Gillespie and Maryland host No. 8 Purdue

Purdue scores 77.8 points while outscoring opponents by 8.2 points per game. The Terrapins play their first true road game after going 8-1 to begin the season. Maryland averages 86.3 points and has outscored opponents by 27.6 points per game.

Southeast Missouri State visits Murray State after Wood’s 21-point game

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-5) at Murray State Racers (5-2, 1-0 MVC) Murray, Kentucky; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -16; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Murray State hosts Southeast Missouri State after Jacobi Wood scored 21 points in Murray State's 63-61 win over the Evansville Purple Aces. The Racers are 3-1 in home games.

Maryland-Eastern Shore hosts Wagner after Sanchez’s 22-point showing

Wagner Seahawks (4-4) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (1-10) Princess Anne, Maryland; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seahawks -5.5; over/under is 125.5 BOTTOM LINE: Wagner plays Maryland-Eastern Shore after Ja'Kair Sanchez scored 22 points in Wagner's 65-52 win over the Coppin State Eagles. The Hawks are 1-0 on their home court.

Ratliff leads Louisiana against Louisiana Tech after 25-point outing

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (7-2) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-7) Lafayette, Louisiana; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -7.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana hosts Louisiana Tech after Kyran Ratliff scored 25 points in Louisiana's 76-75 loss to the Nicholls State Colonels. The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 1-3 in home games.

Alexandre Pantoja successfully defends flyweight belt with technical submission of Kai Asakura

Alexandre Pantoja staked his claim as one of the greatest flyweights in UFC history when he defended his title Saturday night with a technical submission of Japan's Kai Asakura, using a rear naked choke to put his challenger to sleep at the 2:05 mark of the second round. Pantoja (29-5) was making his third title defense since winning a split decision over Brandon Moreno at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. Asakura (21-5) was making his UFC debut, but was no match for Pantoja, who closed a -275 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook.