NCAA denies UConn waiver request
The NCAA on Friday turned down the University of Connecticut's request for a waiver that would allow its men's basketball team to play in the 2013 national championship tournament.
Gaels seek redemption in WCC clash with Broncos
Two teams at opposite ends of the West Coast Conference spectrum meet in Moraga, California tonight, as the Santa Clara Broncos have come to challenge the 16th-ranked Saint Mary's-CA Gaels.
Blue Devils take on Terps in Durham
Coming off their biggest win of the season, the 10th-ranked Duke Blue Devils return to Cameron Indoor Stadium, as they play host to the Maryland Terrapins in ACC action this afternoon.
No.1 Kentucky takes act on the road
The top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats put their unblemished SEC record in harm's way this evening in Nashville, as they take on the dangerous Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gym.
ACC matchup pits top-25 foes in Chapel Hill
Coming off a deflating last second loss to rival Duke, the fifth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels seek a quick turnaround, as the welcome the 19th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers to Chapel Hill this afternoon for a key ACC clash at the Smith Center.
SEC action pits Gators against Vols
The eighth-ranked Florida Gators return to Gainesville looking to regain their swagger, as they play host to the Tennessee Volunteers in SEC action at the O'Connell Center.
Second-ranked Orange host Huskies in Big East affair
With their sights still set on a Big East crown, the second-ranked Syracuse Orange welcome the defending national champion Connecticut Huskies to the Carrier Dome this afternoon.
Mountain West showdown pits Aztecs against Rebels
The second half of the Mountain West Conference schedule kicks off today with a clash of the titans in the desert, as the 14th-ranked UNLV Runnin' Rebels play host to the 13th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Santa Clara (8-16) at (16) Saint Mary's-CA (22-3) (ET)
GAME NOTES: Two teams at opposite ends of the West Coast Conference spectrum meet in Moraga, California tonight, as the Santa Clara Broncos have come to challenge the 16th-ranked Saint Mary's-CA Gaels.
(11) Michigan State (19-5) at (3) Ohio State (21-3) (ET)
GAME NOTES: As if they could squeeze any more drama out of this evening's Big Ten Conference showdown with the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will be seeking their 40th straight home win as they hope to gain some additional breathing room in the race for the conference crown.
Miami-Florida (15-7) at (15) Florida State (16-7) (ET)
GAME NOTES: A battle of Sunshine State foes in the ACC takes place in Tallahassee this afternoon, as the Miami-Florida Hurricanes do battle with the 15th-ranked Florida State Seminoles.
Cincinnati (17-7) at (18) Marquette (20-5) (ET)
GAME NOTES: The 18th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will try to keep pace in the race for the Big East Conference regular-season title, as they entertain the Cincinnati Bearcats today at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
(24) Louisville (19-5) at West Virginia (16-9) (ET)
GAME NOTES: The 24th-ranked Louisville Cardinals take aim at their sixth straight win today, as they pay a visit to the West Virginia Mountaineers in Big East Conference action.
Spartans battle Buckeyes in pivotal Big Ten brawl
As if they could squeeze any more drama out of this evening's Big Ten Conference showdown with the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will be seeking their 40th straight home win as they hope to gain some additional breathing room in the race for the conference crown.
'Canes and 'Noles duke it out in ACC action
A battle of Sunshine State foes in the ACC takes place in Tallahassee this afternoon, as the Miami-Florida Hurricanes do battle with the 15th-ranked Florida State Seminoles.
Bearcats hope to clip wings of 18th-ranked Golden Eagles
The 18th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles will try to keep pace in the race for the Big East Conference regular-season title, as they entertain the Cincinnati Bearcats today at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Georgia seeks upset of No. 20 Mississippi State
A good old-fashioned dog fight will take place in Starkville today, as SEC foes Georgia and Mississippi State do battle at Humphrey Coliseum.
Nevada (20-4) at San Jose State (8-16) (ET)
GAME NOTES: With their first Western Athletic Conference win now in the books, the San Jose State Spartans face their toughest test as they host the Nevada Wolf Pack tonight at The Event Center.
Louisiana Tech (11-13) at Idaho (14-11) (ET)
GAME NOTES: The Idaho Vandals try to make it four wins in a row tonight, as they entertain the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Western Athletic Conference action at the Cowan Spectrum in Moscow.
Western Carolina (10-16) at Furman (12-13) (ET)
GAME NOTES: Struggling Southern Conference foes meet on the hardwood in Greenville this afternoon, as the Furman Paladins are set to host the Catamounts of Western Carolina at Timmons Arena.
Tulane (15-8) at Texas El Paso (11-13) (ET)
GAME NOTES: Conference-USA action continues tonight in El Paso, as the Miners host the Tulane Green Wave at the Don Haskins Center.
S-M-U (11-13) at Rice (14-11) (ET)
GAME NOTES: A pair of long-standing Conference-USA foes meet on the hardwood tonight in Houston, as the Rice Owls play host to the SMU Mustangs at Tudor Fieldhouse.
Montana State (11-12) at Northern Colorado (7-16) (ET)
GAME NOTES: A pair of struggling Big Sky Conference rivals collide on the hardwood tonight in Colorado, as the Bears host the Montana State Bobcats at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion.