Providence Friars (11-10, 5-5 Big East) at St. John's Red Storm (18-3, 9-1 Big East) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. St. John's faces Providence in a matchup of Big East teams.
Luc and Longwood host Charleston Southern
Longwood Lancers (16-7, 5-3 Big South) at Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-16, 3-5 Big South) North Charleston, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Longwood visits Charleston Southern after Kyrell Luc scored 25 points in Longwood's 92-87 loss to the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs. The Buccaneers are 5-3 on their home court.
Saint Bonaventure hosts Fordham following Jones’ 23-point outing
Saint Bonaventure is third in the A-10 at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 63.6 points while holding opponents to 41.1% shooting. The Rams are 2-6 against A-10 opponents. Fordham is 5-7 in games decided by 10 or more points.
SMU hosts Stanford after Raynaud’s 21-point performance
Stanford Cardinal (15-6, 7-3 ACC) at SMU Mustangs (16-5, 7-3 ACC) Dallas; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stanford visits SMU after Maxime Raynaud scored 21 points in Stanford's 70-61 win over the Syracuse Orange. The Mustangs are 9-3 on their home court.
Moore leads Norfolk State against South Carolina State
South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-11, 3-2 MEAC) at Norfolk State Spartans (14-8, 4-1 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State hosts South Carolina State after Brian Moore Jr. scored 30 points in Norfolk State's 92-75 victory over the Howard Bison. The Spartans have gone 7-1 at home.
Villanova takes on Creighton after Longino’s 27-point game
Creighton Bluejays (15-6, 8-2 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (12-9, 5-5 Big East) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts Creighton after Jordan Longino scored 27 points in Villanova's 87-74 loss to the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Wildcats are 10-2 on their home court.
Toledo hosts Northern Illinois following Jones’ 25-point game
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-15, 1-7 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (12-8, 6-2 MAC) Toledo, Ohio; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois takes on Toledo after Quentin Jones scored 25 points in Northern Illinois' 80-70 loss to the Akron Zips. The Rockets have gone 4-2 at home.
Aranguren and the Hofstra Pride visit conference foe Campbell
The Fighting Camels have gone 5-4 in home games. Campbell is eighth in the CAA scoring 71.4 points while shooting 43.9% from the field. The Pride have gone 4-5 against CAA opponents.
Eastern Washington takes on Weber State following Williams’ 35-point game
Eastern Washington Eagles (6-16, 2-7 Big Sky) at Weber State Wildcats (8-14, 2-6 Big Sky) Ogden, Utah; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington visits Weber State after Mason Williams scored 35 points in Eastern Washington's 78-70 loss to the Idaho State Bengals. The Wildcats have gone 3-6 in home games.
Huff and Chattanooga host Mercer
Mercer Bears (11-11, 4-5 SoCon) at Chattanooga Mocs (14-8, 6-3 SoCon) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga takes on Mercer after Honor Huff scored 25 points in Chattanooga's 84-60 win over the Western Carolina Catamounts. The Mocs are 8-3 on their home court.
Lendeborg and UAB host Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers (8-13, 1-7 AAC) at UAB Blazers (13-8, 6-2 AAC) Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts Charlotte after Yaxel Lendeborg scored 28 points in UAB's 78-68 victory against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The Blazers have gone 9-3 at home.
Agee and USC host No. 7 Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans (18-2, 9-0 Big Ten) at USC Trojans (12-8, 4-5 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC hosts No. Michigan State after Rashaun Agee scored 21 points in USC's 82-76 loss to the UCLA Bruins.
Marshall hosts Coastal Carolina after Mingo’s 23-point game
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-14, 1-9 Sun Belt) at Marshall Thundering Herd (13-10, 6-4 Sun Belt) Huntington, West Virginia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marshall plays Coastal Carolina after Dezayne Mingo scored 23 points in Marshall's 85-81 loss to the Georgia State Panthers. The Thundering Herd are 10-3 in home games.
Wright and Valparaiso host Illinois State
Valparaiso Beacons (10-12, 3-8 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (13-9, 5-6 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso visits Illinois State after All Wright scored 22 points in Valparaiso's 79-75 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Redbirds have gone 9-3 in home games.
Arizona State hosts Love and Arizona
Arizona Wildcats (14-6, 8-2 Big 12) at Arizona State Sun Devils (12-8, 3-6 Big 12) Tempe, Arizona; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona plays Arizona State after Caleb Love scored 22 points in Arizona's 86-75 overtime win over the Iowa State Cyclones. The Sun Devils have gone 5-3 at home.