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The Detroit Mercy Titans (4-17) will try to end a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (14-8) on February 1, 2026 at Hilliard Gates Sports Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. In Purdue Fort Wayne's last game, they defeated Robert Morris 60-46. The Mastodons were led by Lili Krasovec, who finished with 24 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Lauren Lee, with 12 points.

Southern Utah enters this game following a 77-68 victory over UT Arlington. The Thunderbirds' leading scorer was Ava Uhrich, who wound up with 30 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals. With a final score of 54-46, Abilene Christian defeated Utah Tech the last time out. Natalia Chavez led the team (12 PTS, 3 STL, 37.5 FG%, 2-7 from 3PT).

Drake has been outscored by 6.5 points per game (scoring 71.5 per game to rank 87th in college basketball while allowing 78.0 per contest to rank 354th in college basketball) and has a -131 scoring differential overall. The Bulldogs' leading scorer, Abbie Aalsma, ranks 109th in the country averaging 15.9 points per game. Northern Iowa puts up 65.3 points per game (202nd in college basketball)

Charlotte has a +19 scoring differential, putting up 74.4 points per game (233rd in college basketball) and allowing 73.5 (181st in college basketball). The 49ers average only 0.3 more points than the Owls give up (74.1). Charlotte connects on 8.5 three-pointers per game (127th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.8 on average. At home, the 49ers are putting up 4.3 more points per game (76.7) than they are away from home (72.4).

The Chattanooga Mocs (13-5) will try to build on a nine-game winning streak when they host the Mercer Bears (12-8) on January 30, 2026 at McKenzie Arena. On Saturday, in its last game, Chattanooga defeated Western Carolina 61-52. With 22 points, Caia Elisaldez was its leading scorer. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Mercer lost to Wofford 67-64. With 16 points, Nahawa Diarra Berthe was its top scorer. Catch tons of live women's college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

In their most recent outing on Wednesday, the Magic earned a 133-124 win against the Heat. The Raptors lost their last game 119-92 against the Knicks on Wednesday. In the Magic's win, Paolo Banchero led the way with a team-high 31 points (adding 12 rebounds and four assists). Brandon Ingram put up 27 points, six rebounds and two assists for the Raptors.

VCU is outscoring opponents by 10.5 points per game with a +222 scoring differential overall. It puts up 84.0 points per game (46th in college basketball) and allows 73.5 per contest (181st in college basketball). The Rams post 6.5 more points than the Ramblers concede (77.5). VCU hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (52nd in college basketball) at a 36.5% rate (51st in college basketball), compared to the 6.5 per game its opponents make at a 34.8% rate.

Valparaiso is being outscored by 26.5 points per game with a -530 scoring differential overall. It puts up 53.5 points per game (352nd in college basketball) and gives up 80.0 per outing (358th in college basketball). The Beacons post 28.5 fewer points than the Sycamores allow (82.0). Valparaiso hits 5.4 three-pointers per game (246th in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (7.0). It is shooting 24.2% from deep (355th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32.0%.

The Detroit Pistons are 8-2 in their last 10 games and now boast a 34-11 record - six games ahead of the 29-18 New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, the conference's respective Nos. 2 and 3 seeds. They're running away with the Eastern Conference, despite one big weakness: shooting. That's where Chicago Bulls combo guard Coby White could come in. Evan Sidery of Forbes reports that the Pistons, who currently have a $14.3 million trade exception, are contemplating a potential deal for White.