Category: NCAA Basketball

The Bears are 1-4 in SoCon play. Mercer has a 2-13 record in games decided by 10 or more points. UNC Greensboro's average of 5.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 more made shots on average than the 5.6 per game Mercer gives up.

Southeast Missouri State is 1-9 against opponents over . The Skyhawks have gone 4-6 against OVC opponents. UT Martin has a 0-2 record in one-possession games.

Eastern Kentucky is fourth in the ASUN at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 65.8 points while holding opponents to 39.5% shooting. The Dolphins are 4-4 in conference games. Jacksonville ranks sixth in the ASUN with 22.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Craig averaging 5.9.

Weber State Wildcats (7-10, 4-3 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (14-5, 6-2 Big Sky) Moscow; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Weber State takes on Idaho after Kendra Parra scored 30 points in Weber State's 68-52 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Vandals have gone 8-1 at home.

Southern Illinois Salukis (3-14, 1-7 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (12-7, 6-2 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Southern Illinois after Elyce Knudsen scored 20 points in Illinois State's 74-58 victory against the Bradley Braves. The Redbirds are 6-3 on their home court.

Louisville Cardinals (14-6, 7-2 ACC) at SMU Mustangs (10-11, 2-7 ACC) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SMU comes into the matchup with Louisville as losers of five straight games. The Mustangs have gone 7-4 at home.

Alabama Crimson Tide (17-4, 4-3 SEC) at Kentucky Wildcats (17-2, 6-1 SEC) Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama plays No.

Vanderbilt Commodores (17-4, 4-3 SEC) at Florida Gators (11-10, 2-5 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Vanderbilt visits Florida after Mikayla Blakes scored 33 points in Vanderbilt's 66-64 victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Oregon Ducks (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (17-3, 7-2 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State plays Oregon after Theryn Hallock scored 25 points in Michigan State's 88-58 victory against the Michigan Wolverines.

Stony Brook Seawolves (10-9, 5-3 CAA) at Charleston (SC) Cougars (13-5, 4-3 CAA) Charleston, South Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stony Brook visits Charleston (SC) after Zaida Gonzalez scored 22 points in Stony Brook's 75-70 win over the Campbell Camels. The Cougars are 7-2 in home games.

Canisius Golden Griffins (4-15, 3-6 MAAC) at Niagara Purple Eagles (1-16, 0-9 MAAC) Lewiston, New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Niagara plays Canisius looking to break its four-game home losing streak. The Purple Eagles have gone 1-5 at home.

Missouri State Bears (15-4, 7-1 MVC) at Bradley Braves (8-11, 2-6 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: MVC foes Bradley and Missouri State will play on Friday. The Braves are 5-3 in home games.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (17-5, 12-0 Horizon) at Robert Morris Colonials (9-12, 5-7 Horizon) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne faces Robert Morris after Sydney Freeman scored 22 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 79-56 win against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Colonials have gone 5-6 in home games.

Oregon Ducks (16-4, 5-4 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (15-6, 6-4 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -4.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA hosts No. Oregon in a matchup of Big Ten teams.

Tennessee State Tigers (9-12, 5-5 OVC) at Little Rock Trojans (13-8, 7-3 OVC) Little Rock, Arkansas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -7.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State visits Little Rock after Brandon Weston scored 21 points in Tennessee State's 89-77 win against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. The Trojans are 6-2 on their home court.