The Trojans end the Illini's five-game winning streak with the help of Wesley Yates' 15 points and Rashaun Agee's 13 points and eight rebounds.
Staff picks: Pitt hosts Louisville in key ACC showdown
Pitt is coming off a tough loss to No. 4 Duke on Tuesday night, and will look to rebound on its home court. The Cardinals, however, will hardly be an easy bounce back game. Under first year head coach Pat Kelsey, Louisville is making its climb out of the recent doldrums it found itself in as a program.
How to Watch, BetSaracen Odds: Arkansas vs. No. 8 Florida
The Arkansas Razorbacks (11-4, 0-2 SEC) will face their third straight ranked SEC opponent when they take on the No. 8 Florida Gators (14-1, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena. Florida is coming off a 30-point win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday, while the Razorbacks are still searching for a win in conference play after losing to the Volunteers last Saturday and Ole Miss on Wednesday.
Tom Izzo reveals Michigan State basketball’s battle cry that sure is working
As Michigan State basketball enjoys its eight-game win streak heading to Northwestern on Sunday, senior Frankie Fidler's struggles continue.
Michigan basketball vs. Washington prediction: Can U-M stay undefeated in Big Ten?
Both Michigan basketball and Washington have first-year head coaches. Only one is ranked in both polls (and it's not the Huskies).
Karaban and the No. 9 UConn Huskies take on conference foe Georgetown
UConn Huskies (12-4, 4-1 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (12-3, 3-1 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown faces No. UConn in a matchup of Big East teams.
Ewin leads Florida State against Clemson after 20-point game
Florida State Seminoles (11-4, 2-2 ACC) at Clemson Tigers (12-4, 4-1 ACC) Clemson, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -8.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida State takes on Clemson after Malique Ewin scored 20 points in Florida State's 80-65 win over the Miami Hurricanes. The Tigers have gone 9-1 at home.
Rivera leads UMass against George Mason after 23-point game
UMass Minutemen (6-10, 1-2 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (11-5, 2-1 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -11.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: UMass visits George Mason after Daniel Rivera scored 23 points in UMass' 76-72 victory over the Dayton Flyers. The Patriots have gone 10-1 at home.
Dent and Northern Illinois host Ohio
Northern Illinois Huskies (4-10, 0-2 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (8-6, 2-0 MAC) Athens, Ohio; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -20.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois takes on Ohio after James Dent Jr. scored 21 points in Northern Illinois' 68-50 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Bobcats have gone 5-0 at home.
Atwell and UNC Greensboro host Samford
UNC Greensboro Spartans (10-6, 3-0 SoCon) at Samford Bulldogs (13-3, 3-0 SoCon) Birmingham, Alabama; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -5.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: UNC Greensboro plays Samford after Donovan Atwell scored 28 points in UNC Greensboro's 78-75 victory against the Chattanooga Mocs. The Bulldogs have gone 9-0 in home games.
Hurley and Vermont host Bryant
Vermont Catamounts (9-8, 2-0 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (7-9, 1-0 America East) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -3; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Vermont visits Bryant after TJ Hurley scored 23 points in Vermont's 67-63 win against the UMass-Lowell River Hawks. The Bulldogs are 3-2 in home games.
Freeman leads James Madison against Appalachian State after 31-point game
James Madison Dukes (9-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) at Appalachian State Mountaineers (8-7, 2-2 Sun Belt) Boone, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -1.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: James Madison visits Appalachian State after Mark Freeman scored 31 points in James Madison's 80-78 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Mountaineers are 6-2 in home games.
Southeast Missouri State takes on conference rival Morehead State
Morehead State Eagles (9-7, 4-1 OVC) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (9-7, 4-1 OVC) Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Saturday, 4:45 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redhawks -3; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: Tedrick Washington Jr. and Southeast Missouri State host Kenny White Jr. and Morehead State in OVC play. The Redhawks are 7-1 on their home court.
Mashburn leads Temple against Rice after 22-point showing
The Temple Owls are 1-1 against AAC opponents. Temple is third in the AAC scoring 79.3 points per game and is shooting 45.2%. Rice averages 69.3 points per game, 5.2 fewer points than the 74.5 Temple allows.
Western Kentucky hosts Wooley and Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State Owls (9-6, 1-1 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (10-6, 1-2 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hilltoppers -7.5; over/under is 161 BOTTOM LINE: Kennesaw State plays Western Kentucky after Adrian Wooley scored 24 points in Kennesaw State's 84-79 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. The Hilltoppers have gone 8-2 in home games.