No. 10 Houston’s top-ranked defense will be put to the test on Wednesday as it hosts West Virginia, led by the Big 12’s leading scorer, Javon Small. The game promises an intriguing battle of Houston’s defensive dominance against West Virginia’s offensive firepower. Javon Small, a senior transfer from Oklahoma State, leads the Big 12 in scoring with an impressive 19.8 points per game. Small has been the cornerstone of the Mountaineers’ attack, showcasing his ability to score at all three levels: finishing at the rim, pulling up for mid-range shots, and hitting step-back threes. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson was full of praise for Small, describing him as “one of the best guards in the country.” Sampson emphasized Small’s versatility and

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, seeking redemption after a stunning collapse in their last game. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat, leaving players and fans questioning what went wrong. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes aim to address their own inconsistencies as they look to regain momentum. The Sabres’ recent loss to Seattle highlighted recurring issues. Buffalo controlled the early game, scoring two goals through Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn. However, a disastrous 13-minute stretch in the second and third periods saw Seattle score five unanswered goals. Head coach Lindy Ruff didn’t mince words about the performance. The stats tell the story. Seattle outshot Buffalo 14-9 in

Clemson is on fire lately, and they’re heading to Atlanta on Tuesday to take on Georgia Tech in an ACC matchup. Both teams have very different vibes right now: Clemson’s cruising, while Georgia Tech is looking for answers. Clemson’s been killing it, winning four out of their last five games. They just crushed Florida State 77-57 on Saturday, and Chase Hunter was the star of the show with 25 points in his 150th game for the Tigers. This guy is clutch—he’s putting up 17.6 points per game, hitting nearly 45% of his threes, and leading his team like a pro. “Chase has been amazing,” said Clemson coach Brad Brownell. “He’s versatile, unselfish, and just a guy you can count on

The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the AP Top 25 at No. 24 and riding a wave of momentum. They’re set to host Ohio State in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday, aiming for their sixth straight win and a chance to keep climbing in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) have turned things around in a big way. After losing three straight earlier this season, they’ve now reeled off five wins in a row. Their latest victory, an 80-59 blowout of Minnesota, showcased how dangerous this team can be—even without guard Max Klesmit, who sat out with an ankle injury. Coach Greg Gard is hopeful about Klesmit’s return. “We’ll see how he responds,” Gard said on Monday.