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Howard hosts the Norfolk State Spartans after Destiny Howell scored 21 points in Howard's 89-39 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads. Howard is 12-1 against the MEAC, and Norfolk State is 13-0 against conference opponents.

Elon takes on the Northeastern Huskies after Raven Preston scored 31 points in the Phoenix's 70-69 win over the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Northeastern is 1-15 against the CAA, and Elon is 8-8 against conference opponents.

Le Moyne hosts the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights after Haedyn Roberts scored 27 points in Le Moyne's 65-61 loss to the Stonehill Skyhawks. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season. Le Moyne is 6-9 against the NEC, and Fairleigh Dickinson is 15-0 against conference opponents.

The No. 24 Michigan State Spartans play the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Tournament. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams. Michigan State is 11-7 against the Big Ten, and Iowa is 11-8 against the Big Ten.

The Little Rock Trojans play in the OVC Tournament against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Little Rock is 12-8 against the OVC, and Southern Indiana is 13-8 against the OVC.

UCSD takes on the Long Beach State Beach after Sabrina Ma scored 23 points in the Tritons' 69-46 win over the CSU Fullerton Titans. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season. Long Beach State is 11-7 against the Big West, and UCSD is 12-6 against conference opponents.