Manhattan visits Saint Peter’s following Sydnor’s 20-point game

Manhattan Jaspers (3-4) at Saint Peter's Peacocks (4-3) Jersey City, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Peacocks -8.5; over/under is 136 BOTTOM LINE: Manhattan plays Saint Peter's after Will Sydnor scored 20 points in Manhattan's 81-77 loss to the Le Moyne Dolphins. The Peacocks have gone 1-0 at home.

Lampkin and North Texas host Southern Illinois

Southern Illinois Salukis (2-4) at North Texas Eagles (6-2) Denton, Texas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Texas hosts Southern Illinois after Tommisha Lampkin scored 22 points in North Texas' 83-65 win over the Tennessee State Tigers. The Eagles have gone 4-0 in home games.

Stirtz scores 29, Drake knocks off Valparaiso 66-60

Bennett Stirtz scored 29 points as Drake beat Valparaiso 66-60 on Thursday night. Stirtz added five rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-0, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Tavion Banks shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 12 points.

Thorn scores 20 as UT Rio Grande Valley takes down SFA 68-65

Dekedran Thorn's 20 points helped UT Rio Grande Valley defeat Stephen F. Austin 68-65 on Thursday night. Thorn shot 6 for 15 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Vaqueros (5-3, 1-0 Southland Conference). K.T. Raimey scored 17 points, shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.