Considering all the upsets that were prevalent this past week in college basketball, this weeks slate of intriguing matchups could also expose and elevate certain programs. Although it’s unlikely that fans and pundits will be treated to another week of chaos that shatters the perceived top-five yet again, given the parity in this sport, anything is possible and elite programs need to be vigilant as they try to maintain or elevate their prestige in the coming weeks. Although it’s almost impossible to properly gauge the legitimacy of any team at this point, this is still an essential time for the sleeping giants in college basketball to make their presence well-known against the college basketball elite.
Top 10 College Basketball Games For Week 6:
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1. Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (25)
Time: Tuesday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: BB&T Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky
TV Channel: ESPN2
The scrappy defense of the Bulldogs (7-2) will attempt to stifle the productive offense of the Bearcats (7-2).
2. Villanova Wildcats (1) vs. Temple Owls
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV Channel: ESPN2
The top-ranked Wildcats (10-0) will look to overwhelm the underrated defense of the Owls (6-2).
3. Butler Bulldogs vs. Purdue Boilermakers (17)
Time: Saturday, Noon E.T.
Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Channel: FOX
The stingy defense of the Bulldogs (8-2) will attempt to hold off the physical offense of the Boilermakers (10-2).
4. Seton Hall Pirates (15) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Time: Saturday, Noon E.T.
Location: Louis Brown Athletic Center, Piscataway, New Jersey
TV Channel: BTN
The well-rounded Pirates (8-1) will try to penetrate the formidable defense of the Scarlet Knights (8-3).
5. Syracuse Orange vs. Georgetown Hoyas
Time: Saturday, 12:30 PM E.T.
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
TV Channel: CBS
The well-coached Orange (8-1) will be determined to hand the undefeated Hoyas (8-0) their first loss of the season.
6. Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Kentucky Wildcats (8)
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
TV Channel: ESPN2
The high-octane offense of the Hokies (9-1) will take on the talented youth movement of the Wildcats (8-1).
7. Cincinnati Bearcats (25) vs. UCLA Bruins
Time: Saturday, 3:30 PM E.T.
Location: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
TV Channel: CBS
The stout defense of the Bearcats (7-2) will look to dismantle the high-flying offense of the Bruins (7-2)
8. Oklahoma Sooners vs. Wichita State Shockers (3)
Time: Saturday, 4:00 PM E.T.
Location: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, Kansas
TV Channel: ESPN2
The potent offense of the Sooners (7-1) will take on the impressively versatile Shockers (8-1).
9. Florida Gators (22) vs. Clemson Tigers
Time: Saturday, 4:30 PM E.T.
Location: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
TV Channel: ACC Network
The high-scoring Gators (6-3) will look to get back on track against the underrated defense of the Tigers (8-1).
10. UNC Tar Heels (7) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (20)
Time: Sunday, 3:00 PM E.T.
Location: Thompson-Boiling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee
TV Channel: ESPN
The dynamic offense of the Tar Heels (9-1) will try to control the time of the possession against the efficient passing skills of the Volunteers (7-1).
Entire Schedule For College Basketball Week 6
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