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North Carolina, NC State renew longtime rivalry in Raleigh
Now that North Carolina and North Carolina State each have generated momentum this week, they'll try to take that to another level.,The rivals face off Saturday at Raleigh, N.C., for the first of two meetings this season.,"I'm excited and can't wait," said NC State guard Marcus Hill, a transfer from...

DePaul close to breaking through in Big East ahead of hosting Xavier
DePaul encountered further Big East frustration this week, yet it still produced a bright spot.,That's what those are called, right?,The Blue Demons certainly hope so as they prepare to host Xavier on Saturday in Chicago after Troy D'Amico's encouraging effort Wednesday night.,D'Amico swished four t...

SMU looks to get back on track hosting Georgia Tech
Meeting in Dallas for the first time since 1971, Atlantic Coast Conference newcomer SMU will look to get back on track when it hosts Georgia Tech on Saturday.,The Mustangs (11-4, 2-2 ACC) got off to a hot start in league play, beating Virginia 63-51 and routing Boston College 103-77, but ran into pe...

Maxime Raynaud, Stanford feeling "great" as Virginia visits
Virginia must figure out a way to deal with star big man Maxime Raynaud as the Cavaliers seek to avoid two defeats on their California visit when they face Stanford on Saturday afternoon.,Raynaud recorded his nation-leading 12th double-double of the season when his 19 points and 14 rebounds for Stan...

Sergio Garcia completes LIV roster with fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu
Sergio Garcia completed his 2025 LIV Golf roster with the addition of fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu to Fireballs GC.,The 22-year-old Madrid native will also join Spain's David Puig and Mexico's Abraham Ancer.,Masaveu reached the semifinals of the 2024 U.S. Amateur and won the Low-Am trophy twice at t...

Seton Hall, Providence believe they can build on recent wins
Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway is confident that his team can string a few wins together as it heads into a meeting with host Providence on Saturday.,The Pirates (6-9, 1-3 Big East) had dropped five games in a row before beating DePaul 85-80 in overtime on Wednesday, a victory that has Holloway l...

TCU looks to improve passing game vs. BYU
TCU wants to make more passes while BYU wants to make more shots when the teams square off on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas.,TCU (8-6, 1-2 Big 12) lost at Houston 65-46 on Monday, while BYU (10-4, 1-2) lost at home to Texas Tech 72-67 on Tuesday.,Horned Frogs coach Jamie Dixon isn't pushing the pani...

After an SEC breakthrough, Missouri moves on to face Vanderbilt
Missouri came into this season with last year's 0-18 Southeastern Conference finish hanging over the proceedings.,The Tigers (12-3, 1-1 SEC) gained a measure of relief with their 83-67 breakthrough over LSU at home Tuesday. They will bid for their second straight league victory Saturday afternoon wh...

New-look Suns out for more traction vs. Jazz
Bradley Beal appears to be adjusting well to his new role with the Phoenix Suns, who have won two of three games since the three-time All-Star was moved out of the starting lineup.,Beal is averaging 20.0 points over his last three games and will likely come off the bench again when the Suns face the...

Syracuse happy to have J.J. Starling back as it visits Boston College
Syracuse and Boston College will both be in search of their second ACC victory Saturday when they meet in Chestnut Hill, Mass.,Guard J.J. Starling returned last week for Syracuse (7-8, 1-3) after missing seven games with a broken hand. Starling is averaging a team-high 19.0 points per game. He score...

Senators look to stop bleeding in visit to Penguins
Sidney Crosby comes into the Pittsburgh Penguins' home game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday as the ninth-leading point producer in NHL history.,Crosby had a goal and two assists in Thursday night's 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers to pass Joe Sakic on the all-time points list. Crosby has 1,6...

Florida State flying high ahead of big ACC test at Clemson
Florida State rolls into its ACC matchup at Clemson on Saturday having won four of its past five games.,The Seminoles (11-4, 2-2 ACC) are riding the high of an 80-65 win over Miami on Wednesday where they dominated from start to finish, thriving off a determined effort to share the basketball. They ...

Creighton expects Butler to be hungry to end 8-game slide
Creighton has lost three of its last five games, yet the Bluejays' difficulties pale in comparison to Butler's.,The Bulldogs (7-9, 0-5 Big East), who host the Bluejays on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, have lost eight straight games against an array of teams from within and outside the always-c...

Louisville, Pitt confident in strong ACC starts ahead of clash
Confidence is a "powerful thing," Louisville coach Pat Kelsey said. And the Cardinals are swimming in it. Then again, so too is Pitt.,This makes Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between Louisville and the host Panthers a pivotal moment in the early stages of the conference schedule.,Loui...

Alperen Sengun, Rockets carry road momentum into Hawks clash
The Houston Rockets and Alperen Sengun will try to keep their hot road streak alive when they travel to play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,The Rockets have won three in a row -- the last two on the road -- and Sengun has been at the heart of it with 72 points over that time. He scored 32 in Thursda...

No. 9 UConn, Georgetown both looking to return to winning ways
After No. 9 UConn and Georgetown each had their winning streaks ended earlier this week, both will be eager for quick bounce-back performances when they meet Saturday in Washington, D.C.,On Wednesday, UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East) nearly earned a second straight double-digit comeback win but ultimately...

Points aplenty expected when No. 3 Iowa State, Texas Tech meet
Two of the best offensive teams in the Big 12 Conference collide Saturday when No. 3 Iowa State takes on host Texas Tech at Lubbock, Texas.,The Cyclones head to West Texas as the league's highest scoring team at 86.3 points a game, with the Red Raiders No. 2 at 85.5 points a contest. The teams are b...

Expect a rebounding 'crash' when No. 8 Florida faces Arkansas
Outrebounded by 22 and one, respectively, over its first two Southeastern Conference games, Arkansas figures to face another battle on the boards when No. 8 Florida visits Fayetteville on Saturday afternoon.,The Gators (14-1, 1-1 SEC) lead the conference in rebounding and routed top-ranked Tennessee...

Revs acquire F Ignatius Ganago on loan from FC Nantes
The New England Revolution have acquired veteran forward/winger Ignatius Ganago from France's FC Nantes, the MLS club announced Friday.,The 25-year-old Cameroon international arrives on a six-month loan with an option to purchase. The loan will be extended six months if certain playing-time conditio...

With work to do, No. 19 Memphis takes on East Carolina
Despite its No. 19 ranking, Memphis began the week with plenty of things to work on, leaving coach Penny Hardaway thankful to have extra practice days.,East Carolina, which will visit Memphis for an American Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon, is coming off a hard-fought win on Wednes...