National Sports
Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chattanooga visits VMI following Yildizoglu’s 23-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Chattanooga Mocs (22-8, 14-3 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (13-17, 7-10 SoCon) Lexington, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: VMI faces Chattanooga after Tan Yildizoglu scored 23 points in VMI’s 95-83 loss to the Samford Bulldogs. The Keydets are 7-6 on their home court. VMI is sixth in the SoCon scoring 74.0 points while shooting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banks and UMBC host Vermont
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Vermont Catamounts (18-11, 11-3 America East) at UMBC Retrievers (13-17, 5-10 America East) Baltimore; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UMBC plays Vermont after Marcus Banks scored 24 points in UMBC’s 78-74 loss to the Albany (NY) Great Danes. The Retrievers are 8-8 in home games. UMBC ranks fourth in the America East with 14.7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson leads Northern Kentucky against Youngstown State after 25-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Youngstown State Penguins (19-11, 13-6 Horizon League) at Northern Kentucky Norse (15-15, 10-9 Horizon League) Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky hosts Youngstown State after Trey Robinson scored 25 points in Northern Kentucky’s 79-74 win over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Norse are 10-6 in home games. Northern Kentucky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Niagara hosts Iona following Reaves’ 26-point game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Iona Gaels (12-16, 9-8 MAAC) at Niagara Purple Eagles (10-17, 5-11 MAAC) Lewiston, New York; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Iona visits Niagara after Dejour Reaves scored 26 points in Iona’s 77-70 overtime loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Purple Eagles have gone 6-5 in home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monroe and Quinnipiac host Saint Peter’s
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Saint Peter’s Peacocks (10-14, 5-11 MAAC) at Quinnipiac Bobcats (17-10, 13-3 MAAC) Hamden, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -8.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac hosts Saint Peter’s after Amarri Monroe scored 20 points in Quinnipiac’s 74-71 win against the Manhattan Jaspers. The Bobcats have gone 10-2 at home. Quinnipiac averages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon leads Villanova against Butler
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Butler Bulldogs (13-15, 6-11 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova faces Butler after Eric Dixon scored 32 points in Villanova’s 59-54 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates. The Wildcats are 13-3 on their home court. Villanova is ninth in the Big East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Joseph’s (PA) visits Fordham following Medor’s 22-point performance
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (18-10, 10-6 A-10) at Fordham Rams (11-17, 3-12 A-10) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham hosts Saint Joseph’s (PA) after Japhet Medor scored 22 points in Fordham’s 74-64 loss to the George Mason Patriots. The Rams are 8-6 on their home court. Fordham has a 6-14 record against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa visits Northwestern following Martinelli’s 29-point game
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Iowa Hawkeyes (15-13, 6-11 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (15-13, 6-11 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -4.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts Iowa after Nick Martinelli scored 29 points in Northwestern’s 75-63 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Wildcats are 11-4 on their home court. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nugent leads Holy Cross against Bucknell after 21-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Bucknell Bison (16-14, 12-5 Patriot League) at Holy Cross Crusaders (13-17, 5-12 Patriot League) Worcester, Massachusetts; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross takes on Bucknell after Joe Nugent scored 21 points in Holy Cross’ 81-73 loss to the Colgate Raiders. The Crusaders are 7-5 in home games. Holy Cross has a 4-10 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis leads Kent State against Akron after 21-point showing
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025
Kent State Golden Flashes (19-9, 9-6 MAC) at Akron Zips (22-6, 14-1 MAC) Akron, Ohio; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Zips -3.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kent State takes on Akron after VonCameron Davis scored 21 points in Kent State’s 105-65 victory against the Toledo Rockets. The Zips are 14-0 on their ... Read More »
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