Duquesne is sixth in the A-10 with 30.9 points per game in the paint led by Jerni Kiaku averaging 10.0. The Rams are 4-5 in A-10 play. VCU has a 6-9 record against teams above .
UTEP plays Western Kentucky in conference showdown
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-5, 5-2 CUSA) at UTEP Miners (9-9, 2-5 CUSA) El Paso, Texas; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Josie Gilvin and Western Kentucky take on Ndack Mbengue and UTEP in CUSA play. The Miners have gone 6-3 in home games.
Brown and the UT Martin Skyhawks visit conference foe Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri State is 1-9 against opponents over . The Skyhawks have gone 4-6 against OVC opponents. UT Martin has a 0-2 record in one-possession games.
Eastern Kentucky hosts Jacksonville after Craig’s 25-point outing
Eastern Kentucky is fourth in the ASUN at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 65.8 points while holding opponents to 39.5% shooting. The Dolphins are 4-4 in conference games. Jacksonville ranks sixth in the ASUN with 22.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Craig averaging 5.9.
Weber State visits Idaho following Parra’s 30-point showing
Weber State Wildcats (7-10, 4-3 Big Sky) at Idaho Vandals (14-5, 6-2 Big Sky) Moscow; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Weber State takes on Idaho after Kendra Parra scored 30 points in Weber State's 68-52 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Vandals have gone 8-1 at home.
Knudsen leads Illinois State against Southern Illinois after 20-point game
Southern Illinois Salukis (3-14, 1-7 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (12-7, 6-2 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Southern Illinois after Elyce Knudsen scored 20 points in Illinois State's 74-58 victory against the Bradley Braves. The Redbirds are 6-3 on their home court.
SMU Mustangs face the Louisville Cardinals on 5-game skid
Louisville Cardinals (14-6, 7-2 ACC) at SMU Mustangs (10-11, 2-7 ACC) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SMU comes into the matchup with Louisville as losers of five straight games. The Mustangs have gone 7-4 at home.
Barker leads No. 22 Alabama against No. 12 Kentucky after 36-point outing
Alabama Crimson Tide (17-4, 4-3 SEC) at Kentucky Wildcats (17-2, 6-1 SEC) Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Alabama plays No.
Florida hosts No. 23 Vanderbilt following Blakes’ 33-point showing
Vanderbilt Commodores (17-4, 4-3 SEC) at Florida Gators (11-10, 2-5 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Vanderbilt visits Florida after Mikayla Blakes scored 33 points in Vanderbilt's 66-64 victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Oregon visits No. 16 Michigan State following Hallock’s 25-point game
Oregon Ducks (15-5, 6-3 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (17-3, 7-2 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State plays Oregon after Theryn Hallock scored 25 points in Michigan State's 88-58 victory against the Michigan Wolverines.
Charleston (SC) hosts Stony Brook after Gonzalez’s 22-point showing
Stony Brook Seawolves (10-9, 5-3 CAA) at Charleston (SC) Cougars (13-5, 4-3 CAA) Charleston, South Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Stony Brook visits Charleston (SC) after Zaida Gonzalez scored 22 points in Stony Brook's 75-70 win over the Campbell Camels. The Cougars are 7-2 in home games.
Niagara hosts Canisius on home skid
Canisius Golden Griffins (4-15, 3-6 MAAC) at Niagara Purple Eagles (1-16, 0-9 MAAC) Lewiston, New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Niagara plays Canisius looking to break its four-game home losing streak. The Purple Eagles have gone 1-5 at home.
Barnes and the Bradley Braves host conference foe Missouri State
Missouri State Bears (15-4, 7-1 MVC) at Bradley Braves (8-11, 2-6 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: MVC foes Bradley and Missouri State will play on Friday. The Braves are 5-3 in home games.
Freeman and Purdue Fort Wayne host Robert Morris
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (17-5, 12-0 Horizon) at Robert Morris Colonials (9-12, 5-7 Horizon) Moon Township, Pennsylvania; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne faces Robert Morris after Sydney Freeman scored 22 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 79-56 win against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Colonials have gone 5-6 in home games.
Drexel visits Monmouth after Robinson’s 20-point outing
Drexel Dragons (12-9, 4-4 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (5-16, 3-5 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dragons -3.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth faces Drexel after Cornelius Robinson Jr. scored 20 points in Monmouth's 78-73 loss to the William & Mary Tribe. The Hawks are 3-1 on their home court.