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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 FAU Owls have taken down the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-65 in the semifinals of the Sunshine Slam!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The FAU Owls have taken down the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-65 in the semifinals of the Sunshine Slam!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
Kanaan Carlyle finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the team.
The Owls will take on George Mason tomorrow in the Championship!
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Akron Zips 97-94 to win the Paradise Jam!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Yale Bulldogs have taken down the Akron Zips 97-94 to win the Paradise Jam!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Nick Townsend finished with a 21 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds while Isaac Celiscar had 23 points.
The Bulldogs shot a perfect 21-21 from the free throw line to move to 6-1 on the season!
Northern Arizona picks up a great win over Cal Poly 93-87!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Northern Arizona picks up a great win over Cal Poly 93-87!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
Valpo transfer Isaiah Shaw was lights out with 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Ryan Abelman finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lumberjacks shot 52% and racked up 12 offensive boards to move to 3-2!
Chaminade has jumped to a 31-13 lead over Washington State ten minutes into this game 👀
You can't beat Maui
You can't beat Maui
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Chaminade has jumped to a 31-13 lead over Washington State ten minutes into this game 👀
You can't beat Maui
You can't beat Maui
New Orleans has pulled out to a 13 point lead over Mississippi State with 5 minutes to go!
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
New Orleans has pulled out to a 13 point lead over Mississippi State with 5 minutes to go!
If you love efficient shooting, FAU vs Loyola Marymount is the game for you.
The Owls lead the Lions 41-34 at the half, but both teams are shooting 50% from 3pt and at least 47% overall.
FAU's offensive rebounding is giving them the edge with a 6-2 differential.
The Owls lead the Lions 41-34 at the half, but both teams are shooting 50% from 3pt and at least 47% overall.
FAU's offensive rebounding is giving them the edge with a 6-2 differential.
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
If you love efficient shooting, FAU vs Loyola Marymount is the game for you.
The Owls lead the Lions 41-34 at the half, but both teams are shooting 50% from 3pt and at least 47% overall.
FAU's offensive rebounding is giving them the edge with a 6-2 differential.
The Owls lead the Lions 41-34 at the half, but both teams are shooting 50% from 3pt and at least 47% overall.
FAU's offensive rebounding is giving them the edge with a 6-2 differential.
Bradley picks up a dominate 88-64 win over Princeton in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Timoty van der Knaap led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 5-8 from the floor.
The Braves shot 55% overall and 47% from 3pt to move to 3-3!
Timoty van der Knaap led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 5-8 from the floor.
The Braves shot 55% overall and 47% from 3pt to move to 3-3!
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Bradley picks up a dominate 88-64 win over Princeton in the Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational!
Timoty van der Knaap led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 5-8 from the floor.
The Braves shot 55% overall and 47% from 3pt to move to 3-3!
Timoty van der Knaap led the team with 15 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 5-8 from the floor.
The Braves shot 55% overall and 47% from 3pt to move to 3-3!
New Orleans is doing it again 🚨
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
New Orleans is doing it again 🚨
Wow. McNeese is absolutely dominating Murray State defensively.
This is a Racers team that has looked dangerous early this season, but the Cowboys have racked up 10 steals with still 3:24 to go in the first half.
McNeese is up 35-13.
This is a Racers team that has looked dangerous early this season, but the Cowboys have racked up 10 steals with still 3:24 to go in the first half.
McNeese is up 35-13.
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Wow. McNeese is absolutely dominating Murray State defensively.
This is a Racers team that has looked dangerous early this season, but the Cowboys have racked up 10 steals with still 3:24 to go in the first half.
McNeese is up 35-13.
This is a Racers team that has looked dangerous early this season, but the Cowboys have racked up 10 steals with still 3:24 to go in the first half.
McNeese is up 35-13.
Getting caught up on games from today. A few stand out:
Toledo took down Troy 75-68. Troy continues to be a mystery as to whether or not they are a legitimate potential bracket buster this year
UAB silently has moved to 5-2 after a rough start with an 81-73 win over SIU
Toledo took down Troy 75-68. Troy continues to be a mystery as to whether or not they are a legitimate potential bracket buster this year
UAB silently has moved to 5-2 after a rough start with an 81-73 win over SIU
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Getting caught up on games from today. A few stand out:
Toledo took down Troy 75-68. Troy continues to be a mystery as to whether or not they are a legitimate potential bracket buster this year
UAB silently has moved to 5-2 after a rough start with an 81-73 win over SIU
Toledo took down Troy 75-68. Troy continues to be a mystery as to whether or not they are a legitimate potential bracket buster this year
UAB silently has moved to 5-2 after a rough start with an 81-73 win over SIU
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! 👇
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
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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November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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! 👇
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
The Northern Iowa Panthers and Seattle Redhawks are coming off strong weeks!
Dive in to see who's hot and who's not! 👇
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
We've got a huge game today between the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the George Washington Revolutionaries in the Cayman Islands Classic!
Both teams carry just one loss while MTSU is coming off a solid win against Murray State, and George Washington looks to bounce back!
Both teams carry just one loss while MTSU is coming off a solid win against Murray State, and George Washington looks to bounce back!
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We've got a huge game today between the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the George Washington Revolutionaries in the Cayman Islands Classic!
Both teams carry just one loss while MTSU is coming off a solid win against Murray State, and George Washington looks to bounce back!
Both teams carry just one loss while MTSU is coming off a solid win against Murray State, and George Washington looks to bounce back!
Games of the day (11/24):
- Troy vs Toledo ~ 10am CST
- Rhode Island vs Towson ~ 10am CST
- UMass vs Oregon State ~ 11:30pm CST
- UAB vs Southern Illinois ~ 12:30pm CST
- Liberty vs Vermont ~ 12:30pm CST
- William & Mary vs UTEP ~3pm CST
- Rice vs Kennesaw St ~ 3:30pm CST
- Troy vs Toledo ~ 10am CST
- Rhode Island vs Towson ~ 10am CST
- UMass vs Oregon State ~ 11:30pm CST
- UAB vs Southern Illinois ~ 12:30pm CST
- Liberty vs Vermont ~ 12:30pm CST
- William & Mary vs UTEP ~3pm CST
- Rice vs Kennesaw St ~ 3:30pm CST
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Games of the day (11/24):
- Troy vs Toledo ~ 10am CST
- Rhode Island vs Towson ~ 10am CST
- UMass vs Oregon State ~ 11:30pm CST
- UAB vs Southern Illinois ~ 12:30pm CST
- Liberty vs Vermont ~ 12:30pm CST
- William & Mary vs UTEP ~3pm CST
- Rice vs Kennesaw St ~ 3:30pm CST
- Troy vs Toledo ~ 10am CST
- Rhode Island vs Towson ~ 10am CST
- UMass vs Oregon State ~ 11:30pm CST
- UAB vs Southern Illinois ~ 12:30pm CST
- Liberty vs Vermont ~ 12:30pm CST
- William & Mary vs UTEP ~3pm CST
- Rice vs Kennesaw St ~ 3:30pm CST
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have defeated the Murray State Racers 90-87 in the Cayman Islands Classic!
Torey Alston couldn't be stopped as he finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 12-21 from the floor.
MTSU moves to 4-1 on the season!
Torey Alston couldn't be stopped as he finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 12-21 from the floor.
MTSU moves to 4-1 on the season!
November 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders have defeated the Murray State Racers 90-87 in the Cayman Islands Classic!
Torey Alston couldn't be stopped as he finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 12-21 from the floor.
MTSU moves to 4-1 on the season!
Torey Alston couldn't be stopped as he finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 12-21 from the floor.
MTSU moves to 4-1 on the season!
The Yale Bulldogs have knocked off Charleston 74-63!
Nick Townsend continues to dominate this season as he dropped 32 points on 12-19 shooting with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Bulldogs shot 47% and held the Cougars to just 24% shooting from 3pt to move to 5-1!
Nick Townsend continues to dominate this season as he dropped 32 points on 12-19 shooting with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Bulldogs shot 47% and held the Cougars to just 24% shooting from 3pt to move to 5-1!
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Yale Bulldogs have knocked off Charleston 74-63!
Nick Townsend continues to dominate this season as he dropped 32 points on 12-19 shooting with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Bulldogs shot 47% and held the Cougars to just 24% shooting from 3pt to move to 5-1!
Nick Townsend continues to dominate this season as he dropped 32 points on 12-19 shooting with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Bulldogs shot 47% and held the Cougars to just 24% shooting from 3pt to move to 5-1!
The McNeese Cowboys have taken down George Washington 92-86 to hand the Revolutionaries their first loss of the season!
Javohn Garcia led the team with 18 points, while Peitok Machar finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.
The Cowboys move to 4-1!
Javohn Garcia led the team with 18 points, while Peitok Machar finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.
The Cowboys move to 4-1!
November 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The McNeese Cowboys have taken down George Washington 92-86 to hand the Revolutionaries their first loss of the season!
Javohn Garcia led the team with 18 points, while Peitok Machar finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.
The Cowboys move to 4-1!
Javohn Garcia led the team with 18 points, while Peitok Machar finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.
The Cowboys move to 4-1!
McNeese is shooting 60% from the floor, while George Washington is shooting 50%.
The Cowboys are up 30-28 with 7:40 to go.
If only we didn't have to have FloSports!
The Cowboys are up 30-28 with 7:40 to go.
If only we didn't have to have FloSports!
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
McNeese is shooting 60% from the floor, while George Washington is shooting 50%.
The Cowboys are up 30-28 with 7:40 to go.
If only we didn't have to have FloSports!
The Cowboys are up 30-28 with 7:40 to go.
If only we didn't have to have FloSports!
The Monmouth Hawks have taken down Robert Morris 71-70 in overtime!
Jason Rivera-Torres finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks.
The Hawks got to the free throw line 23 more times than the Colonials to seal the game!
Jason Rivera-Torres finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks.
The Hawks got to the free throw line 23 more times than the Colonials to seal the game!
November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Monmouth Hawks have taken down Robert Morris 71-70 in overtime!
Jason Rivera-Torres finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks.
The Hawks got to the free throw line 23 more times than the Colonials to seal the game!
Jason Rivera-Torres finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks.
The Hawks got to the free throw line 23 more times than the Colonials to seal the game!
We've got overtime between Robert Morris and Monmouth!
Ryan Prather tied it up for the Colonials with just ten seconds left!
Ryan Prather tied it up for the Colonials with just ten seconds left!
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We've got overtime between Robert Morris and Monmouth!
Ryan Prather tied it up for the Colonials with just ten seconds left!
Ryan Prather tied it up for the Colonials with just ten seconds left!
The Northern Colorado Bears have taken down Cal State Fullerton 97-93 to move to 5-1 on the season!
Zach Bloch (@blochzach1) was lights out today, finishing with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and one steal on 7-12 shooting from deep.
The Bears are heating up!
Zach Bloch (@blochzach1) was lights out today, finishing with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and one steal on 7-12 shooting from deep.
The Bears are heating up!
November 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Northern Colorado Bears have taken down Cal State Fullerton 97-93 to move to 5-1 on the season!
Zach Bloch (@blochzach1) was lights out today, finishing with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and one steal on 7-12 shooting from deep.
The Bears are heating up!
Zach Bloch (@blochzach1) was lights out today, finishing with 32 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and one steal on 7-12 shooting from deep.
The Bears are heating up!
Games of the day (11/23):
- SIUE vs Alabama St ~ 12pm CST
- St. Thomas vs Portland ~ 3pm CST
- UT Martin vs Southern Miss ~ 3:30pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Pittsburg ~ 4pm CST
- McNeese vs George Washington ~ 4pm CST
- Yale vs Charleston ~ 4:30pm CST
- Tulane vs Boston College ~ 5:30pm CST
- SIUE vs Alabama St ~ 12pm CST
- St. Thomas vs Portland ~ 3pm CST
- UT Martin vs Southern Miss ~ 3:30pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Pittsburg ~ 4pm CST
- McNeese vs George Washington ~ 4pm CST
- Yale vs Charleston ~ 4:30pm CST
- Tulane vs Boston College ~ 5:30pm CST
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Games of the day (11/23):
- SIUE vs Alabama St ~ 12pm CST
- St. Thomas vs Portland ~ 3pm CST
- UT Martin vs Southern Miss ~ 3:30pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Pittsburg ~ 4pm CST
- McNeese vs George Washington ~ 4pm CST
- Yale vs Charleston ~ 4:30pm CST
- Tulane vs Boston College ~ 5:30pm CST
- SIUE vs Alabama St ~ 12pm CST
- St. Thomas vs Portland ~ 3pm CST
- UT Martin vs Southern Miss ~ 3:30pm CST
- Quinnipiac vs Pittsburg ~ 4pm CST
- McNeese vs George Washington ~ 4pm CST
- Yale vs Charleston ~ 4:30pm CST
- Tulane vs Boston College ~ 5:30pm CST
Bracket Busters has been MIA today for the Band Camino concert.
We'll be back tomorrow! 🫡
We'll be back tomorrow! 🫡
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Bracket Busters has been MIA today for the Band Camino concert.
We'll be back tomorrow! 🫡
We'll be back tomorrow! 🫡
The WCC is on track for a potential three-bid conference status.
Read how Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara's hot starts are helping propel the league's status in Gonzaga's last season in the WCC 👇
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Read how Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara's hot starts are helping propel the league's status in Gonzaga's last season in the WCC 👇
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WCC Risers: Loyola Marymount & Santa Clara Breakdown
Deep dive into Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara's undefeated starts. Complete analysis of WCC's rising contenders for NCAA Tournament at-large bids.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The WCC is on track for a potential three-bid conference status.
Read how Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara's hot starts are helping propel the league's status in Gonzaga's last season in the WCC 👇
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Read how Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara's hot starts are helping propel the league's status in Gonzaga's last season in the WCC 👇
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We have a HUGE resume building opportunity between the San Francisco Dons and Minnesota Gophers in Sioux Falls!
Ryan Beasley and the Dons need the win today to add to their at-large resume.
For Minnesota, Cade Tyson has been dominate thus far and it would be their largest win of the season.
Ryan Beasley and the Dons need the win today to add to their at-large resume.
For Minnesota, Cade Tyson has been dominate thus far and it would be their largest win of the season.
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We have a HUGE resume building opportunity between the San Francisco Dons and Minnesota Gophers in Sioux Falls!
Ryan Beasley and the Dons need the win today to add to their at-large resume.
For Minnesota, Cade Tyson has been dominate thus far and it would be their largest win of the season.
Ryan Beasley and the Dons need the win today to add to their at-large resume.
For Minnesota, Cade Tyson has been dominate thus far and it would be their largest win of the season.
Games of the day (11/22):
- Central Michigan vs Marquette ~ 1pm CST
- Cleveland St vs Kent St ~ 1pm CST
- North Alabama vs Chattanooga ~ 3:30pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Nevada ~ 4pm CST
- Iona vs Oregon St ~ 4:30pm CST
- San Francisco vs Minnesota ~ 4:30pm CST
- Central Michigan vs Marquette ~ 1pm CST
- Cleveland St vs Kent St ~ 1pm CST
- North Alabama vs Chattanooga ~ 3:30pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Nevada ~ 4pm CST
- Iona vs Oregon St ~ 4:30pm CST
- San Francisco vs Minnesota ~ 4:30pm CST
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Games of the day (11/22):
- Central Michigan vs Marquette ~ 1pm CST
- Cleveland St vs Kent St ~ 1pm CST
- North Alabama vs Chattanooga ~ 3:30pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Nevada ~ 4pm CST
- Iona vs Oregon St ~ 4:30pm CST
- San Francisco vs Minnesota ~ 4:30pm CST
- Central Michigan vs Marquette ~ 1pm CST
- Cleveland St vs Kent St ~ 1pm CST
- North Alabama vs Chattanooga ~ 3:30pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs Nevada ~ 4pm CST
- Iona vs Oregon St ~ 4:30pm CST
- San Francisco vs Minnesota ~ 4:30pm CST