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Milwaukee looks to end streak vs Oakland

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Oakland (9-16, 9-9) vs. Milwaukee (7-10, 6-9) Klotsche Center, Milwaukee; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oakland looks to extend Milwaukee’s conference losing streak to five games. Milwaukee’s last Horizon win came against the IUPUI Jaguars 83-76 on Jan. 30. Oakland won 86-81 at Robert Morris in its last outing. SUPER SENIORS: Milwaukee’s DeAndre Gholston, Te’Jon Lucas and Josh Thomas…

Utah State seeks revenge on Boise State

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Utah State (14-6, 11-3) vs. Boise State (17-4, 13-3) ExtraMile Arena, Boise, Idaho; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boise State goes for the season sweep over Utah State after winning the previous matchup in Boise. The teams last went at it on Feb. 17, when the Broncos shot 44.4 percent from the field and went 15 for 17 from…

Jacksonville looks for road win vs Stetson

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Jacksonville (10-12, 4-8) vs. Stetson (8-11, 5-7) Edmunds Center, DeLand, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville looks for its fifth straight win over Stetson at Edmunds Center. Stetson’s last win at home against the Dolphins came on Feb. 25, 2015. LEADING THE CHARGE: Stetson’s Rob Perry has averaged 14.9 points and 4.4 rebounds while Chase Johnston has put…

Ball State seeks revenge on Akron

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Akron (13-4, 11-3) vs. Ball State (7-10, 5-7) John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Akron goes for the season sweep over Ball State after winning the previous matchup in Akron. The teams last met on Jan. 30, when the Zips outshot Ball State from the field 49.1 percent to 34 percent and recorded seven…

Russell, La.-Lafeyette host UTA

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Texas-Arlington (11-11, 7-7) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (14-7, 8-6) Cajun Dome, Lafayette, Louisiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Shahada Wells and Texas-Arlington will go up against Cedric Russell and Louisiana-Lafayette. The junior Wells has scored 22 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 17.6 over his last five games. Russell, a…

Hammond, Monmouth visit Iona

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Monmouth (10-5, 10-4) vs. Iona (6-5, 4-3) Hynes Athletics Center, New Rochelle, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two senior guards will be on display as Deion Hammond and Monmouth will take on Isaiah Ross and Iona. Hammond has scored 22 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 13.2 over his last five games. Ross…

Davis, Detroit host Robert Morris

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Robert Morris (4-12, 3-10) vs. Detroit (9-9, 8-6) Calihan Hall, Detroit; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Jon Williams and Robert Morris will take on Antoine Davis and Detroit. The senior J. Williams is averaging 12.2 points and 5.8 assists over the last five games. Davis, a junior, has scored 30 percent of…

WKU looks to extend streak vs N. Texas

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Western Kentucky (15-4, 8-2) vs. North Texas (12-6, 8-2) The Super Pit, Denton, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky looks for its seventh straight conference win against North Texas. Western Kentucky’s last CUSA loss came against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 63-58 on Jan. 9. North Texas is coming off a 68-56 road win over Southern Miss in…

Southern Miss, FIU look to end streaks

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Southern Miss (7-14, 3-11) vs. Florida International (9-14, 2-12) Ocean Bank Convocation Center, Miami; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss looks to extend Florida International’s conference losing streak to 12 games. Southern Miss’ last CUSA win came against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 64-59 on Jan. 16. Florida International has dropped its last 11 games against conference opponents….

Wright State looks to extend streak vs NKU

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Wright State (17-4, 15-3) vs. Northern Kentucky (12-9, 10-6) BB&T Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wright State looks for its 10th straight conference win against Northern Kentucky. Wright State’s last Horizon loss came against the Cleveland State Vikings 66-64 on Jan. 15. Northern Kentucky is coming off a 71-66 win in Green Bay over Green…