Dias leads Idaho State against Northern Illinois after 26-point game
Idaho State Bengals (5-5) at Northern Illinois Huskies (4-5) DeKalb, Illinois; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Idaho State visits Northern Illinois after Maria Dias scored 26 points in Idaho State's 67-50 victory over the UMKC Kangaroos. The Huskies have gone 1-2 in home games.
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Gaston and Auburn host Alabama State
Alabama State Hornets (2-8) at Auburn Tigers (8-3) Auburn, Alabama; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Auburn faces Alabama State after Deyona Gaston scored 29 points in Auburn's 68-51 victory against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The Tigers are 4-0 on their home court.
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Southern Miss faces Missouri State, looks to break road skid
Southern Miss Eagles (4-6) at Missouri State Bears (7-3) Springfield, Missouri; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss will aim to break its five-game road slide when the Eagles take on Missouri State. The Bears are 3-0 in home games.
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LIU faces VCU on 5-game road skid
Long Island Sharks (3-8) at VCU Rams (5-6) Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LIU hits the road against VCU looking to break its five-game road losing streak. The Rams are 3-2 on their home court.
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Wainwright scores 26 off the bench, Long Beach State beats Pepperdine 79-76
TJ Wainwright led Long Beach State past Pepperdine on Thursday night with 26 points off of the bench in a 79-76 victory. Wainwright had eight rebounds for the Beach (5-8). Devin Askew scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 14 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.
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Carpenter scores 13 as New Mexico State knocks off Northern New Mexico 87-50
Robert Carpenter helped lead New Mexico State over Northern New Mexico on Thursday night with 13 points off of the bench in an 87-50 victory. Christian Cook shot 5 for 6, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Eloy Medina added 10 points for Northern New Mexico.
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Saxen scores 18, Saint Mary's (CA) beats Merrimack 73-68
Mitchell Saxen scored 18 points as Saint Mary's (CA) beat Merrimack 73-68 on Thursday night. Saxen also contributed 12 rebounds for the Gaels (10-2). Paulius Murauskas added 18 points while going 5 of 10 and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and had 11 rebounds and three steals.
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