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Heat Check Report: Who's Peaking in the Final Weeks?
College basketball Heat Check with 4 weeks until Selection Sunday: Duquesne surges, High Point vs Winthrop showdown looms, George Mason stumbles.
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Selection Sunday is less than four weeks away! In the final weeks of the regular season, we are seeing some teams heating up at the right time, including these three:
- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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Kent State went on the road and took down Bowling Green 78-71 to pick up their 20th win!
Morgan Safford led the team with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
The Golden Flashes have own 3 in a row and moved to 20-7 on the season and 11-3 in the MAC!
Morgan Safford led the team with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
The Golden Flashes have own 3 in a row and moved to 20-7 on the season and 11-3 in the MAC!
February 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Kent State went on the road and took down Bowling Green 78-71 to pick up their 20th win!
Morgan Safford led the team with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
The Golden Flashes have own 3 in a row and moved to 20-7 on the season and 11-3 in the MAC!
Morgan Safford led the team with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block.
The Golden Flashes have own 3 in a row and moved to 20-7 on the season and 11-3 in the MAC!
Rhode Island has done it! The Rams have knocked off No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76!
Jonah Hinton was lights out tonight with 29 points on 9-15 shooting from deep with 2 assists and 2 steals.
The Rams hand the Bilikens their first loss in the A-10 as they move to 15-11!
Jonah Hinton was lights out tonight with 29 points on 9-15 shooting from deep with 2 assists and 2 steals.
The Rams hand the Bilikens their first loss in the A-10 as they move to 15-11!
February 18, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Rhode Island has done it! The Rams have knocked off No. 18 Saint Louis 81-76!
Jonah Hinton was lights out tonight with 29 points on 9-15 shooting from deep with 2 assists and 2 steals.
The Rams hand the Bilikens their first loss in the A-10 as they move to 15-11!
Jonah Hinton was lights out tonight with 29 points on 9-15 shooting from deep with 2 assists and 2 steals.
The Rams hand the Bilikens their first loss in the A-10 as they move to 15-11!
Upset alert 🚨
Rhode Island leads No. 18 Saint Louis 75-69 with 2:33 to go!
Rhode Island leads No. 18 Saint Louis 75-69 with 2:33 to go!
February 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Upset alert 🚨
Rhode Island leads No. 18 Saint Louis 75-69 with 2:33 to go!
Rhode Island leads No. 18 Saint Louis 75-69 with 2:33 to go!
Games of the day (2/17):
- No. 18 Saint Louis vs Rhode Island ~ 6pm CST
- No. 22 Miami vs UMass ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Bowling Green ~ 6pm CST
- George Washington vs VCU ~ 7pm CST
- SEMO vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- Grand Canyon vs San Diego St ~ 9pm CST
- No. 18 Saint Louis vs Rhode Island ~ 6pm CST
- No. 22 Miami vs UMass ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Bowling Green ~ 6pm CST
- George Washington vs VCU ~ 7pm CST
- SEMO vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- Grand Canyon vs San Diego St ~ 9pm CST
February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Games of the day (2/17):
- No. 18 Saint Louis vs Rhode Island ~ 6pm CST
- No. 22 Miami vs UMass ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Bowling Green ~ 6pm CST
- George Washington vs VCU ~ 7pm CST
- SEMO vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- Grand Canyon vs San Diego St ~ 9pm CST
- No. 18 Saint Louis vs Rhode Island ~ 6pm CST
- No. 22 Miami vs UMass ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Bowling Green ~ 6pm CST
- George Washington vs VCU ~ 7pm CST
- SEMO vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- Grand Canyon vs San Diego St ~ 9pm CST
Marshall picks up a huge win over South Alabama 84-80 to pull within half a game of first place in the Sun Belt!
Wyatt Fricks led the team with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 blocks.
The Thundering Herd dished out 26 assists and drained 18 threes to move to 17-10!
Wyatt Fricks led the team with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 blocks.
The Thundering Herd dished out 26 assists and drained 18 threes to move to 17-10!
February 17, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Marshall picks up a huge win over South Alabama 84-80 to pull within half a game of first place in the Sun Belt!
Wyatt Fricks led the team with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 blocks.
The Thundering Herd dished out 26 assists and drained 18 threes to move to 17-10!
Wyatt Fricks led the team with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 blocks.
The Thundering Herd dished out 26 assists and drained 18 threes to move to 17-10!
This move for Sacramento State is absolutely wild
February 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This move for Sacramento State is absolutely wild
Selection Sunday is less than four weeks away! In the final weeks of the regular season, we are seeing some teams heating up at the right time, including these three:
- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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Heat Check Report: Who's Peaking in the Final Weeks?
College basketball Heat Check with 4 weeks until Selection Sunday: Duquesne surges, High Point vs Winthrop showdown looms, George Mason stumbles.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Selection Sunday is less than four weeks away! In the final weeks of the regular season, we are seeing some teams heating up at the right time, including these three:
- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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- Duquesne
- Utah Tech
- Texas State
Check out the full Heat Check Report below!👇
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Games of the day (2/16):
- Colgate vs Boston U ~ 5pm CST
- South Alabama vs Marshall ~ 6pm CST
- Drexel vs Stony Brook ~ 7pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-CC ~ 7pm CST
- Colgate vs Boston U ~ 5pm CST
- South Alabama vs Marshall ~ 6pm CST
- Drexel vs Stony Brook ~ 7pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-CC ~ 7pm CST
February 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Games of the day (2/16):
- Colgate vs Boston U ~ 5pm CST
- South Alabama vs Marshall ~ 6pm CST
- Drexel vs Stony Brook ~ 7pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-CC ~ 7pm CST
- Colgate vs Boston U ~ 5pm CST
- South Alabama vs Marshall ~ 6pm CST
- Drexel vs Stony Brook ~ 7pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs Texas A&M-CC ~ 7pm CST
Didn't think the Missouri Valley could get more competitive? Think again.
Northern Iowa picked up their fourth win out of their last five games, dominating Drake 86-62.
The Panthers are now 17-10 and 9-7 in conference as 7 of the 11 teams in conference are .500 of better.
Northern Iowa picked up their fourth win out of their last five games, dominating Drake 86-62.
The Panthers are now 17-10 and 9-7 in conference as 7 of the 11 teams in conference are .500 of better.
February 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Didn't think the Missouri Valley could get more competitive? Think again.
Northern Iowa picked up their fourth win out of their last five games, dominating Drake 86-62.
The Panthers are now 17-10 and 9-7 in conference as 7 of the 11 teams in conference are .500 of better.
Northern Iowa picked up their fourth win out of their last five games, dominating Drake 86-62.
The Panthers are now 17-10 and 9-7 in conference as 7 of the 11 teams in conference are .500 of better.
The UIC Flames continue to roll in the MVC, winning 10 of their last two games while dominating Illinois State today 83-56!
Elijah Crawford did it all today, finishing with 12 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The Flames moved to 15-12 and 10-6 in the MVC!
Elijah Crawford did it all today, finishing with 12 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The Flames moved to 15-12 and 10-6 in the MVC!
February 15, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The UIC Flames continue to roll in the MVC, winning 10 of their last two games while dominating Illinois State today 83-56!
Elijah Crawford did it all today, finishing with 12 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The Flames moved to 15-12 and 10-6 in the MVC!
Elijah Crawford did it all today, finishing with 12 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The Flames moved to 15-12 and 10-6 in the MVC!
It's time to talk to your family about the UIC Flames.
February 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It's time to talk to your family about the UIC Flames.
South Florida picks up a huge overtime road victory over Florida Atlantic 83-81!
Wes Enis came up huge with 27 points, while Izaiyah Nelson racked up 10 boards.
The Bulls show 42% from deep as they move to 18-8 on the season and 10-3 in the American!
Wes Enis came up huge with 27 points, while Izaiyah Nelson racked up 10 boards.
The Bulls show 42% from deep as they move to 18-8 on the season and 10-3 in the American!
February 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
South Florida picks up a huge overtime road victory over Florida Atlantic 83-81!
Wes Enis came up huge with 27 points, while Izaiyah Nelson racked up 10 boards.
The Bulls show 42% from deep as they move to 18-8 on the season and 10-3 in the American!
Wes Enis came up huge with 27 points, while Izaiyah Nelson racked up 10 boards.
The Bulls show 42% from deep as they move to 18-8 on the season and 10-3 in the American!
North Texas picked up their third win in a row as they knocked off Temple on the road 65-62!
Dylan Arnett led the team with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks on 7-13 shooting.
The Mean Green racked up 13 offensive boards as they move to 15-11 and 6-7 in the American!
Dylan Arnett led the team with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks on 7-13 shooting.
The Mean Green racked up 13 offensive boards as they move to 15-11 and 6-7 in the American!
February 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
North Texas picked up their third win in a row as they knocked off Temple on the road 65-62!
Dylan Arnett led the team with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks on 7-13 shooting.
The Mean Green racked up 13 offensive boards as they move to 15-11 and 6-7 in the American!
Dylan Arnett led the team with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks on 7-13 shooting.
The Mean Green racked up 13 offensive boards as they move to 15-11 and 6-7 in the American!
FAU and South Florida are giving us a March game on a February Sunday afternoon
Back-and-forth elite overtime performances from both sides
We are tied at 81 a piece with 24 seconds left!
Back-and-forth elite overtime performances from both sides
We are tied at 81 a piece with 24 seconds left!
February 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
FAU and South Florida are giving us a March game on a February Sunday afternoon
Back-and-forth elite overtime performances from both sides
We are tied at 81 a piece with 24 seconds left!
Back-and-forth elite overtime performances from both sides
We are tied at 81 a piece with 24 seconds left!
Detroit Mercy keeps in rolling in the Horizon League, picking up their fourth out of their last five while taking down Youngstown State 76-70!
Tyler Spratt led the team with 15 points & 9 rebounds while draining 7-8 free throws.
The Titans are now 12-13 and 9-7 in conference!
Tyler Spratt led the team with 15 points & 9 rebounds while draining 7-8 free throws.
The Titans are now 12-13 and 9-7 in conference!
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Detroit Mercy keeps in rolling in the Horizon League, picking up their fourth out of their last five while taking down Youngstown State 76-70!
Tyler Spratt led the team with 15 points & 9 rebounds while draining 7-8 free throws.
The Titans are now 12-13 and 9-7 in conference!
Tyler Spratt led the team with 15 points & 9 rebounds while draining 7-8 free throws.
The Titans are now 12-13 and 9-7 in conference!
Games of the day (2/15):
- Bradley vs Southern Illinois ~ 1pm CSST
- North Texas vs Temple ~ 1pm CST
- South Florida vs FAU ~ 1pm CST
- Oakland vs Robert Morris ~ 1pm CST
- Siena vs Marist ~ 1pm CST
- Illinois St vs UIC ~ 2pm CST
- Drake vs Northern Iowa ~ 2pm CST
- Bradley vs Southern Illinois ~ 1pm CSST
- North Texas vs Temple ~ 1pm CST
- South Florida vs FAU ~ 1pm CST
- Oakland vs Robert Morris ~ 1pm CST
- Siena vs Marist ~ 1pm CST
- Illinois St vs UIC ~ 2pm CST
- Drake vs Northern Iowa ~ 2pm CST
February 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Games of the day (2/15):
- Bradley vs Southern Illinois ~ 1pm CSST
- North Texas vs Temple ~ 1pm CST
- South Florida vs FAU ~ 1pm CST
- Oakland vs Robert Morris ~ 1pm CST
- Siena vs Marist ~ 1pm CST
- Illinois St vs UIC ~ 2pm CST
- Drake vs Northern Iowa ~ 2pm CST
- Bradley vs Southern Illinois ~ 1pm CSST
- North Texas vs Temple ~ 1pm CST
- South Florida vs FAU ~ 1pm CST
- Oakland vs Robert Morris ~ 1pm CST
- Siena vs Marist ~ 1pm CST
- Illinois St vs UIC ~ 2pm CST
- Drake vs Northern Iowa ~ 2pm CST
NAVY!
The Midshipmen move to 21-6 on the season after taking down Colgate on the road 84-80 in overtime!
Jordan Pennick led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
They are cruising right now through the Patriot League.
The Midshipmen move to 21-6 on the season after taking down Colgate on the road 84-80 in overtime!
Jordan Pennick led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
They are cruising right now through the Patriot League.
February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
NAVY!
The Midshipmen move to 21-6 on the season after taking down Colgate on the road 84-80 in overtime!
Jordan Pennick led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
They are cruising right now through the Patriot League.
The Midshipmen move to 21-6 on the season after taking down Colgate on the road 84-80 in overtime!
Jordan Pennick led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
They are cruising right now through the Patriot League.
Samford pulls off a strong road win in overtime against East Tennessee State 82-72!
Dylan Faulkner and Keaton Norris both finished with double-doubles as Jadin Booth poured in an additional 19 points.
Lennie Acuff has the Bulldogs rolling right now in the SoCon!
Dylan Faulkner and Keaton Norris both finished with double-doubles as Jadin Booth poured in an additional 19 points.
Lennie Acuff has the Bulldogs rolling right now in the SoCon!
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Samford pulls off a strong road win in overtime against East Tennessee State 82-72!
Dylan Faulkner and Keaton Norris both finished with double-doubles as Jadin Booth poured in an additional 19 points.
Lennie Acuff has the Bulldogs rolling right now in the SoCon!
Dylan Faulkner and Keaton Norris both finished with double-doubles as Jadin Booth poured in an additional 19 points.
Lennie Acuff has the Bulldogs rolling right now in the SoCon!
We now have overtime between Colgate and Navy AND Fordham and Rhode Island
This Saturday is starting off chaotic
This Saturday is starting off chaotic
February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We now have overtime between Colgate and Navy AND Fordham and Rhode Island
This Saturday is starting off chaotic
This Saturday is starting off chaotic
Oh boy, we have overtime basketball between East Tennessee State and Samford!
The Bulldogs have been playing much better of late and Dylan Faulkner is dominating today with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
This would be HUGE for Samford if they can pull this off on the road!
The Bulldogs have been playing much better of late and Dylan Faulkner is dominating today with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
This would be HUGE for Samford if they can pull this off on the road!
February 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Oh boy, we have overtime basketball between East Tennessee State and Samford!
The Bulldogs have been playing much better of late and Dylan Faulkner is dominating today with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
This would be HUGE for Samford if they can pull this off on the road!
The Bulldogs have been playing much better of late and Dylan Faulkner is dominating today with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
This would be HUGE for Samford if they can pull this off on the road!
Wondering how Chaotic the Ohio Valley Conference is going to be?
Every single one of the top six teams that are separated by one game are playing each other today.
Lock in🔒
Every single one of the top six teams that are separated by one game are playing each other today.
Lock in🔒
February 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Wondering how Chaotic the Ohio Valley Conference is going to be?
Every single one of the top six teams that are separated by one game are playing each other today.
Lock in🔒
Every single one of the top six teams that are separated by one game are playing each other today.
Lock in🔒
We've got a huge matchup today between Northern Colorado and Portland State.
The Vikings come in 17-6 and 11- in the Big Sky, while Northern Colorado has bounced back from a rough start in conference at 16-10 and 6-7.
The Vikings come in 17-6 and 11- in the Big Sky, while Northern Colorado has bounced back from a rough start in conference at 16-10 and 6-7.
February 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
We've got a huge matchup today between Northern Colorado and Portland State.
The Vikings come in 17-6 and 11- in the Big Sky, while Northern Colorado has bounced back from a rough start in conference at 16-10 and 6-7.
The Vikings come in 17-6 and 11- in the Big Sky, while Northern Colorado has bounced back from a rough start in conference at 16-10 and 6-7.
Games of the day (2/14):
- Navy vs Colgate ~ 11am CST
- Samford vs East Tennessee St ~ 11am CST
- North Dakota State vs North Dakota ~ 1pm CST
- South Alabama vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Morehead St ~ 2:30pm CST
- Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington ~ 3pm CST
- Navy vs Colgate ~ 11am CST
- Samford vs East Tennessee St ~ 11am CST
- North Dakota State vs North Dakota ~ 1pm CST
- South Alabama vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Morehead St ~ 2:30pm CST
- Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington ~ 3pm CST
February 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Games of the day (2/14):
- Navy vs Colgate ~ 11am CST
- Samford vs East Tennessee St ~ 11am CST
- North Dakota State vs North Dakota ~ 1pm CST
- South Alabama vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Morehead St ~ 2:30pm CST
- Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington ~ 3pm CST
- Navy vs Colgate ~ 11am CST
- Samford vs East Tennessee St ~ 11am CST
- North Dakota State vs North Dakota ~ 1pm CST
- South Alabama vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Morehead St ~ 2:30pm CST
- Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington ~ 3pm CST
Games of the day (2/13):
- George Mason vs George Washington ~ 6pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Ohio vs No. 23 Miami ~ 8pm CST
- UMass vs Akron ~ 8pm CST
- UNLV vs Boise State ~ 9pm CST
- George Mason vs George Washington ~ 6pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Ohio vs No. 23 Miami ~ 8pm CST
- UMass vs Akron ~ 8pm CST
- UNLV vs Boise State ~ 9pm CST
February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Games of the day (2/13):
- George Mason vs George Washington ~ 6pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Ohio vs No. 23 Miami ~ 8pm CST
- UMass vs Akron ~ 8pm CST
- UNLV vs Boise State ~ 9pm CST
- George Mason vs George Washington ~ 6pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Ohio vs No. 23 Miami ~ 8pm CST
- UMass vs Akron ~ 8pm CST
- UNLV vs Boise State ~ 9pm CST
The North Texas Mean Green defend their home court to hand the Memphis Tigers a 76-69 loss!
Je'Shawn Stevenson finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Mean Green move to 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in the American!
Je'Shawn Stevenson finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Mean Green move to 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in the American!
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The North Texas Mean Green defend their home court to hand the Memphis Tigers a 76-69 loss!
Je'Shawn Stevenson finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Mean Green move to 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in the American!
Je'Shawn Stevenson finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Mean Green move to 14-11 on the season and 5-7 in the American!