Cotie McMahon converted two free throws with six seconds left to give 13th-ranked and third-seeded Ohio State a 60-59 win over Iowa Friday night to advance to Saturday's semifinals of the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Buckeyes (24-5) will battle second-seeded and No. ranked UCLA, an 85-74 winner over Nebraska.
Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT
James Dent Jr. led Northern Illinois with 36 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies took down Central Michigan 83-81 in the season finale on Friday. Dent added nine rebounds for the Huskies (6-25, 2-16 Mid-American Conference). Joe Munden Jr. shot 5 for 14, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 13 points.
No. 7 Alabama at No. 1 Auburn Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
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Gerrit Cole reportedly gets MRI on pitching elbow due to discomfort after rough spring training start
The Yankees ace missed the first two months of last season with an elbow injury.
Jakucionis’ 3-pointer completes Illinois’ rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night. Illinois (20-11, 12-8 Big Ten) trailed 63-53 with 11:34 to go, but outscored the Boilermakers 13-1 in the final two minutes to win its third in a row after losing three straight. Will Riley led five Illinois players in double figures with 22 points.
No. 19 Kentucky at No. 15 Missouri Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats at No. 15 Missouri Tigers Game Preview
Northwestern at No. 13 Maryland Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Northwestern Wildcats at No. 13 Maryland Terrapins Game Preview
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole undergoing MRI on right elbow: reports
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is undergoing tests on his throwing elbow after experiencing some discomfort.
Penn State at No. 12 Wisconsin Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Penn State Nittany Lions at No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers Game Preview
Grizzlies snap 4-game losing streak, Ja Morant scores 31 in 122-111 win over Mavericks
The Grizzlies appeared to be on their way to losing their fifth consecutive game, but took control in the fourth quarter.
No. 6 St. John’s at No. 20 Marquette Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
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Butler at Creighton Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Butler Bulldogs at Creighton Bluejays Game Preview
Hannah scores 17 in Bradley’s 70-62 win over Murray State in MVC Tournament quarterfinal
Darius Hannah had 17 points in second-seeded Bradley's 70-62 victory over seventh-seed Murray State in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Friday. The Braves advance to Saturday's semifinal round to face the winner of the quarterfinal battle between third-seeded Northern Iowa and 11th-seeded Valparaiso. Hannah also contributed nine rebounds for the Braves (25-7).
Providence at Xavier Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
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Devils dominated by NHL-best Jets in 6-1 loss
Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the third consecutive game and had two assists, Kyle Connor added his 33rd goal of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Friday night.