Louisville averages 79.5 points and has outscored opponents by 10.5 points per game. The Seminoles have gone 7-8 against ACC opponents. Florida State is eighth in the ACC with 23.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Ewin averaging 4.7.
No. 21 Mississippi State visits Oklahoma following Fears’ 22-point game
Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-7, 7-6 SEC) at Oklahoma Sooners (16-10, 3-10 SEC) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma takes on No. Mississippi State after Jeremiah Fears scored 22 points in Oklahoma's 85-63 loss to the Florida Gators.
Harper leads Howard against Morgan State
Howard Bison (11-15, 6-3 MEAC) at Morgan State Bears (11-14, 5-4 MEAC) Baltimore; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard plays Morgan State after Blake Harper scored 34 points in Howard's 86-62 win over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks. The Bears are 10-3 in home games.
Smith leads Furman against VMI
VMI Keydets (13-15, 7-8 SoCon) at Furman Paladins (20-8, 8-7 SoCon) Greenville, South Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Furman hosts VMI after Pjay Smith Jr. scored 32 points in Furman's 80-72 victory over the Samford Bulldogs. The Paladins have gone 11-3 in home games.
Wright State hosts Robinson and Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Norse (12-15, 7-9 Horizon League) at Wright State Raiders (13-15, 7-10 Horizon League) Fairborn, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raiders -3.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky plays Wright State after Trey Robinson scored 21 points in Northern Kentucky's 92-70 loss to the Milwaukee Panthers. The Raiders have gone 9-3 at home.
Villanova hosts conference rival No. 16 Marquette
Marquette Golden Eagles (20-6, 11-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (15-12, 8-8 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -1.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Big East foes Villanova and No. Marquette will play on Friday.
Wagner visits Chicago State after Cox’s 20-point showing
Wagner Seahawks (13-13, 5-8 NEC) at Chicago State Cougars (4-24, 4-9 NEC) Chicago; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State plays Wagner after Dailliss Cox scored 20 points in Chicago State's 81-75 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. The Cougars are 3-6 on their home court.
Peterson and East Tennessee State host Wofford
East Tennessee State Buccaneers (16-12, 9-6 SoCon) at Wofford Terriers (15-13, 9-6 SoCon) Spartanburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State visits Wofford after Quimari Peterson scored 29 points in East Tennessee State's 65-49 win against the UNC Greensboro Spartans. The Terriers are 7-4 in home games.
Oregon visits No. 11 Wisconsin after Tonje’s 31-point outing
Oregon Ducks (19-8, 8-8 Big Ten) at Wisconsin Badgers (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin faces Oregon after John Tonje scored 31 points in Wisconsin's 95-74 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Gilyard leads Manhattan against Iona after 21-point game
Iona is 3-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Jaspers have gone 8-6 against MAAC opponents. Manhattan is 5-3 in one-possession games.
Hampton hosts UNC Wilmington following Moore’s 28-point showing
UNC Wilmington Seahawks (21-6, 11-3 CAA) at Hampton Pirates (14-13, 6-8 CAA) Hampton, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington visits Hampton after Sean Moore scored 28 points in UNC Wilmington's 81-70 loss to the Elon Phoenix. The Pirates are 8-4 in home games.
Oklahoma State visits No. 23 Kansas following Thompson’s 25-point performance
Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-13, 5-10 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (17-9, 8-7 Big 12) Lawrence, Kansas; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State visits No. Kansas after Bryce Thompson scored 25 points in Oklahoma State's 104-95 victory over the UCF Knights.
Fox and Citadel host Chattanooga
Citadel Bulldogs (5-21, 0-15 SoCon) at Chattanooga Mocs (20-8, 12-3 SoCon) Chattanooga, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel takes on Chattanooga after Brody Fox scored 23 points in Citadel's 62-52 loss to the Mercer Bears. The Mocs have gone 12-3 in home games.
TCU plays Cincinnati on 3-game win streak
TCU Horned Frogs (15-11, 8-7 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (15-11, 5-10 Big 12) Cincinnati; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: TCU is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Cincinnati. The Bearcats have gone 10-4 in home games.
No. 14 Michigan State visits No. 12 Michigan after Goldin’s 20-point outing
Michigan has a 6-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Spartans are 12-3 in conference games. Michigan State has a 2-1 record in games decided by less than 4 points.