Kennedy leads Merrimack against Siena after 24-point game
Siena Saints (18-9, 11-5 MAAC) at Merrimack Warriors (18-9, 14-2 MAAC)
North Andover, Massachusetts; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack hosts Siena after Kevair Kennedy scored 24 points in Merrimack's 56-49 win against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
The Warriors are 9-0 in home games. Merrimack averages 68.4 points and has outscored opponents by 1.7 points per game.
The Saints are 11-5 in conference matchups. Siena scores 71.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game.
Merrimack's average of 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Siena allows. Siena has shot at a 46.6% clip from the field this season, 5.1 percentage points above the 41.5% shooting opponents of Merrimack have averaged.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Merrimack won 63-59 in the last matchup on Jan. 10. Ernest Shelton led Merrimack with 17 points, and Francis Folefac led Siena with 22 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shelton averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Warriors, scoring 15.9 points while shooting 35.6% from beyond the arc. Kennedy is averaging 17.7 points, 4.1 assists and two steals over the past 10 games.
Gavin Doty is averaging 17.1 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Saints. Justice Shoats is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 8-2, averaging 71.3 points, 28.1 rebounds, 12.0 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.2 points per game.
Saints: 7-3, averaging 74.1 points, 29.7 rebounds, 15.1 assists, 5.2 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.3 points.
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Oakland hosts Green Bay following Hall's 32-point performance
Green Bay Phoenix (15-13, 10-7 Horizon League) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (14-13, 10-6 Horizon League)
Auburn Hills, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay plays Oakland after Marcus Hall scored 32 points in Green Bay's 75-72 loss to the Milwaukee Panthers.
The Golden Grizzlies are 6-3 on their home court. Oakland is seventh in the Horizon League in rebounding averaging 30.8 rebounds. Isaac Garrett paces the Golden Grizzlies with 7.1 boards.
The Phoenix are 10-7 in Horizon League play. Green Bay has a 4-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
Oakland is shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 45.6% Green Bay allows to opponents. Green Bay has shot at a 48.4% clip from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher than the 47.1% shooting opponents of Oakland have averaged.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Oakland won 88-63 in the last matchup on Jan. 18. Tuburu Niavalurua led Oakland with 26 points, and Ramel Bethea led Green Bay with 11 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brody Robinson is shooting 39.9% and averaging 16.8 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Michael Houge is averaging 14.0 points over the last 10 games.
Hall is scoring 14.6 points per game with 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Phoenix. CJ O'Hara is averaging 16.1 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 80.4 points, 31.0 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.7 points per game.
Phoenix: 5-5, averaging 77.1 points, 26.9 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 4.7 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.9 points.
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Commanders' Marshon Lattimore named a potential salary cap casualty
The Washington Commanders are one of a handful of teams that have a decent amount of cap space to work with this offseason. The Athletic recently named one player from each team who could be a cap casualty in 2026, and for the Commanders, it's not so much a cap casualty as it is a player who needs to go. Their cap casualty pick for the Commanders, unsurprisingly, was veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
Cap casualty, veteran cut, unsurprising cut — use whatever label you want, but Lattimore’s time with the Commanders is almost certainly done. He has one year left on his deal, but his $16.5 million salary isn’t guaranteed, which means the team can move on and save $18.5 million in cap space. It’s a layup, and frankly it’s necessary for the defense to improve. But the failed experiment was costly. Washington gave up essentially three draft picks (the Commanders also swapped fifth-rounders) to acquire Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints at the 2024 trading deadline. The Commanders’ attempt to rebuild, at the time, seemed to be on a faster track than anticipated. But Lattimore was often more of a liability than an asset to Washington’s secondary, and the team proved last season that it’s clearly far from contending anytime soon.
Lattimore joined the Commanders in the middle of the 2024 season when general manager Adam Peters traded away multiple Commanders' draft picks to bring the veteran to Washington. The secondary needed some help, and it still does because Lattimore hasn't panned out as expected. He was hampered by a hamstring injury that delayed his Commanders' debut, and only played nine games in 2025 due to a torn ACL.
In all, Lattimore has played in 11 games for the Commanders, recording 31 tackles (19 solo), one tackle for a loss, one fumble recovery, 10 passes defensed, and one interception. On top of his production struggles, Lattimore's off-field issues haven't helped his cause. Even before his recent arrest, Lattimore was unlikely to return in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Marshon Lattimore named potential cap casualty
Niagara visits Mount St. Mary's, looks to stop road slide
Niagara Purple Eagles (7-19, 4-12 MAAC) at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (12-15, 8-8 MAAC)
Emmitsburg, Maryland; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Niagara will try to end its three-game road slide when the Purple Eagles play Mount St. Mary's.
The Mountaineers have gone 6-5 at home. Mount St. Mary's allows 72.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.0 points per game.
The Purple Eagles are 4-12 in MAAC play. Niagara has a 2-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
Mount St. Mary's scores 68.1 points per game, 2.9 fewer points than the 71.0 Niagara allows. Niagara has shot at a 43.8% rate from the field this season, 3.3 percentage points above the 40.5% shooting opponents of Mount St. Mary's have averaged.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Mount St. Mary's won 68-58 in the last matchup on Jan. 19. Arlandus Keyes led Mount St. Mary's with 15 points, and Will Shortt led Niagara with 10 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Keyes is averaging 11.7 points for the Mountaineers. Abdou Khadre Kebe is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Justin Page is shooting 42.3% and averaging 12.1 points for the Purple Eagles. Vice Zanki is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mountaineers: 6-4, averaging 67.7 points, 34.7 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 4.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.0 points per game.
Purple Eagles: 3-7, averaging 63.2 points, 28.1 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 5.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.1 points.
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Saint Peter's visits Iona following Robinson's 21-point game
Saint Peter's Peacocks (15-9, 12-4 MAAC) at Iona Gaels (15-12, 7-9 MAAC)
New Rochelle, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Saint Peter's faces Iona after TJ Robinson scored 21 points in Saint Peter's 83-74 win over the Fairfield Stags.
The Gaels are 9-3 on their home court. Iona is third in the MAAC with 23.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Lamin Sabally averaging 5.4.
The Peacocks are 12-4 against MAAC opponents. Saint Peter's is sixth in the MAAC scoring 72.3 points per game and is shooting 41.1%.
Iona scores 73.2 points per game, 4.7 more points than the 68.5 Saint Peter's gives up. Saint Peter's averages 7.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than Iona allows.
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. Saint Peter's won the last meeting 77-63 on Jan. 19. Zaakir Williamson scored 13 points to help lead the Peacocks to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: CJ Anthony is averaging 14 points, 5.5 assists and 1.7 steals for the Gaels. Toby Harris is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Brent Bland is scoring 14.3 points per game with 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Peacocks. Bryce Eaton is averaging 11.0 points and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 39.1% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 4-6, averaging 68.7 points, 28.0 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.0 points per game.
Peacocks: 7-3, averaging 72.7 points, 32.6 rebounds, 13.1 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.9 points.
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