Category: NCAA Basketball

In men's college basketball this weekend, Michigan and Michigan State continued fast starts in the Big Ten as top teams survived tough road contests.

"He’s a testament to all that’s right in college basketball," Michigan basketball coach Dusty May said of Nimari Burnett.

West Virginia wanted to establish a culture under new head coach Darian DeVries. From the moment DeVries was hired he’s discussed the importance of playing with toughness as well as connectivity on both ends of the floor. The Mountaineers won their second consecutive Big 12 road game in as many tries beating Colorado 78-70.

Louisville averages 77.8 points while outscoring opponents by 7.6 points per game. Syracuse's average of 5.5 made 3-pointers per game is 2.3 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Louisville allows. Louisville averages 9.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 8.2 per game Syracuse gives up.

Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-4, 2-2 Big 12) at Kansas State Wildcats (7-8, 1-3 Big 12) New York; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Darrion Williams and Texas Tech visit Coleman Hawkins and Kansas State in Big 12 play. The Wildcats are 5-2 in home games.

Saint Louis Billikens (10-6, 3-0 A-10) at VCU Rams (12-4, 2-1 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits VCU after Gibson Jimerson scored 28 points in Saint Louis' 73-68 victory over the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies. The Rams have gone 8-0 at home.

Providence Friars (9-8, 3-3 Big East) at Creighton Bluejays (10-6, 3-2 Big East) Omaha, Nebraska; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence faces Creighton after Bensley Joseph scored 28 points in Providence's 91-85 win against the Seton Hall Pirates. The Bluejays are 8-1 on their home court.

Wofford Terriers (8-8, 2-1 SoCon) at Furman Paladins (14-2, 2-1 SoCon) Greenville, South Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Paladins -5.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Furman plays Wofford after Nick Anderson scored 23 points in Furman's 67-63 overtime victory against the Citadel Bulldogs. The Paladins are 7-0 in home games.

Alabama State Hornets (6-10, 2-1 SWAC) at Alcorn State Braves (1-14, 1-1 SWAC) Lorman, Mississippi; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -2; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State visits Alcorn State after Amarr Knox scored 24 points in Alabama State's 77-70 loss to the Jackson State Tigers. The Braves are 1-1 in home games.

Coppin State Eagles (2-15, 1-2 MEAC) at Howard Bison (7-9, 2-0 MEAC) Washington; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -13.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Howard hosts Coppin State after Marcus Dockery scored 25 points in Howard's 100-95 win against the Morgan State Bears. The Bison have gone 5-2 at home.

Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-6, 1-3 Big 12) at BYU Cougars (10-5, 1-3 Big 12) Provo, Utah; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: BYU plays Oklahoma State after Richie Saunders scored 26 points in BYU's 71-67 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. The Cougars are 8-1 on their home court.

Air Force Falcons (3-13, 0-5 MWC) at Nevada Wolf Pack (9-7, 1-4 MWC) Reno, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada hosts Air Force after Nick Davidson scored 20 points in Nevada's 77-66 overtime win against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Wolf Pack are 6-3 in home games.

Marquette Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-0 Big East) at DePaul Blue Demons (9-8, 0-6 Big East) Chicago; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Marquette faces DePaul after Chase Ross scored 27 points in Marquette's 74-66 win against the Georgetown Hoyas.

Mississippi State Bulldogs (14-2, 2-1 SEC) at Auburn Tigers (15-1, 3-0 SEC) Auburn, Alabama; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Auburn hosts No.

UTSA Roadrunners (7-8, 1-2 AAC) at Rice Owls (11-6, 2-2 AAC) Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTSA visits Rice after Marcus Millender scored 21 points in UTSA's 88-75 victory against the Wichita State Shockers. The Owls are 6-2 in home games.