Marquette and New Mexico play in first round of NCAA Tournament

New Mexico Lobos (26-7, 18-4 MWC) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (23-10, 14-8 Big East) Cleveland; Friday, 7:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -3.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Marquette plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against New Mexico. The Golden Eagles' record in Big East play is 14-8, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference play.

Purdue and McNeese play in second round of NCAA Tournament

McNeese Cowboys (28-6, 21-1 Southland) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (23-11, 14-8 Big Ten) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 12:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -5.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue plays McNeese in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

George Mason squares off against Bradley in NIT matchup

Bradley ranks third in the MVC giving up 68.6 points while holding opponents to 40.5% shooting. George Mason scores 71.3 points per game, 2.7 more points than the 68.6 Bradley allows. Bradley averages 13.2 more points per game (76.7) than George Mason gives up to opponents (63.5).

Chattanooga and Alabama A&M meet in NIT

Alabama A&M Bulldogs (21-10, 14-5 SWAC) at Chattanooga Mocs (16-14, 11-6 SoCon) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga takes on Alabama A&M in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mocs are 11-6 against SoCon opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play.