The Panthers are 14-6 against MVC opponents and 6-5 in non-conference play. Northern Iowa averages 73.9 points while outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game. The Beacons are 7-14 in MVC play.
Xavier faces Providence following Freemantle’s 24-point game
Providence Friars (12-18, 6-13 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (20-10, 12-7 Big East) Cincinnati; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Xavier hosts Providence after Zach Freemantle scored 24 points in Xavier's 91-78 victory over the Butler Bulldogs. The Musketeers are 14-2 in home games.
San Jose State hosts Fresno State, aims to stop home losing streak
Fresno State Bulldogs (6-24, 2-17 MWC) at San Jose State Spartans (13-18, 6-13 MWC) San Jose, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State is looking to end its three-game home losing streak with a victory over Fresno State. The Spartans have gone 6-8 in home games.
Lampkin, Syracuse Orange to host McKneely and the Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia is 8-12 in games decided by 10 or more points. Syracuse makes 45.7% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.0 percentage points higher than Virginia has allowed to its opponents (43.7%). Virginia averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than Syracuse gives up.
UCLA hosts USC following Agbo’s 26-point game
USC Trojans (15-15, 7-12 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (21-9, 12-7 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC visits UCLA after Chibuzo Agbo scored 26 points in USC's 92-61 victory over the Washington Huskies. The Bruins are 14-2 on their home court.
Johnson leads UCF against West Virginia after 36-point showing
UCF Knights (16-14, 7-12 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (18-12, 10-10 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF plays West Virginia after Darius Johnson scored 36 points in UCF's 83-70 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Mountaineers are 12-4 on their home court.
Cleveland leads Miami (FL) against NC State after 29-point showing
NC State Wolfpack (12-18, 5-14 ACC) at Miami Hurricanes (6-24, 2-17 ACC) Coral Gables, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) faces NC State after Matthew Cleveland scored 29 points in Miami (FL)'s 89-74 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Hurricanes are 6-10 in home games.
Brown hosts Yale following Lewis’ 22-point game
Yale Bulldogs (19-7, 12-1 Ivy League) at Brown Bears (14-12, 6-7 Ivy League) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brown hosts Yale after Landon Lewis scored 22 points in Brown's 78-58 loss to the Dartmouth Big Green. The Bears are 8-5 on their home court.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks take on the Eastern Washington Eagles in Big Sky Tournament
Eastern Washington Eagles (10-21, 6-12 Big Sky) vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (17-14, 8-10 Big Sky) Boise, Idaho; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona plays in the Big Sky Tournament against Eastern Washington. The Lumberjacks' record in Big Sky games is 8-10, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games.
Blackwell and No. 12 Wisconsin host Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions (15-15, 5-14 Big Ten) at Wisconsin Badgers (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin takes on Penn State after John Blackwell scored 25 points in Wisconsin's 74-67 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Dayton visits VCU following Shulga’s 22-point game
Dayton Flyers (21-9, 11-6 A-10) at VCU Rams (25-5, 15-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -8.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: VCU plays Dayton after Max Shulga scored 22 points in VCU's 71-62 win over the Duquesne Dukes. The Rams are 15-0 on their home court.
Liberty visits Western Kentucky after Peter’s 33-point showing
Western Kentucky ranks ninth in the CUSA in team defense, allowing 74.6 points while holding opponents to 40.9% shooting. The Flames have gone 12-5 against CUSA opponents. Liberty ranks second in the CUSA shooting 37.7% from 3-point range.
Hayes leads Texas Southern against Prairie View A&M after 20-point performance
Texas Southern Tigers (14-16, 11-6 SWAC) at Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-25, 4-13 SWAC) Prairie View, Texas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas Southern takes on Prairie View A&M after Zaire Hayes scored 20 points in Texas Southern's 75-59 victory against the Alcorn State Braves. The Panthers are 3-6 on their home court.
Madsen leads Utah against No. 23 BYU after 23-point game
Utah Utes (16-14, 8-11 Big 12) at BYU Cougars (22-8, 13-6 Big 12) Provo, Utah; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah plays No. BYU after Gabe Madsen scored 23 points in Utah's 71-69 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Wofford Terriers square off in SoCon Tournament
East Tennessee State ranks sixth in the SoCon with 13.1 assists per game led by Quimari Peterson averaging 3.7. The Terriers' record in SoCon play is 10-8. Wofford ranks third in the SoCon with 35.1 rebounds per game led by Kyler Filewich averaging 9.5.