Minnesota Looks to Rebound Against Fairleigh Dickinson in Minneapolis After a challenging two-week stretch, Minnesota (6-5) will return to the court on Saturday afternoon, aiming to snap a two-game losing streak when they host Fairleigh Dickinson (4-9). Gophers Seek Consistency Minnesota enters the matchup eager to move past a pair of tough Big Ten losses: a 90-72 blowout at home

Louisville Looks to Regain Form Against Florida State Louisville takes to the road for the second consecutive game, facing Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., as both teams seek a fresh start in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Cardinals in “Rediscovery” Mode Louisville (6-5, 0-1 ACC) is coming off a competitive 93-85 loss to then-No. 5 Kentucky last Saturday. Despite

Indiana Looks to Regain Identity Against Chattanooga Indiana will aim to return to its roots of tough defense and strong inside play when the Hoosiers host Chattanooga on Saturday in Bloomington. Focus on Fundamentals After a disappointing 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Dec. 13, Indiana coach Mike Woodson emphasized the need for his team to execute on both ends of

Villanova brings 5-game win streak into matchup at Creighton Villanova Wildcats are finding their groove at just the right time. Riding a five-game winning streak, the Wildcats face their first Big East Conference road test on Saturday afternoon against the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha, Nebraska. The Wildcats (8-4, 1-0 Big East) have showcased remarkable offensive efficiency, shooting over 55% from

High-Octane Matchup as Utah and Iowa Clash in Sioux Falls Utah and Iowa, two of the nation’s highest-scoring teams, are set for a thrilling neutral-site rematch on Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Utes (8-2) and Hawkeyes (8-3) last met in the second round of the NIT last season, with Utah prevailing 91-82. Offensive Firepower Both teams bring explosive offenses

Arizona, Central Michigan Clash with .500 Records on the Line Arizona and Central Michigan both enter Saturday’s matchup in Tucson with identical 5-5 records, each aiming to climb above the .500 mark as they wrap up their nonconference schedules. Wildcats Seek Consistency Arizona rebounded from a tough loss to then-No. 24 UCLA last week with a commanding 96-64 home victory

Arizona State Seeks Rebound Win Against UMass Arizona State will look to return to its winning ways when it faces UMass on Saturday in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Mass. Arizona State Aims to Bounce Back The Sun Devils (8-2) had their six-game win streak snapped in an 83-66 loss to then-No. 9 Florida on Dec. 14

Northwestern prepares for rivalry game vs. struggling DePaul Northwestern’s senior guard Brooks Barnhizer looks to extend his impressive streak of four consecutive double-doubles as the Wildcats face off against DePaul on Saturday in Evanston, Illinois. With a strong recent performance and a history of dominance in the rivalry, Northwestern (8-3) is ready to defend its turf against a DePaul team

Kansas State, Wichita State out to halt skids before break “The difference between a Christmas and a Merry Christmas is a win,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang likes to say. For Kansas State Wildcats and Wichita State Shockers, their final game before the holiday break offers an opportunity to turn recent struggles into a celebration. On Saturday evening, Kansas State