College basketball weekend capsules, Jan. 8, 2010

Published January 8, 2010 5:00am ET



GAME OF THE WEEK

UConn at Georgetown

Players to watchScotty HopsonAfter the suspension of four rotation players for weapons and drug charges, the Tennessee G (13.7 ppg) will carry a heavy load as the Vols (11-2) host Kansas (14-0) Saturday on CBS. KU is led by Xavier Henry (16.1) and Sherron Collins (15.1 ppg).Luke HarangodyThe nation’s No. 2 scorer at 25 ppg leads Notre Dame (13-3) against visiting West Virginia (11-1) Saturday in a battle of skill vs. athleticism. The 6-8 Harrangody teams with another 6-8 forward, Tim Abromaitis (15.3 ppg), also with 3-point range.Jon LeuerThe 6-10 Wisconsin junior scored 21 points Tuesday, but didn’t get much help as the Badgers shot 33 percent and had a season-low output in a 54-47 loss at Michigan St. Wisconsin (12-3) tries to find the range Saturday against visiting Purdue (14-0).Jimmer FredetteThe BYU junior G averages 20.7 points and 5.3 assists per game, leading a Cougars (15-1) squad that plays at UTEP (10-3) Saturday. BYU beat tough UNLV, 77-73, Tuesday, despite Fredette’s bout with strep throat, as G Jonathan Tavernari scored 17.Gani LawalThe 6-9 Georgia Tech junior delayed his entry into the NBA for games like this – Saturday against visiting Duke (13-1). Tech (11-3) and Lawal (15.3 ppg, 9.4 rpg) will battle the potent Duke trio of G Jon Scheyer, G Nolan Smith, and F Kyle Singler.

Where » Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.

When » Saturday, noon

TV » ESPN; Radio » 980 AM

This is the last chance for UConn (11-3) senior starters Jerome Dyson, Stanley Robinson and Gavin Edwards to beat Georgetown (11-2), which owns a three-game winning streak against its Big East rival. Potomac-native Dyson (19.9 ppg) has been particularly ineffective against the Hoyas, averaging 7 points and shooting 34.4 percent. Georgetown, led by G Chris Wright (14.4 ppg) and F Greg Monroe (14.4 ppg, 9.8 rpg), aims to rebound from Wednesday’s 62-59 loss at Marquette.

LOCAL GAMES

No. 16 Florida State at Maryland

Where » Comcast Center, College Park

When » Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

TV » FOX Sports Net; Radio » 106.7 FM

The Seminoles’ quick start includes quality wins over Georgia Tech and Marquette. FSU (13-2) will test Maryland (9-4) inside with a physical trio of sophomores – 7-1 C Solomon Alabi (12.9 points per game, 7.7 rpg), 6-9 F Chris Singleton (10.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg), and 6-11 Xavier Gibson (7.1 ppg). The home team has won the last eight meetings, Maryland’s last win in Tallahassee coming in 2003. G Greivis Vasquez was sharp (24 points, 6 assists) in the Terps 97-63 win at UNC Greensboro Sunday.

UNCW at George Mason

Where » Patriot Center, Fairfax

When » Saturday, 4 p.m.

TV » MASN; Radio » 570 AM

Teams met in Dec. 5 in Wilmington, Mason (9-6) winning 57-52. The Seahawks (6-8) trailed by 20 in the second half before 6-9 John Fields (21 points, 13 rebounds) led a rally. Seahawks upset William & Mary on Monday, ending the Tribe’s school-record tying 10-game winning streak on a tip-in by Fields. GMU, led by F Ryan Pearson (11.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg), was leading the CAA heading into Thursday night’s game at Northeastern.

Navy at Bucknell

Where » Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, Pa.

When » Saturday, 7 p.m.

Radio » 1430 AM

Coming off a bad, 72-65 loss at Howard, Navy (6-9) tries to rebound in its Patriot League opener against struggling Bucknell (5-11), which has lost eight of nine. Senior F Patrick Behan (Leesburg) averages 9.3 ppg and a team-high 5.4 rpg. After making the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2007, Bucknell has gone 24-53.

American at Lehigh

Where » Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, Pa.

When » Saturday, 7 p.m.

Lehigh (9-6) enters this Patriot League opener with a five-game winning streak. Defending conference champion AU (3-12) is coming off a 56-51 loss to Columbia despite 18 points by Vlad Moldoveanu, who averages a team-high 17.3 ppg. Guards C.J. McCollum (14.3 ppg) and Marquis Hall (10.1 ppg) lead Lehigh.

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