Categories: NCAAB

Back on Track, No. 18 UConn Faces No. 8 Gonzaga in NYC Showdown No. 18 UConn is gaining momentum after a rocky Maui Invitational, and now the two-time defending national champions have an opportunity to further showcase their resurgence against No. 8 Gonzaga on Saturday night in New York. UConn’s Rebound from Maui Woes After going winless in three games at the Maui Invitational, UConn (7-3) has responded with three straight victories on the mainland,

Syracuse and Georgetown Face Off in 100th Meeting of Storied Rivalry A milestone chapter unfolds in one of college basketball’s most storied rivalries as Syracuse and Georgetown square off for the 100th time on Saturday. The Orange will host the Hoyas in a clash that evokes decades of intense Big East showdowns, though Syracuse now resides in the ACC. Historic Rivalry Reaches Milestone Syracuse leads the all-time series 54-45, a rivalry that has featured countless

No. 9 Florida, Arizona State Square Off in Holiday Hoopsgiving Clash The stage is set for a showdown in Atlanta as No. 9 Florida (9-0) and Arizona State (8-1) bring their high-powered squads to the Holiday Hoopsgiving event on Saturday. Both teams are coming off extended breaks due to final exams and will look to maintain their strong starts in a matchup that promises plenty of excitement. Florida’s Balanced Dominance The Gators are off to

Missouri Riding High Into Matchup Against Long Island After a tough season last year, the Missouri Tigers (8-1) are in the midst of a remarkable turnaround. Fresh off an electrifying upset of then-No. 1 Kansas, the Tigers aim to keep their momentum rolling when they host the Long Island Sharks (4-8) on Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Tigers Flying High After Historic Upset Missouri’s signature 76-67 win over Kansas on Sunday marked a pivotal moment in

Penn State Aims to Rebound Against Winless Coppin State After a tough loss earlier this week, Penn State (8-2) will look to get back on track when it hosts Coppin State (0-11) on Saturday in University Park, Pa. For the Nittany Lions, this matchup represents an opportunity to refocus and fix mistakes, while the winless Eagles hope to gain valuable experience as they continue to build their program. Penn State Seeks a Reset After Rutgers

DePaul Seeks to Halt Skid in Tough Test Against Wichita State After a blazing 7-0 start, DePaul finds itself facing adversity as tougher opponents have exposed areas for improvement. The Blue Demons (7-2) will look to bounce back from two consecutive losses when they host the Wichita State Shockers (8-1) on Saturday afternoon in Chicago. DePaul’s Promising Start Hits a Bump Under first-year head coach Chris Holtmann, DePaul entered the season with a revamped roster,

No. 22 Cincinnati Hosts Xavier in Crosstown Rivalry Clash The stage is set for one of college basketball’s most passionate rivalries as the No. 22 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) host the Xavier Musketeers (8-2) in the latest edition of the Crosstown Shootout on Saturday afternoon. With both teams off to strong starts this season, the matchup promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in a series steeped in history. Xavier’s Momentum and Dominance in the Rivalry Xavier

Johni Broome, No. 2 Auburn Set for Clash Against Ohio State in Atlanta Two teams looking to bolster their résumés ahead of conference play will square off on Saturday afternoon when No. 2 Auburn faces Ohio State in a marquee matchup in Atlanta. Both programs bring solid credentials to the table, with Auburn riding high after a strong start to the season and Ohio State seeking a signature win to enhance its postseason aspirations. Auburn’s

Texas A&M and Purdue Clash in Guard-Driven Showdown No. 17 Texas A&M (8-2) faces No. 11 Purdue (8-2) on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, with both teams looking to build on strong starts to the season. The matchup will feature standout guards Wade Taylor IV and Braden Smith, whose performances could dictate the outcome of this top-20 showdown. Aggies Lean on Defense and Rebounding Texas A&M is riding a four-game winning streak, bolstered by the leadership

Indiana Seeks to Extend Winning Streak Against Nebraska The Indiana Hoosiers (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-2, 0-1) on Friday night in Lincoln, Neb., aiming to end a three-game losing streak in the series. Indiana has momentum with four consecutive wins and a dominant start to Big Ten play, but Nebraska looks to rebound after a tough loss to Michigan State. Hoosiers’ Balanced Attack Leads the Way Indiana’s success this season has