Categories: NCAAB

No. 3 Iowa State Brings Depth and Momentum to Face Iowa The annual Iowa State-Iowa basketball rivalry promises another thrilling chapter as the No. 3 Cyclones (7-1) visit the Hawkeyes (7-2) on Thursday night in Iowa City. Iowa State enters the game with confidence after a dominant stretch, including a victory over then-No. 5 Marquette, but they’ll face an Iowa squad eager to defend its home court and avenge last season’s 90-65 loss. Cyclones Show

Pitt Aims for Consistency as Eastern Kentucky Visits After a rollercoaster stretch of games, Pitt (8-2) is eager to stabilize its play as it hosts Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday night. Following a strong 6-0 start, the Panthers have dropped two of their last four games, highlighting the need for consistency as the season progresses. Pitt’s Defensive Resurgence Against Virginia Tech Pitt bounced back from a tough 90-57 loss to Mississippi State in the SEC/ACC Challenge

Washington Looks to Rebound Against Eastern Washington After two tough losses to open Big Ten play, the Washington Huskies will take a break from conference competition to host Eastern Washington on Tuesday night in Seattle. Both teams enter the game searching for answers, with Washington trying to shake off its offensive struggles and Eastern Washington looking to rediscover its rhythm after a tough road stretch. Huskies’ Struggles in Big Ten Debut Washington (6-3) stumbled against

Tennessee Carries No. 1 Ranking Into Battle With Miami With five nonconference games remaining, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has positioned the Volunteers (8-0) as the new No. 1 team in the nation. The Volunteers will put their top ranking to the test Tuesday night against Miami in the prestigious Jimmy V Classic in New York City. Tennessee’s rise to the top spot comes after a dominant start to the season and back-to-back losses by previous

Cal Looks to Rebound Against High-Powered Cornell After suffering back-to-back losses, the California Golden Bears are eager to regain their early-season form as they host the Cornell Big Red on Tuesday in Berkeley, Calif. Golden Bears Seeking Discipline Cal (6-3) has stumbled after a promising start, dropping two close games against Missouri (98-93) and Stanford (91-89). The latter defeat marked Cal’s ACC debut, where they struggled defensively and lacked cohesion on offense, finishing with just

Wisconsin and Illinois Seek Redemption in Big Ten Play While it may not be a must-win game in mid-December, No. 20 Wisconsin and Illinois both have a pressing need to regroup and reestablish momentum as they meet Tuesday night in Champaign, Illinois. After suffering tough losses last week, this matchup carries weight for both teams looking to make early statements in Big Ten play. Wisconsin’s Turnover Troubles and Quest for Consistency Wisconsin (8-2, 0-1 Big

Syracuse and Albany Both Hope to Get Back on Track Struggling Syracuse looks to climb back above .500 as it hosts Albany on Tuesday night in a game where both teams aim to reverse recent struggles. This matchup pits two programs eager to get their seasons back on the right track. Syracuse’s Offensive and Defensive Woes The Orange (4-4) are coming off a disappointing conference loss to Notre Dame where they went 0-for-9 from beyond

DePaul Prepares for Big East Challenge Against Providence The DePaul Blue Demons open their Big East slate on Tuesday in Chicago against the Providence Friars, with both teams looking to rebound from tough recent losses. DePaul’s Journey to Redemption The Blue Demons (7-1) have shown promise under first-year head coach Chris Holtmann, but the upcoming Big East schedule represents a significant escalation in competition. DePaul’s struggles in conference play have been well-documented, as the program

Xavier Looks to Rebound Before Facing Rival Cincinnati Xavier Musketeers are set to host Morgan State on Tuesday night in Cincinnati, looking to regain their footing after a challenging week. With the high-stakes crosstown rivalry against No. 22 Cincinnati looming, this matchup is crucial for Xavier to rediscover its form. The Musketeers (7-2) were previously ranked No. 22 in the AP poll but dropped out following a crushing 25-point loss to Michigan during the Fort

West Virginia Seeks to Build Momentum at Home West Virginia (6-2) is riding a two-game winning streak and aims to capitalize on its 16-day homestand with a victory against North Carolina Central. The Mountaineers displayed grit in their 73-60 win over Georgetown on Friday, overcoming a second-half deficit with a game-changing 16-0 run. Javon Small was the standout performer, scoring 26 points to lead the charge. Head coach Darian DeVries praised his team’s second-half intensity,