Stanford Aims to Stay Focused Ahead of ACC Play Stanford (8-2) continues its preparation for the Atlantic Coast Conference grind when it welcomes Merrimack to Northern California on Tuesday night. The Cardinal come into the matchup riding momentum after an 89-81 road victory over rival California last Saturday, marking a strong start to their first season in the ACC. Tuesday’s

No. 17 Ole Miss Aims to Improve Defense, Depth Against Southern Ole Miss (9-1) is building momentum as it looks to sharpen its defense and deepen its bench heading into the heart of the season. The No. 17 Rebels host Southern (5-4) on Tuesday night in Oxford, Miss., fresh off an encouraging 77-46 win over Southern Miss. Ole Miss Focused

UCLA Riding Momentum From Two Comeback Wins No. 18 UCLA (9-1) enters Tuesday’s matchup against Prairie View A&M on an impressive eight-game winning streak, bolstered by back-to-back dramatic victories. The Bruins return to Pauley Pavilion, where they are undefeated (7-0), following a thrilling 73-71 road win at Oregon and a 57-54 neutral-site triumph over Arizona in Phoenix on Saturday. Dylan

UConn Builds Momentum After Maui Setback No. 11 UConn is back in form as it prepares to host Xavier in its Big East opener on Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. After a rocky showing in the Maui Invitational, where the Huskies went 0-3, the two-time defending national champions have rebounded with a four-game winning streak, capped by a statement 77-71 victory

Iowa Eager to Rebound Against New Orleans The Iowa Hawkeyes (7-3) are gearing up for a nonconference matchup against the New Orleans Privateers (2-6) on Sunday, seeking to turn the page after two hard-fought losses to ranked opponents. Despite setbacks against Michigan and in-state rival Iowa State, the Hawkeyes remain optimistic about their progress and potential as the season unfolds.

Miami Looks to End Seven-Game Skid Against Presbyterian The Miami Hurricanes (3-7), last season’s Final Four participants, find themselves in uncharted territory as they prepare to host the Presbyterian Blue Hose (6-5) on Sunday. Riding a seven-game losing streak, the Hurricanes are desperate to regain their footing and secure a much-needed victory as they look ahead to tougher challenges. While

Boston College Looks to Snap Skid Against Stonehill Boston College (6-4) steps out of ACC play to host Stonehill College (6-5) on Sunday in Chestnut Hill, Mass. After a challenging three-game losing streak, the Eagles aim to reset and regain their winning form against their in-state opponent. Boston College: Looking for a Turnaround The Eagles are coming off a narrow

Texas Aims to Maintain Momentum Against Arkansas-Pine Bluff The Texas Longhorns (8-2) are ready to host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (2-9) on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas. Following a strong response to their recent loss against UConn, the Longhorns hope to build on their success and continue their preparation for their inaugural SEC season. Texas: Finding Rhythm Before SEC

Trojans Seek Consistency and Full Effort After snapping a three-game losing streak with a dominant 85-61 victory over Washington, Southern California (6-4) hopes to sustain its momentum in a Sunday matchup with Montana State (5-5). First-year head coach Eric Musselman is emphasizing the importance of playing a full 40 minutes, something that eluded his team in prior losses. USC impressed