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HKN–ISLANDERS-BLUE JACKETS
COLUMBUS — The New York Islanders visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time 7 p.m.
BKC–ALABAMA’S CHALLENGE
DAYTON, Ohio — No. 23 Dayton — playing with its highest ranking so late in the season since 1968 — hosts Duquesne. By Joe Kay. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game time 7 p.m.
BKC–T25-XAVIER-CREIGHTON
OMAHA, Neb. — No. 5 Xavier brings a five-game win streak into its game against Creighton. By Eric Olson. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game time 9 p.m.