Richmond hosts Dayton following Bennett's 25-point outing — and more

Dayton Flyers (20-9, 11-5 A-10) at Richmond Spiders (15-14, 5-11 A-10)

Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Dayton visits Richmond after Javon Bennett scored 25 points in Dayton's 68-66 win over the George Washington Revolutionaries.

The Spiders have gone 11-6 at home. Richmond averages 77.6 points and has outscored opponents by 3.6 points per game.

The Flyers are 11-5 in A-10 play. Dayton averages 75.9 points while outscoring opponents by 5.3 points per game.

Richmond averages 77.6 points, 7.0 more per game than the 70.6 Dayton allows. Dayton has shot at a 45.2% clip from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points above the 43.9% shooting opponents of Richmond have averaged.

The Spiders and Flyers face off Tuesday for the first time in A-10 play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: AJ Lopez is shooting 47.2% and averaging 13.5 points for the Spiders. Aiden Argabright is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games.

Bennett is scoring 16.2 points per game with 2.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Flyers. Amael L'Etang is averaging 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spiders: 2-8, averaging 71.4 points, 25.8 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.8 points per game.

Flyers: 6-4, averaging 74.1 points, 28.9 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.3 points.

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One year ago, all everyone could talk about was the Washington Commanders trading for a premier edge rusher in an attempt to get over the hump after surprisingly appearing in the NFC Championship Game. Washington was linked to Myles Garrett before he agreed to an extension with the Cleveland Browns.

Once Garrett agreed to remain in Cleveland, the focus turned to Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals. Hendrickson, whose 35 combined sacks led the NFL in 2023 and 2024, had one year remaining on his contract, and the Bengals weren't meeting his asking price. Therefore, any team that needed a pass rusher was linked to Hendrickson, including the Commanders.

It's unknown how interested the Commanders were in trading for Hendrickson. Washington GM Adam Peters was in a deal-making mood last offseason, acquiring wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil in trades. Of course, it's impossible to know of Washington's level of interest in Hendrickson because the Bengals weren't considering moving him.

Now, Hendrickson is an unrestricted free agent and can sign with anyone. Aaron Schatz of ESPN believes Washington should be Hendrickson's next team.

For the No. 1 free agent, we're looking for three things. First, a team with a gaping hole at the edge rusher position. Second, a team with a lot of cap space. Third, a legitimate playoff contender.

The Commanders definitely hit that first qualifier, as three of their top four edges are free agents. They also hit the second qualifier with the sixth-most cap space, per Roster Management System. And you might not think of them as legitimate playoff contenders, but they are only one season removed from appearing in the NFC Championship Game.

I think coach Dan Quinn will need to try his hardest to convince Hendrickson to come in and help improve the struggling Washington pass rush.

It all makes sense. Washington badly needs to address the edge rusher position. But there are concerns. For one, Hendrickson will be 32 in December and wants a lucrative long-term deal. Additionally, Hendrickson dealt with an injury last season that caused him to miss 10 games, limiting him to four sacks.

Do the Commanders really believe they are one player away? As we saw last season, when they finished 5-12, Washington has other needs, too. The good news for Peters is that there are other capable pass rushers in free agency. Sure, none may be as accomplished as Hendrickson, but would be cheaper and younger.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels enters the third season of his rookie contract in 2026, so Peters may want to go all-in this offseason in an effort to take advantage of his rookie deal. Hendrickson would be an all-in move for the Commanders.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Analyst projects Trey Hendrickson to D.C.

Albany (NY) Great Danes (11-19, 7-8 America East) at Vermont Catamounts (19-11, 11-4 America East)

Burlington, Vermont; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Vermont hosts Albany (NY) after Gus Yalden scored 21 points in Vermont's 66-64 win against the UMass-Lowell River Hawks.

The Catamounts are 10-3 on their home court. Vermont is sixth in the America East with 7.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Yalden averaging 2.1.

The Great Danes are 7-8 against America East opponents. Albany (NY) has a 5-11 record against teams over .500.

Vermont is shooting 46.4% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 44.7% Albany (NY) allows to opponents. Albany (NY) averages 72.4 points per game, 2.8 more than the 69.6 Vermont allows.

The teams play for the second time this season in America East play. Albany (NY) won the last matchup 75-68 on Jan. 19. Amir Lindsey scored 24 points to help lead the Great Danes to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Yalden is averaging 16.7 points and six rebounds for the Catamounts. TJ Hurley is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games.

Lindsey is shooting 44.1% and averaging 17.2 points for the Great Danes. Isaac Abidde is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Catamounts: 7-3, averaging 71.4 points, 33.0 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.0 points per game.

Great Danes: 4-6, averaging 71.2 points, 29.6 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.1 points.

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UMass-Lowell River Hawks (13-17, 8-7 America East) at Maine Black Bears (8-22, 6-9 America East)

Orono, Maine; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Xavier Spencer and UMass-Lowell take on TJ Biel and Maine on Tuesday.

The Black Bears are 4-7 in home games. Maine is ninth in the America East with 19.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Ace Flagg averaging 3.5.

The River Hawks are 8-7 in America East play. UMass-Lowell is 8-3 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 11.9 turnovers per game.

Maine's average of 6.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.5 per game UMass-Lowell allows. UMass-Lowell scores 6.3 more points per game (75.1) than Maine allows (68.8).

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. UMass-Lowell won the last matchup 91-77 on Jan. 31. Angel Montas scored 30 points to help lead the River Hawks to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Biel is scoring 12.0 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Black Bears. Logan Carey is averaging 13.6 points and 2.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Darrel Yepdo is shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the River Hawks, while averaging 10.2 points and 3.1 assists. Montas is averaging 18.5 points and 5.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 66.9 points, 20.5 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 8.6 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.2 points per game.

River Hawks: 5-5, averaging 73.5 points, 34.5 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 4.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.6 points.

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