With college basketball heating up, fans are gearing up for some exciting games this week. From the OVC to the Sun Belt, multiple matchups are scheduled from February 20 to 22, 2025, making it the perfect opportunity for sports enthusiasts to tune in and catch all the action.
On Thursday, February 20, the OVC will showcase five games featuring teams like the Lindenwood Lions and the Little Rock Trojans. The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars will face the Morehead State Eagles at 7:30 PM ET, with the matchup available on ESPN+. Following closely, the Lindenwood Lions will go up against the Little Rock Trojans at 8 PM ET, also broadcasting on ESPN+. Other notable games include the UT Martin Skyhawks at the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, the Eastern Illinois Panthers taking on Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, and the Western Illinois Leathernecks facing off with Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, all scheduled for 8:30 PM ET and available on ESPN+.
Fans seeking to broaden their college basketball horizon can also look forward to thrilling Sun Belt matchups on the same day. The Georgia Southern Eagles will challenge the Appalachian State Mountaineers at 6:30 PM ET—this contest is projected to provide some nail-biting moments. For those interested, Marshall is favored by 2.5 points against Old Dominion at 5 PM ET as per projections from BetMGM, with the game also available on ESPN+. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are set to clash with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at 8 PM ET, showcasing how tight the competition is.
Another highlight of the schedule occurs on Friday, February 21, as the Horizon League will see Detroit Mercy Tigers host the Cleveland State Vikings at 7:00 PM ET at Calihan Hall. After enduring four consecutive losses, Detroit Mercy aims to regain their footing, having recently lost to IU Indianapolis with Orlando Lovejoy leading the charge, posting 22 points along with solid support from TJ Nadeau. Conversely, Cleveland State enters the matchup wounded as well, having lost their last contest to Youngstown State.
Each team is aware of their standings and the urgency of these games—especially Detroit Mercy, who is reliant on improving their record of 8-20. Fans can watch this exciting matchup on ESPN+, promising to deliver significant intensity on the court.
Finally, on Saturday, February 22, the Southern Illinois Salukis will look to break their losing streak against the Valparaiso Beacons at the Banterra Center at 7 PM ET. With both teams sitting at .500 for the season, this game could have championship impact. Southern Illinois' Kennard Davis, who recently recorded 26 points against Murray State, will play a pivotal role as the Salukis need all the help they can get against Valparaiso, who is having their momentum following their last victory against Missouri State.
Each game across these conferences is expected to be thrilling, with fans invited to catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, on ESPN+ or via the Disney Bundle. Whether you’re cheering for your alma mater or simply tuning in for the love of the game, there’s no shortage of excitement this February!