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Gardner-Webb seeks revenge on Longwood

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Gardner-Webb (8-13, 7-9) vs. Longwood (7-14, 6-9) Willett Hall, Farmville, Virginia; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Longwood goes for the season sweep over Gardner-Webb after winning the previous matchup in Farmville. The teams last faced each other on Feb. 11, when Gardner-Webb made only four 3-pointers on 22 attempts while the Lancers went 13 for 29 from distance en…

S. Alabama looks to extend streak vs Troy

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South Alabama (13-8, 7-5) vs. Troy (10-11, 4-7) Trojan Arena, Troy, Alabama; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Troy. South Alabama has won by an average of 9 points in its last five wins over the Trojans. Troy’s last win in the series came on March 7,…

Cal looks to end streak vs Colorado

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Colorado (16-5, 11-4) vs. Cal (7-15, 2-14) Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado looks to extend Cal’s conference losing streak to eight games. Cal’s last Pac-12 win came against the Utah Runnin’ Utes 72-63 on Jan. 16. Colorado beat Stanford by 18 on the road in its last outing. SUPER SENIORS: Cal’s Ryan Betley, Grant…

No. 20 USC looks to extend streak vs Washington St.

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No. 20 Southern California (16-3, 10-2) vs. Washington State (12-8, 5-8) Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Pullman, Washington; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Southern California looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over Washington State. Southern California has won by an average of 13 points in its last nine wins over the Cougars. Washington…

UTA looks for road win vs Texas State

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Texas-Arlington (11-10, 7-6) vs. Texas State (14-6, 8-3) Strahan Coliseum, San Marcos, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas-Arlington looks for its third straight win over Texas State at Strahan Coliseum. Texas State’s last win at home against the Mavericks came on Jan. 7, 2017. SAVVY SENIORS: Texas State’s Mason Harrell, Isiah Small and Shelby Adams have collectively scored…

Update on the latest sports

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NBA-SCHEDULE Blazers top Sixers again UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have won six of their last eight games, but the two losses have come at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard had 30 points and the Blazers won for the fourth time in five games by outlasting the Sixers, 118-114. Carmelo Anthony added 24 points off…

Austin Peay looks to extend streak vs Southeast Mo.

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Southeast Missouri (7-12, 5-8) vs. Austin Peay (12-8, 8-6) Winfield Dunn Center, Clarksville, Tennessee; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Southeast Missouri. In its last seven wins against the Redhawks, Austin Peay has won by an average of 14 points. Southeast Missouri’s last win in the series…

Adewunmi, SIUE visit JSU

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Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (8-10, 6-6) vs. Jacksonville State (13-7, 9-5) Pete Mathews Coliseum, Jacksonville, Alabama; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two senior guards will be on display as Mike Adewunmi and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will battle Darian Adams and Jacksonville State. Adewunmi is averaging 15 points over the last five games. Adams is averaging 15.4 points over the last five games….

Mt. St. Mary’s looks for home win vs LIU Brooklyn

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Long Island-Brooklyn (7-6, 7-6) vs. Mount St. Mary’s (7-7, 6-4) Knott Arena, Emmitsburg, Maryland; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mount St. Mary’s looks for its fifth straight win over Long Island-Brooklyn at Knott Arena. The last victory for the Sharks at Mount St. Mary’s was a 62-58 win on Feb. 23, 2017. VETERAN LEADERSHIP: Long Island-Brooklyn’s Eral Penn, Ty…

Tenn. Tech looks to end streak vs E. Illinois

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Eastern Illinois (7-15, 4-11) vs. Tennessee Tech (2-19, 2-12) Hooper Eblen Arena, Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois looks to extend Tennessee Tech’s conference losing streak to seven games. Tennessee Tech’s last OVC win came against the Tennessee State Tigers 74-71 on Jan. 16. Eastern Illinois came up short in a 76-64 game at Jacksonville State…