Cal Baptist and Seattle U will hit the court in a matchup of WAC opponents. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.

Tennessee State and Morehead State will take the floor in a matchup of OVC opponents. The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season.

Wichita State takes on the UAB Blazers after Xavier Bell scored 23 points in Wichita State's 78-67 victory against the Tulane Green Wave.

Western Illinois takes on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles after Trey Deveaux scored 23 points in the Leathernecks' 86-81 overtime win against the Lindenwood Lions.

BOTTOM LINE: SE Louisiana will try to earn its 25th win this season when the Lions visit the UT Rio Grande Valley. The Vaqueros are 10-4 on their home court. UT Rio Grande Valley has an 8-9 record ...

No. 1 Texas enters a matchup against Mississippi State as winners of six consecutive road games. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

Stetson will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Hatters play North Florida. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.

No. 24 Florida State visits the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Sydney Bowles scored 32 points in the Seminoles' 73-70 ...

Troy and Arkansas State will play in a matchup of Sun Belt foes. Friday's meeting is the first of the season between the two ...

No. 16 Duke hosts the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels after Toby Fournier scored 22 points in Duke's 80-49 win against the Syracuse Orange.

South Dakota State hosts the Denver Pioneers after Brooklyn Meyer scored 34 points in South Dakota State's 80-60 win against the UMKC Kangaroos.

No. 5 UConn hosts the No. 22 Creighton Bluejays after Paige Bueckers scored 23 points in UConn's 86-47 win against the Butler Bulldogs.