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Northwestern tries to get back to old defensive ways vs. Valparaiso
When Northwestern qualified for back-to-back NCAA Tournaments for the first time in school history in 2023 and 2024, Boo Buie and his point guard wizardry got a lot of the credit -- and deservedly so.,But Buie's brilliance obscured a crucial part of the Wildcats' success: their defense.,In 2022-23, ...
No. 19 Texas Tech needs more from supporting cast vs. Northern Colorado
Texas Tech gets the chance to erase the sour taste of another tough loss quickly with a home game against Northern Colorado on Tuesday.,The 19th-ranked Red Raiders (7-3) absorbed their third loss of the season -- all to ranked foes -- against Arkansas on Saturday in a shootout that slipped away in t...
Mississippi State looks to build momentum vs. Long Island
Mississippi State is running out of chances to get ready for the rigors of SEC play.,But the Bulldogs (5-5) have three consecutive home games, starting with a visit from Long Island to Starkville, Miss., on Tuesday night, to build on momentum after a gutsy 82-74 road victory against Utah on Saturday...
Well-rested Georgia Tech faces test from defense-oriented Marist
After a 10-day break, Georgia Tech will look for an energized performance on Tuesday when it hosts red-hot Marist in Atlanta.,The Yellow Jackets (6-4) failed to pick up a win in their three nonconference games against Power 5 schools, but they have a chance to enter Atlantic Coast Conference play on...
Xzayvier Brown back to form as Oklahoma faces Kansas City
Early in the season, Xzayvier Brown teamed with Nijel Pack to help spark Oklahoma's offense.,After a few games of struggling through an injury, the Saint Joseph's transfer guard appears to be returning to form ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Kansas City in Norman, Okla.,"That three-game stretch, ...
Rivals Clemson, South Carolina hope to shake off low-energy outings
With South Carolina and host Clemson fielding rosters with numerous new players, the teams might need a bit of an introduction to what's at stake Tuesday night when they meet in their annual in-state rivalry clash.,"I don't know if it resonates with them as much, the specifics of the rivalry," South...
Dayton aims for third Power 5 win of season against Florida State
In the first half of a two-year home-and-home series, Dayton will look to earn another power-conference victory on Tuesday when it hosts reeling Florida State.,Dayton (8-3), which will travel to Tallahassee in 2026, boasts Big East victories over Marquette and Georgetown, and hopes to take advantage...
Maple Leafs host Blackhawks seeking to fix third-period woes
The Toronto Maple Leafs know they must reverse a recent trend of faltering in the third period Tuesday night when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.,At least they won't have to face Chicago's top scorer Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday due to an upper-body injury.,The Maple Lea...
Wings, Islanders on upward trend entering matchup
Coming off an impressive 4-1-1 road trip, the Detroit Red Wings return home to host the New York Islanders, winners of six of their last seven, on Tuesday night.,The Red Wings were led by linemates Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on the trip. DeBrincat had five goals and four assists for nine points...
Flyers visit Canadiens aiming to end 3-game skid
The Montreal Canadiens aim to build on a solid performance in their latest game when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.,The Canadiens are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. They took a 2-0 lead in the second period, scored again early in the third and added anoth...
No. 20 Tennessee shaking things up for home game vs. No. 11 Louisville
No. 20 Tennessee will be coming off a long layoff and a three-game losing streak when it welcomes No. 11 Louisville to Knoxville on Tuesday night.,There will be some changes in store for the Volunteers (7-3). Most notably, freshman DeWayne Brown II will make his first start, replacing junior Cade Ph...
No. 12 North Carolina pursues better effort on glass vs. ETSU
For No. 12 North Carolina, these are the dog days of the season.,Exams are underway, games are oddly spaced and the schedule is sprinkled with mid-major opponents before Atlantic Coast Conference play begins.,At an easy time for intensity to waiver, coach Hubert Davis will be looking for more of it ...
Commanders shut down QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) for season
The Washington Commanders' injured star quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play again this season, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday.,Marcus Mariota will be the starting quarterback for the remainder of the Commanders' season. Washington is 4-10 and out of the playoff race.,"It was a lot -- part med...
No. 22 St. John's eager to clamp down defensively on DePaul
No. 22 St. John's and DePaul are both finding their identities on defense, just in time for Big East play to begin.,The Red Storm and Blue Demons will look to continue their recent defensive efficiency in their Big East opener on Tuesday night in New York.,Both clubs overcame early deficits to close...
No. 3 Duke faces Lipscomb while chasing even more growth
No. 3 Duke aims to continue its unbeaten start to the season on Tuesday night when it hosts Lipscomb in Durham, N.C.,Ten days will have passed since the Blue Devils (10-0) last played, but they are coming off arguably their most impressive victory so far this season, taking down then-No. 7 Michigan ...
Transfer portal roundup: Several top QBs on the move
Florida's DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal next month after two seasons with the Gators, he announced Monday.,The sophomore passer was a five-star recruit in former coach Billy Napier's 2024 signing class, ranked as the No. 1 quarterback and No. 3 overall prospect by 247Sports.,Lagway compl...
Divine Ugochukwu, No. 9 Michigan State take aim at Toledo
After edging host Penn State in its Big Ten opener, ninth-ranked Michigan State will return home Tuesday night for a nonconference matchup against Toledo in East Lansing, Mich.,Plagued by a season-high 17 turnovers versus the Nittany Lions, the Spartans persevered behind Divine Ugochukwu's career-be...
Raheem Morris: Upset win should spur Falcons to finish strong
With three games left in a disappointing campaign, all Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wants to see is his team fight.,In a season that's seen Atlanta (5-9) find countless ways to lose, Morris' team is coming off a rare high. Against all odds, the Falcons overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter ...
Reports: Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola hitting transfer portal
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is set to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple media reports Monday.,Raiola, who has two more seasons of eligibility, plans to enter the portal when it opens on Jan. 2. ESPN reported Monday that the former five-star recruit is in search of a program that...
Are We Really Sure the New York Giants Won’t Draft Another Quarterback?
Jaxson Dart’s concussion history and the Giants’ potential No. 1 pick raise major questions about New York’s long-term quarterback plans....