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Chicago State Cougars (7-22, 5-11 NEC) at Long Island Sharks (19-10, 13-3 NEC)
New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: LIU faces Chicago State after Jamal Fuller scored 26 points in LIU's 91-83 loss to the Mercyhurst Lakers.
The Sharks are 9-1 in home games. LIU averages 74.1 points and has outscored opponents by 1.7 points per game.
The Cougars have gone 5-11 against NEC opponents. Chicago State has a 0-3 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
LIU's average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game is 4.1 fewer made shots on average than the 10.1 per game Chicago State allows. Chicago State averages 66.0 points per game, 6.4 fewer points than the 72.4 LIU gives up.
The teams square off for the second time this season in NEC play. LIU won the last meeting 74-55 on Jan. 4. Fuller scored 21 points points to help lead the Sharks to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Fuller is averaging 16.3 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Sharks. Malachi Davis is averaging 12.7 points over the last 10 games.
Doyel Cockrill III is shooting 38.1% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Cougars, while averaging 11.8 points. CJ Ray is shooting 42.2% and averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Sharks: 8-2, averaging 72.6 points, 31.5 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.9 points per game.
Cougars: 5-5, averaging 66.7 points, 28.2 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.3 points.
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South Carolina Upstate faces Radford following Gregory's 20-point outing
South Carolina Upstate Spartans (12-17, 4-10 Big South) at Radford Highlanders (15-14, 8-6 Big South)
Radford, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: South Carolina Upstate plays Radford after Karmani Gregory scored 20 points in South Carolina Upstate's 76-74 victory over the Presbyterian Blue Hose.
The Highlanders are 11-5 on their home court. Radford averages 81.9 points while outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game.
The Spartans are 4-10 in conference games. South Carolina Upstate is 6-6 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 11.9 turnovers per game.
Radford is shooting 45.1% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 43.4% South Carolina Upstate allows to opponents. South Carolina Upstate averages 75.2 points per game, 3.5 fewer than the 78.7 Radford gives up.
The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. Radford won the last matchup 76-69 on Dec. 31. Dennis Parker Jr. scored 24 points points to help lead the Highlanders to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jaylon Johnson is shooting 33.0% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Highlanders, while averaging 12 points, 3.7 assists and two steals. Del Jones is averaging 19.8 points and 3.6 assists over the past 10 games.
Gregory is averaging 15.6 points for the Spartans. Carmelo Adkins is averaging 14.6 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Highlanders: 5-5, averaging 82.0 points, 31.5 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 7.3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.1 points per game.
Spartans: 3-7, averaging 72.0 points, 31.1 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.8 points.
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UNC Greensboro visits Chattanooga after Younger's 20-point game
UNC Greensboro Spartans (12-17, 8-8 SoCon) at Chattanooga Mocs (12-17, 6-10 SoCon)
Chattanooga, Tennessee; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UNC Greensboro visits Chattanooga after KJ Younger scored 20 points in UNC Greensboro's 87-75 loss to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.
The Mocs are 6-7 on their home court. Chattanooga is third in the SoCon in team defense, giving up 74.3 points while holding opponents to 42.2% shooting.
The Spartans are 8-8 in conference play. UNC Greensboro has a 4-12 record against teams over .500.
Chattanooga is shooting 45.7% from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points lower than the 46.4% UNC Greensboro allows to opponents. UNC Greensboro averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 more makes per game than Chattanooga allows.
The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. UNC Greensboro won the last meeting 77-72 on Jan. 1. Younger scored 24 points to help lead the Spartans to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tate Darner is averaging 9.9 points for the Mocs. Jordan Frison is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.
Justin Neely is shooting 53.7% and averaging 18.2 points for the Spartans. Younger is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mocs: 3-7, averaging 72.9 points, 30.0 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 4.7 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.7 points per game.
Spartans: 5-5, averaging 78.5 points, 29.9 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 5.8 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.3 points.
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