The Bruins face the Wildcats for the first time as Big Ten equals. No. 2 UCLA bested No. 7 Northwestern 68-63 in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament during the last meeting. UCLA's Dylan Andrews had five points in 15 minutes during the win.
The Bulldogs and Gamecocks prepare for the first round of the SEC Tournament with this clash. Georgia seeks the regular-season sweep after topping South Carolina 71-60 on Jan. 28. Asa Newell (UGA) posted a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double.
The No. 19 Wildcats complete their home slate by hosting the Tigers. Kentucky has won 15 of the last 20 meetings, but LSU scored a 75-74 upset last season on the back of Tyrell Ward's 17 points. LSU will enter the SEC Tournament in the first round.
The Hurricanes continue to wind down their season with this ACC contest against the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech has won two in a row against Miami following an 80-76 verdict last season. Kowacie Reeves Jr. (GT) scored 15 points in that contest.
The Tar Heels prepare for a vital rivalry clash at home by facing the Hokies on the road. North Carolina ends its regular season March 8 with a game against Duke. RJ Davis scored 20 points in the Tar Heels' 96-81 win over the Hokies last season.
Creighton plays Seton Hall at the Prudential Center in the penultimate regular-season game for each program. The Bluejays have won five in a row against the Pirates after cruising to a 79-54 triumph Jan. 25. Ryan Kalkbrenner (CREI) scored 23 points.
The Dukes complete their home schedule by running into the Rams. VCU paces the Atlantic 10 with a 14-2 record after winning an eighth straight outing Feb. 28. Duquesne defeated VCU 57-51 in the 2024 A-10 Tournament title game in the last meeting.
The Longhorns head to the Magnolia State to face the No. 25 Bulldogs in SEC play. Texas has lost three straight on the road despite star freshman Tre Johnson averaging 27.7 points in those games. This is the last home date for Mississippi State.
SEC heavyweights duke it out as the No. 5 Volunteers (23-5, 10-5) host the No. 6 Crimson Tide (23-5, 12-3). Alabama comes off an emphatic 111-73 victory over No. 24 Mississippi State behind a season-high 27 points by senior guard Chris Youngblood.
The Spartans and the Bulldogs gear up for the Southern Conference Tournament with this regular-season finale. Samford has won seven straight meetings after dispatching UNC Greensboro 76-69 on Jan. 11. Trey Fort netted 21 points for the Bulldogs.
The Aggies look to stop the rampaging Rams in this Mountain West Conference contest. Colorado State has won four in a row, a run that started after Utah State dispatched the Rams 93-85 on Feb. 12. Mason Falslev led the Aggies with 22 points.
The Ducks host the Trojans. Oregon has won four in a row after upsetting No. 11 Wisconsin 77-73 in overtime Feb. 22. Oregon has also claimed four straight over USC after both made their Big Ten debuts in a 68-60 Ducks victory Dec. 4, 2024.
The Musketeers bring a four-game win streak into their Big East contest against the Bluejays. Creighton has won three straight meetings after an 86-77 victory in January. Ryan Kalkbrenner (CREI) collected 29 points and nine rebounds in that affair.
The Vikings and Mastodons drop the curtain on their Horizon League regular seasons. Cleveland State has won five in a row over Purdue Fort Wayne after a 68-58 win on Jan. 30. Chase Robinson (CLE) erupted for a season-high 20 points in that victory.
The Ramblers seek their fourth straight victory over the Billikens in an Atlantic 10 affair. Loyola Chicago, under coach Drew Valentine, defeated Saint Louis 78-69 on Feb. 14. Ramblers junior guard Jayden Dawson went off for 26 points in that game.