Kennesaw State Owls (17-13, 9-8 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (20-10, 12-5 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State takes on Jacksonville State after Simeon Cottle scored 24 points in Kennesaw State's 85-80 win against the Liberty Flames. The Gamecocks have gone 12-1 in home games.
Bradley leads UAPB against Alcorn State after 20-point game
Alcorn State Braves (10-20, 10-7 SWAC) at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (6-24, 3-14 SWAC) Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAPB hosts Alcorn State after Doctor Bradley scored 20 points in UAPB's 76-69 loss to the Jackson State Tigers. The Golden Lions are 4-7 in home games.
No. 11 Clemson hosts Virginia Tech following Zackery’s 21-point game
Virginia Tech is 6-15 against opponents over . Clemson scores 77.5 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 73.1 Virginia Tech gives up. Virginia Tech averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 more makes per game than Clemson gives up.
Drexel plays in CAA Tournament against the Elon
The Dragons are 9-9 against CAA opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play. Drexel is third in the CAA in rebounding averaging 33.9 rebounds. Cole Hargrove paces the Dragons with 7.4 boards.
UConn plays Seton Hall following Karaban’s 21-point performance
UConn is sixth in the Big East in team defense, allowing 68.9 points while holding opponents to 42.5% shooting. The Pirates are 2-17 in conference games. Seton Hall is 5-17 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 11.3 turnovers per game.
Belmont plays in MVC Tournament against the Illinois State
The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 11-10. Illinois State is ninth in the MVC with 29.7 rebounds per game led by Chase Walker averaging 6.1. Belmont averages 80.4 points, 8.6 more per game than the 71.8 Illinois State gives up.
Bryant takes on UMBC in America East Tournament
UMBC Retrievers (13-18, 5-11 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (20-11, 14-2 America East) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant and UMBC play in the America East Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in America East games is 14-2, and their record is 6-9 in non-conference games.
Northern Iowa plays in MVC Tournament against the Valparaiso
The Panthers are 14-6 against MVC opponents and 6-5 in non-conference play. Northern Iowa averages 73.9 points while outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game. The Beacons are 7-14 in MVC play.
Xavier faces Providence following Freemantle’s 24-point game
Providence Friars (12-18, 6-13 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (20-10, 12-7 Big East) Cincinnati; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier hosts Providence after Zach Freemantle scored 24 points in Xavier's 91-78 victory over the Butler Bulldogs. The Musketeers are 14-2 in home games.
San Jose State hosts Fresno State, aims to stop home losing streak
Fresno State Bulldogs (6-24, 2-17 MWC) at San Jose State Spartans (13-18, 6-13 MWC) San Jose, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State is looking to end its three-game home losing streak with a victory over Fresno State. The Spartans have gone 6-8 in home games.
Sears leads No. 7 Alabama against No. 1 Auburn after 30-point showing
Auburn scores 85.0 points per game, 4.3 more points than the 80.7 Alabama allows. Alabama scores 21.9 more points per game (91.1) than Auburn gives up to opponents (69.2). TOP PERFORMERS: Johni Broome is averaging 18 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.4 blocks for the Tigers.
Southeast Missouri State meets Little Rock in OVC Tournament
Southeast Missouri State ranks second in the OVC with 13.8 assists per game led by Rob Martin averaging 4.6. The Trojans' record in OVC games is 13-8. Little Rock is seventh in the OVC with 31.7 rebounds per game led by Mwani Wilkinson averaging 7.2.
Indiana hosts Thornton and Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes (17-13, 9-10 Big Ten) at Indiana Hoosiers (18-12, 9-10 Big Ten) Bloomington, Indiana; Saturday, 3:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State takes on Indiana after Bruce Thornton scored 29 points in Ohio State's 116-114 overtime win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Hoosiers are 13-4 on their home court.
Georgetown faces DePaul after Epps’ 20-point game
Georgetown Hoyas (17-13, 8-11 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (12-18, 3-16 Big East) Chicago; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown visits DePaul after Jayden Epps scored 20 points in Georgetown's 75-73 win against the Villanova Wildcats. The Blue Demons have gone 10-8 in home games.
Jackson State visits Mississippi Valley State following Ruffin’s 20-point game
Jackson State Tigers (13-17, 13-4 SWAC) at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-27, 1-16 SWAC) Itta Bena, Mississippi; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State visits Mississippi Valley State after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in Jackson State's 76-69 win over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The Delta Devils are 2-8 in home games.