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The Butler Bulldogs look to keep their early-season momentum rolling when they host the Chicago State Cougars on Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Butler (2-0) is off to a fast start, piling up 112 points in a dominant win over IU Indianapolis. The Bulldogs have scored 100 or more in back-to-back games, marking their most explosive offensive start since 2015. Head coach Thad Matta’s team has shown excellent depth, with all 12 players recording points in Saturday’s victory. Jalen Jackson led the way with 17 points, while Finley Bizjack and Azavier Robinson added 13 each. Gonzaga transfer Michael Ajayi continued his stellar start, contributing 11 points and 14 rebounds. “We’ve preached defense from day one,” Matta said. “We

The Providence Friars look to rebound quickly from a heartbreaking overtime defeat as they host the Penn Quakers on Tuesday in a Big East vs. Ivy League matchup. Providence (1-1) dropped a 107-101 thriller to Virginia Tech over the weekend, despite stellar performances from Jason Edwards (28 points) and Jaylin Sellers (26). Freshman sharpshooter Stefan Vaaks nearly sealed the win with a potential game-winner that rimmed out at the buzzer. “It went halfway down,” head coach Kim English said. “Give Virginia Tech credit. They did a lot of good things down the stretch, especially in overtime.” English, who continues to rebuild the program after a 12-20 campaign, has already shown a willingness to lean on transfers. Edwards (Vanderbilt) and Sellers

The Villanova Wildcats will look to maintain momentum when they welcome the Sacred Heart Pioneers to Finneran Pavilion on Tuesday night. After a rocky start to their season, first-year coach Kevin Willard’s squad hopes to establish rhythm and consistency in this non-conference matchup. Villanova (1-1) bounced back from a close 71-66 loss to No. 8 BYU with a convincing 94-74 victory over Queens University. The Wildcats looked much more composed on offense, shooting 53% from the field and 40% from deep. Freshman Acaden Lewis responded with a breakout 21-point effort, while Bryce Lindsay led all scorers with 25. Meanwhile, senior forward Duke Brennan has been the team’s steady anchor. His 35 rebounds through two games — including 20 against Queens

The Maryland Terrapins return to XFINITY Center seeking consistency as they host the Alcorn State Braves on Tuesday night in College Park. After an uneven start to the season, Maryland (1-1) looks to rebound from a 70-60 loss to Georgetown, a game where the Terrapins failed to match the intensity of their opponent early in both halves. New head coach Buzz Williams acknowledged that his squad lacked the competitive edge needed to close out games, something they aim to correct against Alcorn State. The Terrapins have been led by Pharrel Payne, who is averaging 19 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Myles Rice, an Indiana transfer, added 19 points in his Maryland debut, showing that the backcourt is capable of