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Houston Cougars face SIU-Edwardsville Cougars in opening round of NCAA Tournament
The Houston Cougars' record in Big 12 play is 22-1, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference games. Houston is the top team in the Big 12 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 58.5 points while holding opponents to 38.3% shooting. The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars' record in OVC action is 15-7.
George Mason and Samford play in NIT matchup
George Mason ranks ninth in the A-10 with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Giovanni Emejuru averaging 2.1. The Bulldogs' record in SoCon games is 12-7. Samford ranks second in the SoCon with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Riley Allenspach averaging 1.6.
Purdue Boilermakers face High Point Panthers in opening round of NCAA Tournament
High Point Panthers (29-5, 17-2 Big South) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (22-11, 14-8 Big Ten) Providence, Rhode Island; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -8; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue takes on High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Louisville Cardinals take on Creighton Bluejays in opening round of NCAA Tournament
The Cardinals' record in ACC play is 20-3, and their record is 7-4 in non-conference games. Louisville is fourth in the ACC with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by James Scott averaging 2.1. The Bluejays' record in Big East action is 17-6.
Florida Atlantic and Dayton play in NIT matchup
Dayton Flyers (22-10, 12-7 A-10) at Florida Atlantic Owls (18-15, 11-9 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic and Dayton meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Owls have gone 11-9 against AAC opponents, with a 7-6 record in non-conference play.
UCLA Bruins play the Utah State Aggies in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Bruins' record in Big Ten games is 13-8, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. UCLA averages 74.8 points while outscoring opponents by 9.1 points per game. The Aggies' record in MWC games is 16-6.
Missouri Tigers and Drake Bulldogs square off in the opening round of NCAA Tournament
The Tigers are 11-9 against SEC opponents and 11-2 in non-conference play. Missouri is fourth in the SEC scoring 84.5 points while shooting 48.5% from the field. The Bulldogs are 20-3 in MVC play.
Auburn takes on Alabama State in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Alabama State Hornets (20-15, 15-6 SWAC) vs. Auburn Tigers (28-5, 16-4 SEC) Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 2:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -31.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn and Alabama State play in the NCAA Tournament first round.
Wisconsin Badgers take on Montana Grizzlies in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Montana Grizzlies (25-9, 18-3 Big Sky) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (26-9, 16-8 Big Ten) Denver; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -17.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin takes on Montana in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
SMU and Northern Iowa square off in NIT
Northern Iowa Panthers (20-12, 14-7 MVC) at SMU Mustangs (23-10, 14-8 ACC) Dallas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: SMU and Northern Iowa play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mustangs have gone 14-8 against ACC teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play.
McDaniel and JMU host Davidson
JMU is third in the Sun Belt scoring 73.6 points while shooting 43.1% from the field. Davidson scores 63.1 points while outscoring opponents by 6.0 points per game. JMU makes 43.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.3 percentage points higher than Davidson has allowed to its opponents (38.8%).