Illinois State is fifth in the MVC scoring 76.1 points while shooting 48.2% from the field. The Bears are 2-18 in MVC play. Missouri State averages 13.1 turnovers per game and is 5-8 when winning the turnover battle.
Knox leads Alabama State against Southern after 22-point game
Alabama State Hornets (14-15, 10-6 SWAC) at Southern Jaguars (19-10, 14-2 SWAC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jaguars -7.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State faces Southern after Amarr Knox scored 22 points in Alabama State's 94-52 win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. The Jaguars have gone 10-0 in home games.
No. 18 Purdue visits Illinois following Smith’s 23-point performance
Purdue Boilermakers (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue plays Illinois after Braden Smith scored 23 points in Purdue's 100-71 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State after Bates’ 20-point performance
New Mexico State Aggies (16-13, 9-7 CUSA) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (19-10, 8-8 CUSA) Ruston, Louisiana; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -5.5; over/under is 132.5 BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech hosts New Mexico State after AJ Bates scored 20 points in Louisiana Tech's 90-66 win against the Sam Houston Bearkats. The Bulldogs are 10-3 on their home court.
Broadnax, Rice Owls host the Wichita State Shockers
Wichita State Shockers (17-12, 7-9 AAC) at Rice Owls (13-17, 4-13 AAC) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Shockers -1.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Corey Washington and Wichita State visit Trae Broadnax and Rice in AAC action Thursday. The Owls have gone 7-7 at home.
VMI meets Citadel in SoCon Tournament
VMI is 7-10 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Bulldogs' record in SoCon games is 0-18. Citadel has a 2-15 record against teams over .
Northern Illinois faces Central Michigan on 15-game road skid
Northern Illinois Huskies (5-25, 1-16 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (14-16, 7-10 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois will aim to break its 15-game road skid when the Huskies take on Central Michigan. The Chippewas are 8-5 on their home court.
Kent State hosts Eastern Michigan after Sullinger’s 31-point game
Eastern Michigan Eagles (16-14, 9-8 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (20-10, 10-7 MAC) Kent, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State takes on Eastern Michigan after Jalen Sullinger scored 31 points in Kent State's 77-76 win against the Western Michigan Broncos. The Golden Flashes have gone 10-4 at home.
UNC Asheville plays in Big South Tournament against the Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-21, 6-10 Big South) vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs (20-10, 11-5 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville and Charleston Southern square off in the Big South Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in Big South play is 11-5, and their record is 9-5 in non-conference play.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Winthrop Eagles meet in Big South Tournament
Winthrop Eagles (15-14, 9-7 Big South) vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers (14-15, 10-6 Big South) Johnson City, Tennessee; Thursday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charleston Southern and Winthrop square off in the Big South Tournament. The Buccaneers have gone 10-6 against Big South opponents, with a 4-9 record in non-conference play.
Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona State Sun Devils play in Big 12 Tournament
Arizona State Sun Devils (10-21, 4-15 Big 12) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (21-10, 12-6 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa State and Arizona State meet in the Big 12 Tournament. The Cyclones' record in Big 12 games is 12-6, and their record is 9-4 in non-conference games.
Bryant takes on Binghamton in America East Tournament
Binghamton Bearcats (15-14, 7-9 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (16-13, 9-7 America East) Smithfield, Rhode Island; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant and Binghamton square off in the America East Tournament. The Bulldogs have gone 9-7 against America East opponents, with a 7-6 record in non-conference play.
Kansas State plays UCF in Big 12 Tournament
UCF Knights (12-17, 5-14 Big 12) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (25-6, 13-5 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Kansas State and UCF meet in the Big 12 Tournament.
Oregon squares off against Indiana in Big Ten Tournament
Indiana Hoosiers (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) vs. Oregon Ducks (19-10, 10-8 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon and Indiana square off in the Big Ten Tournament. The Ducks are 10-8 against Big Ten opponents and 9-2 in non-conference play.
Chattanooga takes on Mercer in SoCon Tournament
Chattanooga is sixth in the SoCon scoring 60.8 points while shooting 41.8% from the field. The Bears are 3-11 against SoCon opponents. Mercer allows 64.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 11.3 points per game.