Game Preview Harvard @ Penn State The unbeaten start for the Penn State Nittany Lions has been driven by pace, spacing, and efficient backcourt scoring. Entering at 4–0 and shooting over 52 percent from the field, Penn State now faces its toughest defensive test of the young season against a Harvard team that has controlled tempo while leading the Ivy

Game Preview Mount St. Mary’s @ Maryland The Maryland Terrapins return home searching for stability after a dramatic road win at Marquette and the loss of their leading scorer, Pharrel Payne. The Texas A&M transfer had powered Maryland’s offense through four games, averaging 18.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. His injury — suffered on a fall immediately after a dunk —

Game Preview Bryant @ Virginia Tech The unbeaten start for the Virginia Tech Hokies has been fueled by a system overhaul and the emergence of 6-foot-9 Greek freshman point guard Neoklis Avdalas. Through four games, Avdalas is averaging 16.3 points and six assists, leading a Hokies offense producing 95.8 points per game. Five Virginia Tech players are already in double

Game Preview La Salle @ Villanova Villanova enters Wednesday’s Big 5 Classic matchup with a renewed sense of momentum. The Villanova Wildcats have won three straight games under new head coach Kevin Willard and continue to develop an offense that has proven both dynamic and balanced. Five Wildcats currently average double digits in scoring, led by James Madison transfer Bryce

Game Preview Bellarmine @ Notre Dame Notre Dame returns to Purcell Pavilion seeking to reestablish momentum after its first setback of the season, a 64–63 loss at Ohio State. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish led late but missed key shots in the final minutes, including a stretch in which they went ice-cold from the field. Christoph Tilly’s go-ahead finish with

Game Preview North Dakota @ Creighton Creighton continues its early-season push for deeper, more consistent contributions as it returns to CHI Health Center Omaha to host the Creighton Bluejays. With six players averaging at least nine points per game, Creighton’s offense has been one of the most balanced in the Big East through its first three contests. The Bluejays’ depth

Game Preview Dayton @ Marquette Marquette returns home searching for answers after a disappointing 89–82 loss to Maryland. The Marquette Golden Eagles surrendered a nine-point second-half lead and allowed Maryland to erase the deficit despite missing multiple starters. The result was Marquette’s second loss in five games, raising concerns around consistency, shot selection, and defensive execution. Chase Ross posted a

Game Preview Arizona @ UConn No. 3 UConn returns to Storrs following a strong showing in Boston, where the UConn Huskies earned an 86–84 victory over then-No. 7 BYU in their toughest test yet. The Huskies dominated their early schedule, winning their first three contests by an average of 38 points before surviving late pressure from BYU. Their ability to

Game Preview Middle Tennessee @ Michigan No. 7 Michigan enters Wednesday’s matchup with both optimism and urgency. The Michigan Wolverines are 3–0 and have validated their preseason expectations, but turnover issues that lingered last season have resurfaced early in 2025–26. Michigan has committed 39 turnovers over its last two games, including 22 in a narrow 67–63 win over TCU. Head