No. 12 Houston will bring its top-ranked defense to Manhattan, Kan., on Saturday evening, presenting a daunting challenge for Kansas State. The Cougars (11-3, 3-0 Big 12) are riding a wave of defensive dominance, while the Wildcats (7-7, 1-2) are searching for answers on offense. The Cougars lead the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 54.0 points per game, a full three points better than the second-ranked team, Tennessee. This defensive prowess has fueled their seven-game streak of holding opponents to 55 points or fewer, their best since 1948-49. Houston forced 19 turnovers in a commanding 65-46 win over TCU on Monday, converting them into 16 points. Head coach Kelvin Sampson praised the defensive effort but emphasized the need for

For the first time since 1971, SMU will host Georgia Tech, aiming to return to its winning ways in Saturday’s ACC matchup. Both teams are looking to bounce back after recent setbacks, with SMU trying to snap a two-game losing streak and Georgia Tech looking to recover from a loss at Syracuse. The Mustangs (11-4, 2-2 ACC) started conference play strong, notching wins over Virginia and Boston College. However, they hit a rough patch with losses to Duke and North Carolina, including an 82-67 defeat in Chapel Hill on Tuesday. In that game, SMU struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3 percent from the field and converting only 4 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. Despite these struggles, Chuck Harris provided

The New York Islanders are gearing up to reignite their playoff hopes as they face the Utah Hockey Club (HC) on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Both teams are battling to stay in the playoff race, making this matchup a potential turning point in their seasons. The Islanders began their season on a shaky note, surrendering a third-period lead in their opener against Utah and falling 5-4 in overtime. This early misstep foreshadowed an inconsistent first half for the team, marked by missed opportunities and difficulty stringing together consecutive wins. However, New York’s recent performances suggest a turnaround might be underway. The Islanders reached the midpoint of their season with an emphatic 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights

The Miami Hurricanes are grappling with mounting adversity as they prepare to face the surging Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday in Coral Gables, Fla. The two teams are heading in opposite directions, setting the stage for an intriguing Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) clash. Wake Forest (11-4, 3-1 ACC) has been a model of consistency this season. The Demon Deacons have yet to lose consecutive games and come into this matchup having won four of their last five contests. Their recent 77-59 victory over NC State highlighted the team’s offensive efficiency, as they posted a season-best 54.9% shooting from the field. The Deacons’ balanced attack and defensive discipline make them a formidable opponent, especially against a Miami team struggling to