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Joe Schmidt to stand down as Wallabies coach after Rugby Championship
- Huge blow for Rugby Australia before home World Cup
- New Zealander to face All Blacks for last match in charge
Joe Schmidt will step down as Wallabies coach at the end of this year’s Rugby Championship in a blow to Australia’s hopes in the 2027 World Cup.
The New Zealander confirmed on Thursday he would extend his contract beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, but won’t continue through to the showpiece tournament on home soil. His last Test in charge will be against the All Blacks in Perth on 4 October.
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No. 19 UConn hosts No. 12 St. John’s following Ball’s 25-point game
St. John's Red Storm (20-3, 11-1 Big East) at UConn Huskies (16-6, 8-3 Big East) Storrs, Connecticut; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No.
Tennessee Tech and SIU-Edwardsville face off in conference showdown
SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (16-8, 9-4 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (12-11, 7-5 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -1.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: Jaylon Johnson and Tennessee Tech host Ray'Sean Taylor and SIU-Edwardsville in OVC play. The Golden Eagles have gone 6-2 in home games.
Dayton and VCU square off in conference matchup
Dayton is eighth in the A-10 in team defense, allowing 68.9 points while holding opponents to 43.7% shooting. The Rams have gone 8-2 against A-10 opponents. VCU ranks eighth in the A-10 shooting 33.3% from 3-point range.
Saint Joseph’s (PA) hosts Swope and Saint Louis
Saint Louis Billikens (14-9, 7-3 A-10) at Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (13-9, 5-5 A-10) Philadelphia; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis faces Saint Joseph's (PA) after Isaiah Swope scored 20 points in Saint Louis' 73-71 win against the UMass Minutemen. The Hawks have gone 8-4 in home games.
Newman and Louisiana Tech host Liberty
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 CUSA) at Liberty Flames (17-5, 5-4 CUSA) Lynchburg, Virginia; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -7.5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech visits Liberty after Sean Newman Jr. scored 22 points in Louisiana Tech's 66-61 overtime win against the Sam Houston Bearkats. The Flames have gone 8-2 at home.
McHenry leads Western Kentucky against Kennesaw State after 27-point game
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-8, 5-4 CUSA) at Kennesaw State Owls (13-9, 5-4 CUSA) Kennesaw, Georgia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -1.5; over/under is 157 BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky visits Kennesaw State after Don McHenry scored 27 points in Western Kentucky's 101-69 victory over the New Mexico State Aggies. The Owls are 10-1 in home games.
Cal Baptist hosts Simpson and Southern Utah
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (9-13, 1-7 WAC) at Cal Baptist Lancers (11-10, 4-3 WAC) Riverside, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lancers -12.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah visits Cal Baptist after Jamir Simpson scored 24 points in Southern Utah's 75-58 loss to the Tarleton State Texans. The Lancers have gone 7-4 at home.
Gonzaga hosts Loyola Marymount following Ike’s 24-point game
Loyola Marymount Lions (14-8, 6-4 WCC) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (16-7, 7-3 WCC) Spokane, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -21.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga hosts Loyola Marymount after Graham Ike scored 24 points in Gonzaga's 62-58 loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels. The Bulldogs are 9-1 on their home court.
East Tennessee State hosts Carter and Western Carolina
Western Carolina Catamounts (11-11, 1-6 SoCon) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (13-9, 4-3 SoCon) Johnson City, Tennessee; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Carolina plays East Tennessee State after Avyonce Carter scored 21 points in Western Carolina's 71-66 loss to the Mercer Bears. The Buccaneers have gone 8-1 in home games.
Eastern Kentucky hosts Stetson after Thomas’ 26-point game
Stetson Hatters (12-10, 6-4 ASUN) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (15-8, 5-5 ASUN) Richmond, Kentucky; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stetson visits Eastern Kentucky after Cameron Thomas scored 26 points in Stetson's 74-70 victory over the Lipscomb Bisons. The Colonels are 8-2 on their home court.
Pryor, Sacred Heart Pioneers to visit Turco, Rider Broncs
Rider averages 18.7 turnovers per game and is 3-4 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents. The Pioneers are 2-8 against MAAC opponents. Sacred Heart averages 15.8 turnovers per game and is 5-7 when turning the ball over less than opponents.