Tough test for the Mids against a Mount St. Mary’s (2-1) team that is led by G Jeremy Goode (19 ppg) and G Jean Caiou (12.7 ppg), a graduate of Paul VI. Navy G Chris Harris (20.6 ppg) broke loose for a career-high 37 points Tuesday in a win over Towson.

Howard at Canisius

Where » Koessler Athletic Center, Buffalo

When » Saturday, 3:15 p.m.

The struggling Bison (0-6) try to get off the schneid against the Griffins (2-1), who are coming off a 73-71 victory over city rival Buffalo, in which F Frank Turner (20.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg) scored the winning basket. Calvin Thompson (14.5 ppg, 2.5 apg) leads Howard.

Lafayette at Georgetown

Where » Verizon Center

When » Saturday, noon

TV » MASN

Freshman Jerrelle Benimon has missed the last two games since a sprained ankle limited him to one minute in Georgetown’s season-opening win at Tulane. Led by Bethesda native Michael Gruner (9.4 ppg), the Leopards (4-1) return to Washington every year to face Patriot League rival American, but this will be their first game vs. the Hoyas since 1979.

Oregon State at GW

Where » Smith Center

When » Saturday, 2 p.m.

Balance is working for Colonials (4-0), who have ten different players averaging at least 11 minutes per game. After being picked to finish fifth in the Pac-10 this season, the Beavers (1-3) and head coach Craig Robinson — brother of first lady Michelle Obama — have struggled out of the gate, with their latest loss coming to lowly Sacramento State.

American at Maryland-Eastern Shore

Where » Hytche Center, Princess Anne, Maryland

When » Saturday, 2

One team will finally get it’s first win of the season when the Eagles (0-6) and Hawks (0-5) meet. Perhaps freshman Mike Bersch will be the savior for American after scoring a season-high 16 points with four 3-pointers in the Eagles’ 69-62 loss to Manhattan on Wednesday.