Saturdays in February only bring so much to the table. It's still freezing, and the only sport worth watching on TV (sorry hockey) is basketball. Fortunately, today's college basketball schedule holds several marquee matchups. Let's get to the schedule:
#13 Syracuse @ #15 Louisville - ESPN Noon
The Big East is the best conference in the country bar none, and anytime two of their top six teams square off, it's a must-see.
Temple @ Dayton - ESPNU 1 p.m.
At 17-5 Temple is ranked in the AP poll, and is a half-game out of the lead in the always-competitive A-10. Dayton has one of the better home courts in the league, having already beaten other mid-major powers New Mexico & George Mason there this year.
#18 Kentucky @ #24 Vanderbilt - CBS 1 p.m.
Every SEC team gives Kentucky their best shot on its home court (see Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida) and Vandy will be no exception. Memorial Gym has been home to some memorable games between these two teams over the years, expect this one to join the list.
#1 Ohio State @ #14 Wisconsin - ESPN 2 p.m.
These two have played some huge games where both of them have been highly ranked (#1 vs #2 in 2007) and expect the Kohl Center to be rocking as the only undefeated team in the country comes to town.
Tennessee @ #19 Florida - ESPN 6 p.m.
It's the Vols game... obviously, but Florida escaped with an overtime win in Knoxville earlier this season, and has since added to it's SEC East lead. Bruce Pearl can win in tough environments so Tennessee should have its chances.
#6 San Diego State @ UNLV - CBS College Sports 8 p.m.
SDSU has crushed most of it's opponents this year in rolling to a 24-1 record, but UNLV was not one of them as the Aztecs played one of its closest games of the season at home against the Runnin Rebels a month ago today. UNLV will be ready to play tonight in Vegas.
#4 Pittsburgh @ #10 Villanova - ESPN 9 p.m.
It's Gameday's first trip to The Pavilion, Villanova's small on-campus arena which they haven't lost in since 2007. You know it will be rocking for this top-ten matchup between the interstate rivals which has only gotten testier since the epic 2009 Elite Eight game. Enjoy this and the rest of your Saturday. We're not too far away from March...
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