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.
No. 11 Michigan State visits Jakucionis and Illinois
Michigan State Spartans (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts No. Michigan State after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points in Illinois' 83-78 victory over the UCLA Bruins.
No. 7 Purdue hosts No. 16 Wisconsin following Tonje’s 22-point outing
Wisconsin Badgers (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) at Purdue Boilermakers (19-6, 11-3 Big Ten) West Lafayette, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin plays No.
Queens plays Eastern Kentucky following Ashby’s 30-point outing
Eastern Kentucky is 6-8 against opponents over . The Royals have gone 9-4 against ASUN opponents. Queens is sixth in the ASUN giving up 73.8 points while holding opponents to 43.8% shooting.
Johnson and Green Bay host Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Norse (11-14, 6-8 Horizon League) at Green Bay Phoenix (2-23, 0-14 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Norse -6.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Green Bay takes on Northern Kentucky after Jeremiah Johnson scored 20 points in Green Bay's 89-74 loss to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The Phoenix have gone 1-9 at home.
Lindenwood hosts Southern Indiana after Bass’ 30-point outing
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-16, 4-11 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (12-14, 7-8 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Lindenwood hosts Southern Indiana after Reggie Bass scored 30 points in Lindenwood's 73-60 win over the Morehead State Eagles. The Lions have gone 10-3 at home.
Wofford takes on Samford following Tripp’s 20-point game
The Bulldogs have gone 9-4 against SoCon opponents. Samford is second in the SoCon with 17.1 assists per game led by Rylan Jones averaging 5.3. Wofford averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.5 more made shots than the 8.0 per game Samford allows.
Middle Tennessee visits Western Kentucky following Lander’s 30-point game
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (16-8, 7-4 CUSA) at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (14-10, 5-6 CUSA) Bowling Green, Kentucky; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Kentucky takes on Middle Tennessee after Khristian Lander scored 30 points in Western Kentucky's 85-83 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Hilltoppers are 11-2 on their home court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.