Categories: NCAAB

No. 8 Purdue Keeps Guard Up Ahead of Clash vs. Maryland Purdue looks to rebound from a disappointing Big Ten opener when it hosts a surging Maryland team on Sunday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind. Maryland’s Offensive Resurgence Maryland (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten) enters the matchup riding a five-game winning streak, including an emphatic 83-59 victory over Ohio State in its conference opener. The Terrapins dominated the first half, building a commanding 50-17 lead and

No. 2 Auburn Focuses on Defensive Improvement vs. Richmond Auburn, ranked No. 2 in the nation, aims to shore up its defense and bounce back from a rare loss as it hosts Richmond on Sunday afternoon. Auburn’s Challenge: Reclaim Defensive Form The Tigers (7-1) have proven their ability to compete with top-tier opponents, securing wins over ranked teams like Houston, Iowa State, and North Carolina. However, their defensive performance faltered in an 84-78 loss to

Villanova Seeks Consistency Against Skidding Temple Villanova will look to build on its most impressive win of the season when it faces Temple in the Big 5 Classic on Saturday in Philadelphia. Wildcats Riding Momentum After a rocky start to the season, Villanova (5-4) found its groove in a 68-60 victory over No. 14 Cincinnati on Tuesday. The Wildcats’ defense stifled the Bearcats, and their offense was buoyed by standout performances, particularly from Eric Dixon,

No. 23 Ole Miss Hosts Lindenwood as SEC Preparation Continues Ole Miss will aim to fine-tune its lineup and rotation as the No. 23 Rebels (7-1) host Lindenwood on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. With Southeastern Conference play approaching, the game provides another opportunity for coach Chris Beard’s team to build cohesion and maintain momentum. Rebels’ Balanced Scoring Shines In their most recent outing, the Rebels showcased their depth with five players scoring in double figures

St. John’s Makes Emotional Return to Court vs. Kansas State St. John’s will take the court with heavy hearts Saturday as the Red Storm host Kansas State in the Big 12-Big East Battle at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York. Honoring Lou Carnesecca’s Legacy The game marks the first for St. John’s (6-2) since the passing of legendary coach Lou Carnesecca, who died last week just shy of his 100th birthday. Carnesecca, who coached the

SMU Feeling Good Heading Into ACC Opener Against Virginia An energized SMU squad rides a three-game winning streak into its first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference basketball game as it hosts Virginia on Saturday in Dallas. SMU’s Strong Start The Mustangs (7-2) are making a smooth transition to the ACC, highlighted by a dominant 101-72 win over Alabama State on Tuesday. SMU’s two losses this season were competitive contests, falling by 11 points at Butler and by

Stanford Takes Aim at Andrej Stojakovic, Cal Stanford and California are set to renew their storied rivalry on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif., for the first time as Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. Both teams are eager to showcase their strong non-conference records and prove their mettle in this new chapter of competition. Stanford’s Season So Far Stanford (7-2) has built a solid record but has faced challenges recently, including an upset loss at home to

Arizona in Rare Losing Streak Facing Southern Utah Arizona faces Southern Utah on Saturday in Tucson, looking to snap a rare losing streak while navigating its worst season start under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Meanwhile, Southern Utah arrives with a strong record and momentum on its side. Arizona’s Struggles The Wildcats (3-4) have lost two straight games and have dropped four of their last five, marking their worst start since the 2009-10 season. That year,

Clemson Rolling, Miami Slumping Ahead of ACC Opener Clemson enters Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference opener at Miami riding a five-game winning streak and looking poised to break into the AP Top 25 poll. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are desperate to halt their own five-game slide as they host the surging Tigers. Clemson’s Dominance The Tigers (8-1) are coming off a signature 70-66 home win over No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, showcasing their defensive prowess and rebounding

Iowa, Michigan Out to Build on Close Conference Wins The Michigan Wolverines and Iowa Hawkeyes enter Saturday afternoon’s clash in Ann Arbor fresh off narrow victories to open Big Ten play. Both teams will look to maintain their momentum as they square off in what promises to be a competitive matchup. Wolverines’ Strong Start Under Dusty May Michigan (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) edged No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 on Tuesday, earning their first win against a