Francis rests in hospital as Holy Year marches on without him, this weekend dedicated to volunteers

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.

UAPB hosts the Alcorn State Braves after Jailah Pelly scored 21 points in UAPB's 74-65 loss to the Jackson State Tigers. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. UAPB is 1-16 against the SWAC, and Alcorn State is 9-8 against conference opponents.

The UNC Greensboro Spartans and the Chattanooga Mocs meet in the SoCon Championship. Sunday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads. UNC Greensboro is 15-1 against the SoCon, and Chattanooga is 11-5 against the SoCon.

The Fresno State Bulldogs face the San Jose State Spartans in the MWC Tournament. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads. Fresno State is 8-10 against the MWC, and San Jose State is 3-15 against the MWC.

The No. 2 USC Trojans play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Michigan Wolverines. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams. USC is 17-1 against the Big Ten, and Michigan is 13-7 against the Big Ten.

The UAB Blazers and Rice Owls play in the AAC Tournament. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams. UAB is 7-11 against the AAC, and Rice is 7-11 against the AAC.

CSU Northridge visits the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine after Nnenna Orji scored 22 points in the Matadors' 77-74 loss to the UC Riverside Highlanders. Sunday's meeting is the first this season for the teams. Hawaii is 15-4 against the Big West, and CSU Northridge is 2-17 against conference opponents.

The No. 5 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners meet in the SEC Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams. South Carolina is 16-1 against the SEC, and Oklahoma is 13-5 against the SEC.

The East Carolina Pirates and Memphis Tigers play in the AAC Tournament. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season. East Carolina is 8-10 against the AAC, and Memphis is 5-13 against the AAC.

The Tulane Green Wave play the Wichita State Shockers in the AAC Tournament. Sunday's meeting is the first this season between the two squads. Tulane is 9-8 against the AAC, and Wichita State is 4-14 against the AAC.

UCSD takes on UC Davis aiming to continue its three-game win streak. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. UCSD is 13-6 against the Big West, and UC Davis is 12-7 against conference opponents.

The Air Force Falcons play in the MWC Tournament against the Utah State Aggies. Sunday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams. Air Force is 7-11 against the MWC, and Utah State is 3-15 against the MWC.

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and the Lindenwood (MO) Lions meet in the OVC Championship. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Tennessee Tech is 19-2 against the OVC, and Lindenwood (MO) is 17-4 against the OVC.

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels play the Stetson Hatters in the ASUN Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. Eastern Kentucky is 10-8 against the ASUN, and Stetson is 10-8 against the ASUN.

The Boise State Broncos take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in the MWC Tournament. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season. Boise State is 7-11 against the MWC, and Nevada is 6-12 against the MWC.

The No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish play in the ACC Tournament against the No. 11 Duke Blue Devils. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads. Notre Dame is 17-2 against the ACC, and Duke is 15-4 against the ACC.

New Mexico State takes on the Sam Houston Bearkats after Molly Kaiser scored 35 points in New Mexico State's 87-80 win against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. New Mexico State is 9-8 against the CUSA, and Sam Houston is 5-12 against conference opponents.

Charleston (SC) faces the Hampton Pirates after Lara Rohkohl scored 22 points in Charleston (SC)'s 75-54 win over the Campbell Camels. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams. Charleston (SC) is 13-4 against the CAA, and Hampton is 3-14 against conference opponents.

Columbia faces the Cornell Big Red after Riley Weiss scored 23 points in Columbia's 77-49 win against the Yale Bulldogs. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams. Columbia is 12-1 against the Ivy League, and Cornell is 3-10 against conference opponents.

Harvard takes on the Dartmouth Big Green after Harmoni Turner scored 24 points in the Crimson's 62-44 victory against the Pennsylvania Quakers. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams. Dartmouth is 2-11 against the Ivy League, and Harvard is 10-3 against conference opponents.

UC Riverside plays the CSU Fullerton Titans after Makayla Rose scored 31 points in UC Riverside's 77-74 win against the CSU Northridge Matadors. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. UC Riverside is 11-8 against the Big West, and CSU Fullerton is 5-14 against conference opponents.

The Lipscomb Bisons play the North Alabama Lions in the ASUN Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams. Lipscomb is 12-6 against the ASUN, and North Alabama is 8-10 against the ASUN.

The Lafayette Leopards take on the American Eagles in the Patriot Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams. Lafayette is 6-12 against the Patriot, and American is 1-17 against the Patriot.

The Eastern Washington Eagles face the Sacramento State Hornets in the Big Sky Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. Eastern Washington is 7-11 against the Big Sky, and Sacramento State is 7-11 against the Big Sky.

The San Francisco Dons square off against the Loyola Marymount Lions in the WCC Tournament. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams. San Francisco is 11-9 against the WCC, and Loyola Marymount is 8-13 against the WCC.

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 9 LSU Tigers play in the SEC Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Texas is 16-1 against the SEC, and LSU is 13-4 against the SEC.

UTEP hosts the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters after Ivane Tensaie scored 22 points in UTEP's 65-64 win over the Sam Houston Bearkats. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams. UTEP is 4-13 against the CUSA, and Louisiana Tech is 7-10 against conference opponents.

Saint Peter's visits the Canisius Golden Griffins after Nikola Zdenkova scored 27 points in the Peacocks' 70-58 victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. Canisius is 8-11 against the MAAC, and Saint Peter's is 9-10 against conference opponents.

The No. 23 Creighton Bluejays take on the Georgetown Hoyas in the Big East Tournament. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads. Creighton is 16-2 against the Big East, and Georgetown is 5-14 against the Big East.

Sacred Heart hosts the Iona Gaels after Ny'Ceara Pryor scored 24 points in Sacred Heart's 61-50 win against the Manhattan Jaspers. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Sacred Heart is 4-15 against the MAAC, and Iona is 8-11 against conference opponents.

The No. 4 UCLA Bruins and No. 13 Ohio State Buckeyes meet in the Big Ten Tournament. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. UCLA is 16-2 against the Big Ten, and Ohio State is 14-5 against the Big Ten.

The Seton Hall Pirates play in the Big East Tournament against the Xavier Musketeers. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season. Seton Hall is 13-5 against the Big East, and Xavier is 2-17 against the Big East.

Abilene Christian plays the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Bella Earle scored 26 points in the Wildcats' 71-62 victory over the Utah Valley Wolverines. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season. Grand Canyon is 15-0 against the WAC, and Abilene Christian is 9-6 against conference opponents.

Kent State hosts the Toledo Rockets after Jenna Batsch scored 25 points in Kent State's 84-61 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the teams. Kent State is 11-6 against the MAC, and Toledo is 13-4 against conference opponents.

Monmouth hosts the Elon Phoenix after Taisha Exanor scored 29 points in Monmouth's 82-56 victory over the Towson Tigers. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. Monmouth is 10-7 against the CAA, and Elon is 8-9 against conference opponents.