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George Mason and Samford play in NIT matchup

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19 March 2025

Samford Bulldogs (22-10, 12-7 SoCon) at George Mason Patriots (26-8, 17-4 A-10)

Fairfax, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: George Mason and Samford meet in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Patriots' record in A-10 games is 17-4, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games. George Mason ranks ninth in the A-10 with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Giovanni Emejuru averaging 2.1.

The Bulldogs' record in SoCon games is 12-7. Samford ranks second in the SoCon with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Riley Allenspach averaging 1.6.

George Mason is shooting 45.5% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 44.7% Samford allows to opponents. Samford averages 10.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.1 more made shots on average than the 7.7 per game George Mason allows.

TOP PERFORMERS: Darius Maddox averages 1.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Patriots, scoring 13.7 points while shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc. Jalen Haynes is shooting 51.6% and averaging 17.9 points over the past 10 games.

Trey Fort averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, scoring 14.9 points while shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc. Jaden Brownell is shooting 41.7% and averaging 12.3 points over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Patriots: 7-3, averaging 68.0 points, 29.8 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.9 points per game.

Bulldogs: 5-5, averaging 82.4 points, 33.0 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 10.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.1 points.

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

Read more: George Mason and Samford play in NIT matchup

Ezra Williams on last Georgia basketball team to win in NCAA Tournament, this year's Bulldogs

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19 March 2025
Georgia basketball is seeking its first NCAA Tournament win since 2002 on Thursday. Former All-SEC guard Ezra Williams on that drought and this year's team:
Read more: Ezra Williams on last Georgia basketball team to win in NCAA Tournament, this year's Bulldogs

UNC basketball quiets NCAA Tournament critics, raises volume in First Four debut vs San Diego State

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19 March 2025
UNC basketball's "voices" are getting louder as noise amplifies around the Tar Heels. UNC sent a message with its dominant First Four debut.
Read more: UNC basketball quiets NCAA Tournament critics, raises volume in First Four debut vs San Diego State

Louisville Cardinals take on Creighton Bluejays in opening round of NCAA Tournament

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19 March 2025

Creighton Bluejays (24-10, 17-6 Big East) vs. Louisville Cardinals (27-7, 20-3 ACC)

Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 12:15 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -2.5; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 10 Louisville plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against Creighton.

The Cardinals' record in ACC play is 20-3, and their record is 7-4 in non-conference games. Louisville is fourth in the ACC with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by James Scott averaging 2.1.

The Bluejays' record in Big East action is 17-6. Creighton is the Big East leader with 27.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 6.3.

Louisville averages 78.6 points, 9.1 more per game than the 69.5 Creighton gives up. Creighton has shot at a 47.5% clip from the field this season, 5.0 percentage points greater than the 42.5% shooting opponents of Louisville have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Terrence Edwards is scoring 16.6 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Cardinals. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 19.0 points and 3.7 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Kalkbrenner is scoring 19.4 points per game and averaging 8.8 rebounds for the Bluejays. Steven Ashworth is averaging 15.0 points and 4.3 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 9-1, averaging 77.1 points, 31.5 rebounds, 13.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.6 points per game.

Bluejays: 6-4, averaging 74.3 points, 35.3 rebounds, 17.8 assists, 3.4 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.6 points.

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

Read more: Louisville Cardinals take on Creighton Bluejays in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Texas vs Xavier prediction: Preview, TV channel for NCAA Tournament game

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19 March 2025
Texas basketball and freshman Tre Johnson earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament's First Four, where they will meet Xavier in Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday.
Read more: Texas vs Xavier prediction: Preview, TV channel for NCAA Tournament game

Rick Pitino explains why he doesn’t view his St. John’s comeback as a ‘redemption’ story

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17 March 2025
NEW YORK — Rick Pitino doesn’t look at his return to college basketball’s biggest stage as a redemption story. He said as much Saturday after leading St. John’s to its first Big East Tournament championship in 25 years, then reiterated that stance Monday during an appearance on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” “I really don’t believe in the word ‘redemption’ because those who judge you really ...
Read more: Rick Pitino explains why he doesn’t view his St. John’s comeback as a ‘redemption’ story

‘No-ego guy’ Curtis Jones, nation’s top bench scorer, content with ‘sixth starter’ role for Iowa State

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17 March 2025
Curtis Jones is the leading scorer in the nation among players who primarily come off the bench. It’s a role he’s embraced since he arrived in Ames before last season.
Read more: ‘No-ego guy’ Curtis Jones, nation’s top bench scorer, content with ‘sixth starter’ role for Iowa...

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