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…
Alabama A&M (4-1, 2-1) vs. Texas Southern (4-7, 2-2) Health & PE Center, Houston; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern looks for its 15th straight win in the head-to-head series over Alabama A&M. In its last 14 wins against the Bulldogs, Texas Southern has won by an average of 15 points. Alabama A&M’s last win in the series…
Delaware State (0-11, 0-6) vs. Norfolk State (9-6, 4-3) Echols Hall, Norfolk, Virginia; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over Delaware State. In its last nine wins against the Hornets, Norfolk State has won by an average of 15 points. Delaware State’s last win in the series came…
Morgan State (9-4, 4-2) vs. Coppin State (6-10, 5-2) Physical Education Complex, Baltimore; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State pays visit to Coppin State in a MEAC matchup. Each team last played this past Saturday. Morgan State beat Coppin State by three points on the road, while Coppin State fell to Morgan State at home, 79-76. SUPER SENIORS:…
East Tennessee State (10-5, 6-1) vs. Wofford (10-5, 7-2) Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State looks for its fifth straight conference win against Wofford. East Tennessee State’s last SoCon loss came against the Furman Paladins 78-66 on Jan. 16. Wofford is coming off a 72-69 win over Mercer in its…
Mississippi Valley State (0-14, 0-6) vs. Grambling State (6-8, 4-3) Assembly Center, Grambling, Louisiana; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Grambling State looks to extend Mississippi Valley State’s conference losing streak to seven games. Mississippi Valley State’s last SWAC win came against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 74-71 on March 7, 2020. Grambling State is coming off a 74-71 win…
