Michigan State, Minnesota enter league opener with different resumes As Michigan State and Minnesota prepare for their Big Ten opener on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, the two teams bring vastly different narratives into the matchup. The Spartans are riding a wave of confidence after a strong showing in the Maui Invitational, while the Golden Gophers hope to find their footing

No. 12 Oregon flying high ahead of first Big Ten tilt vs. USC The stage is set for a thrilling basketball showdown as No. 12 Oregon (8-0) takes on USC (5-3) in Los Angeles. This game marks the first Big Ten Conference matchup for both teams, bringing together one squad riding high on a perfect start and another searching for

Surging Vanderbilt meets skidding Virginia Tech The SEC/ACC Challenge brings an intriguing clash as Vanderbilt, riding a wave of success, takes on a struggling Virginia Tech team in Blacksburg, Va., on Wednesday. Both teams are navigating different paths, with Vanderbilt surging under first-year coach Mark Byington and Virginia Tech desperately seeking answers to reverse a four-game losing streak. Vanderbilt’s Stellar

Unbeaten DePaul out to halt Texas Tech’s home dominance Wednesday’s Big 12-Big East Battle in Lubbock, Texas, sets the stage for an electrifying showdown as unbeaten DePaul faces its first major road test against Texas Tech, a team with an unmatched 35-game non-conference home winning streak. With both teams riding high on confidence and showcasing elite offensive efficiency, this game

Battle Marquee Belongs to No. 6 Iowa State, No. 5 Marquette One of the most anticipated matchups in the Big 12-Big East Battle unfolds Wednesday night in Ames, where No. 6 Iowa State hosts No. 5 Marquette in an early-season showdown of top-ranked teams. Iowa State: Rested and Ready The Cyclones (5-1) return home after a strong showing at the

No. 25 UConn Working on Climbing Back Up Poll, Faces No. 15 Baylor The No. 25 UConn Huskies are set to host No. 15 Baylor in a crucial nonconference matchup on Wednesday in Storrs, Conn., as both teams aim to solidify their footing in the early stages of the season. UConn (5-3) enters the game seeking to rebound from a

No. 14 Cincinnati Expecting Tough Test from Villanova Unbeaten Bearcats Meet Unpredictable Wildcats The No. 14 Cincinnati Bearcats will look to maintain their perfect start to the season when they face Villanova on Tuesday in Philadelphia as part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle. For Villanova, the game presents an opportunity to steady their inconsistent play against a formidable opponent.

No. 2 Auburn Arrives for Prove-It Game at No. 9 Duke Auburn’s Momentum Meets Duke’s Home-Court Advantage Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium will feature a battle of basketball heavyweights as No. 2 Auburn visits No. 9 Duke in a marquee matchup of the ACC-SEC Challenge. Both teams come into the clash battle-tested, making this an early-season prove-it game. Auburn

Iowa’s O hopes to stay hot vs. defense-minded Northwestern Iowa’s basketball team aims to extend their offensive dominance as they host Northwestern in the Big Ten opener on Tuesday in Iowa City. While the Hawkeyes dazzled with a 110-point outburst in their most recent game, Northwestern’s defense poses a significant challenge that could turn this matchup into a battle of