Hopkins and Richards return to boost Gwalia in final round

Gwennan Hopkins

Having seen their hopes of challenging for the Celtic Challenge title go up in smoke with a 48-17 home defeat to the champions elect the Wolfhounds last weekend, Gwalia Lightning face another tough Irish test against the second placed Clovers in the final round. It has been another solid campaign from Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin squad and […]

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Brython targeting Glasgow double to end on a high

Brython Thunder will be seeking a repeat of their 33-17 win last weekend over Glasgow Warriors as they look to end their second Celtic Challenge campaign on a high. The fact they are playing the same opponents, albeit at home this time, should fill them with confidence and Ashley Beck will no doubt be hoping […]

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Drake takes on Southern Illinois in MVC Tournament

The Salukis are 9-12 in MVC play. Southern Illinois allows 74.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.1 points per game. Drake's average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.3 per game Southern Illinois allows.

Louisiana Tech hosts UTEP on 3-game home slide

UTEP Miners (17-13, 7-10 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (19-11, 8-9 CUSA) Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech aims to end its three-game home slide with a win against UTEP. The Bulldogs have gone 10-4 in home games.

Fordham faces Rhode Island on 7-game slide

Fordham Rams (11-19, 3-14 A-10) at Rhode Island Rams (17-12, 6-11 A-10) Kingston, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham is looking to end its seven-game skid with a victory over Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Rams have gone 13-3 at home.

Gilyard leads Manhattan against Siena after 21-point game

Siena Saints (14-16, 9-10 MAAC) at Manhattan Jaspers (16-12, 11-8 MAAC) Riverdale, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Manhattan takes on Siena after Masiah Gilyard scored 21 points in Manhattan's 90-74 victory over the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Jaspers have gone 8-5 in home games.

Njie leads Iona against Sacred Heart after 26-point showing

Sacred Heart Pioneers (14-16, 10-9 MAAC) at Iona Gaels (14-16, 11-8 MAAC) New Rochelle, New York; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iona hosts Sacred Heart after Adam Njie scored 26 points in Iona's 82-52 win over the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Gaels have gone 6-7 at home.

Boston College visits Pittsburgh after Lowe’s 20-point game

Boston College Eagles (12-18, 4-15 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (16-14, 7-12 ACC) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts Boston College after Jaland Lowe scored 20 points in Pittsburgh's 71-63 loss to the NC State Wolfpack. The Panthers have gone 12-4 at home.