Preview Roundups
November 28, 2017
Baylor at Xavier 6:30 PM ET
Baylor emerged unscathed from a quality foursome at the Hall of Fame Classic, but now it's right back to work. The 16th-ranked Bears face another challenging opponent Tuesday when they visit 20th-ranked Xavier in an intriguing non-conference tilt.
Florida State at Rutgers 7:00 PM ET
Florida State and Rutgers battle in the annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge on Tuesday night in Piscataway, N.J. Neither team has been challenged this year and both are undefeated, with the Scarlet Knights coming off a 61-47 rout of East Carolina and the Seminoles gearing up for their first road game of the season after a 113-78 home victory over The Citadel.
Northwestern at Georgia Tech 7:00 PM ET
Northwestern made the NCAA tournament for the first time last season, and entering Tuesday’s trip to Georgia Tech for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, the Wildcats are hoping they have overcome a rough beginning. The Wildcats beat Sacred Heart on Friday after losing two of their previous three games, including an ugly 36-point loss to Texas Tech that leading scorer Scottie Lindsey described as “embarrassing.”
High Point at Pittsburgh 7:00 PM ET
Ryan Luther had accumulated two of the three career starts by returning Pittsburgh Panthers entering the 2017-18 season. The Panthers look to ride their power forward to a third win in five games when they play the second of nine straight contests in Pittsburgh when High Point visits on Tuesday.
South Dakota State at Mississippi 8:00 PM ET
Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy was happy with how his team responded from its first loss of the season at the MGM Grand Main Event in Las Vegas. He'll be even happier to see his Rebels build on their 17-point win over Rice as they return home to face South Dakota State on Tuesday.
Louisville at Purdue 8:00 PM ET
Purdue wiped away the sting from two disappointing losses and avoided its first three-game non-conference losing streak in three years with a decisive victory over then-No.4 Arizona in the seventh-place game in the Battle 4 Atlantis on Friday. The Boilermakers will get another chance against a top-tier team when No. 17 Louisville hits the road for the first time this season in Tuesday's ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Texas Rio Grande Valley at Southern Methodist 8:00 PM ET
Despite losing two close games at the Battle 4 Atlantis, SMU showed it has a recipe for success this season. The Mustangs look to get back on track Tuesday when they host Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Texas-San Antonio at Tulsa 8:00 PM ET
Tulsa got its offense in gear last time out with a season high in points and hopes to build off that effort when Texas-San Antonio pays a visit for a non-conference contest Tuesday night. Senior guard Corey Henderson Jr. scored a career-high 24 points as the Golden Hurricane rolled to a 92-72 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday after suffering back-to-back losses.
Savannah State at Wichita St. 8:00 PM ET
Wichita State begins the healing process of blowing a 16-point lead and losing in the Maui Invitational final when it hosts Savannah State on Tuesday. The No. 8 Shockers seemingly were in great shape to add a trophy to the case and continue their undefeated season before No. 5 Notre Dame pounded the ball inside and switched to a zone defense while rallying to a 67-66 victory Wednesday.
Toledo at Kansas 8:00 PM ET
Kansas may be lacking for numbers when it comes to available players, but the lack of quantity has not showed up in the quality of product thus far. The second-ranked Jayhawks have routed all but one opponent on their way to winning each of their first five games despite being shorthanded and look to ace their final mid-major test during the on-campus portion of the HoopHall Miami Invitational on Tuesday when they host Toledo.
Radford at Vanderbilt 8:00 PM ET
Vanderbilt was tested in three straight losses to ranked teams during a five-day stretch and looks to gain a bit of confidence back when it entertains Radford of the Big South Conference on Tuesday night. The Commodores dropped a 93-89 overtime decision to USC before suffering setbacks against Seton Hall and Virginia in the NIT Season Tip-Off at Brooklyn, N.Y. last week.
Maine at Georgetown 8:30 PM ET
After surviving its initial road test of the season, Georgetown can finish Patrick Ewing's first month as coach undefeated with a win Tuesday against visiting Maine. The Hoyas put all five starters in double figures in beating Richmond, and their first 5-0 start in seven years is in the offing against the Black Bears.
Illinois at Wake Forest 9:00 PM ET
Unbeaten Illinois takes to the road for the first time this season when it travels to face Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Tuesday. The Illini have been impressive under first-year coach Brad Underwood, winning their first six by an average margin of 20.5 points, while the Demon Deacons enter the contest having won two of their last three.
Kennesaw St. at Washington 9:00 PM ET
Washington has yet to lose in four home games during the Mike Hopkins era. That streak figures to continue Tuesday night when the Huskies conclude a stretch of three home games in five days when they host Kennesaw State.
Iowa at Virginia Tech 9:00 PM ET
Virginia Tech looks to continue its explosive start to the season when it hosts Iowa as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Tuesday. The Hokies, who lead the nation in scoring offense (102), assists (22.2) and three-point percentage (49.6), have won three straight games, including a 96-63 victory over Morehead State on Saturday, and hope to stay hot from the floor by beating the Hawkeyes for the fourth consecutive time.
CSU Northridge at California 11:00 PM ET
After going winless during a dismal trip to Hawaii, California looks to regroup starting Tuesday against visiting Cal State Northridge. The rebuilding Bears lost three games in three days at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, including a stunning 96-72 loss to Division II Chaminade in the seventh-place game last Wednesday.