Marshall's +279 scoring differential is a result of scoring 72.6 points per game while allowing 63.9 per contest, ranking 64th and 170th in college basketball respectively.
Long Island University was the first team to clinch a spot in the annual tournament. The Sharks did so by defeating Wagner in the NEC Tournament Semifinals. This was because their opponent in the championship game, Mercyhurst, is ineligible to compete in the NCAA Tournament. The Sharks earned their first spot in March Madness since combining their two campuses' athletic programs (Brooklyn and Post).
Charleston (SC) beat William & Mary 58-55 in its last game. Sophie Tougas led the way with 18 points, followed by Taryn Barbot with 17 points, five assists and two steals. Led by Janay Brantley (14 PTS, 5 STL, 3 BLK, 20 FG%) and Caitlin Frost (11 PTS, 8 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 55.56 FG%), Stony Brook ended their last matchup winning 51-45 against Monmouth.
Nearly three weeks after their first contest, the two top teams in the league standings rematch as UConn welcomes St. John's to town with revenge on their mind. It's a contest that will absolutely help decide the regular season champion of the Big East.
Vermont is outscoring opponents by 14.0 points per game with a +463 scoring differential overall. It puts up 65.9 points per game (174th in college basketball) and allows 51.9 per outing (fourth in college basketball).
The Syracuse Orange (13-10, 4-6 ACC) will look to stop a three-game road slide when they square off against the Virginia Cavaliers (19-3, 8-2 ACC) on February 7, 2026 at John Paul Jones Arena. Virginia won its previous game against Pittsburgh, 67-47, on Tuesday. Sam Lewis led the way with 15 points, plus three rebounds and one assist. In its previous game, Syracuse lost to North Carolina on Monday, 87-77. Its high scorer was Donnie Freeman with 23 points.