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North Carolina A&T Aggies (10-15, 5-9 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (18-8, 11-4 CAA)
West Long Branch, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth faces N.C. A&T after Gigi Gamble scored 21 points in Monmouth's 64-57 victory against the Hampton Lady Pirates.
The Hawks are 9-3 on their home court. Monmouth is fourth in the CAA scoring 63.8 points while shooting 40.9% from the field.
The Aggies are 5-9 in CAA play. N.C. A&T ranks ninth in the CAA shooting 29.3% from 3-point range.
Monmouth scores 63.8 points per game, 0.5 more points than the 63.3 N.C. A&T allows. N.C. A&T scores 5.3 more points per game (62.8) than Monmouth allows (57.5).
The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. Monmouth won the last meeting 61-55 on Jan. 4. Gamble scored 25 points points to help lead the Hawks to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Gamble is shooting 40.1% and averaging 14.5 points for the Hawks. Divine Dibula is averaging 16.0 points over the last 10 games.
Chaniya Clark is shooting 45.6% and averaging 13.1 points for the Aggies. Crystal Hardy is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 7-3, averaging 61.8 points, 30.0 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 5.7 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 42.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 55.8 points per game.
Aggies: 4-6, averaging 62.8 points, 33.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.1 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
🔎 Valencia look to Germany to strengthen their technical department
The Valencia CF continues to shape its sports organization for the upcoming season. As reported by Plaza Deportiva, the name of José Viñas is strongly featured on the list of candidates to join the technical secretariat at Mestalla.
Viñas, originally from Valencia, has an enviable track record in international football.
He is currently working as a scout for Schalke 04, a team leading the 2. Bundesliga and on the verge of promotion. His work in Germany has been crucial in rebuilding a historic club during tough times, contributing his ability to spot young and competitive talent.
Successes with Eintracht Frankfurt
His greatest professional success came with Eintracht Frankfurt. As the head of scouting in Spain, he was part of the team that led the German club to win the German Cup in 2018 and the Europa League in 2022.
This experience in successful projects is the main credential that the CEO of Football, Ron Gourlay, is considering for his potential incorporation.
Knowledgeable in the football business
Beyond the offices, Viñas possesses a comprehensive vision of the business. He has been on the benches of Villarreal CF and Torre Levante, and worked for eleven years as a football agent.
This triple background (coach, agent, and scout) gives him a competitive edge in the current market. The coach has an active contract in Germany but is seeking new professional challenges.
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Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute
Real Madrid have launched an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.
Prior to the kick-off at the Bernabeu, a fan appeared to make the fascist gesture as the television cameras panned around the 83,000-seater stadium.
The fan was identified by security staff moments later and ejected from the ground.
Real beat Portuguese side Benfica 2-1 in the second leg of their knockout round play-off tie to progress 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16 of the Champions League.
In a statement, the Spanish club said they have asked its disciplinary committee "to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure" for the fan.
"Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society," it added.
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The incident comes after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr alleged he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg in Lisbon.
The 25-year-old Brazilian, who scored the only goal of the game, informed the referee he had been racially abused by Prestianni and the game was halted for 10 minutes after he and his Madrid team-mates left the pitch.
Argentine winger Prestianni was subsequently handed a provisional one-match ban and missed the second leg after Uefa rejected Benfica's appeal against his suspension. He could still face further punishment, pending the result of a full Uefa investigation.
Vinicius, who scored Madrid's winner on 80 minutes, received support by the home fans as a banner with the words "no to racism" in Spanish was displayed in the stands before kick-off.
His team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni also said the win was "for everyone who stands against racism".