Daniel Batcho's 19 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Eastern Kentucky 78-69 on Wednesday. Batcho added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-0). Amaree Abram added 14 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and also had eight rebounds.
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson ejected for kicking Duke’s Maliq Brown in the head
Hunter Dickinson was given a flagrant-2 for the kick, leading to the ejection.
VIDEO: Zvonimir Ivisic previews Arkansas vs. Illinois
Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivisic's press conference previewing the game against Illinois on Thursday.
Battle 4 Atlantis 2024: Bracket, teams, schedule for college basketball tournament
The 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis will take place Wednesday-Friday in The Bahamas. Here's what to know, including the bracket, scores, how to watch and more:
Portal Rumor Mill: Activity picks up in advance of winter window
The transfer portal has not even officially opened yet – that happens on Dec. 9 – but the news is ramping up so there’s no better time for a Transfer Portal Rumor Mill. Atkins, who has two years of eligibility remaining, also has a full slate of visits planned out.
WVU not backing down from the challenge that No. 3 Gonzaga presents
Head coach Darian DeVries and West Virginia are slated to face their toughest test to date when they open the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament against No. 3 Gonzaga on Wednesday. "Great opponent, off to a terrific start," DeVries said of the Bulldogs. Gonzaga sits at 5-0 with two wins over Big 12 competition.
Memphis basketball star Tyrese Hunter adds Michigan State’s Tom Izzo to list of fans
Tom Izzo, Michigan State’s Hall of Fame coach, was borderline incredulous after watching Tyrese Hunter dismantle Michigan State Tuesday.
South Carolina Gamecocks face the Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) Cypress Lake, Florida; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -4.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech and South Carolina square off in Cypress Lake, Florida. The Gamecocks are 3-3 in non-conference play.
Morehead State plays NJIT
The Eagles have a 2-3 record in non-conference games. Morehead State is 1-3 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Highlanders have a 0-7 record in non-conference games.
Dixon leads Villanova against Rider
Rider Broncs (4-2) at Villanova Wildcats (3-4) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -18.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova plays Rider after Eric Dixon scored 38 points in Villanova's 76-75 loss to the Maryland Terrapins. The Wildcats have gone 3-1 in home games.
Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Arkansas and Illinois square off in Kansas City, Missouri.
Towson faces Kent State
Kent State Golden Flashes (4-1) vs. Towson Tigers (4-2) Lethbridge, Alberta; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State and Towson square off at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Tigers are 4-2 in non-conference play.
UC Irvine plays Kennesaw State
Kennesaw State Owls (5-1) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (5-0) Lethbridge, Alberta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine plays Kennesaw State at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Anteaters are 5-0 in non-conference play.
Morgan and Stonehill host No. 10 Marquette
Stonehill Skyhawks (4-4) at Marquette Golden Eagles (6-0) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -34.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Stonehill takes on No. Marquette after Josh Morgan scored 20 points in Stonehill's 67-65 win over the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.
No. 22 Xavier plays Michigan
Michigan Wolverines (5-1) vs. Xavier Musketeers (6-0) Cypress Lake, Florida; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -1.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Xavier takes on Michigan in Cypress Lake, Florida.