GREENVILLE, SC – MARCH 19: TeMarcus Blanton #5 and Hassani Gravett #2 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate with teammates after defeating the Duke Blue Devils 88-81 in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2017 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
As tournaments across the country come to an end, non-conference contests will become much more intriguing as opponents will have to go on the road to win crucial games. While it’s still very early in the season, programs with serious aspirations of making and competing in the NCAA Tournament will have to be at their best to garner wins that will go towards bolstering their respective resumes by the end of the season. For teams that have been smoothly coasting through their initially weak schedules, they will now be seriously tested against reputable opponents that are likewise seeking an opportunity to make themselves legitimate in the eyes of both fans and pundits.
Top 10 College Basketball Games For Week 4:
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1. Baylor Bears (22) vs. Xavier Musketeers (15)
Time: Tuesday, 6:30 PM E.T.
Location: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
TV Channel: FS1
The stout defense of the Bears (5-0) will look to keep the relentless offense of the Musketeers (5-1) in check.
2. Louisville Cardinals (19) vs. Purdue Boilermakers (18)
Time: Tuesday, 8:00 PM E.T.
Location: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
TV Channel: ESPN
The tenacious rebounding Cardinals (4-0) will take on the efficient offense of the Boilermakers (5-2).
3. Michigan Wolverines vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (9)
Time: Wednesday, 7:30 PM E.T.
Location: Dean E. Smith Center
TV Channel: ESPN
The defensively sound Wolverines (6-1) will be determined to prevent the well-coached Tar Heels (5-1) from bouncing back at home.
4. Miami Hurricanes (11) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (14)
Time: Wednesday, 8:15 PM E.T.
Location: Williams Arena, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV Channel: ESPN2
The dominant defense of the Hurricanes (5-0) will look to stifle the physicality of the Golden Gophers (7-0).
5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13) vs. Michigan State Spartans (4)
Time: Thursday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan
TV Channel: ESPN
The well-rounded Fighting Irish (6-0) will have their work cut out for them against the disciplined defense of the Spartans (5-1).
6. Creighton Blue Jays vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Time: Friday, 10:00 PM E.T.
Location: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington
TV Channel: ESPN2
The prolific offense of the Blue Jays (5-1) will attempt to match the overall efficiency of the Bulldogs (5-1).
7. Cincinnati Bearcats (12) vs. Xavier Musketeers (15)
Time: Saturday, Noon E.T.
Location: Cintas Center, Cincinnati Ohio
TV Channel: FS1
The vicious Bearcats (6-0) will look to disrupt the flow of the Musketeers (5-1) high scoring offense.
8. Wichita State Shockers (6) vs. Baylor Bears (22)
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: Ferrell Center, Waco, Texas
TV Channel: ESPNU
The well-balanced Shockers (4-1) will attempt to penetrate the formidable defense of the Bears (5-0).
9. Kansas Jayhawks (3) vs. Syracuse Orange
Time: Saturday, 5:30 PM E.T.
Location: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
TV Channel: ESPN
The fast-paced offense of the Jayhawks (5-0) will attempt to wear down the dominant defense of the Orange (5-0).
10. Seton Hall Pirates (20) vs. Louisville Cardinals (19)
Time: Sunday, 4:00 PM E.T.
Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
TV Channel: ESPN2
The all or nothing defense of the Pirates (5-1) will face the tenacious offense of the Cardinals (4-0) on the road.
Entire Schedule For College Basketball Week 4
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