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Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Illinois State Redbirds square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis in MVC Tournament
Southern Illinois Salukis (4-25, 2-18 MVC) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (20-11, 14-6 MVC) BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Southern Illinois square off in the MVC Tournament. The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 14-6, and their record is 6-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State is fourth in the MVC scoring 74.6 points while shooting 47.9% from the field. The Salukis are 2-18 in MVC play. Southern Illinois is 1-24 in games decided by at least 10 points. Illinois State's average of 6.4 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Southern Illinois allows. Southern Illinois' 35.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.6 percentage points lower than Illinois State has given up to its opponents (41.1%). The teams square off for the third time this season. Illinois State won the last meeting 99-86 on March 8. Elyce Knudsen scored 28 to help lead Illinois State to the win, and Kayla Cooper scored 23 points for Southern Illinois. TOP PERFORMERS: Shannon Dowell is averaging 16 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Redbirds. Knudsen is averaging 14.9 points over the last 10 games. Cooper is shooting 29.8% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Salukis, while averaging 9.9 points. Gift Uchenna is averaging 12.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Redbirds: 6-4, averaging 71.6 points, 32.6 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 4.4 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.4 points per game. Salukis: 1-9, averaging 56.4 points, 29.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 6.5 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 36.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.8 points. ___
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Albany takes on Vermont in America East Championship game
Albany, New York; Friday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Albany plays Vermont in the America East Championship. The Great Danes' record in America East games is 16-2, and their record is 10-3 in non-conference games. Albany ranks eighth in the America East with 19.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Kayla Cooper averaging 4.0. The Catamounts are 15-3 against America East opponents. Albany scores 64.1 points, 12.0 more per game than the 52.1 Vermont gives up. Vermont averages 8.2 more points per game (61.1) than Albany allows (52.9). The teams play each other for the third time this season. Vermont won the last meeting 59-50 on Feb. 8. Anna Olson scored 22 to help lead Vermont to the win, and Cooper scored 16 points for Albany. TOP PERFORMERS: Cooper is shooting 55.1% and averaging 17.2 points for the Great Danes. Jessica Tomasetti is averaging 11.0 points over the last 10 games. Olson is scoring 12.8 points per game with 5.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Catamounts. Nikola Priede is averaging 12.9 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 56.5% over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Great Danes: 9-1, averaging 60.1 points, 27.3 rebounds, 13.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 48.6 points per game. Catamounts: 8-2, averaging 61.4 points, 28.3 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 45.7 points. ___
Associated Press
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Albany Great Danes play the Maine Black Bears in America East Tournament
Maine Black Bears (15-15, 10-7 America East) at Albany Great Danes (25-5, 15-2 America East) Albany, New York; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Albany and Maine play in the America East Tournament. The Great Danes have gone 15-2 against America East teams, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. Albany averages 64.6 points and has outscored opponents by 11.3 points per game. The Black Bears' record in America East games is 10-7. Maine has a 1-0 record in one-possession games. Albany averages 6.1 made 3-pointers per game, 1.7 more made shots than the 4.4 per game Maine allows. Maine averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.3 more made shots on average than the 4.7 per game Albany gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Kayla Cooper is averaging 17.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals for the Great Danes. Jessica Tomasetti is averaging 11.7 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 50.0% over the past 10 games. Olivia Rockwood averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Black Bears, scoring 6.2 points while shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc. Caroline Bornemann is averaging 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Great Danes: 9-1, averaging 62.7 points, 27.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 50.4 points per game. Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 53.1 points, 26.8 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 38.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 56.6 points. ___
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Albany takes on Maine in America East Tournament
Maine Black Bears (15-15, 10-7 America East) at Albany Great Danes (25-5, 15-2 America East) Albany, New York; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Albany plays in the America East Tournament against Maine. The Great Danes are 15-2 against America East opponents and 10-3 in non-conference play. Albany averages 12.0 turnovers per game and is 20-2 when it wins the turnover battle. The Black Bears are 10-7 in America East play. Maine is 8-13 against opponents with a winning record. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Albany scores 64.6 points, 5.8 more per game than the 58.8 Maine allows. Maine averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.3 more made shots on average than the 4.7 per game Albany gives up. The teams did not meet during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Kayla Cooper is averaging 17.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals for the Great Danes. Jessica Tomasetti is averaging 11.7 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 50.0% over the past 10 games. Olivia Rockwood averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Black Bears, scoring 6.2 points while shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc. Caroline Bornemann is averaging 11.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Great Danes: 9-1, averaging 62.7 points, 27.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 50.4 points per game. Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 53.1 points, 26.8 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 38.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 56.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Albany Great Danes and Maine Black Bears meet in America East Tournament
Albany, New York; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Albany takes on Maine in the America East Tournament. The Great Danes are 15-2 against America East opponents and 10-3 in non-conference play. Albany ranks eighth in college basketball giving up 53.3 points per game while holding opponents to 39.2% shooting. The Black Bears' record in America East play is 10-7. Albany averages 6.1 made 3-pointers per game, 1.7 more made shots than the 4.4 per game Maine allows. Maine averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.3 more made shots on average than the 4.7 per game Albany gives up. The teams did not face off during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Kayla Cooper is averaging 17.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals for the Great Danes. Lilly Phillips is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Great Danes: 9-1, averaging 62.7 points, 27.3 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 50.4 points per game. Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 53.1 points, 26.8 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 7.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 38.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 56.6 points. ___
