Missouri State (2-2) vs. Pepperdine (1-3)
JQH Arena; Springfield, MO
7:05 CT
NIT Season Tip-off
After a tough loss to Tulsa 62-50, the Bears of Missouri State will look for a happy homecoming as they continue play in the NIT Season Tip-off Tournament. The remaining competition should be fairly easy for the Bears and it begins tonight with Pepperdine.
Pepperdine will enter tonights game with a somber 1-3 record and a loss to Cal State Bakersfield still fresh. This game should not be much of a competition and the Bears should be able to get back on track.
Wichita State (1-0) vs. UCONN (2-0)
Lahaina Civic Center; Maui, HI
2:00 CT ESPN2
Maui Invitational
Shocker fans have been looking forward to this tournament for months, and will finally get their shot at a top opponent in UCONN. With the Shockers not playing since November 16th, they will either be very prepared of a bit rusty.
The Huskies, who have a long history of success and a Hall of Fame coach, would traditionally be a heavy favorite in this game, but with the success of the Shockers and the slumping Huskies, this could go either way. If you are at work, don’t forget you can catch this game on ESPN3.com.