Two teams with contrasting styles but shared struggles aim to find their footing in Big 12 conference play. After strong starts to the season, both Cincinnati and Arizona State have hit turbulence in their inaugural Big 12 campaigns. On Saturday afternoon, the Bearcats (11-5, 1-4) will host the Sun Devils (10-6, 1-4) in a pivotal matchup as both teams look to reverse their fortunes. The transition to the Big 12 has not been kind to Cincinnati or Arizona State. Both teams have managed just one conference win apiece, with their sole victories coming against last-place Colorado. For Cincinnati, that victory came on Wednesday in a gritty 68-62 road win. Simas Lukosius, the team’s leading scorer at 12.5 points per game,

As Louisville and Virginia prepare to face off in an ACC rematch on Saturday, the two teams find themselves on starkly contrasting paths. The Cardinals, riding a seven-game winning streak, are surging, while the Cavaliers aim to end a four-game skid that began with a home loss to Louisville two weeks ago. Virginia (8-9, 1-5 ACC) has struggled to find consistency, with their recent loss coming in heartbreaking fashion—a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from SMU’s Boopie Miller sealing a 54-52 defeat on Wednesday. Despite the loss, interim head coach Ron Sanchez saw progress. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction with this group,” Sanchez said, highlighting his team’s effort despite subpar shooting nights from leading scorers Isaac McKneely and Elijah Saunders.

The No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones continue their remarkable season as they visit West Virginia on Saturday evening in what promises to be a high-energy Big 12 showdown. With a 12-game winning streak and their highest national ranking in school history, the Cyclones look to maintain their momentum while the Mountaineers aim to play spoiler at home. The Cyclones (15-1, 5-0 Big 12) are fresh off a dominant 17-point win over No. 9 Kansas, a victory that further solidified their standing as one of the nation’s top teams. However, head coach T.J. Otzelberger is ensuring that his squad remains grounded and focused. This mindset has fueled Iowa State’s dominant stretch, with six of their last seven wins coming by double

Wake Forest and Virginia Tech face off on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va., with both teams looking to solidify their footing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Wake Forest rides a four-game winning streak, while Virginia Tech has momentum after a thrilling comeback win earlier this week. The Demon Deacons (13-4, 5-1 ACC) are off to their best ACC start since the 1996-97 season when they opened 9-1. Their current winning streak has been built on commanding performances, with each victory coming by double digits. Hunter Sallis has been the catalyst for Wake Forest’s success, delivering a remarkable stretch of scoring. Sallis poured in 30 points in Wednesday’s 80-67 win over Stanford and has notched at least 20 points in