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The Villanova Wildcats will look to maintain momentum when they welcome the Sacred Heart Pioneers to Finneran Pavilion on Tuesday night. After a rocky start to their season, first-year coach Kevin Willard’s squad hopes to establish rhythm and consistency in this non-conference matchup. Villanova (1-1) bounced back from a close 71-66 loss to No. 8 BYU with a convincing 94-74 victory over Queens University. The Wildcats looked much more composed on offense, shooting 53% from the field and 40% from deep. Freshman Acaden Lewis responded with a breakout 21-point effort, while Bryce Lindsay led all scorers with 25. Meanwhile, senior forward Duke Brennan has been the team’s steady anchor. His 35 rebounds through two games — including 20 against Queens

The Maryland Terrapins return to XFINITY Center seeking consistency as they host the Alcorn State Braves on Tuesday night in College Park. After an uneven start to the season, Maryland (1-1) looks to rebound from a 70-60 loss to Georgetown, a game where the Terrapins failed to match the intensity of their opponent early in both halves. New head coach Buzz Williams acknowledged that his squad lacked the competitive edge needed to close out games, something they aim to correct against Alcorn State. The Terrapins have been led by Pharrel Payne, who is averaging 19 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Myles Rice, an Indiana transfer, added 19 points in his Maryland debut, showing that the backcourt is capable of

The Ohio State Buckeyes return to Value City Arena looking to maintain their perfect start as they host the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Tuesday night in Columbus. The Buckeyes (2-0) are coming off an emphatic 94-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne, led by star guard Bruce Thornton’s career-high 38 points. Thornton controlled the game’s tempo and provided veteran leadership, helping Ohio State withstand a brief first-half surge by the Mastodons. Coach Jake Diebler’s team looks sharper offensively than last season, averaging over 100 points per game through two contests while shooting 64.8% from the field. With Thornton and forward Christoph Tilly forming a strong inside-out duo, Ohio State’s offensive efficiency has been among the best in the country. Appalachian State

The Sacramento Kings host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in a battle of elite big men. Nikola Jokic continues his triple-double tear, while Domantas Sabonis returns from injury to anchor a struggling Kings squad. Denver enters on a four-game win streak, while Sacramento has dropped three of four and is searching for defensive answers. Denver opened as a road favorite, reflecting their form and Sacramento’s recent defensive collapse. The total sits at 234.5, driven by both teams’ offensive talent and pace. See full NBA odds for market movement. Jokic is averaging 25.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, and a league-best 11.9 assists. He posted 32-14-14 in just 31 minutes against Indiana and had 34 points and 14 assists in a previous