Albany (NY) visits Yalden and Vermont — and more

Albany (NY) Great Danes (11-19, 7-8 America East) at Vermont Catamounts (19-11, 11-4 America East)

Burlington, Vermont; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Vermont hosts Albany (NY) after Gus Yalden scored 21 points in Vermont's 66-64 win against the UMass-Lowell River Hawks.

The Catamounts are 10-3 on their home court. Vermont is sixth in the America East with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Yalden averaging 2.1.

The Great Danes are 7-8 against America East opponents. Albany (NY) has a 5-11 record against teams over .500.

Vermont is shooting 46.4% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 44.7% Albany (NY) allows to opponents. Albany (NY) averages 72.4 points per game, 2.8 more than the 69.6 Vermont allows.

The teams play for the second time this season in America East play. Albany (NY) won the last matchup 75-68 on Jan. 19. Amir Lindsey scored 24 points to help lead the Great Danes to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Yalden is averaging 16.7 points and six rebounds for the Catamounts. TJ Hurley is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games.

Lindsey is shooting 44.1% and averaging 17.2 points for the Great Danes. Isaac Abidde is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Catamounts: 7-3, averaging 71.4 points, 33.0 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.0 points per game.

Great Danes: 4-6, averaging 71.2 points, 29.6 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points.

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The Toon teenagers fell behind in the first half at Rovers' Football Academy following Henry Johnson's unfortunate own goal.

Newcastle's youngsters, however, equalised in the 55th minute after Harry Holt's own goal before turning the contest in their favour as Kacey Wooster fired the visitors ahead with his eighth league goal of the 2025/26 campaign, scoring in a third consecutive league game.

Archie McCoy's penalty drew Rovers level in the latter stages before Joseph's effort in the final minutes proved the difference in Lancashire.

Newcastle United Under-18s take on local rivals Sunderland in their upcoming Under-18 Premier League North fixture on Saturday, 7th March, hosting their Black Cats counterparts at the Magpies' Little Benton Academy (kick-off 11am GMT).

Newcastle United Under-18s: Roman Dowell, Henry Johnson, Jake Durrant (Guy Bloomer 35), Aaron Epia (Kayden Lucas 45), Isaac Moran, Matty Taylor (c), Ezra Tika-Lemba (Noah Morgan 86), Jude Cogdon, Kacey Wooster, Sammy Pinnington, Matheos Ferreira (Ethan Ndiweni 86).

Subs not used: Oliver Holland.

North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-17, 4-13 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (13-17, 7-10 CAA)

Buies Creek, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: N.C. A&T visits Campbell after Lewis Walker scored 27 points in N.C. A&T's 91-88 loss to the William & Mary Tribe.

The Fighting Camels are 9-4 on their home court. Campbell has a 6-15 record against teams over .500.

The Aggies are 4-13 against conference opponents. N.C. A&T has a 3-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

Campbell is shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points lower than the 44.9% N.C. A&T allows to opponents. N.C. A&T averages 75.3 points per game, 2.5 fewer than the 77.8 Campbell allows.

The teams play for the second time this season in CAA play. Campbell won the last meeting 79-71 on Feb. 7. Jeremiah Johnson scored 24 points points to help lead the Fighting Camels to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: DJ Smith is averaging 19 points and 1.5 steals for the Fighting Camels. Johnson is averaging 17.3 points over the last 10 games.

Dwayne Pierce averages 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Aggies, scoring 8.6 points while shooting 31.5% from beyond the arc. Walker is shooting 55.8% and averaging 21.5 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Camels: 4-6, averaging 74.2 points, 30.7 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 6.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.0 points per game.

Aggies: 3-7, averaging 74.1 points, 30.0 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.9 points.

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One year ago, all everyone could talk about was the Washington Commanders trading for a premier edge rusher in an attempt to get over the hump after surprisingly appearing in the NFC Championship Game. Washington was linked to Myles Garrett before he agreed to an extension with the Cleveland Browns.

Once Garrett agreed to remain in Cleveland, the focus turned to Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals. Hendrickson, whose 35 combined sacks led the NFL in 2023 and 2024, had one year remaining on his contract, and the Bengals weren't meeting his asking price. Therefore, any team that needed a pass rusher was linked to Hendrickson, including the Commanders.

It's unknown how interested the Commanders were in trading for Hendrickson. Washington GM Adam Peters was in a deal-making mood last offseason, acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil in trades. Of course, it's impossible to know of Washington's level of interest in Hendrickson because the Bengals weren't considering moving him.

Now, Hendrickson is an unrestricted free agent and can sign with anyone. Aaron Schatz of ESPN believes Washington should be Hendrickson's next team.

For the No. 1 free agent, we're looking for three things. First, a team with a gaping hole at the edge rusher position. Second, a team with a lot of cap space. Third, a legitimate playoff contender.

The Commanders definitely hit that first qualifier, as three of their top four edges are free agents. They also hit the second qualifier with the sixth-most cap space, per Roster Management System. And you might not think of them as legitimate playoff contenders, but they are only one season removed from appearing in the NFC Championship Game.

I think coach Dan Quinn will need to try his hardest to convince Hendrickson to come in and help improve the struggling Washington pass rush.

It all makes sense. Washington badly needs to address the edge rusher position. But there are concerns. For one, Hendrickson will be 32 in December and wants a lucrative long-term deal. Additionally, Hendrickson dealt with an injury last season that caused him to miss 10 games, limiting him to four sacks.

Do the Commanders really believe they are one player away? As we saw last season, when they finished 5-12, Washington has other needs, too. The good news for Peters is that there are other capable pass rushers in free agency. Sure, none may be as accomplished as Hendrickson, but would be cheaper and younger.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels enters the third season of his rookie contract in 2026, so Peters may want to go all-in this offseason in an effort to take advantage of his rookie deal. Hendrickson would be an all-in move for the Commanders.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Analyst projects Trey Hendrickson to D.C.

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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