After a historic performance in their last outing, Iowa’s Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort are set to lead the Hawkeyes into a critical Big Ten clash with Indiana on Saturday night in Iowa City. Dix and Sandfort made history Tuesday night in Iowa’s thrilling 97-87 overtime victory against Nebraska. Both players scored at least 30 points and drained six 3-pointers, marking the first time since 2011 that Division I teammates at a high-major school accomplished such a feat. Dix led the charge with a career-high 31 points, seven 3-pointers, and seven assists while playing nearly every minute of the game. Sandfort delivered all 30 of his points in the second half and overtime, connecting on six triples as the Hawkeyes

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Wild and Sharks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Wild are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals. With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild moved to 26-12-4 for the season. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the

Villanova’s resurgence under Kyle Neptune has the Wildcats back in the national conversation, but they’ll face a tough test Saturday night when they visit St. John’s in a pivotal Big East matchup. Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big East) has turned its season around, winning eight of its last nine games, including a statement 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday. Eric Dixon led the way with 23 points, continuing his stellar season. The Wildcats’ turnaround is remarkable considering their rocky 3-4 start, which included surprising losses to Columbia and Saint Joseph’s. However, Neptune’s squad has found its groove, combining efficient offense with timely defense. Villanova has posted five double-digit victories in its last nine games, including an upset of then-No.

No. 23 Ole Miss looks to keep its perfect start to Southeastern Conference play intact when it hosts LSU on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels (13-2, 2-0 SEC) aim to extend their winning streak to three games in conference play, while the Tigers (11-4, 0-2 SEC) seek to address glaring issues that have led to back-to-back losses. Ole Miss has been steady in its first two SEC contests, defeating Georgia 63-51 at home before earning a gritty 73-66 road win at Arkansas. Head coach Chris Beard praised his team’s effort, emphasizing their focus over 80 minutes of basketball. “I think our hearts have been in the right place,” Beard said. “We’re just trying to stay poised and not get