. Eric Dailey Jr. is averaging 10.2 points and 6.1 re...

Wichita State and North Texas square off for conference matchup

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

North Texas Mean Green (7-5) at Wichita State Shockers (8-5)Wichita, Kansas; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Aaron Scott and the North Texas Mean Green take on Colby Rogers and the Wichita State Shockers in AAC action.The Shockers have gone 6-0 in home games. Wichita State leads the AAC in rebounding, averaging 43.1 boards. Kenny Pohto paces the Shockers with 7.7 rebounds.The Mean Green are 0-1 in road games. North Texas scores 69.2 points while outscoring opponents by 10.3 points per game.Wichita State makes 44.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.8 percentage points higher than North Texas has allowed to its opponents (38.4%). North Texas averages 69.2 points per game, 2.6 fewer than the 71.8 Wichita State allows to opponents.The Shockers and Mean Green square off Thursday for the first time in AAC play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Rogers is scoring 16.2 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists for the Shockers. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.6 points over ...

Dorius and Utah Valley host Cal Baptist

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

Cal Baptist Lancers (8-5, 1-1 WAC) at Utah Valley Wolverines (6-7, 1-1 WAC)Orem, Utah; Thursday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Utah Valley faces the Cal Baptist Lancers after Trevin Dorius scored 20 points in Utah Valley’s 85-63 loss to the Boise State Broncos.The Wolverines have gone 4-1 in home games. Utah Valley is seventh in the WAC with 33.7 points per game in the paint led by Dorius averaging 7.0.The Lancers are 1-1 against WAC opponents. Cal Baptist has a 2-4 record against opponents over .500.Utah Valley’s average of 4.8 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 5.8 per game Cal Baptist allows. Cal Baptist’s 42.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.6 percentage points lower than Utah Valley has given up to its opponents (44.6%).The Wolverines and Lancers square off Thursday for the first time in WAC play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Tanner Toolson is shooting 27.4% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game for ...

4 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, including Patrick Williams’ early exit

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — After two early wins over one of the powerhouses of the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t pull off another upset of the Philadelphia 76ers.It was an ugly affair Tuesday — Joel Embiid logged 31 points in 31 minutes in his return from injury, the Bulls fell ice cold on 3-pointers and the game was more than over before the fourth quarter.But the worst news of the night was a single incident in the third quarter: the announcement that Patrick Williams, after playing less than 11 minutes in the first half, would not return with an ankle injury.Williams tweaked his right ankle two games ago against the Indiana Pacers, then reaggravated the injury Saturday against the 76ers at the United Center. Despite missing most of Tuesday’s loss, Williams — who played all 82 games last season — said he aims to play again Wednesday.“I’m not worried,” Williams said. “Meeting with all the training staff, it doesn̵...

Ukraine trains its sights on Russian border region, seeking to stir up discontent

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:06:03 GMT

The Russian military said Wednesday it shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces seek to embarrass Russian President Vladimir Putin and puncture his argument that life in Russia is going on as normal despite the 22-month war.Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in the regional capital, also called Belgorod, “remains tense.” The city came under two rounds of shelling Wednesday morning, Gladkov wrote on Telegram.“Air defense systems worked,” he said, promising more details about possible damage after inspecting the area later in the day. Wednesday was a national holiday in Russia.The Russian side of the border with Ukraine has come under frequent attack in recent days. During the war, Russian border villages have sporadically been targeted by Ukrainian artillery fire, rockets, mortar shells and drones launched from thick forests where they are hard to detect.Lately, as missiles and drones have fallen on Uk...