With the jubilation that comes with Christmas Day starting to wear off, College Basketball has coincidentally come prepared with an intriguing slate of competitive contests. As conference play commences for most teams, the competitive legitimacy of every reputable program will be severely tested against hated rivals and conference contenders. By next year, fans and critics will begin to see the transformation of the now perceived title contenders into either truly elite programs or pretenders that will quickly fade into the background. Whatever fate has in store for your favorite program, rest assured that the journey will be supremely entertaining, thrilling and, most importantly, completely unpredictable.
Top 10 College Basketball Games For Week 8:
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1. Xavier Musketeers (6) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
Time: Wednesday, 8:30 PM E.T.
Location: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TV Channel: FS1
The potent offense of the Musketeers (12-1) will attempt to outduel the sharpshooters of the Golden Eagles (9-3).
2. Creighton Blue Jays (25) vs. Seton Hall Pirates (23)
Time: Thursday, 6:30 PM E.T.
Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
TV Channel: FS1
The highly efficient offense of the Blue Jays (10-2) will look to overwhelm the inconsistent defense of the Pirates (11-2).
3. Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats (16)
Time: Friday, 1:00 PM E.T.
Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
TV Channel: CBS
The length and rebounding capabilities of the Cardinals (10-2) will try to hold off the freakish athletes of the Wildcats (9-2).
4. West Virginia Mountaineers (7) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Time: Friday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma
TV Channel: ESPNU
The oppressive full court press of the Mountaineers (11-1) will look to disrupt the ball movement capabilities of the Cowboys (10-2).
5. Baylor Bears (18) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (22)
Time: Friday, 8:00 PM E.T.
Location: United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, Texas
TV Channel: FCS
The well-balanced Bears (10-2) will take on the fearless defense of the Red Raiders (11-1).
6. Florida State Seminoles (24) vs. Duke Blue Devils (4)
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
TV Channel: CBS
The stingy defense of the Seminoles (11-1) will face an incredibly tough challenge against an electric Blue Devils offense (12-1).
7. Boston College Eagles vs. Virginia Cavaliers (9)
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Virginia
TV Channel: ACC Network
The physical rebounding skills of the Eagles (10-3) will take on the best defense in the country in the Cavaliers (11-1).
8. Oklahoma Sooners (12) vs. TCU (10)
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN2
The relentless offense of the Sooners (10-1) will look out do the efficient offense of the Horned Frogs (12-0).
9. Villanova Wildcats (1) vs. Butler Bulldogs
Time: Saturday, 4:00 PM E.T.
Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Channel: CBS
The dynamically dominant Wildcats (12-0) will look to remain undefeated against the defensively underrated Bulldogs (10-3).
10. Arizona State Sun Devils (3) vs. Arizona Wildcats (17)
Time: Saturday, 9:00 PM E.T.
Location: McKale Center, Tucson, Arizona
TV Channel: PAC12 Network
The Sharpshooting Sun Devils (12-0) will be eager to compete against the potent offense of the Wildcats (10-3).
Entire Schedule For College Basketball Week 8
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