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Heat Check: Northern Iowa, Seattle Surge ahead of Feast Week
Week 3 college basketball heat check report heading into feast week. Northern Iowa, Seattle heat up while Oregon State, Samford cool down.
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Feast week is upon us, and it's time for another Heat Check on week three of the college basketball season!
The Northern Iowa Panthers and Seattle Redhawks are coming off strong weeks!
Dive in to see who's hot and who's not! 👇
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The Northern Iowa Panthers and Seattle Redhawks are coming off strong weeks!
Dive in to see who's hot and who's not! 👇
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The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Vermont Catamounts 77-74 in Burlington!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Vermont Catamounts 77-74 in Burlington!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Riley Fox was lights out off the bench with 23 points on 9-14 shooting to lead the Bulldogs.
Yale stays hot to start the season as they cruise to a 7-1 record to wrap up November!
Tennessee State has gone on the road and taken down Chattanooga 70-64!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Tennessee State has gone on the road and taken down Chattanooga 70-64!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
Travis Harper II finished with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist while shooting 6-10 to lead the team.
The Tigers racked up 39 rebounds to move to 5-3 on the season!
Vermont and Yale are going toe-to-toe with 4:24 to go!
The Bulldogs hold a two-point lead over the Catamounts.
Get to ESPN+!
The Bulldogs hold a two-point lead over the Catamounts.
Get to ESPN+!
November 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Vermont and Yale are going toe-to-toe with 4:24 to go!
The Bulldogs hold a two-point lead over the Catamounts.
Get to ESPN+!
The Bulldogs hold a two-point lead over the Catamounts.
Get to ESPN+!
UNC Ashville has taken down App State 67-55 at home!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
UNC Ashville has taken down App State 67-55 at home!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
Toyaz Soloman was dominate today with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 9-11 from the line.
The Bulldogs out-rebounded the Mountaineers 36-25 to move to 3-4 on the season!
We've had a battle between Vermont and Yale, but the Catamounts have been keeping up with a tough Bulldogs team. Yale leads 35-31 at the half.
Gus Yalden is on track for a double-double with 11 points and 5 rebounds thus far.
We've got a fun second half coming up!
Gus Yalden is on track for a double-double with 11 points and 5 rebounds thus far.
We've got a fun second half coming up!
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We've had a battle between Vermont and Yale, but the Catamounts have been keeping up with a tough Bulldogs team. Yale leads 35-31 at the half.
Gus Yalden is on track for a double-double with 11 points and 5 rebounds thus far.
We've got a fun second half coming up!
Gus Yalden is on track for a double-double with 11 points and 5 rebounds thus far.
We've got a fun second half coming up!
Games of the day (11/30):
- South Alabama vs UTSA ~ 1pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Chattanooga ~ 1pm CST
- Yale vs Vermont ~ 1pm CST
- Hofstra vs Penn ~ 1:30pm CST
- Fordham vs Colgate ~ 2:30pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs FAU ~ 2:30pm CST
- Belmont vs Charleston ~ 2:30pm CST
- South Alabama vs UTSA ~ 1pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Chattanooga ~ 1pm CST
- Yale vs Vermont ~ 1pm CST
- Hofstra vs Penn ~ 1:30pm CST
- Fordham vs Colgate ~ 2:30pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs FAU ~ 2:30pm CST
- Belmont vs Charleston ~ 2:30pm CST
November 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Games of the day (11/30):
- South Alabama vs UTSA ~ 1pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Chattanooga ~ 1pm CST
- Yale vs Vermont ~ 1pm CST
- Hofstra vs Penn ~ 1:30pm CST
- Fordham vs Colgate ~ 2:30pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs FAU ~ 2:30pm CST
- Belmont vs Charleston ~ 2:30pm CST
- South Alabama vs UTSA ~ 1pm CST
- Tennessee St vs Chattanooga ~ 1pm CST
- Yale vs Vermont ~ 1pm CST
- Hofstra vs Penn ~ 1:30pm CST
- Fordham vs Colgate ~ 2:30pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs FAU ~ 2:30pm CST
- Belmont vs Charleston ~ 2:30pm CST
Michael McNair has been sneaky good for Boston U this season. He's averaging 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.7 steals while shooting 52.1% from three-point.
Today, he already has 14 against Northern Kentucky as the Terriers lead 40-31.
Today, he already has 14 against Northern Kentucky as the Terriers lead 40-31.
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Michael McNair has been sneaky good for Boston U this season. He's averaging 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.7 steals while shooting 52.1% from three-point.
Today, he already has 14 against Northern Kentucky as the Terriers lead 40-31.
Today, he already has 14 against Northern Kentucky as the Terriers lead 40-31.
Games of the day (11/29):
- Boston U vs Northern Kentucky ~ 12pm CST
- James Madison vs George Mason ~ 1pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs UT Arlington ~ 2pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Seattle U ~ 3:30pm CST
- Milwaukee vs Akron ~ 6pm CST
- Cal Baptist vs Oregon St ~ 9pm CST
- Boston U vs Northern Kentucky ~ 12pm CST
- James Madison vs George Mason ~ 1pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs UT Arlington ~ 2pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Seattle U ~ 3:30pm CST
- Milwaukee vs Akron ~ 6pm CST
- Cal Baptist vs Oregon St ~ 9pm CST
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Games of the day (11/29):
- Boston U vs Northern Kentucky ~ 12pm CST
- James Madison vs George Mason ~ 1pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs UT Arlington ~ 2pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Seattle U ~ 3:30pm CST
- Milwaukee vs Akron ~ 6pm CST
- Cal Baptist vs Oregon St ~ 9pm CST
- Boston U vs Northern Kentucky ~ 12pm CST
- James Madison vs George Mason ~ 1pm CST
- Stephen F. Austin vs UT Arlington ~ 2pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Seattle U ~ 3:30pm CST
- Milwaukee vs Akron ~ 6pm CST
- Cal Baptist vs Oregon St ~ 9pm CST
Loyola Marymount goes into halftime down 41-30 to Stony Brook at home.
Ugly half for the Lions. 8 turnovers, a lot of unforced errors, and contested shots.
The Seawolves are 5-2 and came to steal one on the road.
Fun second half coming up!
Ugly half for the Lions. 8 turnovers, a lot of unforced errors, and contested shots.
The Seawolves are 5-2 and came to steal one on the road.
Fun second half coming up!
November 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Loyola Marymount goes into halftime down 41-30 to Stony Brook at home.
Ugly half for the Lions. 8 turnovers, a lot of unforced errors, and contested shots.
The Seawolves are 5-2 and came to steal one on the road.
Fun second half coming up!
Ugly half for the Lions. 8 turnovers, a lot of unforced errors, and contested shots.
The Seawolves are 5-2 and came to steal one on the road.
Fun second half coming up!
The Dayton Flyers lead #9 BYU 36-30 at halftime.
The Flyers nearly pulled away, but BYU continues to claw their way back to keep it within reach.
Javon Bennett has 17 points with 5 three-pointers already.
This would be a STATEMENT win for the Flyers.
The Flyers nearly pulled away, but BYU continues to claw their way back to keep it within reach.
Javon Bennett has 17 points with 5 three-pointers already.
This would be a STATEMENT win for the Flyers.
November 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Dayton Flyers lead #9 BYU 36-30 at halftime.
The Flyers nearly pulled away, but BYU continues to claw their way back to keep it within reach.
Javon Bennett has 17 points with 5 three-pointers already.
This would be a STATEMENT win for the Flyers.
The Flyers nearly pulled away, but BYU continues to claw their way back to keep it within reach.
Javon Bennett has 17 points with 5 three-pointers already.
This would be a STATEMENT win for the Flyers.
Javon Bennett is on FIRE for the Flyers 🔥
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Javon Bennett is on FIRE for the Flyers 🔥
Western Kentucky takes down Wichita State 75-70 in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Western Kentucky takes down Wichita State 75-70 in the Battle 4 Atlantis!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Armelo Boone finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Hilltoppers are a sneaky team in the Conference USA this season as they move to 5-2!
Western Kentucky came into the season under the radar, but with a couple of close losses to South Florida, a ranked and dominate Vanderbilt team, and now a battle with Wichita State...the Hilltoppers are legitimate.
Keep a close eye on WKU this year.
Keep a close eye on WKU this year.
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Western Kentucky came into the season under the radar, but with a couple of close losses to South Florida, a ranked and dominate Vanderbilt team, and now a battle with Wichita State...the Hilltoppers are legitimate.
Keep a close eye on WKU this year.
Keep a close eye on WKU this year.
Arkansas State has taken down North Dakota State in overtime 85-80!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Arkansas State has taken down North Dakota State in overtime 85-80!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
Ole Miss transfer TJ Caldwell finished with 19 points, 3 assists, 1 block, and 1 rebound to lead the team.
The Red Wolves shot 91% from the free throw line and move to 5-3 on the season!
Bucky Ball has had no problem transitioning to the SEC
Texas A&M is absolutely steamrolling Florida State
Texas A&M is absolutely steamrolling Florida State
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Bucky Ball has had no problem transitioning to the SEC
Texas A&M is absolutely steamrolling Florida State
Texas A&M is absolutely steamrolling Florida State
You need to hop over to ESPN+ to finish out North Dakota State vs Arkansas State. These two have been in a battle today.
We are tied with 2:30 to go in overtime!
We are tied with 2:30 to go in overtime!
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
You need to hop over to ESPN+ to finish out North Dakota State vs Arkansas State. These two have been in a battle today.
We are tied with 2:30 to go in overtime!
We are tied with 2:30 to go in overtime!
The Illinois State Redbirds knock off Furman 72-65 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Illinois State Redbirds knock off Furman 72-65 in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Ty Pence was on a mission with 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 1 steal to lead the time.
The Redbirds racked up 6 blocks to move to 6-2 on the season!
Nevada picks up a nice win over San Francisco in the Acrisure Holiday Classic 81-65!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Nevada picks up a nice win over San Francisco in the Acrisure Holiday Classic 81-65!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Corey Camper Jr. came up huge with 22 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the team.
The Wolf Pack shot 48% overall and 50% from three-point to move to 5-3 on the season!
Alcorn State picks up their first win of the season over Indiana State 81-74!
Jameel Morris dropped 18 points with 5 rebounds, while Tycen McDaniels finished with a 12 point and 10 rebound double-double.
The Sycamores shot just 38% overall and 21% from 3pt, to drop to 4-4.
Jameel Morris dropped 18 points with 5 rebounds, while Tycen McDaniels finished with a 12 point and 10 rebound double-double.
The Sycamores shot just 38% overall and 21% from 3pt, to drop to 4-4.
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Alcorn State picks up their first win of the season over Indiana State 81-74!
Jameel Morris dropped 18 points with 5 rebounds, while Tycen McDaniels finished with a 12 point and 10 rebound double-double.
The Sycamores shot just 38% overall and 21% from 3pt, to drop to 4-4.
Jameel Morris dropped 18 points with 5 rebounds, while Tycen McDaniels finished with a 12 point and 10 rebound double-double.
The Sycamores shot just 38% overall and 21% from 3pt, to drop to 4-4.
Seattle U stays hot against Texas State in the Resorts World Classic with a 66-52 victory!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Seattle U stays hot against Texas State in the Resorts World Classic with a 66-52 victory!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Will Heimbrodt finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Redhawks shot 51% overall while racking up eight steals to move to 5-1!
Games of the day (11/28):
- Virginia Tech vs VCU ~ 9:30am CST
- Saint Mary’s vs No. 24 Vanderbilt ~ 12pm CST
- San Francisco vs Nevada ~ 1pm CST
- Furman vs Illinois St ~ 2pm CST
- North Dakota St vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Navy vs UNC Wilmington ~ 2pm CST
- Colorado St vs South Florida ~ 3:30pm CST
- Virginia Tech vs VCU ~ 9:30am CST
- Saint Mary’s vs No. 24 Vanderbilt ~ 12pm CST
- San Francisco vs Nevada ~ 1pm CST
- Furman vs Illinois St ~ 2pm CST
- North Dakota St vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Navy vs UNC Wilmington ~ 2pm CST
- Colorado St vs South Florida ~ 3:30pm CST
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Games of the day (11/28):
- Virginia Tech vs VCU ~ 9:30am CST
- Saint Mary’s vs No. 24 Vanderbilt ~ 12pm CST
- San Francisco vs Nevada ~ 1pm CST
- Furman vs Illinois St ~ 2pm CST
- North Dakota St vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Navy vs UNC Wilmington ~ 2pm CST
- Colorado St vs South Florida ~ 3:30pm CST
- Virginia Tech vs VCU ~ 9:30am CST
- Saint Mary’s vs No. 24 Vanderbilt ~ 12pm CST
- San Francisco vs Nevada ~ 1pm CST
- Furman vs Illinois St ~ 2pm CST
- North Dakota St vs Arkansas St ~ 2pm CST
- Navy vs UNC Wilmington ~ 2pm CST
- Colorado St vs South Florida ~ 3:30pm CST
Saint Louis has handed the Santa Clara Broncos their first loss of the season with a 71-70 victory!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Saint Louis has handed the Santa Clara Broncos their first loss of the season with a 71-70 victory!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
Trey Green led the team with 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist on 6-13 shooting from three-point.
The Bilikens pick up a huge win on their resume and move to 7-0!
The Saint Mary's Gaels are so good.
Virginia Tech has just four points through the first eight minutes.
Virginia Tech has just four points through the first eight minutes.
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Saint Mary's Gaels are so good.
Virginia Tech has just four points through the first eight minutes.
Virginia Tech has just four points through the first eight minutes.
The Dons have looked excellent through the first half against Colorado.
If they hold on, this win will continue to help the WCC elevate its status to potentially three-bids this year
If they hold on, this win will continue to help the WCC elevate its status to potentially three-bids this year
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Dons have looked excellent through the first half against Colorado.
If they hold on, this win will continue to help the WCC elevate its status to potentially three-bids this year
If they hold on, this win will continue to help the WCC elevate its status to potentially three-bids this year
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took down East Carolina 67-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies took down East Carolina 67-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!
Frank Mitchell dropped 17 points with 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks to lead the team.
The Bonnies held East Carolina to just 29% shooting while moving to 6-1!