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Tennessee Tops Syracuse, Butler Faces NDSU

In the latest college basketball action, several key matches took place on December 10, 2024. Tennessee, now the new 1 in the AP Top 25 College Basketball rankings, continued their dominant form with a commanding win over Syracuse. The Volunteers secured a 96-70 victory, showcasing their impressive shooting skills with 53.8% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc. Chaz Lanier was the standout player, scoring 26 points along with four rebounds and two assists.

Butler, meanwhile, is set to host North Dakota State in a highly anticipated matchup. Butler, with a 7-2 overall record and 5-1 at home, is favored by 13 points. The Bulldogs have strengths on both sides of the ball, ranking 13th in the nation in 3-point percentage and 19th in field goal percentage allowed. Jahmyl Telfort leads the team with 16.3 points per game, supported by Pierre Brooks II and Patrick McCaffery, who also average in double figures.

North Dakota State, on the other hand, has won four straight games and is among the most prolific 3-point shooting teams in the country. They rank fourth in made 3-pointers per game and 17th in 3-point percentage. The Bison have covered in each of their last five games and are solid on the road with a 5-2 ATS record.

In another notable game, North Carolina Central faced West Virginia. Despite trailing 41-28 at halftime, NC Central showed resilience in the second half, scoring 50 points to secure a 78-77 victory. Po’Boigh King stood out with 28 points and six rebounds.

Top Scorers:
- Tennessee vs Syracuse:
- Chaz Lanier (Tennessee): 26 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
- North Carolina Central vs West Virginia:
- Po’Boigh King (NC Central): 28 points, 6 rebounds
- Isaac Parson (NC Central): 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists

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