Sacramento State (6-4, 4-3) vs. Eastern Washington (5-6, 4-2) Reese Court, Cheney, Washington; Monday, 2:05 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington goes for the season sweep over Sacramento State after winning the previous matchup in Cheney. The teams last played on Jan. 31, when the Eagles shot 42.4 percent from the field while holding Sacramento State to just 35 percent…
NBA-SCHEDULE Leonard, Clippers pull away from Knicks for 129-115 win UNDATED (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rang up the highest point total of the season against the NBA’s leading defense, beating the New York Knicks 129-115 for their 10th win in 11 games. The Clippers shredded the NBA leaders in fewest points per…
NBA-NETS-HARDEN OUT Nets’ Harden to sit out Sunday vs Westbrook, Wizards NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden will sit out the Brooklyn Nets’ game Sunday at Washington, preventing his first matchup with Russell Westbrook since both left Houston. Harden was added to the injury report Sunday because of a bruised left thigh. It will be his first game since the…
NBA-NETS-HARDEN OUT Nets’ Harden to sit out Sunday vs Westbrook, Wizards NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden will sit out the Brooklyn Nets’ game Sunday at Washington, preventing his first matchup with Russell Westbrook since both left Houston. Harden was added to the injury report Sunday because of a bruised left thigh. It will be his first game since the…
NBA-SCHEDULE Lakers nip Celtics UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were able to hold off the Boston Celtics in the first meeting of the season between the longtime rivals. Anthony Davis and LeBron James carried the Lakers to a 96-95 victory at Boston. Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the lineup, while James chipped…
Duke (7-5, 5-3) vs. Miami (6-10, 2-9) Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duke looks to extend Miami’s conference losing streak to five games. Miami’s last ACC win came against the Louisville Cardinals 78-72 on Jan. 16. Duke blew out Clemson by 26 at home in its last outing. FEARLESS FRESHMEN: Duke has benefited heavily…
Alabama State (2-6, 2-6) vs. Prairie View (6-4, 5-0) William Nicks Center, Prairie View, Texas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Prairie View looks for its fifth straight win over Alabama State at William Nicks Center. The last victory for the Hornets at Prairie View was a 73-68 win on Feb. 27, 2016. SENIOR STUDS: Alabama State’s Brandon Battle, DJ…
Oklahoma (11-4, 6-3) vs. Texas Tech (12-5, 4-4) United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, Texas; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Tech looks for its sixth straight win over Oklahoma at United Supermarkets Arena. The last victory for the Sooners at Texas Tech was a 79-75 win on Feb. 21, 2015. STEPPING UP: Texas Tech’s Mac McClung has averaged 17.5 points…
St. Francis (NY) (4-4, 4-3) vs. Long Island-Brooklyn (6-3, 6-3) Steinberg Wellness Center, Brooklyn, New York; Monday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. Francis (NY) seeks revenge on Long Island-Brooklyn after dropping the first matchup in Brooklyn Heights. The teams last went at it on Jan. 30, when St. Francis (NY) made only four 3-pointers on 17 attempts while the…
