The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: North Carolina has found another game. The school announced Monday night that it has added a nonconference game Wednesday against Northeastern after having three Atlantic Coast Conference home games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Earlier Monday, the program’s official Twitter account posted that the Tar Heels…
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NBA Spurs-Pistons game postponed by coronavirus-related issues UNDATED (AP) — Tuesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons has been postponed, marking the second time this month that the NBA has called off a game because of coronavirus-related issues. The NBA announced Monday that the Spurs have someone who tested positive. That, combined with contact tracing, meant…
Alcorn State (4-9, 4-4) vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3-17, 2-9) H.O. Clemmons Arena, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State looks to extend Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s conference losing streak to 10 games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s last SWAC win came against the Alabama State Hornets 91-82 on Jan. 9. Alcorn State won 70-56 at Mississippi Valley State in its last…
Iona (6-4, 4-2) vs. Quinnipiac (5-9, 3-7) People’s United Center, Hamden, Connecticut; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iona pays visit to Quinnipiac in a MAAC matchup. Both teams are coming off of home losses on Saturday. Quinnipiac lost 89-70 to Canisius, while Iona fell 77-70 to Manhattan. SAVVY SENIORS: Iona’s Isaiah Ross, Asante Gist and Dylan van Eyck have…
Boston University (4-6, 4-6) vs. Holy Cross (3-9, 3-9) Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston University visits Holy Cross in a Patriot League matchup. Boston University won 86-68 at home against Holy Cross in its last outing. Holy Cross lost 86-68 at Boston University in its most recent game. STEPPING UP: The powerful Gerrale…
Southern (5-8, 5-4) vs. Mississippi Valley State (1-17, 1-9) Harrison Complex, Itta Bena, Mississippi; Wednesday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mississippi Valley State seeks revenge on Southern after dropping the first matchup in Baton Rouge. The teams last faced each other on Jan. 18, when the Jaguars outshot Mississippi Valley State from the field 55.7 percent to 37.3 percent and…
North Carolina State (8-9, 4-8) vs. Pittsburgh (9-7, 5-6) Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina State looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Pittsburgh. North Carolina State has won by an average of 9 points in its last 10 wins over the Panthers. Pittsburgh’s last win in the series came…
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NBA Spurs-Pistons game postponed by coronavirus-related issues UNDATED (AP) — Tuesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons has been postponed, marking the second time this month that the NBA has called off a game because of coronavirus-related issues. The NBA announced Monday that the Spurs have someone who tested positive. That, combined with contact tracing, meant…
Drake (20-2, 11-2) vs. Bradley (11-13, 5-10) Carver Arena, Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: MVC foes meet as Drake battles Bradley. Both teams last saw action on Sunday. Drake beat Loyola of Chicago by one point at home, while Bradley fell to Missouri State on the road, 72-57. SUPER SENIORS: Drake has benefited heavily from its seniors….
Providence (11-10, 7-8) vs. UConn (9-5, 6-5) Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Connecticut; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UConn seeks revenge on Providence after dropping the first matchup in Providence. The teams last met on Feb. 10, when the Friars outshot UConn from the field 43.4 percent to 40.3 percent and made 13 more foul shots en route to…
