The Vikings have a 2-3 record in non-conference play. Portland State ranks third in the Big Sky with 10.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Tre-Vaughn Minott averaging 2.0. The Terriers are 2-4 in non-conference play.
Eastern Kentucky plays Ball State in Estero, Florida
Ball State Cardinals (1-4) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-1) Estero, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky squares off against Ball State in Estero, Florida. Eastern Kentucky went 17-14 overall with a 6-9 record in non-conference play during the 2023-24 season.
Jacobi leads Eastern Illinois against Valparaiso after 22-point game
Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-4) at Valparaiso Beacons (2-2) Valparaiso, Indiana; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Beacons -6.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois visits Valparaiso after Kooper Jacobi scored 22 points in Eastern Illinois' 78-69 loss to the DePaul Blue Demons. Valparaiso went 7-25 overall last season while going 6-11 at home.
Iona hosts Fiegen and Cornell
Cornell Big Red (3-2) at Iona Gaels (1-4) New Rochelle, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cornell takes on Iona after Jake Fiegen scored 22 points in Cornell's 86-76 loss to the Robert Morris Colonials. The Gaels are 1-1 in home games.
Maryland Terrapins and the Villanova Wildcats meet in Newark, New Jersey
Villanova Wildcats (3-3) vs. Maryland Terrapins (4-1) Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -4.5; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on Villanova in Newark, New Jersey. The Terrapins have a 4-1 record in non-conference play.
Chicago State Cougars and the Radford Highlanders meet in Daytona Beach, Florida
Radford Highlanders (4-2) vs. Chicago State Cougars (0-6) Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 10:30 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State faces Radford at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Cougars are 0-6 in non-conference play.
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the UAB Blazers meet in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
UAB Blazers (3-4) vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (1-5) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB and Louisiana meet at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-5 in non-conference play.
Xavier Musketeers and the South Carolina Gamecocks square off in Cypress Lake, Florida
South Carolina Gamecocks (3-2) vs. Xavier Musketeers (5-0) Cypress Lake, Florida; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier takes on South Carolina at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Cypress Lake, Florida. The Musketeers have a 5-0 record in non-conference games.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Southern Illinois Salukis square off
Southern Illinois Salukis (2-3) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-0) Estero, Florida; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech will square off against Southern Illinois at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. Louisiana Tech finished 22-10 overall with a 10-5 record in non-conference play during the 2023-24 season.
George Washington squares off against Illinois State
Illinois State Redbirds (4-2) vs. George Washington Revolutionaries (5-1) Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Washington plays Illinois State in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. The Revolutionaries have a 5-1 record against non-conference oppponents.
Tennessee State takes on Chattanooga after Lorick’s 33-point game
Tennessee State Tigers (3-3) at Chattanooga Mocs (3-3) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State plays Chattanooga after Antoine Lorick III scored 33 points in Tennessee State's 110-33 win against the East-West Phantoms. The Mocs are 2-0 in home games.
Indiana State visits Southern Indiana following Randall’s 24-point showing
Indiana State Sycamores (3-2) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (2-4) Evansville, Indiana; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana hosts Indiana State after Jayland Randall scored 24 points in Southern Indiana's 92-83 victory against the South Dakota Coyotes. The Screaming Eagles have gone 1-1 at home.
Fresh scare for cursed Aussie cricket star Jhye Richardson as celebration goes wrong
Jhye Richardson’s long-awaited return to Sheffield Shield cricket has been marred by a freak shoulder injury, sustained while celebrating a wicket during his first over of the match.
Never write him off: how Max Verstappen overcame ‘undriveable monster’ to win fourth world title
At times the world champion ground it out on will alone but an unforgettable drive in Brazil turned things back his way
Max Verstappen was clear all season he wanted to win the Formula One world title with a dominant car, just as he had the previous two years. Much as he might have enjoyed more of a canter, the fight for his fourth title, secured in Las Vegas, was not only far greater sport but also showed how complete a driver he has matured into.
Beating him in future is going to be a fearsome task, as his title rival Lando Norris acknowledged.
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Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (AU$4.92 million).