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North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13, 15-8 ACC) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (21-9, 14-7 MWC)

Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 9:10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -3.5; over/under is 142.5

BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State plays North Carolina in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Aztecs' record in MWC games is 14-7, and their record is 7-2 against non-conference opponents. San Diego State averages 70.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 points per game.

The Tar Heels are 15-8 against ACC teams. North Carolina averages 80.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.8 points per game.

San Diego State's average of 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game North Carolina gives up. North Carolina averages 17.2 more points per game (80.8) than San Diego State allows to opponents (63.6).

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Boyd is averaging 13.4 points and four assists for the Aztecs. BJ Davis is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

RJ Davis is averaging 17 points and 3.7 assists for the Tar Heels. Ven-Allen Lubin is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Aztecs: 6-4, averaging 69.4 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.1 points per game.

Tar Heels: 8-2, averaging 82.9 points, 32.8 rebounds, 15.3 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.9 points.

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Wichita State Shockers (19-14, 9-11 AAC) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-17, 7-14 Big 12)

Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State and Wichita State meet in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Cowboys are 7-14 against Big 12 opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Oklahoma State has a 7-14 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Shockers' record in AAC games is 9-11. Wichita State averages 73.8 points while outscoring opponents by 1.2 points per game.

Oklahoma State averages 72.6 points per game, equal to what Wichita State gives up. Wichita State has shot at a 44.7% rate from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points less than the 45.9% shooting opponents of Oklahoma State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Marchelus Avery averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Cowboys, scoring 11.4 points while shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc. Bryce Thompson is averaging 12.3 points over the last 10 games.

Xavier Bell is scoring 14.9 points per game and averaging 2.9 rebounds for the Shockers. Corey Washington is averaging 13.8 points and 7.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cowboys: 4-6, averaging 73.2 points, 30.8 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 10.1 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.6 points per game.

Shockers: 6-4, averaging 72.3 points, 35.6 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 5.5 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.9 points.

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CSU Northridge Matadors (22-10, 14-7 Big West) at Stanford Cardinal (20-13, 12-10 ACC)

Stanford, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Stanford and CSU Northridge meet in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Cardinal have gone 12-10 against ACC teams, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Stanford is 3-2 in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Matadors' record in Big West action is 14-7. CSU Northridge averages 16.5 assists per game to lead the Big West, paced by Keonte Jones with 4.2.

Stanford scores 73.0 points per game, 0.5 more points than the 72.5 CSU Northridge gives up. CSU Northridge has shot at a 46.8% clip from the field this season, 1.9 percentage points above the 44.9% shooting opponents of Stanford have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Maxime Raynaud is shooting 34.3% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Cardinal, while averaging 20.1 points and 10.6 rebounds. Oziyah Sellers is averaging 11.8 points over the last 10 games.

Marcus Adams Jr. is averaging 16.1 points for the Matadors. Scotty Washington is averaging 14.2 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinal: 5-5, averaging 66.6 points, 28.2 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.0 points per game.

Matadors: 7-3, averaging 80.8 points, 34.4 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.1 points.

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Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (16-17, 11-8 NEC) vs. Alabama State Hornets (19-15, 15-6 SWAC)

Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -3.5; over/under is 141.5

BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State and Saint Francis (PA) play in the NCAA Tournament First Four round.

The Hornets are 15-6 against SWAC opponents and 4-9 in non-conference play. Alabama State ranks ninth in the SWAC with 11.8 assists per game led by Antonio Madlock averaging 2.6.

The Red Flash's record in NEC games is 11-8. Saint Francis (PA) is 6-6 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 12.2 turnovers per game.

Alabama State scores 73.4 points per game, 1.8 more points than the 71.6 Saint Francis (PA) gives up. Saint Francis (PA) has shot at a 46.1% rate from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points higher than the 43.5% shooting opponents of Alabama State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: CJ Hines is averaging 14.4 points for the Hornets. D'ante Bass is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Jeremy Clayville is shooting 39.0% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Red Flash, while averaging 7.7 points. Riley Parker is averaging 15 points over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 9-1, averaging 70.9 points, 35.4 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 9.7 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.9 points per game.

Red Flash: 8-2, averaging 72.9 points, 30.6 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.2 points.

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Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 12-8 MAC) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11, 10-10 A-10)

Olean, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure and Kent State square off in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Bonnies' record in A-10 games is 10-10, and their record is 12-1 against non-conference opponents. Saint Bonaventure is third in the A-10 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 64.9 points while holding opponents to 42.0% shooting.

The Golden Flashes are 12-8 against MAC opponents. Kent State is third in the MAC with 33.3 rebounds per game led by Delrecco Gillespie averaging 7.7.

Saint Bonaventure's average of 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Kent State allows. Kent State has shot at a 43.6% rate from the field this season, 1.6 percentage points greater than the 42.0% shooting opponents of Saint Bonaventure have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Melvin Council Jr. is scoring 14.8 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Bonnies. Lajae Jones is averaging 11.3 points and 5.9 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Jalen Sullinger is averaging 15.4 points for the Golden Flashes. VonCameron Davis is averaging 13.0 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bonnies: 5-5, averaging 63.6 points, 28.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game.

Golden Flashes: 7-3, averaging 81.7 points, 34.4 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.4 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.