Notes on the Phillies' lineup, rotation order and players learning new positions.
NBA enjoys fabulous All-Star Weekend at Steph’s Place
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were tremendous hosts for NBA All-Star Weekend, Monte Poole writes.
UT Martin Skyhawks face the Tennessee State Tigers on 3-game win streak
Tennessee State Tigers (13-14, 9-7 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (12-15, 8-8 OVC) Martin, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin heads into a matchup with Tennessee State as winners of three consecutive games. The Skyhawks have gone 7-3 at home.
Eastern Kentucky hosts Lipscomb after Blanton’s 23-point performance
Lipscomb Bisons (19-8, 11-3 ASUN) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (16-11, 10-4 ASUN) Richmond, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky hosts Lipscomb after Devontae Blanton scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky's 86-80 overtime victory against the Queens Royals. The Colonels are 9-3 in home games.
Alcorn State visits Florida A&M following Young’s 28-point game
Alcorn State Braves (8-17, 8-4 SWAC) at Florida A&M Rattlers (11-12, 8-4 SWAC) Tallahassee, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rattlers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M hosts Alcorn State after Sterling Young scored 28 points in Florida A&M's 76-71 win against the Jackson State Tigers. The Rattlers are 7-2 in home games.
Lamar visits Patterson and Northwestern State
Northwestern State is 6-9 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Cardinals are 11-4 in conference games. Lamar scores 71.6 points while outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game.
Jones and No. 10 Iowa State host Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes (10-15, 1-14 Big 12) at Iowa State Cyclones (20-5, 11-4 Big 12) Ames, Iowa; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Iowa State plays Colorado after Curtis Jones scored 22 points in Iowa State's 81-70 victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
South Carolina State Bulldogs play the Coppin State Eagles on 3-game win streak
Coppin State Eagles (4-19, 2-6 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (12-12, 5-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -16.5; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: South Carolina State is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Coppin State. The Bulldogs are 6-2 on their home court.
Kaufman-Renn leads No. 7 Purdue against No. 11 Michigan State
Purdue Boilermakers (19-7, 11-4 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue visits No.
Muniz, Florida Gulf Coast Eagles square off against the Jacksonville Dolphins
Jacksonville is third in the ASUN with 10.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Stephon Payne III averaging 3.0. FGCU makes 47.3% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than Jacksonville has allowed to its opponents (44.4%). Jacksonville has shot at a 44.4% rate from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points above the 42.8% shooting opponents of FGCU have averaged.
Kent State takes on Bowling Green following Medley’s 24-point showing
Kent State Golden Flashes (17-8, 7-5 MAC) at Bowling Green Falcons (10-15, 4-8 MAC) Bowling Green, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State visits Bowling Green after Cian Medley scored 24 points in Kent State's 76-75 victory over the Ohio Bobcats. The Falcons are 7-6 in home games.
SE Louisiana hosts McNeese following Richards’ 21-point game
McNeese Cowboys (20-6, 14-1 Southland) at SE Louisiana Lions (17-9, 11-4 Southland) Hammond, Louisiana; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -7.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: McNeese visits SE Louisiana after DJ Richards scored 21 points in McNeese's 78-64 victory against the New Orleans Privateers. The Lions are 7-2 in home games.
Loyola Chicago visits Durkin and Davidson
Davidson is eighth in the A-10 with 23.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Durkin averaging 5.3. The Ramblers are 7-5 against A-10 opponents. Loyola Chicago scores 73.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.0 points per game.
Kansas State faces Utah after McDaniel’s 22-point game
Kansas State Wildcats (13-12, 7-7 Big 12) at Utah Utes (14-11, 6-8 Big 12) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utes -2; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State visits Utah after Dug McDaniel scored 22 points in Kansas State's 80-65 loss to the BYU Cougars. The Utes are 13-3 on their home court.
Baylor hosts No. 13 Arizona after overtime win
Arizona Wildcats (17-8, 11-4 Big 12) at Baylor Bears (16-9, 8-6 Big 12) Waco, Texas; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -1.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Baylor hosts No. Arizona after the Bears took down the West Virginia Mountaineers 74-71 in overtime.