JMU ranks second in the Sun Belt in rebounding averaging 38.3 rebounds. Peyton McDaniel leads the Dukes with 8.0 boards. The Eagles are 2-5 against Sun Belt opponents.
Troy plays Louisiana following Jenkins’ 22-point game
Troy Trojans (13-7, 7-1 Sun Belt) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (9-9, 4-4 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Troy plays Louisiana after Emani Jenkins scored 22 points in Troy's 105-58 win against the Texas State Bobcats. The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 7-3 at home.
No. 10 Marquette hosts Dixon and Villanova
Villanova Wildcats (12-8, 5-4 Big East) at Marquette Golden Eagles (16-3, 7-1 Big East) Milwaukee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -9.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova visits No. Marquette after Eric Dixon scored 29 points in Villanova's 64-63 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas.
Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Last call for Juraj Slafkovsky
Juraj Slafkovsky has been consistent with 10 points in his last 18 games, and fantasy hockey analyst Evan Berofsky is expecting more output from him soon.
Report: Raiders hiring Pete Carroll as next head coach
Pete Carroll reportedly is returning to the NFL to become the new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.
That moment everybody realizes Saquon Barkley is about to bust one
One of the Eagles' most patented plays this season has been handing the ball off to Saquon Barkley, letting him hit the hole and watching the magic happen.
Why Eagles WRs take so much pride in blocking for Saquon Barkley
Even when the Eagles' receivers aren't putting up big numbers, they're proud of blocking for Saquon Barkley.
Nikola Jokić notches 5th straight triple-double, nails 3/4 court shot as Nuggets beat Kings
Jokić became the first player to get 30 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in an NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain.
Back at full strength, Clippers have no problems beating NBA’s worst team
With Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Norman Powell back in the lineup, the Clippers cruised to a 110-93 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards.
Mackinnon scores 43 to tie program record as Portland knocks off San Diego 92-82
Max Mackinnon scored 43 to tie a school record for points in a single game and Portland beat San Diego 92-82 on Thursday night. Mackinnon became the fifth West Coast Conference player to score 43-plus in a game in the last 10 seasons — and first since 2022. Mackinnon went 7 of 9 from 3-point range and 18 of 22 at the free-throw line for the Pilots (7-14, 2-6).
Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combine for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.
Henderson, Johnson put up 14 apiece and Portland State knocks off Weber State 74-56
Jaylin Henderson and Isaiah Johnson scored 14 points apiece as Portland State beat Weber State 74-56 on Thursday. Henderson also had six rebounds and five assists for the Vikings (12-7, 4-2 Big Sky Conference). Johnson finished 6 of 8 from the floor.
Julian Reese and Derik Queen dominate as Maryland crushes No. 17 Illinois
Julian Reese had 27 points and 17 rebounds and Derik Queen scored 25 points to lead Maryland to a 91-70 victory over No. Illinois on Thursday night. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 15 points and Selton Miguel 14 for the Terrapins (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who won for the fourth time in five games, with the lone loss a buzzer-beater by Northwestern.
Oregon State secures 83-63 victory against Pepperdine
Michael Rataj scored 22 points as Oregon State beat Pepperdine 83-63 on Thursday. Rataj had four blocks for the Beavers (15-6, 5-3 West Coast Conference). Nate Kingz scored 20 points, shooting 8 for 13, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc.
Murauskas scores 24 in Saint Mary’s 71-51 victory against San Francisco
Paulius Murauskas had 24 points and Saint Mary's beat San Francisco 71-51 on Thursday night to extend its winning streak to seven games. Murauskas added five rebounds for the Gaels (17-3, 7-0 West Coast Conference). Mitchell Saxen added 14 points while going 6 of 8 and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line while he also had five assists.