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

No. 6 Alabama keeps guard up for encounter vs. Kent State After narrowly escaping an upset against North Dakota, the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide are gearing up to face another tough challenge against Kent State this Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Alabama’s Recent Challenge: Lessons from North Dakota The Crimson Tide (9-2) had a scare on Wednesday, eking out a 97-90

Resilient Rutgers Set to Face Princeton in New Jersey Showdown Fresh off a thrilling buzzer-beating win over rival Seton Hall, Rutgers aims to keep the momentum alive as they take on Princeton on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J. This neutral-site game offers the Scarlet Knights a chance at redemption after last year’s season-opening loss to the Tigers. Rutgers Riding High

Well-Rested Pitt Ready to Host Sam Houston The Pittsburgh Panthers, fresh off a well-timed break, will look to maintain their unbeaten home record as they wrap up non-conference play against Sam Houston on Saturday afternoon. The game will take place at the Peterson Events Center, where the Panthers are riding a 12-game home winning streak that dates back to last

No. 22 Dayton and No. 19 Cincinnati Set for Intense Ohio Showdown A classic Ohio basketball rivalry gets renewed Friday night as No. 19 Cincinnati takes on No. 22 Dayton at the Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. Both teams are riding high after recent victories, and the stage is set for an electric battle between two of the state’s

SMU Seeks Sixth Straight Win in ACC Showdown at Boston College SMU will aim to continue its hot start and extend its winning streak to six games when the Mustangs travel to Chestnut Hill, Mass., to take on Boston College in an ACC clash on Saturday. Homecoming for Matt Cross The matchup will be a special one for SMU senior