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Michigan Wolverines vs. Eastern Michigan EMU Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023
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Juwan Howard is expected to resume his duties as Michigan’s head coach on Saturday as the Wolverines host Eastern Michigan in a non-conference game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Assistant Phil Martelli has been acting head coach while Howard recovers from mid-September heart surgery, and also while the university investigates an altercation between Howard and strength coach Jon Sanderson last week after practice. A 90-80 win at Iowa on Sunday snapped a three-game losing streak for … more
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Colgate Raiders Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 17th 2023
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This is the toughest time of the year for student-athletes, trying to balance final exams with the never-ceasing pressures of the college basketball schedule. No. 16 Illinois (7-2) and Colgate (6-4) return to the floor Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill., after a week’s worth of final exams wreaking havoc on their usual practice routines. “Obviously a really challenging opponent for us, especially at this time of the year,” said Colgate coach Matt Langel. “Exam week … more
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. South Carolina STATE Bulldogs Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023
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Having enjoyed its longest stretch between games since the season got underway, Pittsburgh will get back at it Saturday afternoon when it hosts South Carolina State. The Panthers (7-3) won their last two games heading into a week-long break from competition. “I knew this would be a tough game for a few reasons,” Pitt coach Jeff Capel said following his team’s 82-71 home win over Canisius last Saturday. “No. 1, it’s the end of the … more
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgetown Hoyas Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023
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Notre Dame’s first chance to atone for an underwhelming road loss against a longtime rival comes Saturday afternoon with a clash against Georgetown in South Bend, Ind. The Fighting Irish (4-5) are opening a six-game homestand against the Hoyas (6-4), who are on the road for the first time since their 71-60 loss at Rutgers on Nov. 15 — their only game away from home so far this season. Notre Dame did not present a … more
Providence Friars vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Pick & Prediction DECEMBER 16th 2023
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Providence’s five-game homestand continues Saturday against Sacred Heart in its final tuneup before the start of Big East play. The Friars (8-2) are 7-0 at home this season and have won 26 consecutive non-conference home games after defeating crosstown foe Brown 74-54 on Sunday. Devin Carter scored a team-high 18 points, including 10 in the first half, to help Providence build a commanding 37-13 lead at intermission. “It was a good win to kind of … more