The Huskies (17-8, 9-5 Big East) try to regroup by facing the Wildcats (15-11, 8-7). UConn was stunned 69-68 in overtime Feb. 15 by Seton Hall. Eric Dixon's 23 points led Villanova by UConn 68-66 on Jan. 8 to end the Huskies' eight-game win streak.
The Sooners seek an upset of the No. 2 Gators. Florida has won four in a row, while Oklahoma has dropped four straight. Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen matched his career-high with 20 points Feb. 11, then set a new personal best with 22 points Feb. 15.
The No. 7 Aggies (20-5, 9-3 SEC) and No. 21 Bulldogs (18-7, 6-6) ride high into this game. Texas A&M has won five in a row, while Mississippi State comes off an 81-71 decision over fierce rival Ole Miss. The Aggies beat the Dogs 75-69 last season.
The Orange visit the Panthers. Pittsburgh leads the season series following a 77-73 decision Jan. 25. Eddie Lampkin Jr. (SYR) grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds in the loss, and netted a season-high 22 points in his most recent road outing Feb. 11.
The Ramblers and Wildcats begin their season series. Loyola Chicago swept two games from Davidson in 2023-24. Jayden Dawson matched his career-high with 26 points as Loyola Chicago won a second straight game Feb. 15. Davidson is 11-3 at home.
The No. 11 Badgers (20-5, 10-4 Big Ten) host the Fighting Illini (17-9, 9-7). Wisconsin has won four straight after John Tonje's 32 points led a 94-84 win at Purdue. Illinois beat Wisconsin 86-80 on Dec. 10, 2024, its ninth in a row over the Badgers.
The No. 23 Jayhawks (17-8, 8-6 Big 12) try to salvage their Beehive State trip when they face the Cougars (17-8, 8-6). Kansas fell to Utah 74-67 on Feb. 15. Dallin Hall scored 18 points to lead BYU past Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse 76-68 last season.
The No. 5 Cougars clash with the Sun Devils. Houston has won four in a row, and 17 of its past 18, after taking down then-No. 13 Arizona on Feb. 15. Houston guard Milos Uzan is averaging 13.9 points and five assists across his past eight appearances.
The Hoyas (15-9, 6-7 Big East) seek a season sweep of the Bulldogs (11-13, 4-9). Georgetown, eyeing its first Big East Tournament opening-round bye since 2019, beat Butler 73-70 on Jan. 31 thanks to Micah Peavy and Thomas Sorber's 19 points apiece.
The Bears (15-9, 7-6) vie for their seventh straight victory over the Mountaineers (15-9, 6-7). Norchad Omier paces Baylor with 15.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, and has averaged a double-double in each of his five collegiate campaigns.
The Huskies (17-7, 9-4 Big East) aim to heap more misery on the Pirates (6-18, 1-12). Seton Hall has dropped nine in a row, its worst slide since 2012-13. UConn is 6-2 in true road games after upending then-No. 24 Creighton 70-66 on Feb. 11.
The Huskies seek a season-series sweep of the Seawolves in a Coastal Athletic Association game. Northeastern ended a three-game slide against Stony Brook with a 70-66 win on Jan. 11. LA Pratt led the Huskies' starters with 17 points in that contest.