BYU keeps focus on court, takes on slumping Fresno State The BYU Cougars are gearing up to host the Fresno State Bulldogs on Wednesday night in Provo, Utah, following a challenging loss to Providence in the Big 12-Big East Battle. As BYU works to refine its performance, Fresno State seeks to end a four-game losing streak amid a tough season.

Baylor Seeks Momentum Against Norfolk State Baylor (6-3) looks to continue its winning ways and edge closer to reclaiming a spot in the AP Top 25 as it hosts Norfolk State (6-4) on Wednesday in Waco, Texas. The Bears come off an emphatic 88-57 home win over Abilene Christian, showcasing the dominance expected of a perennial powerhouse. Baylor’s Balanced Attack

No. 3 Iowa State Brings Depth and Momentum to Face Iowa The annual Iowa State-Iowa basketball rivalry promises another thrilling chapter as the No. 3 Cyclones (7-1) visit the Hawkeyes (7-2) on Thursday night in Iowa City. Iowa State enters the game with confidence after a dominant stretch, including a victory over then-No. 5 Marquette, but they’ll face an Iowa

Pitt Aims for Consistency as Eastern Kentucky Visits After a rollercoaster stretch of games, Pitt (8-2) is eager to stabilize its play as it hosts Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night. Following a strong 6-0 start, the Panthers have dropped two of their last four games, highlighting the need for consistency as the season progresses. Pitt’s Defensive Resurgence Against Virginia Tech

Washington Looks to Rebound Against Eastern Washington After two tough losses to open Big Ten play, the Washington Huskies will take a break from conference competition to host Eastern Washington on Tuesday night in Seattle. Both teams enter the game searching for answers, with Washington trying to shake off its offensive struggles and Eastern Washington looking to rediscover its rhythm

Tennessee Carries No. 1 Ranking Into Battle With Miami With five nonconference games remaining, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has positioned the Volunteers (8-0) as the new No. 1 team in the nation. The Volunteers will put their top ranking to the test Tuesday night against Miami in the prestigious Jimmy V Classic in New York City. Tennessee’s rise to the

Cal Looks to Rebound Against High-Powered Cornell After suffering back-to-back losses, the California Golden Bears are eager to regain their early-season form as they host the Cornell Big Red on Tuesday in Berkeley, Calif. Golden Bears Seeking Discipline Cal (6-3) has stumbled after a promising start, dropping two close games against Missouri (98-93) and Stanford (91-89). The latter defeat marked

Wisconsin and Illinois Seek Redemption in Big Ten Play While it may not be a must-win game in mid-December, No. 20 Wisconsin and Illinois both have a pressing need to regroup and reestablish momentum as they meet Tuesday night in Champaign, Illinois. After suffering tough losses last week, this matchup carries weight for both teams looking to make early statements

Syracuse and Albany Both Hope to Get Back on Track Struggling Syracuse looks to climb back above .500 as it hosts Albany on Tuesday night in a game where both teams aim to reverse recent struggles. This matchup pits two programs eager to get their seasons back on the right track. Syracuse’s Offensive and Defensive Woes The Orange (4-4) are