Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-9, 5-5 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (16-7, 8-2 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -3.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky plays Jacksonville State after Don McHenry scored 30 points in Western Kentucky's 76-69 loss to the Kennesaw State Owls. The Gamecocks have gone 10-0 at home.
East Tennessee State hosts Jones and Samford
East Tennessee State is fourth in the SoCon in rebounding with 34.6 rebounds. Karon Boyd leads the Buccaneers with 7.7 boards. The Bulldogs have gone 9-2 against SoCon opponents.
Cornell hosts Yale after Townsend’s 23-point showing
The Bulldogs have gone 6-0 against Ivy League opponents. Yale ranks third in the Ivy League with 17.2 assists per game led by Bez Mbeng averaging 5.5. Cornell averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.8 more made shots than the 8.7 per game Yale gives up.
Simpson leads Southern Utah against Abilene Christian after 22-point game
Abilene Christian Wildcats (10-13, 2-6 WAC) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-13, 2-7 WAC) Cedar City, Utah; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -1; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Utah hosts Abilene Christian after Jamir Simpson scored 22 points in Southern Utah's 60-57 victory against the Cal Baptist Lancers. The Thunderbirds are 7-4 on their home court.
Georgia Tech visits Ames and Virginia
Virginia allows 64.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.2 points per game. The Yellow Jackets are 5-7 in ACC play. Georgia Tech scores 75.1 points while outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game.
Murray State visits Valparaiso after Wright’s 32-point outing
Murray State Racers (11-13, 5-8 MVC) at Valparaiso Beacons (10-14, 3-10 MVC) Valparaiso, Indiana; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso takes on Murray State after All Wright scored 32 points in Valparaiso's 80-62 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Beacons have gone 8-5 in home games.
Butler hosts conference foe Providence
Providence Friars (11-12, 5-7 Big East) at Butler Bulldogs (10-13, 3-9 Big East) Indianapolis; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -4; over/under is 145 BOTTOM LINE: Bensley Joseph and Providence visit Jahmyl Telfort and Butler in Big East play Saturday. The Bulldogs are 7-6 in home games.
Tennessee Tech faces Eastern Illinois, aims to end home skid
Eastern Illinois Panthers (8-16, 4-9 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (12-12, 7-6 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee Tech hosts Eastern Illinois looking to stop its three-game home losing streak. The Golden Eagles have gone 6-3 in home games.
BYU visits Cincinnati following Thomas’ 20-point performance
BYU Cougars (15-7, 6-5 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (13-9, 3-8 Big 12) Cincinnati; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bearcats -1.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati hosts BYU after Day Day Thomas scored 20 points in Cincinnati's 93-83 victory against the UCF Knights. The Bearcats have gone 8-4 at home.
Cottle leads Kennesaw State against Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (15-8, 6-4 CUSA) at Kennesaw State Owls (14-9, 6-4 CUSA) Kennesaw, Georgia; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -2.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State hosts Middle Tennessee after Simeon Cottle scored 30 points in Kennesaw State's 76-69 win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Owls have gone 11-1 in home games.
Martinez’s 30 lead Utah State over Fresno State 89-81
Ian Martinez's 30 points led Utah State over Fresno State 89-81 on Friday. Martinez added eight rebounds for the Aggies (21-3, 11-2 Mountain West Conference). Mason Falslev scored 16 points while going 7 of 14 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 1 for 6 from the line and added six rebounds and six assists.
Degenhart scores 22 as Boise State downs San Jose State 79-52
Tyson Degenhart scored 22 points as Boise State beat San Jose State 79-52 on Friday night. Degenhart had six rebounds for the Broncos (17-7, 9-4 Mountain West Conference). Alvaro Cardenas added 16 points while going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line while they also had six rebounds and nine assists.
Saint Joseph’s (PA) defeats Saint Louis 76-63
Erik Reynolds II's 25 points helped Saint Joseph's (PA) defeat Saint Louis 76-63 on Friday night. Reynolds shot 10 for 15, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Hawks (14-9, 6-5 Atlantic 10 Conference). Xzayvier Brown scored 20 points while going 7 of 14 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and added nine rebounds and five assists.
No. 19 UConn gives away double-digit lead in 68-62 loss to No. 12 St. John’s
RJ Luis Jr. scored six of his 21 points in the final 2:16 to help No. 12 St. John’s extend its winning streak to 10 games with a 68-62 comeback victory over No. 19 UConn on Friday night.
No. 12 St. John’s beat No. 19 UConn for 10th straight win
RJ Luis Jr. scored six of his 21 points in the final 2:16 to help No. St. John's extend its winning streak to 10 games with a 68-62 comeback victory over No. UConn on Friday night.