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UMass-Lowell River Hawks (13-17, 8-7 America East) at Maine Black Bears (8-22, 6-9 America East)
Orono, Maine; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Xavier Spencer and UMass-Lowell take on TJ Biel and Maine on Tuesday.
The Black Bears are 4-7 in home games. Maine is ninth in the America East with 19.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Ace Flagg averaging 3.5.
The River Hawks are 8-7 in America East play. UMass-Lowell is 8-3 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 11.9 turnovers per game.
Maine's average of 6.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.5 per game UMass-Lowell allows. UMass-Lowell scores 6.3 more points per game (75.1) than Maine allows (68.8).
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. UMass-Lowell won the last matchup 91-77 on Jan. 31. Angel Montas scored 30 points to help lead the River Hawks to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Biel is scoring 12.0 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Black Bears. Logan Carey is averaging 13.6 points and 2.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Darrel Yepdo is shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the River Hawks, while averaging 10.2 points and 3.1 assists. Montas is averaging 18.5 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 66.9 points, 20.5 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 8.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.2 points per game.
River Hawks: 5-5, averaging 73.5 points, 34.5 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 4.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Netball Inter-Insular 2026 matches cancelled
The annual inter-island netball matches between Jersey and Guernsey have been cancelled for 2026.
A joint statement from the Guernsey and Jersey Netball Associations blamed logistical issues surrounding scheduling, eligibility and team selection processes.
Jersey's Team Jets currently play in the third tier of English club netball and are aiming for promotion, while Guernsey's Panthers play regional league netball in Sussex.
"Both associations recognise that the Inter-Insulars hold significant value for players, coaches, officials and supporters," a joint statement read.
"For that reason, the priority now is to strengthen the long-term development of the event rather than push ahead under unstable conditions.
"The logistical complexities of aligning calendars, facilities and representative squads across two islands have been a major factor.
"These challenges are shared by both associations in their own unique ways and resolving them requires time, collaboration and a more sustainable framework.
"Over the coming year, Jersey and Guernsey Netball will work closely together to review the current model and establish a clearer, more resilient structure for future Inter-Insular competitions."
Scott leads UAPB against Jackson State after 26-point performance
Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (12-17, 9-7 SWAC) at Jackson State Tigers (9-20, 8-8 SWAC)
Jackson, Mississippi; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UAPB plays Jackson State after Jaquan Scott scored 26 points in UAPB's 70-69 loss to the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
The Tigers are 5-3 on their home court. Jackson State has a 3-15 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Golden Lions have gone 9-7 against SWAC opponents. UAPB has a 3-11 record against teams over .500.
Jackson State is shooting 39.1% from the field this season, 7.2 percentage points lower than the 46.3% UAPB allows to opponents. UAPB averages 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 fewer makes per game than Jackson State allows.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. UAPB won 84-63 in the last matchup on Feb. 9. Quion Williams led UAPB with 25 points, and Dorian McMillian led Jackson State with 24 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: McMillian averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, scoring 11.8 points while shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc. Daeshun Ruffin is shooting 39.5% and averaging 22.0 points over the past 10 games.
Alex Mirhosseini averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Lions, scoring 11.5 points while shooting 32.9% from beyond the arc. Williams is averaging 18.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 4-6, averaging 75.2 points, 34.2 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.1 points per game.
Golden Lions: 6-4, averaging 73.6 points, 28.8 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.4 points.
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Richmond hosts Dayton following Bennett's 25-point outing
Dayton Flyers (20-9, 11-5 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (15-14, 5-11 A-10)
Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dayton visits Richmond after Javon Bennett scored 25 points in Dayton's 68-66 win over the George Washington Revolutionaries.
The Spiders have gone 11-6 at home. Richmond averages 77.6 points and has outscored opponents by 3.6 points per game.
The Flyers are 11-5 in A-10 play. Dayton averages 75.9 points while outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game.
Richmond averages 77.6 points, 7.0 more per game than the 70.6 Dayton allows. Dayton has shot at a 45.2% clip from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points above the 43.9% shooting opponents of Richmond have averaged.
The Spiders and Flyers face off Tuesday for the first time in A-10 play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: AJ Lopez is shooting 47.2% and averaging 13.5 points for the Spiders. Aiden Argabright is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games.
Bennett is scoring 16.2 points per game with 2.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Flyers. Amael L'Etang is averaging 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Spiders: 2-8, averaging 71.4 points, 25.8 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points per game.
Flyers: 6-4, averaging 74.1 points, 28.9 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.3 points.
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