Virginia Cavaliers (12-12, 5-8 ACC) at Virginia Tech Hokies (11-13, 6-7 ACC) Blacksburg, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Virginia plays Virginia Tech after Isaac McKneely scored 20 points in Virginia's 75-61 victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Hokies have gone 7-6 at home.
Lawrence and Rhode Island host La Salle
Rhode Island averages 78.0 points and has outscored opponents by 4.9 points per game. The Explorers have gone 4-9 against A-10 opponents. La Salle has a 5-12 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
Ball State hosts Northern Illinois following Hill’s 21-point outing
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-19, 1-10 MAC) at Ball State Cardinals (12-12, 5-6 MAC) Muncie, Indiana; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ball State hosts Northern Illinois after Jermahri Hill scored 21 points in Ball State's 86-84 overtime win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Cardinals have gone 6-5 at home.
Fox and Citadel host Western Carolina
Citadel Bulldogs (5-19, 0-13 SoCon) at Western Carolina Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 SoCon) Cullowhee, North Carolina; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Citadel visits Western Carolina after Brody Fox scored 20 points in Citadel's 74-71 overtime loss to the Wofford Terriers. The Catamounts are 6-6 on their home court.
Northwestern State hosts Thompson and SFA
Northwestern State's average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game SFA allows. SFA averages 66.7 points per game, 1.9 fewer than the 68.6 Northwestern State allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Addison Patterson is scoring 12.9 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Demons.
Southeast Missouri State hosts Tennessee Tech following Johnson’s 21-point showing
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (13-13, 8-7 OVC) at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (16-10, 11-4 OVC) Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Saturday, 4:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tennessee Tech plays Southeast Missouri State after Jaylon Johnson scored 21 points in Tennessee Tech's 79-75 loss to the Little Rock Trojans. The Redhawks are 9-3 in home games.
Arkansas State hosts Troy after Julien’s 20-point game
Troy Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (19-7, 10-3 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State hosts Troy after Kobe Julien scored 20 points in Arkansas State's 101-67 win against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Red Wolves have gone 12-0 at home.
Wilkerson leads Sam Houston against Kennesaw State after 29-point game
Kennesaw State Owls (15-10, 7-5 CUSA) at Sam Houston Bearkats (9-16, 2-10 CUSA) Huntsville, Texas; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sam Houston faces Kennesaw State after Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points in Sam Houston's 66-61 win against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Bearkats are 6-3 in home games.
Reynolds and Saint Joseph’s (PA) host George Mason
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (15-9, 7-5 A-10) at George Mason Patriots (20-5, 11-1 A-10) Fairfax, Virginia; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Joseph's (PA) visits George Mason after Erik Reynolds II scored 22 points in Saint Joseph's (PA)'s 75-63 win over the La Salle Explorers. The Patriots have gone 14-1 in home games.
King and Northeastern host Stony Brook
Stony Brook Seawolves (6-20, 2-11 CAA) at Northeastern Huskies (14-12, 6-7 CAA) Boston; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northeastern hosts Stony Brook after Rashad King scored 24 points in Northeastern's 67-58 victory against the Campbell Fighting Camels. The Huskies are 6-4 on their home court.
Richmond hosts Johnson and Fordham
Richmond gives up 72.6 points and has been outscored by 4.9 points per game. The Rams are 3-8 in A-10 play. Fordham is seventh in the A-10 with 14.5 assists per game led by Japhet Medor averaging 4.0.
Utah hosts No. 17 Kansas after Madsen’s 28-point outing
Kansas Jayhawks (17-7, 8-5 Big 12) at Utah Utes (13-11, 5-8 Big 12) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts No. Kansas after Gabe Madsen scored 28 points in Utah's 85-75 loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats.
McNeeley leads UConn against Seton Hall after 38-point game
UConn Huskies (17-7, 9-4 Big East) at Seton Hall Pirates (6-18, 1-12 Big East) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UConn visits Seton Hall after Liam McNeeley scored 38 points in UConn's 70-66 win over the Creighton Bluejays. The Pirates are 4-8 in home games.
No. 6 Houston faces No. 13 Arizona on 3-game win streak
Houston Cougars (20-4, 12-1 Big 12) at Arizona Wildcats (17-7, 11-3 Big 12) Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Houston looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Cougars take on No.
Marciulionis and Saint Mary’s (CA) host Washington State
Washington State Cougars (16-10, 6-7 WCC) at Saint Mary's Gaels (22-4, 12-1 WCC) Moraga, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Washington State after Augustas Marciulionis scored 24 points in Saint Mary's (CA)'s 73-64 victory against the Santa Clara Broncos. The Gaels have gone 13-1 in home games.