My Sports Betting News

College basketball betting is exciting for hardcore fans of the sport since nothing says “I love basketball” more than “I’ve been rooting for so-and-so since he was a rookie at so-and-so University!” It’s also exciting for college students, since even those that aren’t necessarily athletic (that’s right, you nerds and geeks!) can feel proud that their alma mater has a kick-ass basketball team. Joking aside, nerds and geeks can definitely profit from online sports betting when it comes to college, and some enterprising individuals paid their way through school by means of smart wagering. Take note: SMART wagering (check out articles on Responsible Gambling for more info).

Whether you love sports, your alma mater, or simply money, the college basketball news highlights compiled below might be of interest to you:

MISSOURI 104, KENNESAW STATE 67: 60% shooting from the University of Missouri Tigers won them 37 points over Kennesaw State Owls on Thursday night in Columbia, Mo. Marcus Denmon scored 17 points and Matt Pressey scored 15 points, while Phil Pressey had nine points and 10 assists for the Tigers. Can the team top their 10-0 streak and make it an 11-0?

MURRAY STATE 89, LIPSCOMB 65: Coach Steve Prohm has players Ed Daniel and Ivan Aska, who both scored 16 points, to thank—he’s enjoying the best start for any rookie coach in Murray State history. The Racers sped past the Bisons with 23 turnovers, 15 steals and 25 assists.

WISCONSIN 66, SAVANNAH STATE 33: Jared Berggren added 13 points, rallying the Badgers (10-2) to another double-figure lead this season (their fourth), this time over the Savannah State Tigers.

NORTHWESTERN 81, TEXAS SOUTHERN 51: Wildcats John Shurna led with 20 points, Drew Crawford had 17 and freshman Dave Sobolewski contributed 15, the entire team boasting of a strong presence from start to finish.