Mrus has 14, Idaho takes down Montana State 69-64

Tyler Mrus' 14 points helped Idaho defeat Montana State 69-64 on Thursday night. Mrus also contributed seven rebounds for the Vandals (6-8, 1-0 Big Sky Conference). Tyler Linhardt scored 14 points while going 4 of 6 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for 8 from the free-throw line.

Bell leads Wichita State against Temple after 29-point game

Wichita State Shockers (10-3) at Temple Owls (8-5) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -1.5; over/under is 153 BOTTOM LINE: Wichita State takes on Temple after Xavier Bell scored 29 points in Wichita State's 87-72 win over the Friends Falcons. The Owls are 5-0 on their home court.

Northern Iowa visits Schwieger and Valparaiso

Northern Iowa Panthers (9-5, 3-0 MVC) at Valparaiso Beacons (8-6, 1-2 MVC) Valparaiso, Indiana; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Valparaiso takes on Northern Iowa after Cooper Schwieger scored 22 points in Valparaiso's 73-72 win over the Missouri State Bears. The Beacons have gone 6-2 at home.