The Warriors and Timberwolves link on an ESPN Friday night double-header.
Clemson visits Pack and Miami (FL)
Clemson Tigers (8-1) at Miami Hurricanes (3-5) Coral Gables, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) hosts Clemson after Nijel Pack scored 22 points in Miami (FL)'s 76-73 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hurricanes have gone 3-2 in home games.
Sorber leads Georgetown against West Virginia after 23-point performance
Georgetown Hoyas (7-1) at West Virginia Mountaineers (5-2, 1-0 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -9.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown visits West Virginia after Thomas Sorber scored 23 points in Georgetown's 86-62 win against the UMBC Retrievers. The Mountaineers have gone 3-0 at home.
Spears leads UTSA against Arkansas after 24-point game
UTSA Roadrunners (3-4) at Arkansas Razorbacks (6-2) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UTSA visits Arkansas after Amir "Primo" Spears scored 24 points in UTSA's 82-74 overtime loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels. The Razorbacks have gone 5-0 in home games.
No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles square off against the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers (8-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at Marquette Golden Eagles (8-1) Milwaukee; Saturday, 1:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin plays No.
Jakucionis leads No. 19 Illinois against Northwestern after 23-point performance
Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1) at Northwestern Wildcats (6-3, 0-1 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois faces Northwestern after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 23 points in Illinois' 90-77 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Luis leads St. John’s against Kansas State after 24-point game
Kansas State Wildcats (6-2) at St. John's Red Storm (6-2) New York; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. John's plays Kansas State after RJ Luis scored 24 points in St. John's 77-64 victory against the Harvard Crimson. The Red Storm have gone 5-0 at home.
No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs square off against the No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats
The Bulldogs have a 7-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Gonzaga leads the WCC with 27.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Graham Ike averaging 4.3. The Wildcats have a 7-1 record in non-conference play.
Rhode Island plays Providence following Green’s 26-point game
Providence Friars (6-3) at Rhode Island Rams (8-0) Kingston, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island faces Providence after David Green scored 26 points in Rhode Island's 84-78 win over the Yale Bulldogs. The Rams have gone 6-0 in home games.
Essegian leads Nebraska against Michigan State after 22-point game
Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-1) at Michigan State Spartans (7-2, 1-0 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska visits Michigan State after Connor Essegian scored 22 points in Nebraska's 103-72 victory against the North Florida Ospreys. The Spartans have gone 4-0 in home games.
Virginia Tech faces conference rival No. 18 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2) at Virginia Tech Hokies (3-5) Blacksburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech hosts No. Pittsburgh in a matchup of ACC teams.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers travel to the Evansville Purple Aces
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-3) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-5, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville hosts Western Kentucky in a matchup of Division 1 Division squads. The Purple Aces are 3-1 in home games.
Akins leads Denver against Portland State after 22-point game
Denver Pioneers (4-6) at Portland State Vikings (4-4) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits Portland State after Sebastian Akins scored 22 points in Denver's 80-59 win over the Sacramento State Hornets. The Vikings are 2-0 on their home court.
Marciulionis and Saint Mary’s (CA) host Utah
Saint Mary's Gaels (8-1) at Utah Utes (6-1) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) plays Utah after Augustas Marciulionis scored 23 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s 82-74 overtime win over the UTSA Roadrunners. The Utes have gone 6-0 at home.
Tulsa hosts Manning and Southern
Southern Jaguars (3-4) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-5) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern visits Tulsa after Joe Manning scored 21 points in Southern's 73-70 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The Golden Hurricane have gone 3-2 in home games.