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The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where Iowa looks to extend its strong start under first-year head coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes rolled to a 101–69 win over Robert Morris in their opener, displaying balance, depth, and relentless energy — trademarks of McCollum’s coaching style. The Hawkeyes are stocked with familiar faces from McCollum’s previous program, as six Drake transfers now wear black and gold. That chemistry was evident immediately, with Bennett Stirtz scoring 19 points and Tavion Banks adding 17. Guard Isaia Howard — another Drake transfer — brought intensity and defense, traits that embody McCollum’s “half nuts” mentality. “I like people that are half nuts because I’m fully nuts,” McCollum

The Pepperdine Waves visit the UCLA Bruins on Friday night at Pauley Pavilion, where the Bruins look to tighten their defense after an uneven opener. The matchup also carries a nostalgic twist — Pepperdine’s coaching staff is full of UCLA lineage, with head coach Ed Schilling and assistant Tyus Edney both former Bruins assistants or players. Schilling’s Waves are in their second year under his leadership, coming off an 88–80 victory over Life Pacific in their opener. Pepperdine showcased depth and balance, as nine players logged double-digit minutes and three reserves — Aaron Clark, Pavle Stosic, and David Mager — each scored in double figures. For UCLA, the season began with an 80–74 win over Eastern Washington that revealed both

The Alabama State Hornets head to Tallahassee for a non-conference clash with the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, November 7, 2025. Luke Loucks’ debut as FSU head coach opened with fireworks — a 108–76 rout of Alcorn State that showcased the Seminoles’ revamped attack and backcourt creativity. Robert McCray V made immediate history in his first game under Loucks, recording a program-record 17 assists, the most by an ACC player in over two decades. His distribution unlocked the Seminoles’ fast-paced offense, as Florida State shot 55.7 percent from the field and 43.3 percent from beyond the arc. Chauncey Wiggins added 22 points in his FSU debut, while Lajae Jones and Mikkel Brown-Jones chipped in 18 and 16 respectively. Loucks’ roster

The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs travel to Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday night to take on the Clemson Tigers, where Brad Brownell’s deep rotation looks to keep rolling after a dominant season-opening performance. Clemson opened its season with an 88–38 home win over New Hampshire, flexing its defensive depth and new-look roster. Freshman guard Ace Buckner led all scorers with 18 points in his debut, while RJ Godfrey — returning from Georgia — added nine points and nine rebounds. The Tigers’ lineup featured six transfers, four freshmen, and only one returning player who logged minutes last season (Dillon Hunter). Coach Brownell emphasized balance and flexibility, giving 10 players between 15 and 22 minutes in the opener. That approach marks a major shift