Jackson Shelstad scored 21 of his career-high 24 points after halftime and No. 12 Oregon beat USC 68-60 in the Big Ten Conference debut for both teams Wednesday night.
Samford heads into a matchup against South Carolina State as winners of three consecutive games. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.
Drake visits Valparaiso in MVC play Thursday. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.
SFA visits the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros after Kyle Hayman scored 27 points in the 'Jacks' 68-60 win against the UL Monroe Warhawks.
Bucknell hosts the Dartmouth Big Green after Ashley Sofilkanich scored 23 points in Bucknell's 62-59 win over the Vermont Catamounts.
Sacred Heart faces the Iona Gaels after Amiri Stewart scored 20 points in Sacred Heart's 73-65 win over the Boston University Terriers.
Long Beach State enters the matchup with CSU Fullerton after losing eight straight games. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.
Samford will try to break its seven-game road losing streak when the Bulldogs visit North Alabama. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.
Oklahoma State plays the Alabama State Hornets after Stailee Heard scored 29 points in Oklahoma State's 93-39 victory over the Houston Christian Huskies.
Gardner-Webb is looking to stop its six-game road losing streak with a win against Western Carolina. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.
Southern Miss faces the Alabama State Hornets after Denijay Harris scored 24 points in Southern Miss' 66-65 victory against the Milwaukee Panthers.
Villanova plays the Temple Owls after Jasmine Bascoe scored 26 points in Villanova's 81-65 victory against the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks.