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Preview Roundups
November 22, 2015
Gardner-Webb at Tennessee 12:00 PM ET
Winning games has thus far proved a struggle for Tennessee under first-year coach Rick Barnes, who will lead his team into action Sunday against visiting Gardner-Webb as part of the Barclays Center Classic. The Volunteers split a pair of close games with UNC Asheville and Georgia Tech and needed a big rally to overcome Marshall in their most recent game at home.
Missouri St. at Mississippi St. 12:00 PM ET
Mississippi State coach Ben Howland saw improvement despite a third straight loss and the Bulldogs hope to put it all together when they meet Missouri State in Sunday’s seventh-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Howland liked his team’s compete level in a 74-72 defeat against Texas Tech on Friday and needs a similar effort to turn back the Bears.
Harvard at Boston College 12:30 PM ET
Harvard and Boston College will meet for the eighth straight season and 49th time overall Sunday at Chestnut Hill. The Eagles snapped a six-game losing streak to the Crimson with a victory in Jim Christian's first season as head coach and this year's matchup features a pair of young teams looking to improve.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Cincinnati 1:00 PM ET
Cincinnati’s high-flying offense returns home for what could be another sizeable victory Sunday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The contest is the first of the Barclays Center Classic, which will culminate in Brooklyn next weekend.
Georgetown at Duke 1:00 PM ET
Many college basketball fans were hoping to see a rematch of the 2015 national championship game this weekend, but Georgetown had other ideas. After knocking off Wisconsin in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic, the Hoyas will take on defending NCAA Tournament champion Duke in the title game of this event Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
East Tennessee St. at Georgia Tech 2:00 PM ET
Georgia Tech has hit triple figures in two of its first three game after reaching 80 points in just two games all of last season. Coach Brian Gregory’s surprising high-power squad seeks to start a season 4-0 for the first time since 2008-09 when Georgia Tech hosts high-scoring ETSU on Sunday as part of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Nebraska Omaha at Colorado 2:00 PM ET
Colorado plays the second of five consecutive nonconference home games over a 13-day span when its hosts Omaha on Sunday afternoon. The Buffaloes, who improved to 2-1 with a 85-63 rout of Portland in their home opener on Friday, were picked to finish seventh in the Pac-12 preseason poll, but don't try telling that to head coach Tad Boyle who believes his squad "can be great."
Minnesota at Texas Tech 2:30 PM ET
Tubby Smith will attempt to beat his former team when he brings Texas Tech into the fifth-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off against Minnesota on Sunday afternoon in San Juan. Smith coached Golden Gophers to the NCAA Tournament three times in six seasons before taking over in 2013 at Texas Tech, which could use an early confidence-building victory.
Wisconsin at VCU 3:30 PM ET
VCU got off to a great start in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic, while Wisconsin scuffled to open its semifinal matchup. Nevertheless, both teams ended up on the losing end Friday night, setting up a matchup of hungry teams in Sunday's consolation game at Madison Square Garden.
Mississippi at Seton Hall 3:30 PM ET

The Charleston (S.C.) Classic quarterfinals played out in less-than-ideal fashion Thursday for Ole Miss and Seton Hall. However, both bounced back from upset losses to post consolation-round victories less than 24 hours later and set up a meeting in Sunday’s fifth-place game at TD Arena.

Appalachian St. at Tulane 4:30 PM ET
After a difficult loss on the road, Tulane returns home to face Appalachian State on Sunday as part of the Challenge in Music City. The Green Wave suffered a 90-82 defeat at Southern on Thursday despite coming within two points of the Jaguars in the final 24 seconds.
Appalachian St. at Tulane 4:30 PM ET
After a difficult loss on the road, Tulane returns home to face Appalachian State on Sunday as part of the Challenge in Music City. The Green Wave suffered a 90-82 defeat at Southern on Thursday despite coming within two points of the Jaguars in the final 24 seconds.
Akron at Villanova 4:30 PM ET
Even though his squad sits at 3-0, Villanova coach Jay Wright is becoming a bit concerned with his team's slow starts.The Wildcats aim to put together a strong 40 minutes against visiting Akron on Sunday.
Akron at Villanova 4:30 PM ET
Even though his squad sits at 3-0, Villanova coach Jay Wright is becoming a bit concerned with his team's slow starts.The Wildcats aim to put together a strong 40 minutes against visiting Akron on Sunday.
Yale at Southern Methodist 4:30 PM ET
SMU, despite not having head coach Larry Brown for the first nine games of the season due to suspension for an NCAA rules violation, will look to improve to 3-0 when its hosts unbeaten Yale on Sunday afternoon. The Mustangs, the preseason favorite to win a second consecutive American Athletic Conference title, don't seem to be missing a beat so far without their Hall of Fame coach, opening with a 85-50 blowout win over Sam Houston State and then following that up with an impressive 85-70 road vi
Temple at Utah 4:30 PM ET
No. 16 Utah looks to pick itself off the mat after a humbling semifinal defeat when it takes on Temple in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Sunday in San Juan. The Utes won their first three games of the campaign before suffering a 90-66 setback against Miami (Fla.) on Friday, despite shooting 50 percent from the field.
Florida at Purdue 5:30 PM ET
Purdue has utilized a simple approach – use its tremendous size advantage in the post and a heavy dose of 3-point shooting – and each of its first four foes have powerless to stop it. The No. 23 Boilermakers look to continue their early season domination on Sunday when they meet Florida in the championship game of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Uncasville, Conn.
Valparaiso at Oregon 6:00 PM ET
Oregon, fresh off a 77-59 victory over Savannah State, hosts Valparaiso on Sunday in a battle of unbeatens. The Crusaders are the only team in the nation sitting at 5-0 after beating NAIA member Trinity Christian 89-42 on Thursday.
Tulsa at Indiana St. 6:30 PM ET
Undefeated Tulsa needed a huge second-half rally to win its tournament opener over Ohio. The Golden Hurricane, who have already knocked off nationally-ranked Wichita State, prepare for another test on Sunday when they meet Indiana State in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
Southeastern Louisiana at Nebraska 7:00 PM ET

Off to an erratic start of the season, Nebraska has had long scoring droughts against Villanova (a road loss) and Delaware State (a win). The Cornhuskers have size and depth, which will be on display when they host Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.

Oklahoma St. at Long Beach St. 7:00 PM ET

Oklahoma State is 3-1 but is limping into Sunday’s Charleston (S.C.) Classic third-place game. For the second straight contest, the Cowboys figure to be without a pair of starters in Phil Forte and Leyton Hammonds and key reserve Tavarius Shine when they take on Long Beach State at TD Arena.

Butler at Miami-Florida 7:30 PM ET
Miami (Fla.) looks to knock off a second straight ranked team when it faces No. 20 Butler in the championship game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Sunday in San Juan. The Hurricanes put up 105 points in the first round and rolled over 16th-ranked Utah 90-66 in the semifinals on the way to a matchup with Butler, which is shooting 54.1 percent in its first three games.
Northwestern St. at Arizona 8:00 PM ET
Arizona has owned the advantage in a lot of areas over the years and depth this season has become another strength for the No. 10 Wildcats, who will likely showcase that element Sunday night against visiting Northwestern State. Arizona has nine players averaging 15 minutes or more through the first three games, compared to just seven in double digits each of the last two seasons.
Hofstra at South Carolina 9:00 PM ET
South Carolina has been living on the edge in the early going but has found a way to pull out wins each of its first three outings. The Gamecocks will have to be extra sharp on Sunday when they meet upstart Hofstra in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam at St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
George Mason at Virginia 9:30 PM ET

Whatever coach Tony Bennett said following No. 6 Virginia’s upset loss at George Washington on Monday, it’s clear his players were listening. The Cavaliers have responded by reeling off back-to-back routs to open the Charleston (S.C.) Classic and will face in-state rival George Mason on Sunday in the eight-team tournament’s championship contest.

Stanford at St. Mary's 11:00 PM ET
Stanford looks to bounce back from its first loss on Sunday as the Cardinal visit Saint Mary's, which takes a step up in competition following dominant wins over Division II San Francisco State and Manhattan. Despite being separated by fewer than 60 miles, the teams are meeting for the first time since Dec. 14, 2002, when Stanford won by 18 at Maples Pavilion.