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BU, Holy Cross meet in conference play

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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…

MVSU seeks revenge on Southern

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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…

NC State looks to extend streak vs Pitt

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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…

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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, Bradley meet in conference play

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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 looks to sweep UConn

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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…

Austin Peay looks to extend streak vs Southeast Mo.

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Austin Peay (13-8, 9-6) vs. Southeast Missouri (7-14, 5-10) Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay looks for its ninth straight win in the head-to-head series over Southeast Missouri. Austin Peay has won by an average of 14 points in its last eight wins over the Redhawks. Southeast Missouri’s last win in the…

Illinois St. faces tough test vs No. 22 Loyola-Chicago

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No. 22 Loyola of Chicago (18-4, 13-2) vs. Illinois State (6-15, 3-12) Redbird Arena, Normal, Illinois; Tuesday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 22 Loyola of Chicago presents a tough challenge for Illinois State. Illinois State has played a ranked team only once this season and lost. Loyola of Chicago came up short in a 51-50 overtime game at Drake…

Toledo looks to extend streak vs Miami

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Miami (8-8, 5-6) vs. Toledo (16-6, 11-3) Savage Arena, Toledo, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toledo looks for its 14th straight win in the head-to-head series over Miami. In its last 13 wins against the RedHawks, Toledo has won by an average of 10 points. Miami’s last win in the series came on Feb. 10, 2010, a 55-47…

Flanigan, Auburn host Miss. St.

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Mississippi State (11-11, 5-8) vs. Auburn (11-11, 5-8) Auburn Arena, Auburn, Alabama; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as D.J. Stewart Jr. and Mississippi State will go up against Allen Flanigan and Auburn. The junior Stewart has scored 24 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 13.6 over his last five…