College Basketball
College Hoops Schedule: Friday, Nov. 9th, 2018
Ranked Game(s)
‘Ranked Games’ feature schools that find themselves within the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 Rankings, regardless of who their opponent is. Washington versus Auburn or Buffalo at West Virginia, for example.
Southern Illinois Salukis (0-0, 0-0) @ #2 Kentucky Wildcats (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA @ the Rupp Arena
Network: SEC Network
Game Note: This will be a much easier game for Kentucky, after getting blown out by Duke a few nights ago. Kentucky will look to put that game behind them and focus on improving each week. They’ll need to because the SEC is a gauntlet this season. Kentucky should bounce back, but if they continue to play out of character 11 or 12 losses is definitely possible.
Louisiana Rajun Cajuns (1-0, 0-0) @ #6 Tennessee Volunteers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA @ the Thompson-Boling Arena
Network: SEC Network+
#8 North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0, 0-0) @ Elon Phoenix (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Elon, North Carolina, USA @ the Alumni Gym
Network: ESPNU
Elon won on the road in their last game, as did the Tar Heels. North Carolina withstood every blow Wofford threw at them in their last game, resulting in many feeling more confident about this UNC squad this season.
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs (0-1, 0-0) @ #15 Virginia Tech Hokies (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, USA @ the Cassell Coliseum
Network: ACC Network
Game Note: Virginia Tech opens the season against Gardner-Webb. Many don’t know much about this Gardner-Webb team, but they have experience and playmakers that make them a Big South threat.
North Carolina Central Eagles (0-0, 0-0) @ #22 Clemson Tigers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Clemson, South Carolina, USA @ the Littlejohn Coliseum
Network: ACC Network
Austin Peay Governors (1-0, 0-0) @ #18 Mississippi State Bulldogs (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Starkville, Mississippi, USA @ the Humphrey Coliseum
Network: SEC Network+
Kennesaw State Owls (1-0, 0-0) @ #12 Kansas State Wildcats (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Manhattan, Kansas, USA @ the Bramlage Coliseum
Network: ESPN3
North Carolina-Greensboro (1-0, 0-0) @ #23 Louisiana State Tigers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisana, USA @ the Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: LSU demolished a solid mid-major program in Southeastern Louisiana to open the season. North Carolina-Greensboro is a much more difficult mid-major matchup. Expect a closer game for the LSU Tigers, playing against a team that has March Madness potential out of the SoCon.
Buffalo Bulls (1-0, 0-0) @ #13 West Virginia Mountaineers (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA @ the WVU Coliseum
Network: ESPNU
Game Note: Despite a slow start in their season-opener, Buffalo looked as good as advertised. Buffalo won a March Madness game last season, as this could very well be a matchup we see in late-March. Remember this Buffalo team beat a Deandre Ayton led Arizona team by double digits last season.
Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1, 0-0) @ #14 Oregon Ducks (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA @ the Matthew Knight Arena
Network: Pac-12 Network
#25 Washington Huskies (1-0, 0-0) @ #11 Auburn Tigers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Auburn, Alabama, USA @ the Auburn Arena
Network: SEC Network
Game Note: Washington started slow in their home-opener against Western Kentucky, but ended up winning by roughly 20 points. Western Kentucky is a good team, so all signs to Washington being legit seem to be true. The Huskies ironically play Auburn this season, as both school’s football programs battled each other in what was also a top-25 matchup.
Pacific Tigers (1-0, 0-0) @ #7 Nevada Wolfpack (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 10 p.m. (est)
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA @ the Lawler Events Center
Network: ESPN3
Long Beach State 49ers (0-0, 0-0) @ #21 California-Los Angeles Bruins (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 11 p.m. (est)
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA @ the Pauley Pavilion
Network: Pac-12 Network
Non-ranked DI Games
‘Non-ranked DI Games’ feature schools that are outside of the AP Top 25, but both teams are DI schools. St, Joseph’s hosting Old Dominion, for example.
Drexel Dragons (0-0, 0-0) @ Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 11 a.m. (est)
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA @ the Convocation Center
Network: ESPN3
Indiana State Sycamores (0-1, 0-0) @ Green Bay Phoenix (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 4:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA @ the Kress Events Center
Network: ESPN3
Wichita State Shockers (0-1, 0-0) vs. Providence Friars (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 6 p.m. (est)
Location: Annapolis, Maryland, USA @ the Alumni Hall
Network: CBSSN
Game Note: Saying Wichita State has offensive problems would be an understatement, although we’re only one game into the season. Their leader in scoring only connected on two field goals, while going 0-for-6 beyond the arc. Providence hit 13 three’s in their last game, so the Shockers wouldn’t mind borrowing some of that knockdown ability moving forward.
Bowling Green Falcons (1-0, 0-0) @ St. John’s Red Storm (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 6:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Queens, New York, USA @ the Carnesecca Arena
Network: FS2
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (0-0, 0-0) @ Rutgers Scarlett Knights (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, USA @ the Rutgers Athletic Center
Virginia Military Institute Keydets (1-0, 0-0) @ Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA @ the Petersen Events Center
Network: ACC Network
Lehigh Mountain Hawks (1-0, 0-0) @ Miami-Florida Hurricanes (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Coral Gables, Florida, USA @ the Watsco Center
Network: ACC Network
Game Note: Lehigh impressed in their season-opening game, giving firm belief that they can compete for the Patriot League crown. Miami is a very difficult opponent though, so even if the Mountain Hawks keep this game close it’ll be considered a win.
Stony Brook Seawolves (1-0, 0-0) @ South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Columbia, South Carolina, USA @ the Colonial Life Arena
Network: SEC Network+
Game Note: Stony Brook is riding on high right now after a huge comeback victory on the road. Stony Brook defeated George Washington in stunning fashion, giving this team a boost of confidence heading into Columbia.
Missouri Tigers (1-0, 0-0) @ Iowa State Cyclones (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Ames, Iowa, USA @ the Hilton Coliseum
Dartmouth Big Green (1-0, 0-0) @ Davidson Wildcats (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Davidson, North Carolina, USA @ the John M. Belk Arena
Network: ESPN+
Longwood Lancers (1-0, 0-0) @ Richmond Spiders (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA @ the Robins Center
Network: ESPN+
Stanford Cardinal (1-0, 0-0) @ North Carolina-Wilmington (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA @ the Trask Coliseum
Northeastern Huskies (0-1, 0-0) @ Harvard Crimson (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA @ the Lavietes Pavilion
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: Both teams disappointed in their season-opening games, despite Harvard actually winning theirs. These are two programs favored to win their conference by many, but much work will need to be done if those predictions come true.
Detroit Mercy Titans (0-1, 0-0) @ Temple Owls (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA @ the Liacouras Center
Network: ESPN3
Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-0, 0-0) @ Florida Gators (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA @ the Exactech Arena
Network: SEC Network+
Game Note: Florida was blown out by Florida State. This will be a good rebound game for the Gators, but it does seem that the lack of getting easy open looks will be this team’s downfall.
Chicago State Cougars (0-2, 0-0) @ Central Michigan Chippewas (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Network: ESPN3
Hampton Pirates (1-0, 0-0) @ Virginia Commonwealth Rams (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA @ the Stuart C. Siegel Center
Network: ESPN+
Monmouth Hawks (0-1, 0-0) @ Colgate Raiders (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Hamilton, New York, USA @ the Cotterell Court
American Eagles (0-0, 0-0) @ George Mason Patriots (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Fairfax, Virginia, USA @ the EagleBank Arena
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: George Mason lost a close home-opener against Ivy League favorite Penn. That performance gives hope for Patriot fans this season, in an A-10 conference that is a complete toss up between a few teams (George Mason included).
New Hampshire Wildcats (1-0, 0-0) @ Massachusetts Minutemen (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA @ the William D. Mullins Memorial Center
Network: ESPN+
Vermont Catamounts (0-0, 0-0) @ Boston Terriers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA @ the Case Gym
Northern Kentucky Norse (1-0, 0-0) @ Northern Illinois Huskies (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Dekalb, Illinois, USA @ the NIU Convocation Center
Network: ESPN+
Toledo Rockets (0-0, 0-0) @ Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Rochester, Michigan, USA @ the Athletics Center O’rena
Network: ESPN3
Morgan State Bears (0-1, 0-0) @ St. Francis-Pennsylvania Red Flash (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Loretto, Pennsylvania, USA @ the DeGol Arena
Arkansas Razorbacks (0-0, 0-0) vs. Texas Longhorns (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Fort Bliss, Texas, USA @ Fort Bliss
Network: ESPN
Game Note: This is a huge early season game for both schools. This game will more than likely have huge March Madness implications when that time comes.
Mount Saint Mary’s Mountaineers (0-1, 0-0) @ Hofstra Pride (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hempstead, New York, USA @ the Mack Sports Complex
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-0, 0-0) @ Samford Bulldogs (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA @ the Pete Hanna Center
Network: ESPN3
Brown Bears (0-0, 0-0) @ Long Island-Brooklyn Blackbirds (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA @ the Steinberg Wellness Center
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-0, 0-0) @ Campbell Camels (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA @ the Pope Convocation Center
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: Chris Clemons exploded on offense in Campbell’s season-opening win against North-Carolina Wilmington. He actually leads the nation in points per game with 44! That number will surely dwindle down as the season progresses, but as of right now the Camels’ senior guard is on the mountaintop.
North Florida Ospreys (0-1, 0-0) @ Penn State Nittany Lions (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Park, Pennsylvania, USA @ the Bryce Jordan Center
Old Dominion Monarchs (1-0, 0-0) @ St. Joseph’s Hawks (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA @ the Hagan Area
Network: ESPN+
Lamar Cardinals (1-0, 0-0) @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:30 p.m
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA @ the McCamish Pavilion
Network: ACC Network
James Madison Dukes (1-0, 0-0) @ East Carolina Pirates (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7:45 p.m. (est)
Location: Greenville, North Carolina, USA @ the Minges Coliseum
Network: ESPN3
Montana State Fighting Bobcats (0-1, 0-0) @ Indiana Hoosiers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA @ the Assembly Hall
Network: BTN
Rice Owls (1-0, 0-0) @ Pennsylvania Quakers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA @ The Palestra
Network: ESPN+
Air Force Fighting Falcons (1-0, 0-0) @ Texas State Bobcats (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: San Marcos, Texas, USA @ the Strahan Coliseum
Network: ESPN+
Furman Paladins (1-0, 0-0) @ Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (1-0, 0-0)
8 p.m. (est)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA @ the Joseph J. Gentile Center
Network: ESPN3
Albany Great Danes (0-0, 0-0) @ Iona Gaels (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: New Rochelle, New York, USA @ the Hynes Athletic Center
Network: ESPN3
New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders (1-0, 0-0) @ Binghamton Bearcats (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Binghamton, New York, USA @ the Events Center
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: NJIT had a huge overtime win against Colgate to open their season. The Highlanders hope to surprise many in the Atlantic Sun this season, but Reilly Walsh will need to continue pouring in points as he did against Colgate.
Robert Morris Colonials (0-1, 0-0) @ Missouri State Bears (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Springfield, Missouri, USA @ the JQH Arena
Network: ESPN3
Arkansas State Red Wolves (0-0, 0-0) @ Abilene Christian Wildcats (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Abilene, Texas, USA @ the Moody Coliseum
Maryland Terrapins (1-0, 0-0) @ Navy Midshipmen (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Annapolis, Maryland, USA @ the Alumni Navy
Network: CBSSN
Game Note: This game is part of the Veterans Classic, in which Wichita State will face Providence prior to the game. Maryland withstood a Delaware scare in their season-opener, but that should be a little-to-no concern entering this one. Expect another productive night from Jalen Smith.
Savannah State Tigers (0-1, 0-0) @ Georgia Bulldogs (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Athens, Georgia, USA @ the Stegeman Coliseum
Network: SEC Network+
Oklahoma Sooners (0-0, 0-0) @ Texas-Rio Grande Valley (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Edinburg, Texas, USA @ the UTRGV Fieldhouse
Texas-El Paso Miners (1-0, 0-0) @ New Mexico State Aggies (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA @ the Pan American Center
Mississippi Valley State Devils (0-1, 0-0) @ Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Lubbock, Texas, USA @ the United Supermarkets Arena
Illinois-Chicago Flames (0-1, 0-0) @ Radford Highlanders (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Radford, Virginia, USA @ the Donald N. Dedmon Center
Network: ESPN+
Game Note: Despite the improvement, UIC seems a long way to go from winning a Horizon League title. They weren’t awful in their loss to Notre Dame, but they now face a Radford squad who is favored to win the Big South this season.
Georgia State Panthers (1-0, 0-0) @ Montana Grizzlies (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Missoula, Montana, USA @ the Dahlberg Arena
McNeese Cowboys (0-1, 0-0) @ Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Tempe, Arizona, USA @ the Wells Fargo Arena
Network: Pac-12 Network
Game Note: Arizona State almost blew their home-opener to Cal State Fullerton. Arizona State struggled in-conference last season, as hopefully those woes haven’t carried over into non-conference games this season.
Hartford Hawks (0-1, 0-0) @ Utah State Aggies (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Logan, Utah, USA @ the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Game Note: Hartford lost a disappointing game to start their season, a home defeat at the hands of Central Connecticut State. The road only gets tougher as they play Mississippi State, Utah Valley, and Duke.
California-Irvine Anteaters (1-0, 0-0) @ Texas A&M Aggies (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 9:30 p.m. (est)
Location: College Station, Texas, USA @ the Reed Arena
Network: SEC Network+
Game Note: UC-Irvine is favored by many to win the Big West. With the Aggies down on talent this season, don’t be surprised to see an upset by the Anteaters.
Prairie View Panthers (0-0, 0-0) @ Santa Clara Broncos (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Santa Clara, California, USA @ the Leavey Center
Utah Valley Wolverines (1-0, 0-0) @ Brigham Young Cougars (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 10 p.m. (est)
Location: Provo, Utah, USA @ the Marriott Center
Game Note: Not many know about the WAC’s Utah Valley Wolverines, but they can compete. They will be tested early, with three road games beginning with BYU then Saint Mary’s and Utah State. The Cougars lost to Nevada, but they kept the game close and gave the Wolfpack a scare through a majority of it.
San Diego Toreros (1-0, 0-0) @ California-Davis Aggies (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 10 p.m. (est)
Location: Davis, California, USA @ The Pavilion
Yale Bulldogs (0-0, 0-0) vs. California Golden Bears (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 11 p.m. (est)
Location: Shanghai, China @ the Baoshan Sports Center
Network: ESPNU
Game Note: A cross globe-flight for both teams makes this game hard to predict, although both schools have been in Shanghai for a few days now. Yale has high expectations to make the Ivy League tournament, while Cal only looks to improve from what was a season to forget last year.
Portland Pilots (1-0, 0-0) @ Hawaii Warriors (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 11:59 p.m. (est)
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA @ the Stan Sheriff Center
Non-DI Opponent Games
Finally, the ‘Non-DI Opponent Games’ feature non-ranked DI schools who are matched up against a school in DII or lower. Piedmont vs. Mercer, for instance.
Milligan Buffaloes @ Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0, 0-0)
Time: Noon (est)
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA @ the Murphy Athletic Center
Buena Vista Beavers @ Omaha Mavericks (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 1 p.m. (est)
Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA @ the Baxter Arena
Antelope Valley Marauders @ California State Bakersfield Roadrunners (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 2 p.m. (est)
Location: Bakersfield, California, USA @ the Icardo Center
Network: ESPN3
Game Note: Cal State Bakersfield impressed many in their road loss two nights ago to Texas Christian. This team displayed a ton of athleticism and were flying above the rim all night long. It may be too early to crown them contenders in the WAC, but if they mirror this play all season long they will definitely challenge New Mexico State or Grand Canyon.
Piedmont Lions @ Mercer Bears (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Macon, Georgia, USA @ the Hawkins Arena
Network: ESPN3
Johnson & Wales-Florida Wildcats @ Florida International Panthers (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Miami, Florida, USA @ the Ocean Bank Convocation Center
DeSales Bulldogs @ Princeton Tigers (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 7 p.m. (est)
Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA @ the Jadwin Gymnasium
Network: ESPN+
Blue Mountain College Toppers @ Alcorn State Braves (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Lorman, Mississippi, USA @ Davey Whitney Complex
William Carey Crusaders @ Southeastern Louisiana Lions (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Hammond, Louisiana, USA @ the University Center
Our Lady of the Lake Saints @ Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA @ the Dugan Wellness Center
Southwestern-Kansas Moundbuilders @ Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA @ Mabee Center
St. Francis-Illinois Fighting Saints @ Incarnate Word Cardinals (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 8 p.m. (est)
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA @ the McDermott Convocation Center
Jarvis Christian Bulldogs @ Grambling Tigers (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 8:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Grambling, Louisiana, USA @ the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Colorado College Tigers @ Northern Colorado Bears (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Greeley, Colorado, USA @ the Bank of Colorado Arena
Bethesda Flames @ Weber State Wildcats (0-1, 0-0)
Time: 9 p.m. (est)
Location: Ogden, Utah, USA @ the Dee Events Center
San Diego Christian Hawks @ California Baptist Lancers (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 10 p.m. (est)
Location: Riverside, California, USA @ the CBU Events Center
Game Note: This game officially welcomes one of two new members to the NCAA DI basketball season. California Baptist enters their first season in DI this year, along with North Alabama who already debuted. Congratulations to the Lancers!
Simpson Red Hawks @ Sacramento State Hornets (0-0, 0-0)
Time: 10:05 p.m. (est)
Location: Sacramento, California, USA @ The Nest
Humboldt State Lumberjacks vs. North Texas Mean Green (1-0, 0-0)
Time: 10:30 p.m. (est)
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA @ the Stan Sheriff Center
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