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Akron, Buffalo meet in conference play

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Akron (14-6, 12-5) vs. Buffalo (12-7, 10-5) Alumni Arena, Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron visits Buffalo in a MAC matchup. Akron fell 83-71 at home to Bowling Green on Friday. Buffalo is coming off an 86-66 win on the road over Ohio on Saturday. STEPPING UP: Buffalo’s Jeenathan Williams has averaged 17.3 points and 7.2…

Duke looks to extend streak vs Ga. Tech

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Duke (11-9, 9-7) vs. Georgia Tech (13-8, 9-6) McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duke looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Georgia Tech. Duke has won by an average of 16 points in its last 10 wins over the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech’s last win in the series came on Jan. 9,…

George Mason looks to extend streak vs St. Louis

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George Mason (12-8, 8-6) vs. Saint Louis (12-5, 5-4) Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis; Tuesday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Mason looks for its fifth straight conference win against Saint Louis. George Mason’s last A10 loss came against the Dayton Flyers 74-65 on Feb. 5. Saint Louis is coming off a 72-67 win over Richmond on Friday. SENIOR STUDS: Saint…

E. Michigan, Ball State meet in conference play

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Eastern Michigan (5-11, 2-10) vs. Ball State (9-11, 7-8) John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State plays host to Eastern Michigan in a MAC matchup. Each squad is coming off of a home victory this past Saturday. Ball State earned a 97-91 win over Central Michigan, while Eastern Michigan got a 91-57 blowout…

Memphis looks to extend streak vs USF

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Memphis (14-6, 10-3) vs. South Florida (8-10, 4-8) Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis looks for its sixth straight conference win against South Florida. Memphis’ last AAC loss came against the SMU Mustangs 67-65 on Jan. 28. South Florida lost 98-52 to Houston in its most recent game. SUPER SENIORS: South Florida’s David Collins, Alexis…

S. Carolina faces tough test vs No. 12 Arkansas

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No. 12 Arkansas (19-5, 11-4) vs. South Carolina (6-12, 4-10) Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Arkansas presents a tough challenge for South Carolina. South Carolina has won one of its six games against ranked opponents this season. Arkansas has won its last nine games against conference opponents. FEARLESS FRESHMEN: Arkansas’ Moses…

Bryant looks to extend streak vs Mt. St. Mary’s

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Mount St. Mary’s (10-10, 9-7) vs. Bryant (14-5, 10-4) Chace Athletic Center, Smithfield, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant looks for its fifth straight conference win against Mount St. Mary’s. Bryant’s last NEC loss came against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 95-84 on Jan. 31. Mount St. Mary’s needed overtime to beat St. Francis (Pa.) by seven points…

Youngstown St. meets Oakland in Horizon quarters

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No. 6 seed Youngstown State (15-11, 10-11) vs. No. 3 seed Oakland (10-17, 10-10) Horizon Conference Tourney Quarterfinals, Athletics Center Orena, Oakland, Michigan; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Youngstown State and Oakland are set to do battle in the quarterfinals of the Horizon tourney. Oakland swept the two-game regular season series. The teams last met on Jan. 16, when…

Xavier, Georgetown meet in conference play

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Xavier (13-5, 6-5) vs. Georgetown (8-11, 6-8) McDonough Arena, Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big East foes meet as Xavier matches up against Georgetown. Xavier is coming off a big 77-69 win in its last outing over then-No. 13 Creighton. Georgetown is coming off a 68-60 road win over DePaul in its most recent game. SUPER SENIORS: Xavier…

Ranked teams meet as No. 2 Michigan hosts No. 4 Illinois

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No. 4 Illinois (18-6, 14-4) vs. No. 2 Michigan (18-1, 13-1) Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two top-5 teams battle as No. 4 Illinois visits No. 2 Michigan in a Big Ten showdown. Illinois has four wins and three losses against ranked opponents this season, while Michigan has won six of its seven games…