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Northern Illinois faces the Miami (OH) RedHawks after Chelby Koker scored 24 points in the Huskies' 79-70 loss to the Toledo Rockets. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Miami (OH) is 10-7 against the MAC, and Northern Illinois is 6-11 against conference opponents.

The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears and Bellarmine Knights square off in the ASUN Tournament. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Central Arkansas is 15-3 against the ASUN, and Bellarmine is 9-10 against the ASUN.

Niagara hosts the Rider Broncs after Safiatu Kolliegbo scored 21 points in Niagara's 70-58 loss to the Saint Peter's Peacocks. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the squads. Niagara is 1-18 against the MAAC, and Rider is 5-14 against conference opponents.

Western Michigan visits Buffalo in MAC play Saturday. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams. Buffalo is 12-5 against the MAC, and Western Michigan is 8-9 against conference opponents.

The Texas A&M-CC Islanders play in the Southland Tournament against the Houston Christian Huskies. Sunday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams. The Islanders won the last matchup 68-62. Texas A&M-CC is 12-8 against the Southland, and Houston Christian is 9-11 against the Southland.

Pittsburgh hosts the Boston College Eagles after Jaland Lowe scored 20 points in Pittsburgh's 71-63 loss to the NC State Wolfpack. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Pittsburgh is 7-12 against the ACC, and Boston College is 4-15 against conference opponents.

Xavier faces the Providence Friars after Zach Freemantle scored 24 points in Xavier's 91-78 win against the Butler Bulldogs. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. Xavier is 12-7 against the Big East, and Providence is 6-13 against conference opponents.

Bethune-Cookman aims to break its three-game skid when the Wildcats take on Florida A&M. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams. Bethune-Cookman is 6-11 against the SWAC, and Florida A&M is 6-11 against conference opponents.

The No. 8 TCU Horned Frogs play the No. 16 West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12 Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. TCU is 17-2 against the Big 12, and West Virginia is 14-5 against the Big 12.

Marist aims to break its three-game losing streak when the Red Foxes play Mount St. Mary's. Saturday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Red Foxes won the last matchup 53-50. Mount St. Mary's is 11-8 against the MAAC, and Marist is 13-6 against conference opponents.

The Maine Black Bears and UMass-Lowell River Hawks meet in the America East Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. Maine is 10-6 against the America East, and UMass-Lowell is 6-10 against the America East.

The Northeastern Huskies take on the Hampton Pirates in the CAA Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. Northeastern is 9-9 against the CAA, and Hampton is 8-10 against the CAA.

Florida Atlantic hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Matas Vokietaitis scored 21 points in Florida Atlantic's 89-80 loss to the UAB Blazers. Sunday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. Florida Atlantic is 9-8 against the AAC, and East Carolina is 10-7 against conference opponents.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves square off against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Sun Belt Tournament. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Thundering Herd won the last matchup 77-72. Arkansas State is 13-5 against the Sun Belt, and Marshall is 13-6 against the Sun Belt.

Oklahoma visits the Texas Longhorns after Jeremiah Fears scored 31 points in the Sooners' 96-84 victory over the Missouri Tigers. Saturday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Longhorns won the last matchup 77-73. Texas is 6-11 against the SEC, and Oklahoma is 5-12 against conference opponents.

Jackson State takes on the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils after Daeshun Ruffin scored 20 points in the Tigers' 76-69 victory against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Saturday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Tigers won the previous matchup 92-44. Mississippi Valley State is 1-16 against the SWAC, and Jackson State is 13-4 against conference opponents.

Fordham is looking to stop its four-game road losing streak with a victory against Rhode Island. Saturday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Rams won the previous matchup 80-79. Rhode Island is 6-11 against the A-10, and Fordham is 3-14 against conference opponents.

Niagara faces the Rider Broncs after Josiah Davis scored 21 points in the Purple Eagles' 78-68 overtime victory against the Saint Peter's Peacocks. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Broncs won the last matchup 68-65. Rider is 8-11 against the MAAC, and Niagara is 6-13 against conference opponents.

The Campbell Fighting Camels play the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in the CAA Tournament. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Fighting Camels won the previous matchup 96-91. Campbell is 10-8 against the CAA, and Delaware is 6-13 against the CAA.

USC visits the UCLA Bruins after Chibuzo Agbo scored 26 points in the Trojans' 92-61 win against the Washington Huskies. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Bruins won the previous matchup 82-76. UCLA is 12-7 against the Big Ten, and USC is 7-12 against conference opponents.

Columbia plays the Cornell Big Red after Kenny Noland scored 21 points in the Lions' 92-87 loss to the Pennsylvania Quakers. Saturday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. Cornell is 8-5 against the Ivy League, and Columbia is 1-12 against conference opponents.

Tulsa faces the Wichita State Shockers after Keaston Willis scored 22 points in the Golden Hurricane's 81-77 loss to the Temple Owls. Sunday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Golden Hurricane won the last matchup 84-77. Wichita State is 8-9 against the AAC, and Tulsa is 5-12 against conference opponents.

The Vermont Catamounts take on the New Hampshire Wildcats in the America East Tournament. Saturday's game will be the third meeting this season between the two teams. The Catamounts won the previous matchup 79-59. Vermont is 13-3 against the America East, and New Hampshire is 6-10 against the America East.

The Long Island Sharks play the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash in the NEC Tournament. Saturday's meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams. LIU is 13-4 against the NEC, and Saint Francis (PA) is 9-8 against the NEC.

Belmont heads into a matchup with Evansville as winners of three games in a row. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams. Evansville is 3-16 against the MVC, and Belmont is 14-5 against conference opponents.

Florida International enters a matchup with Middle Tennessee after losing three straight home games. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads. Florida International is 7-10 against the CUSA, and Middle Tennessee is 15-2 against conference opponents.

Stony Brook faces the Drexel Dragons after Breauna Ware scored 30 points in Stony Brook's 73-70 loss to the Hofstra Pride. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the two squads. Stony Brook is 6-11 against the CAA, and Drexel is 12-5 against conference opponents.

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles face the UMKC Kangaroos in the Summit Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Oral Roberts is 13-4 against the Summit, and UMKC is 8-9 against the Summit.

Charlotte takes on the UTSA Roadrunners after Nik Graves scored 20 points in Charlotte's 75-64 loss to the North Texas Mean Green. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season. Charlotte is 3-14 against the AAC, and UTSA is 5-12 against conference opponents.

The No. 3 UConn Huskies take on the St. John's Red Storm in the Big East Tournament. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. UConn is 18-0 against the Big East, and St. John's is 6-13 against the Big East.

Ball State takes on the Ohio Bobcats after Alex Richard scored 20 points in Ball State's 72-60 win against the Buffalo Bulls. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. Ball State is 15-2 against the MAC, and Ohio is 4-13 against conference opponents.

UCSB plays the UC Irvine Anteaters after Alyssa Marin scored 23 points in the Gauchos' 74-52 win against the CSU Northridge Matadors. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. UC Irvine is 14-5 against the Big West, and UCSB is 12-7 against conference opponents.

Sacred Heart visits the Iona Gaels after Amiri Stewart scored 20 points in the Pioneers' 90-74 loss to the Manhattan Jaspers. Saturday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. Iona is 11-8 against the MAAC, and Sacred Heart is 10-9 against conference opponents.

The Troy Trojans and Old Dominion Monarchs meet in the Sun Belt Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads. Troy is 13-5 against the Sun Belt, and Old Dominion is 11-10 against the Sun Belt.

No. 20 Marquette takes on the No. 6 St. John's Red Storm after David Joplin scored 23 points in Marquette's 72-66 loss to the UConn Huskies. Saturday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Red Storm won the previous matchup 70-64. Marquette is 13-6 against the Big East, and St. John's is 17-2 against conference opponents.

UMass faces the Loyola Chicago Ramblers after Daniel Hankins-Sanford scored 22 points in UMass' 73-72 loss to the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. UMass is 7-10 against the A-10, and Loyola Chicago is 11-6 against conference opponents.

North Texas faces the Temple Owls after Atin Wright scored 42 points in the Mean Green's 75-64 victory against the Charlotte 49ers. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season. Temple is 8-9 against the AAC, and North Texas is 14-3 against conference opponents.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs play in the Big South Tournament against the Winthrop Eagles. The teams meet Saturday for the third time this season. UNC Asheville is 12-5 against the Big South, and Winthrop is 12-5 against the Big South.

No. 24 Arizona faces the Kansas Jayhawks after Henri Veesaar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 113-100 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads. Kansas is 10-9 against the Big 12, and Arizona is 14-6 against conference opponents.

George Mason visits the Richmond Spiders after Brayden O'Connor scored 26 points in the Patriots' 69-62 victory over the La Salle Explorers. Saturday's game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Patriots won the previous matchup 64-58. Richmond is 5-12 against the A-10, and George Mason is 14-3 against conference opponents.