Categories: NCAAB

No. 11 UConn Looks to Keep Momentum Against Reeling Butler Butler faces a daunting task on Saturday as they host No. 11 UConn in Indianapolis for a Big East clash. The Bulldogs, riding a four-game losing streak, are eager to snap their skid, but the challenge looms large against a red-hot Huskies squad fresh off a thrilling overtime victory. Butler Searching for Answers In their conference opener, Butler (7-5, 0-1) showed promise early but faltered

No. 15 Houston Aims to End Nonconference Play Strong Against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi No. 15 Houston is set to wrap up its nonconference schedule with a matchup against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Cougars are riding a three-game winning streak and are looking to build momentum before diving into Big 12 play. Houston Finding Its Rhythm Houston (7-3) is coming off a dominant 78-49 victory over Toledo on Wednesday. Five Cougars scored in double

Old Rivals Meet in New Circumstances as Stanford Battles No. 10 Oregon Longtime rivals Stanford and No. 10 Oregon will face off in an intriguing opener of the San Jose Tip-Off on Saturday night in California. While the two schools share a rich history as former Pac-12 competitors, this clash marks a rare non-conference meeting, the first since the 1967 Portland Far West Classic. The night will also feature Cal taking on No. 23 San

High-Powered Offenses Collide as Florida Atlantic Visits No. 20 Michigan State Fans in East Lansing, Mich., are set for an exciting showdown on Saturday afternoon as Florida Atlantic takes on No. 20 Michigan State in a clash of high-octane offenses. Both teams feature balanced scoring and dynamic playmakers, setting the stage for a fast-paced contest. Florida Atlantic’s Offensive Depth Florida Atlantic (7-5) boasts an impressive scoring average of 86.1 points per game, with five players

Auburn Faces Purdue With Johni Broome’s Status Uncertain No. 2 Auburn is gearing up for a high-stakes non-conference showdown against No. 16 Purdue on Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. However, the Tigers might have to do so without their star player, Johni Broome, whose availability remains in question after a shoulder injury. Broome’s Injury Clouds Auburn’s Outlook Broome, Auburn’s leader in points (18.1), rebounds (11.5), assists (3.5), and blocks (2.7), injured his right shoulder early in

No. 23 San Diego State Faces Cal in San Jose Nightcap San Diego State and California are set to cap off the San Jose Tip-Off on Saturday night, offering both teams a final opportunity to solidify their form before diving into conference play. A Rematch With Roster Shake-Ups The Aztecs, ranked No. 23, bested the Golden Bears 76-67 in their last meeting in November 2022. However, both teams will look drastically different this time around.

No. 4 Kentucky Faces Ohio State in a Highly Anticipated Clash Kentucky coach Mark Pope finds himself navigating a tricky decision as the No. 4 Wildcats gear up for their showdown against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The spotlight will be on a Kentucky team riding high and an Ohio State squad looking to prove its resilience. Balancing Recovery and Momentum for Butler Guard Lamont Butler, fresh

No. 17 Ole Miss Focused on Improvement Ahead of Queens Matchup Ole Miss may be riding a four-game winning streak, but head coach Chris Beard sees room for improvement as the No. 17 Rebels prepare to host Queens on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. The Rebels will look to tighten up their rebounding and ball control as they aim to extend their streak to five games. Areas for Growth Despite Success Ole Miss (10-1) comes into

No. 25 Clemson Looks to End Skid Against Wake Forest No. 25 Clemson aims to regain its footing after back-to-back overtime losses as it hosts Wake Forest in an ACC showdown on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers will need a stronger defensive effort to snap their mini-skid and hold their place among the nation’s ranked teams. Defensive Concerns Loom Large Clemson (9-3, 1-0) has struggled defensively in its past two games, allowing opponents to shoot over

North Carolina Faces Tall Challenge Against No. 18 UCLA North Carolina will look to snap its skid against ranked opponents when it faces No. 18 UCLA on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden as part of the CBS Sports Classic. The Tar Heels are seeking a quality win to right the ship in what has been an up-and-down season so far. A Chance for Redemption The Tar Heels (6-5) have struggled against ranked teams, going