News On The Horizon 12/18/2018

Williams Tabbed Horizon League Freshman of the Week--csuvikings.com

Vikings Host Bradley To Close Out Non-League Slate--csuvikings.com

Furious Second Half Rally Falls Just Short as Titans Edged by Falcons--detroittitans.com

GAME 12: OAKLAND TAKES ON SEC FOE GEORGIA IN ATHENS--goldengrizzlies.com
OAKLAND ALL ACCESS SHOW RETURNS FOR EIGHTH SEASON--goldengrizzlies.com

SOLID DEFENSE LEADS OAKLAND OVER ROCHESTER COLLEGE--goldengrizzlies.com

UIC builds early lead, cruises past Incarnate Word 63-57--CBS Sports
Diggins Propels Flames Past Cardinals, 63-57--uicflames.com

@UICWBB Stages First Meeting with UCLA Inside Credit Union 1 Arena--uicflames.com

IUPUI TO FACE SECOND STRAIGHT FORMER LEAGUE FOE--iupuijags.com

WILLIAMS TABBED PLAYER OF THE WEEK AGAIN--iupuijags.com

Green Bay Welcomes UW-Parkside on Tuesday Night--greenbayphoenix.com

Abram Named Horizon League Player Of The Week--mkepanthers.com

Wright State basketball: Freshman giving Raiders options in backcourt--Dayton Daily News
Morehead State at Wright State: What to know about Tuesday’s game--Dayton Daily News

Anisja Harris Named Freshman of the Week--wsuraiders.com

The Morning Dish – Tuesday, December 18, 2018--Hoops HD

Today’s Menu: A busier schedule, but still with few particularly intriguing games.
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Another example of how conference networks are truly tailored to nobody but the few fans of one team or another: Youngstown State is at Ohio State on Big Ten Network (7 p.m.).

After escape, No. 15 Ohio State faces Youngstown State--CBS Sports
12/18 Big Ten Preview: Inching closer to competitive basketball-- BT Powerhouse

The Rest:
-Youngstown State Penguins at No. 15 Ohio State Buckeyes

Time/TV: 7:00PM ET - BTN
KenPom Spread: Ohio State (-25)

Over in Columbus, the Buckeyes take on a familiar foe in the Youngstown State Penguins — a program that, for my money, has one of the best nicknames in all of college athletics.

But much like Western Carolina before it, Youngstown State has had a rough go of it to start the year.

Sitting at 4-8, the Penguins have managed victories over just two division 1 opponents, besting Columbia and Binghamton, along with one school I’ve never heard of (Westminster PA Titans), and one most famous for being the alma mater of ESPN anchor John Buccigross (Heidelberg Student Princes).

Sophomore guard Garrett Covington is the only Youngstown State player averaging more than 10 points per game, but it’s the Penguins defense that looks to be more of a concern as its allowed 98 points or more on four separate occasions this season.

Don’t be surprised if after Tuesday that number gets run up to five such outcomes.

Pick Against The Spread: Ohio State

Penguins Close Non-League Slate at No. 15 Ohio State--ysusports.com

Penguins Face Tough Challenge at Bucknell in Final Non-League Road Game--ysusports.com

Nike #HLMBB Players of the Week (December 17)--The Horizon League

Nike #HLWBB Players of the Week (December 17)--The Horizon League