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The Backyard Brawl renews one of college basketball’s most intense regional rivalries as the Pittsburgh Panthers visit the West Virginia Mountaineers. Both programs enter at 3-0, each building early-season momentum while looking to validate their unbeaten starts against the toughest opponent either has encountered to this point. This marks the 192nd meeting between the rivals, with West Virginia holding the historical edge and typically performing with elevated urgency in Morgantown. The Mountaineers return home after a decisive win over Lehigh, using extended preparation time to sharpen defensive structure and refine rotations. With a new coaching staff emphasizing emotional control, West Virginia aims to avoid the common volatility that accompanies rivalry games. Pitt arrives after a 12-point win over Eastern Michigan,

Seton Hall returns to the Prudential Center seeking payback as they host Monmouth on Thursday night. Last season, the Hawks pulled off a stunning 63-51 upset, their first win over the Pirates in 16 meetings. For Seton Hall, that defeat was a low point. For this year’s group, everything has shifted in the opposite direction. The Pirates enter at 3-0, coming off an 82-59 win over Fairfield in which they continued their early-season defensive dominance. Seton Hall has held opponents to just 56.7 points per game while gradually integrating 10 newcomers into the rotation. Freshman center Najai Hines recorded his first double-double against the Stags, and senior A.J. Staton-McCray posted a season-high 13 points after being challenged by coach Shaheen

The LSU Tigers return to Baton Rouge seeking their third straight dominant win as they host the FIU Panthers on Thursday night. LSU has overwhelmed its first two opponents with a powerful blend of interior scoring, rebounding dominance, and improved decision-making. The Tigers handled Tarleton State by 36 in the opener, then followed with a 35-point rout of New Orleans, showcasing a growing identity built around inside-out efficiency. LSU has averaged a 47.5 to 28 rebounding advantage and a 45 to 27 edge in points in the paint across two games. Forward Michael Nwoko and point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. have formed an impressive early-season tandem. Nwoko posted 22 points against New Orleans, while Thomas added eight assists and nine

The Kansas State Wildcats will host the California Golden Bears on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. This matchup offers an early barometer for both programs as they face their toughest opposition to date. The Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) enter with momentum after a dominant 98-71 win over Bellarmine. Kansas State has averaged nearly 96 points per game through two outings, fueled by dynamic guard play and elite three-point accuracy. Head coach Jerome Tang’s squad has shot 56 percent from deep, leading all Division I programs in early efficiency. Point guard P.J. Haggerty has been the driving force behind the Wildcats’ offense, averaging 25 points and 5.5 assists per game. His control in transition and ability