It's the first full week of NCAA basketball, here's how to watch the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks play the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
South Carolina, Iowa among five women’s college basketball games to watch this weekend
Even without Caitlin Clark playing, there's plenty worth watching this weekend in women's college hoops, including Iowa.
Davis leads No. 9 North Carolina against No. 1 Kansas after 24-point performance
North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) at Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) Lawrence, Kansas; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jayhawks -7.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: No. North Carolina visits No.
East Tennessee State hosts Eastern Kentucky after Kimble’s 23-point outing
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-0) at East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-0) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buccaneers -9.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky visits East Tennessee State after George Kimble III scored 23 points in Eastern Kentucky's 98-69 victory against the Alice Lloyd Eagles. East Tennessee State finished 19-16 overall last season while going 10-4 at home.
Montana State visits Wichita State after Hill’s 31-point performance
Montana State Bobcats (0-1) at Wichita State Shockers (1-0) Wichita, Kansas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State faces Montana State after Justin Hill scored 31 points in Wichita State's 91-84 win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Wichita State finished 15-19 overall last season while going 10-5 at home.
Villanova hosts NJIT following Dixon’s 33-point showing
NJIT Highlanders (0-1) at Villanova Wildcats (1-1) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -21.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova plays NJIT after Eric Dixon scored 33 points in Villanova's 90-80 loss to the Columbia Lions. Villanova finished 18-16 overall a season ago while going 10-6 at home.
No. 14 Purdue takes on Northern Kentucky after Loyer’s 21-point performance
Northern Kentucky Norse (0-1) at Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -19.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue hosts Northern Kentucky after Fletcher Loyer scored 21 points in Purdue's 90-73 victory over the Texas A&M-CC Islanders.
Jessamy leads Tennessee State against Colorado State after 23-point game
Tennessee State Tigers (1-0) at Colorado State Rams (1-0) Fort Collins, Colorado; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -20.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee State visits Colorado State after Ron Jessamy scored 23 points in Tennessee State's 96-66 win against the Fisk Bulldogs. Colorado State went 25-11 overall a season ago while going 15-2 at home.
USC holds off pesky Idaho State to earn second win
The Trojans overcame a rebounding disadvantage and an off night from the free-throw line to earn a win Thursday.
Madsen twins combine for 11 3s, 40 points to lead Utah past Central Arkansas 98-63
Gabe Madsen scored 25 points, surpassing 1,000 for his career and Utah poured in 19 3-pointers to roll past Central Arkansas 98-63 on Thursday night. The Utes picked up where they left off in their season opener, when they drilled a school-record 19 3-pointers in a 100-59 romp past Alcorn State. Gabe Madsen had six triples for the second-straight game and his twin brother Mason had five again.
Josh Cohen, Saint Thomas help USC fend off Idaho State 75-69
Josh Cohen had 19 points and Saint Thomas hit a late 3-pointer to help Southern California hold off Idaho State 75-69 on Thursday night. Dylan Darling made both ends of a one-and-one following his layup to give Idaho State a 58-57 lead with 8:45 left to play. USC (2-0) moved back ahead by three, but Evan Otten hit 1 of 2 free throws and followed with a dunk to tie the game at 63 with 4:02 remaining.
Cal breaks game open in second half, beats Cal Poly 91-73
Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 18 points, Andrej Stojakovic added 15 and California erased Cal Poly's early double-digit lead, going on to a 91-73 victory on Tuesday night. Blacksher hit four 3-pointers and the Golden Bears went 11 of 26 from the arc in improving to 2-0 for the first time since the 2019-20 season they opened with four wins. Issac Jessup hit 5 of 9 3-point attempts and finished with 20 points to lead Cal Poly before fouling out.
Tennessee Tech wins 89-74 against Bryan
Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 27 points as Tennessee Tech beat Bryan 89-74 on Thursday night. Johnson went 12 of 17 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Golden Eagles (1-1). Daniel Egbuniwe scored 22 points while going 8 of 12 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and added five rebounds and five assists.
Williamson and Bucknell secure 75-69 OT win over Southern Indiana
Noah Williamson scored 32 points, including seven in overtime, and Bucknell beat Southern Indiana 75-69 on Thursday night. Williamson added nine rebounds for the Bison (2-0). Josh Bascoe shot 4 for 12 (0 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line to add 15 points.
Kinziger’s 20 lead Illinois State past North Dakota State 77-68
Johnny Kinziger's 20 points helped Illinois State defeat North Dakota State 77-68 on Thursday night. Kinziger shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Redbirds (1-1). Ty Pence added 17 points while going 7 of 11 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds.