Western Kentucky hosts Jones and New Mexico State — and more

New Mexico State Aggies (13-13, 6-10 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (16-11, 9-7 CUSA)

Bowling Green, Kentucky; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico State visits Western Kentucky after Jemel Jones scored 21 points in New Mexico State's 67-63 win against the UTEP Miners.

The Hilltoppers are 10-4 in home games. Western Kentucky is fifth in the CUSA scoring 78.5 points while shooting 40.4% from the field.

The Aggies are 6-10 in conference matchups. New Mexico State is 7-3 in games decided by 10 points or more.

Western Kentucky scores 78.5 points, 7.7 more per game than the 70.8 New Mexico State allows. New Mexico State averages 75.5 points per game, 0.5 more than the 75.0 Western Kentucky allows.

The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. New Mexico State won 80-64 in the last matchup on Jan. 9. Jones led New Mexico State with 24 points, and Armelo Boone led Western Kentucky with 13 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Teagan Moore is averaging 18.3 points and 5.7 rebounds for the Hilltoppers. Grant Newell is averaging 14.2 points over the last 10 games.

Jones is averaging 17.1 points for the Aggies. Julius Mims is averaging 12.0 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hilltoppers: 5-5, averaging 73.6 points, 33.2 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 38.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.3 points per game.

Aggies: 4-6, averaging 74.8 points, 33.4 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 5.3 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.6 points.

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Winthrop Eagles (20-9, 12-2 Big South) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (13-16, 4-10 Big South)

North Charleston, South Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern hosts Winthrop after A'lahn Sumler scored 29 points in Charleston Southern's 107-96 overtime loss to the Longwood Lancers.

The Buccaneers are 9-4 on their home court. Charleston Southern is third in the Big South with 10.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Jesse Hafemeister averaging 1.8.

The Eagles are 12-2 against conference opponents. Winthrop averages 84.5 points while outscoring opponents by 9.8 points per game.

Charleston Southern averages 11.9 made 3-pointers per game, 3.7 more made shots than the 8.2 per game Winthrop gives up. Winthrop averages 84.5 points per game, 4.6 more than the 79.9 Charleston Southern gives up.

The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. Winthrop won the last meeting 81-77 on Jan. 7. Logan Duncomb scored 26 points to help lead the Eagles to the victory.

TOP PERFORMERS: Sumler is scoring 19.0 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Buccaneers. Hafemeister is averaging 13.0 points and 6.2 rebounds over the last 10 games.

Duncomb is scoring 19.0 points per game with 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Eagles. Kody Clouet is averaging 16.9 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 52.4% over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Buccaneers: 2-8, averaging 80.2 points, 34.5 rebounds, 15.2 assists, 5.2 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.8 points per game.

Eagles: 9-1, averaging 82.0 points, 33.9 rebounds, 15.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.0 points.

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The preview includes expected starting XI for both teams and any key injuries or suspensions that could affect the lineup.

Fans can use this information to anticipate the tactical setup and player availability ahead of the fixture.

Sacramento State Hornets (9-18, 5-10 Big Sky) at Montana Grizzlies (14-14, 8-7 Big Sky)

Missoula, Montana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento State plays Montana after Mark Lavrenov scored 20 points in Sacramento State's 86-80 loss to the Idaho Vandals.

The Grizzlies have gone 9-6 in home games. Montana is 6-4 in games decided by 10 or more points.

The Hornets are 5-10 against Big Sky opponents. Sacramento State has a 2-1 record in one-possession games.

Montana's average of 8.1 made 3-pointers per game is 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 9.2 per game Sacramento State allows. Sacramento State averages 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Montana gives up.

The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Sacramento State won 86-79 in the last matchup on Feb. 1. Prophet Johnson led Sacramento State with 26 points, and Te'Jon Sawyer led Montana with 31 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Thompson is shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Grizzlies, while averaging 8.7 points. Money Williams is averaging 19.5 points and 4.6 assists over the last 10 games.

Jahni Summers averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Hornets, scoring 10.3 points while shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Johnson is averaging 22.1 points, seven rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 75.0 points, 27.9 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 6.4 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.0 points per game.

Hornets: 3-7, averaging 81.6 points, 29.5 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.6 points.

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Hammarby captain Nahir Besara has claimed that other clubs in the Allsvenskan are envious of his team's current standing. "I believe many are watching us and are envious," Besara told SVT Sport.

The midfielder added that other clubs would have wished to be in Hammarby's position right now. "Many would have wished that they looked like we do at the moment," he said.