Preview Roundups
November 28, 2015
Bryant at Georgetown 12:00 PM ET
Georgetown has been no stranger to close games this season, dropping three games decided by four points or less as it prepares to host Bryant on Saturday. All five of Bryant's games have been decided by 13-points or more.
Nebraska at Tennessee 12:00 PM ET
Nebraska and Tennessee came up short against unbeaten
opponents in Friday’s Barclays Center Classic semifinals in Brooklyn, N.Y. On Saturday
afternoon, they’ll match 4-2 records in the tourney’s consolation championship.
Tenn-Martin at Mississippi St. 1:00 PM ET
Mississippi State managed to snap a three-game slide and salvage a poor showing at the Puerto Rico Tipoff with a win over Montana State, and is hoping to carry some of that momentum into the weekend. The Bulldogs will try to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they host UT Martin on Saturday.
Bucknell at Penn St. 1:00 PM ET
Penn State figures to have its fair share of difficulties when the daunting Big Ten schedule begins next month, and it hasn't changed many opinions on that matter with its recent performances against non-conference foes. The Nittany Lions look to snap a two-game losing streak when they host in-state foe Bucknell in the 98th meeting of a series that has featured several close games lately.
Central Florida at Miami (OH) 1:30 PM ET
After notching its first win of the season last time out against UNC-Greensboro, UCF looks to even its record when it visits Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. The Knights rode five 3-pointers and 23 points from Shaheed Davis and impressive freshman Tacko Fall added 12 points to snap a seven-game losing streak that dated back to Feb. 22 of last season.
Mississippi at Bradley 2:00 PM ET
Ole Miss traded wins and losses over its last five games and is hoping to end that pattern with consecutive triumphs when it hosts Bradley on Saturday. The Rebels are coming off a solid win over Georgia State and continue to get strong performances from senior guard Stefan Moody.
George Washington at Cincinnati 2:30 PM ET
Guard Troy Caupain scored 17 points to finish as Cincinnati’s leading scorer Friday in the Barclays Center Classic semifinals. But it was the No. 24 Bearcats’ big men who carried them into Saturday's championship game against fellow unbeaten George Washington in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Arkansas-Little Rock at Tulsa 4:00 PM ET
Arkansas-Little Rock brings its grinding defense to Tulsa on Saturday in a meeting between two teams off to hot starts. Tulsa suffered its first loss of the season Monday, while Arkansas-Little Rock is a win away from matching the best start in program history.
Kent St. at Pittsburgh 4:00 PM ET
With a home contest with undefeated No. 15 Purdue looming, surging Pittsburgh needs to stay focused Saturday against Kent State if it is to continue an impressive home streak. The Panthers are 56-1 all-time in November at the Peterson Events Center with the lone loss coming to Long Beach State on Nov. 16, 2011.
Hawaii at Texas Tech 4:00 PM ET
Texas Tech did not get off to a great start in Puerto Rico but was happy with its trip overall and brought some momentum back home. The Red Raiders attempt to post their third consecutive win when they begin an eight-game homestand by hosting Hawaii on Saturday.
Virginia Tech at UAB 4:30 PM ET
Virginia Tech was overmatched against a loaded Iowa State team in Friday's semifinal matchup of the Emerald Coast Classic. The Hokies hope to have better luck against UAB in Saturday's consolation game as the teams square off in Niceville, Fla.
SIU - Edwardsville at Butler 5:00 PM ET
Senior Roosevelt Jones has done it all for Butler in the early going and looks to add to his impressive numbers when the Bulldogs host SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday. The 6-4, 225-pound swingman is averaging 13.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in the first four contests without attempting a 3-point shot as Butler gained three wins.
Lehigh at Purdue 7:00 PM ET
After five games, No. 16 Purdue has yet to face a serious test as
it has won each game by at least 15 points. The Boilermakers host Lehigh on
Saturday and it would be a surprise if the winless Mountain Hawks will be able to
keep the game close.
Iowa St. at Illinois 7:00 PM ET
Since a tight win over Colorado to open the season, No. 5 Iowa State has steamrolled opponents behind a high-octane offense. The Cyclones look to remain unbeaten when they take on Illinois on Saturday in the Emerald Coast Classic title game in Niceville, Fla.
Georgia at Seton Hall 7:30 PM ET
Seton Hall looks to knock off a second straight Southeastern Conference opponent when the Pirates host Georgia on Saturday. The Bulldogs are aiming for their third straight victory as they embark on their first road trip of the season, but their last performance left much to be desired.
Cleveland St. at Maryland 7:30 PM ET
Second-ranked Maryland looks to continue its perfect start when it hosts
Cleveland State on Saturday. The Terrapins have posted five consecutive
victories, including double-digits wins over Illinois State and Rhode
Island on consecutive days earlier this week to win the Cancun
Challenge.
New Orleans at Northwestern 8:00 PM ET
Northwestern may be one of the more underrated teams in the country and the Wildcats hope to fatten up when they begin a stretch with four of the next five games at home. First up is visiting New Orleans, a Southland Conference team that has won two straight entering Saturday's matchup.
Louisiana-Monroe at Houston 8:00 PM ET
Houston will try to continue its hot start when its hosts ULM on Saturday after a week-long break. The Cougars lead the country in scoring (103.5 points), scoring margin (plus-43) and field-goal percentage (57.9) after a pair of lopsided wins.
Western Illinois at Creighton 8:00 PM ET
Western Illinois has matched its best start since moving to NCAA Division I, but the Leathernecks will face a tough test Saturday with a road trip to Creighton. The Leathernecks are looking to improve to 3-0 on the road after winning just one road game over the past two seasons combined.
Saint Louis at Louisville 8:00 PM ET
After four blowout wins, Louisville gets its first legitimate test of the season in Brooklyn, N.Y., when it takes on Saint Louis on Saturday night. The game is the fourth for both teams in the Brooklyn Hoop Holiday Invitational.
Texas Southern at Washington St. 9:00 PM ET
Washington State seeks a 4-0 start for the first time since 2010 when it hosts Texas Southern on Saturday. The Cougars rolled to a 74-57 win over Cal State Los Angeles on Tuesday despite not having scoring and rebounding leader Josh Hawkinson, who sat out with a groin injury.
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