No. 15 Houston Aims to Extend Home Dominance Against Toledo The 15th-ranked Houston Cougars are locking in defensively, and that’s bad news for anyone stepping onto their home court. As they prepare to host Toledo on Wednesday night, the Cougars are focused on extending their home winning streak to 28 games, fueled by a defense that has found its rhythm

North Carolina Aims for a Statement Win Against No. 7 Florida No. 7 Florida is rolling into Tuesday’s Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, N.C., with history on its side. The Gators (10-0) are enjoying one of the best starts in their 118-year history, making this a pivotal challenge for North Carolina (6-4) as they look to bolster their season resume. Florida’s

After Great Escape, No. 1 Tennessee Hosts Western Carolina Fresh off a dramatic win over Illinois, No. 1 Tennessee looks to stay perfect on the season when it hosts Western Carolina on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee Survives Illinois Test The Volunteers (10-0) displayed grit and determination in their 66-64 road victory at Illinois on Saturday, relying on a

Stanford Aims to Stay Focused Ahead of ACC Play Stanford (8-2) continues its preparation for the Atlantic Coast Conference grind when it welcomes Merrimack to Northern California on Tuesday night. The Cardinal come into the matchup riding momentum after an 89-81 road victory over rival California last Saturday, marking a strong start to their first season in the ACC. Tuesday’s

No. 17 Ole Miss Aims to Improve Defense, Depth Against Southern Ole Miss (9-1) is building momentum as it looks to sharpen its defense and deepen its bench heading into the heart of the season. The No. 17 Rebels host Southern (5-4) on Tuesday night in Oxford, Miss., fresh off an encouraging 77-46 win over Southern Miss. Ole Miss Focused

UCLA Riding Momentum From Two Comeback Wins No. 18 UCLA (9-1) enters Tuesday’s matchup against Prairie View A&M on an impressive eight-game winning streak, bolstered by back-to-back dramatic victories. The Bruins return to Pauley Pavilion, where they are undefeated (7-0), following a thrilling 73-71 road win at Oregon and a 57-54 neutral-site triumph over Arizona in Phoenix on Saturday. Dylan

UConn Builds Momentum After Maui Setback No. 11 UConn is back in form as it prepares to host Xavier in its Big East opener on Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. After a rocky showing in the Maui Invitational, where the Huskies went 0-3, the two-time defending national champions have rebounded with a four-game winning streak, capped by a statement 77-71 victory

Iowa Eager to Rebound Against New Orleans The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3) are gearing up for a nonconference matchup against the New Orleans Privateers (2-6) on Sunday, seeking to turn the page after two hard-fought losses to ranked opponents. Despite setbacks against Michigan and in-state rival Iowa State, the Hawkeyes remain optimistic about their progress and potential as the season unfolds.

Miami Looks to End Seven-Game Skid Against Presbyterian The Miami Hurricanes (3-7), last season’s Final Four participants, find themselves in uncharted territory as they prepare to host the Presbyterian Blue Hose (6-5) on Sunday. Riding a seven-game losing streak, the Hurricanes are desperate to regain their footing and secure a much-needed victory as they look ahead to tougher challenges. While