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Stars try to continue home dominance vs. Maple Leafs
The Dallas Stars aim to continue their winning ways at home on Wednesday when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Stars skated to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday to improve to 3-1-0 on their six-game homestand and 13-3-0 at American Airlines Center this season.,While Roope Hi...
Red Wings get another crack at Flyers after Scott Laughton's big night
The Detroit Red Wings have become masters of suspense. All but one of their last 13 games has been decided by one or two goals.,More often than not, they have left the rink disappointed. The Red Wings, who host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, are 5-5-3 during that span. That included a string ...
Georgia Tech looks to snap losing streak vs. UMBC
Looking to snap a season-long three-game skid, Georgia Tech vies to get back on track when it hosts UMBC on Wednesday in Atlanta.,The Yellow Jackets (4-6) enter play following power conference losses to Oklahoma, North Carolina and most recently a 71-60 defeat against Northwestern in Milwaukee. ,Hea...
No. 6 Alabama hopes to avoid chill at North Dakota
Nate Oats didn't lose his mind. There's really nothing odd about No. 6 Alabama visiting North Dakota in the dead of winter and playing in a 3,300-seat arena.,Again, not odd in the least that one of the top programs in the country is playing a game in Grand Forks, N.D.,The big occasion is that Alabam...
Surging Hoyas face first Big East test vs. Creighton
Georgetown coach Ed Cooley proclaimed that his team's win Saturday at Syracuse was its best "by far" in his two seasons with the Hoyas.,Now the question is: Can the high-flying Hoyas sustain their success in the Big East?,Georgetown (8-2) will begin to find out when it faces Creighton (7-4) in the c...
No. 14 Oklahoma takes 10-0 start into Jumpman matchup vs. No. 24 Michigan
For the second consecutive season, Oklahoma is 10-0 heading into the Jumpman Invitational.,Last season, the Sooners lost in the event to begin a slide that ultimately left them out of the NCAA Tournament.,But heading into this season's event, where 14th-ranked Oklahoma will take on No. 24 Michigan o...
Eyeing 4th straight win, Sens open 9-game trek at Kraken
The Ottawa Senators won't be spending anytime on their home ice over the holidays.,The Senators will play the first of nine consecutive road games Tuesday in Seattle against the Kraken and won't play at home again until Jan. 9.,They will get to be with their families during the NHL's holiday break, ...
West-leading Jets out to capitalize on Sharks' defensive issues
The Sharks' porous defense will be challenged when San Jose hosts the high-scoring Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.,Winnipeg is averaging 3.66 goals per game, and 12 Jets have at least 11 points. This well-rounded attack and Connor Hellebuyck's outstanding goaltending (2.11 goals-against average, .926 save...
No. 18 UCLA's overwhelming defense likely to spell trouble for Prairie View A&M
Opponents on much different trajectories meet on Tuesday in Los Angeles when No. 18-ranked UCLA returns home on an eight-game winning streak to host Prairie View A&M, arriving on a nine-game skid.,The Bruins (9-1) come back to Pauley Pavilion, where they are 7-0 this season, after a pair of thrillin...
Finishing strong, turnovers points of emphasis for LSU vs. Stetson
LSU had a recent run of games in which it overcame halftime deficits to win.,The Tigers seem to have gotten past that, but now second-half fall-offs are becoming a concern.,LSU will look for a complete 40-minute performance when it faces Stetson on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge, La.,The Tigers (8-2) ...
Undefeated Drake travels to Kansas City to face K-State
Kansas State welcomes a once-familiar nonconference foe to Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday night it faces Drake in the Wildcat Classic at T-Mobile Center.,The Wildcats and Bulldogs have squared off 27 times previously, with 16 of those meetings coming early in the 20th century when both schools were me...
Utah cllicking on all cylinders ahead of matchup vs. Florida A&M
If you're looking for someone to lend a helping hand, ask the Utah Utes.,Heading into a nonconference home game Tuesday night against Florida A&M, Utah lead Division I in assists with 20.6 per game. In their 81-63 home win over Radford on Saturday night, the Utes drew helpers on 22 of 28 made bucket...
Ohio State hosts Valparaiso in reunion for coaches
When Ohio State scheduled Valparaiso for a game Tuesday in Columbus, the Buckeyes' coaching staff likely saw the Beacons as an opportunity for a breather between a pair of heavyweights.,Instead, the Buckeyes (6-4) desperately need a confidence boost after last Saturday's 91-53 shellacking at the han...
Bruins seeing more from Pastrnak, power play ahead of Flames game
After a get-right game for both teams over the weekend, the Boston Bruins continue their five-game Western Conference trip with a Tuesday night contest against the Calgary Flames.,The Bruins shook off losses in Winnipeg and Seattle to begin the road swing with a major victory on Saturday, defeating ...
Mississippi State eyes better start vs. Central Michigan
Mississippi State wants to get off to a better start when it faces Central Michigan Tuesday night in Jackson, Miss.,The Bulldogs (8-1) escaped with close wins against their last two non-power-conference opponents, and they slipped out of Monday's AP Top 25 poll as a result.,They trailed by 15 but re...
Wake Forest 6-0 at home entering matchup vs. James Madison
A year removed from winning its first 14 games, including a shocking victory at Michigan State, James Madison has made little noise this year. ,The Dukes of the Sun Belt Conference have a chance to change that when they travel to Wake Forest (8-3) for the only game on their schedule against a power ...
Villanova finally on a roll, faces skidding Seton Hall
Villanova and visiting Seton Hall are trending in opposite directions heading into both teams' Big East Conference opener on Tuesday.,After losing four of their first seven games -- including a 10-point home upset against Columbia and a one-point defeat against Maryland -- the Wildcats (7-4) have re...
Florida State searching for more scoring options vs. Winthrop
Florida State has played well through its first 11 games, but there is still plenty the Seminoles (8-3) can improve on.,Coach Leonard Hamilton would like to see that improvement manifest when FSU hosts Winthrop (9-3) on Tuesday night. ,In particular, the Seminoles have gotten tremendous production o...
Derik Queen guides Maryland against St. Francis (Pa.)
One of the most positive signs this season for Maryland has been the play of Derik Queen, especially against the toughest teams on the Terrapins' schedule.,While Tuesday's matchup against Saint Francis (Pa.) of the Northeast Conference doesn't figure to be one of Maryland's most challenging tests, i...
DePaul takes hot 3-point shooting into Big East clash at St. John's
DePaul is improved after winning three games last season, and among the biggest indicators might be its performance behind the 3-point line.,St. John's has struggled defending the 3-point line at times, but its offense is doing enough to get wins.,Two teams with eight wins through the first 10 games...