Texas Southern allows 75.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 8.5 points per game. The Jackson State Tigers are 3-0 against SWAC opponents. Jackson State has a 1-6 record against opponents over .
No. 14 North Carolina visits SMU following Robertson’s 23-point showing
North Carolina Tar Heels (15-3, 3-2 ACC) at SMU Mustangs (10-7, 2-3 ACC) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SMU faces No. North Carolina after Nya Robertson scored 23 points in SMU's 72-59 loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Valparaiso faces Illinois State, seeks to end 4-game slide
Illinois State Redbirds (9-7, 3-2 MVC) at Valparaiso Beacons (4-11, 1-4 MVC) Valparaiso, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso aims to break its four-game skid when the Beacons play Illinois State. The Beacons have gone 3-2 in home games.
Martinelli and Northwestern host Maryland
Maryland Terrapins (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (10-6, 1-4 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -1.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern plays Maryland after Nick Martinelli scored 27 points in Northwestern's 78-68 loss to the Michigan State Spartans. The Wildcats have gone 8-1 at home.
Jacksonville State hosts Louisiana Tech after Newman’s 27-point performance
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (13-4, 2-2 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (9-7, 1-2 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -2.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech visits Jacksonville State after Sean Newman Jr. scored 27 points in Louisiana Tech's 79-74 victory over the Liberty Flames. The Gamecocks are 5-0 in home games.
Morehead State faces Western Illinois, aims for 5th straight home win
Western Illinois Leathernecks (8-9, 2-4 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (10-7, 5-1 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -7.5; over/under is 132 BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Eagles face Western Illinois. The Eagles are 6-0 on their home court.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Nick Richards is worth the risk
The move from Charlotte to Phoenix significantly raises Richards' fantasy ceiling.
UNLV scores final 7 points to beat No. 22 Utah State 65-62
Dedan Thomas Jr. made a layup and a 12-foot fadeaway jumper to cap a closing seven-point run by UNLV, which defeated No. 22 Utah State 65-62 on Wednesday night. Utah State's Mason Falslev missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds, snapping the Aggies' six-game winning streak. Jalen Hill led the Rebels (10-7, 4-2 Mountain West) with 15 points, Julian Rishwain finished with 13 and Jailen Bedford had 10.
Nets suffer worst loss in franchise history after 126-67 rout to Clippers
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, James Harden added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers had the largest margin of victory in franchise history, routing the Brooklyn Nets 126-67 on Wednesday night.
Clippers set record for largest margin of victory in franchise history in win over Nets
About to start the most grueling stretch of the season, the Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets by 59 points.
Pacers Bennedict Mathurin suspended one game for bumping referee
Touch a referee in anger and the suspension is automatic.
Lakers overcome poor first half to defeat the Heat
After a sluggish first half on defense, Lakers rediscover their game in the second half and beat Miami to end a three-game losing streak.
Cade Cunningham’s 7 triple-doubles tells us WHAT about the Detroit Pistons? | The Big Number
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the numbers and break down whether or not Cade Cunningham deserve a shout for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award this season.
Ja Morant throws down wild one-handed dunk on Victor Wembanyama … that didn’t quite count
The Memphis Grizzlies star came up with a ridiculous poster over Victor Wembanyama after the whistle blew.
No. 6 Tennessee overcomes slow start and beats No. 23 Georgia 74-56 in SEC matchup
Reserve Jordan Gainey scored 19 points and No. 6 Tennessee overcame a sluggish start and beat No. 23 Georgia 74-56 on Wednesday night. The Volunteers (16-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) broke the game open with a 26-4 run to start the second half. Zakai Zeigler had 16 points and seven assists.