GAME OF THE WEEK
Georgetown at Villanova
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The 6-6 sophomore (17.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg) has led Virginia to six straight wins entering Saturday’s game against visiting Miami (15-2, 1-2). After going 9-25 in the ACC the last two seasons, Virginia (10-4, 2-0) is the only unbeaten team left in the league.Malcolm Delaney
The Virginia Tech junior guard leads the ACC in scoring (20.8 ppg). On Saturday, he and the Hokies (13-2, 1-1) play at Florida State (13-4, 1-2), which needs a conference win badly after falling at home Tuesday to supposed ACC doormat North Carolina State.Evan Turner
The Ohio State swingman is back four weeks earlier than expected after breaking bones in his back. On Tuesday, he had 32 points and 9 boards, sparking an upset of Purdue. He leads Ohio State (12-5, 2-3) against visiting Wisconsin (14-3, 4-1) on Saturday.Brad Wanamaker
The 6-4 junior does a little bit of everything for surprising Pittsburgh (14-2, 4-0), which has three straight impressive Big East road wins — Syracuse, Cincinnati and UConn. Wanamaker (12.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg) and Pitt host Louisville (12-5, 3-1) on Saturday.Enial Polynice
The Ole Miss guard made a key play in an 80-76 win at Georgia on Wednesday, bouncing an inbound pass off the back of a defender and scoring with 11 seconds left. Ole Miss (13-3, 1-1) travels to depleted, but feisty Tennessee (12-2) on Saturday in the Vols’ SEC opener.
Where » Wachovia Center, Philadelphia
When » Sunday, noon
TV » MASN; Radio » 980 AM
The No. 10 Hoyas (12-2, 3-1 going into last night’s game against Seton Hall) face the No. 3 Wildcats (15-1, 4-0) in a Big East matchup that will focus on backcourt play. Georgetown juniors Austin Freeman (15.4 ppg) and Chris Wright (14.4 ppg) will battle Villanova’s standout duo of Scottie Reynolds (18.8 ppg) and Corey Fisher (12.8 ppg). Georgetown has won the last five meetings, including last year, 56-54, as Wright put the clamps on Reynolds (2 of 10) and hit the key basket, a driving layup in the final minute.
LOCAL GAMES
Maryland at Boston College
Where » Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
When » Saturday, 4 p.m.
TV » RAYCOM; Radio » 106.7 FM
Maryland (10-5, 1-1) looks to end the hex of BC (10-7, 1-2), which has won five of the last six meetings. Terps G Greivis Vasquez scored a season-high 30 points in an OT loss at Wake on Tuesday, but hit just 9 of 27 shots. The Eagles, coming off lopsided losses at Clemson and Duke, counter with F Joe Trapani (14.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg) and G Reggie Jackson (13.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg).
George Mason at James Madison
Where » JMU Convocation Center, Harrisonburg, Va.
When » Saturday, 2 p.m.
TV » CSN; Radio » 570 AM
GMU (10-7, 5-1), with a tenuous hold on first place in the CAA, faces rival JMU (8-7, 2-3), which is coming off a 69-66 win over Towson as junior Ben Louis hit a 3-pointer with 2 seconds to go. CAA scoring leader Denzel Bowles (23 ppg, 9.9 rpg) has been a force since gaining his eligibility last month, following his transfer to Madison from Texas A&M.
Colgate at American
Where » Bender Arena, D.C.
When » Saturday, 2 p.m.
Radio » 1430 AM
Despite double-doubles in the last two games by F Vlad Moldoveanu (18.4 ppg), defending champion AU (3-14, 0-2) is still looking for its first Patriot League victory. Colgate (5-11, 1-1), led by senior swingman Kyle Roemer (19.1 ppg), has lost 10 straight to AU.
Lafayette at Navy
Where » Alumni Hall, Annapolis
When » Saturday, 7 p.m.
Radio » 1430 AM
Lafayette (11-6, 2-0) is in first place in the Patriot League, joined by the winner of Thursday’s game between Navy (7-9, 1-0) and Lehigh (10-6, 1-0). Leopards junior Jared Mintz (6-8, 240), who averages 15.5 ppg, will be tough to stop. The Mids are led by conference scoring leader Chris Harris (19.6), and Jordan Sugars (15.2 ppg).
