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The Wagner Seahawks travel to face the Seton Hall Pirates on Friday night in South Orange, New Jersey. Seton Hall aims for a 2-0 start after a dominant 77-50 win over Saint Peter’s, marking a promising opening for a program looking to rebound from last season’s 7-25 record. The Pirates controlled their opener with suffocating defense, holding Saint Peter’s to 27.5 percent shooting while forcing 15 turnovers that led to 23 points. Freshman forward Najai Hines made an instant impact, posting 12 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks in his collegiate debut. His energy around the rim anchored a Seton Hall defense that looked vastly improved from a year ago. For Wagner, Friday’s contest represents a chance to regroup after

The UMass Lowell River Hawks travel to Hartford to take on the UConn Huskies on Friday night in a nonconference matchup. UConn, ranked No. 4 nationally, is looking to respond after an uneven 79-55 win over New Haven in its season opener. Coach Dan Hurley was displeased with his team’s energy despite the comfortable margin of victory. The Huskies led wire to wire but lacked sharpness, committing 13 turnovers and shooting just 43 percent from the field. Still, Alex Karaban and Solo Ball provided consistent production, combining for 37 points and 15 rebounds. UMass Lowell, meanwhile, began its season with a dominant 107-55 win over Rivier. The River Hawks, who introduced 12 new players this season, looked cohesive early, scoring

The Sam Houston Bearkats will travel to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday night at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock. The Red Raiders enter this matchup ranked No. 10 in the nation, riding the momentum of a commanding 98-60 win over Lindenwood in their opener. Texas Tech overcame early defensive issues while missing three key players, including preseason All-American J.T. Toppin. Christian Anderson exploded for a career-high 34 points and 11 assists, while transfer Donovan Atwell added 22 points. Even without their starting trio, the Red Raiders maintained pace, rebounding dominance, and efficient shooting that underscored their national ranking. Sam Houston, meanwhile, began its season with a convincing 95-59 victory over LeTourneau. The Bearkats debuted a revamped

The Northern Illinois Huskies will visit the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night at the Kohl Center in Madison for a nonconference clash that pits a program in full rebuild mode against a ranked Big Ten contender. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with Wisconsin entering as a heavy favorite on the NCAAB odds and scores board. Wisconsin opened its season with a dominant 96-64 win over Campbell, finishing on a 29-2 run and flashing the balance of veterans and transfers coach Greg Gard envisioned. The Badgers led the nation in free-throw percentage last year (82.6%) and returned to form by hitting 17 of 19 from the stripe. John Blackwell scored 31 points, nearly matching his career high, while 7-footer