Unbeaten teams in MAC action meet as the Zips (11-5, 4-0) host the Bobcats (10-6, 4-0). Akron took two of three meetings from Ohio last season, including a win in the MAC Tournament semifinal. Shereef Mitchell scored 14 points for Ohio in that loss.
The Rams (13-4, 3-1 A-10) aim to extend their recent dominance of the Hawks (11-6, 2-2). VCU has won seven straight against Saint Joseph's, including a 66-60 win in the Atlantic 10 Tournament semifinal last season thanks to Max Shulga's 25 points.
The Wildcats try to end a two-game slide in Big East play when they host the Friars. Villanova fell to 4-3 in the conference with road losses to St. John's and Xavier. Providence aims to avenge a 2023-24 season-series sweep at the hands of Villanova.
Acción del baloncesto colegial de la NCAA. Providence enfrenta a Villanova. Desde el Finneran Pavilion.
The Hoosiers link up with the Buckeyes. Indiana has won four of its past five versus Ohio State, sweeping two games in 2023-24. Malian center Oumar Ballo (IU) averaged 14.3 points and 12.3 rebounds across three previous road games this season.
The Hoyas host the Blue Demons. Georgetown has won three straight meetings, sweeping two games versus DePaul last season by a combined four points. Georgetown guard Jayden Epps averaged 21.5 points and five assists per game against DePaul in 2023-24.
The Hawkeyes complete their two-game stay in Los Angeles when they face the Bruins. UCLA looks for some home cooking to help a four-game slide that saw the Bruins fall to 11-6 on the season. Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA with 14.4 points per game.
The Musketeers welcome the Wildcats to Cintas Center for a Big East battle. Xavier is 8-2 at home. The programs split the last two regular-season series. Musketeers senior forward Zach Freemantle totaled 49 points in his last two home games.
The red-hot Cardinals (12-5, 5-1) hit the road for an ACC engagement with the Orange (8-8, 2-3). Louisville has won six straight following an 82-78 victory at Pittsburgh behind Reyne Smith's 25 points. Syracuse boasts a four-game series win streak.
The No. 7 Golden Eagles soar into this battle with the Blue Demons. Marquette has won five straight games to begin its Big East slate. Kam Jones (MARQ) is averaging 18.8 points and 6.6 assists during the streak. DePaul tries to snap a four-game skid.
The Friars head for the Cornhusker State to battle the Bluejays. This is a rematch of a Big East Tournament quarterfinal last season, when Providence knocked off Creighton 83-78. Jayden Pierre had 15 points and seven assists in the Friars' win.
Chase Hunter and the Tigers (13-4, 5-1 ACC) visit the Yellow Jackets (8-9, 2-4). Hunter, a senior guard, averages 17.6 points per game after scoring 25 in a 77-57 victory over Florida State. Georgia Tech has dropped two straight, both on the road.
The Red Raiders travel to play the Wildcats. Texas Tech is 2-0 in true road games after beating two of the newest Big 12 members in Utah and BYU. Last season, Texas Tech erased a late eight-point deficit to take down Kansas State 60-59.