Henderson leads Portland State against Idaho after 29-point game
Idaho Vandals (14-12, 6-7 Big Sky) at Portland State Vikings (17-7, 11-2 Big Sky)
Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland State hosts Idaho after Jaylin Henderson scored 29 points in Portland State's 77-65 loss to the Northern Colorado Bears.
The Vikings are 9-2 on their home court. Portland State is third in the Big Sky with 24.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Keyon Kensie averaging 5.5.
The Vandals have gone 6-7 against Big Sky opponents. Idaho ranks fourth in the Big Sky with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Brody Rowbury averaging 3.5.
Portland State scores 77.8 points per game, 4.1 more points than the 73.7 Idaho allows. Idaho averages 9.7 more points per game (79.5) than Portland State gives up to opponents (69.8).
The Vikings and Vandals square off Thursday for the first time in conference play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Terri Miller Jr. is averaging 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Vikings. Kelcy Phipps is averaging 0.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Kolton Mitchell is scoring 13.9 points per game with 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Vandals. Isaiah Brickner is averaging 14.7 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 55.7% over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Vikings: 8-2, averaging 70.0 points, 31.0 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.3 points per game.
Vandals: 4-6, averaging 76.2 points, 31.5 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 5.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.9 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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O'Neill induced into managers hall of fame
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will be inducted into the League Managers Association Hall of Fame 1000 Club when he takes charge of Thursday night's game against Stuttgart.
The Europa League play-off will mark O'Neill 1000th professional match as a manager, and his 301st at Celtic.
The 73-year-old joins a group of 40 managers who have also hit the 1000 game milestone including the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Brian Clough, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger.
"Martin's life in football has been characterised by some phenomenal achievements and by such longevity, as evidenced by reaching this remarkable milestone," Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson said.
"Almost one third of these matches have been achieved with Celtic and everyone at the club is so grateful for the wonderful contribution Martin has made and continues to make to Celtic.
"He has given us and the wider football world so much over so many years and we send Martin our sincere congratulations on reaching this real landmark achievement."
Campbell hosts William & Mary in conference matchup
William & Mary Tribe (16-10, 7-7 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (12-14, 6-7 CAA)
Buies Creek, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: William & Mary takes on Campbell in CAA action Thursday.
The Fighting Camels are 8-3 on their home court. Campbell is 6-8 in games decided by at least 10 points.
The Tribe are 7-7 against CAA opponents. William & Mary averages 83.7 points and has outscored opponents by 6.8 points per game.
Campbell averages 79.9 points per game, 3.0 more points than the 76.9 William & Mary gives up. William & Mary has shot at a 48.2% clip from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points less than the 49.0% shooting opponents of Campbell have averaged.
The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: DJ Smith is averaging 20.2 points and 1.6 steals for the Fighting Camels. Jeremiah Johnson is averaging 17.7 points over the past 10 games.
Reese Miller is shooting 44.7% and averaging 11.8 points for the Tribe. Cade Haskins is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Camels: 4-6, averaging 78.9 points, 28.1 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.8 points per game.
Tribe: 5-5, averaging 82.4 points, 30.0 rebounds, 18.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% 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.
South Africa Defeats UAE in T20 World Cup Prep
South Africa cruised to a six-wicket victory against the United Arab Emirates in their final group game held in Delhi. The win serves as valuable preparation as they advance to the T20 World Cup Super 8s.