Coming off one of the most embarrassing losses in its storied history, St. John's hopes for a bounceback performance Sunday against visiting New Jersey Tech. The Red Storm on Friday were humbled against Incarnate Word - a program in its third year of Division I basketball that had just lost to NAIA program Our Lady of the Lake in its previous contest.

Although his first trip to Madison Square Garden wasn’t successful, Pittsburgh’s Michael Young is looking forward to his second. That opportunity comes Sunday when the Panthers play Davidson in the featured game of the Gotham Classic played at the historical New York City arena.

If Monmouth didn't grab Rutgers' attention in last year's matchup, the Hawks' early-season performance this year certainly has. The Scarlet Knights host the Hawks on Sunday, hoping for a smoother performance after a last-second escape against Monmouth a season ago.

TCU will host Abilene Christian in the first game since a multi-million dollar renovation at the newly named Schollmaier Arena on Sunday. The Horned Frogs' administration spent $72 million to upgrade the building formerly known as Daniel-Meyer Coliseum and they hope the new state-of-the-art facility can provide a lift to a team that has stumbled out of the starting blocks.

With conference play fast approaching, East Carolina has already proven it can win at home. The Pirates, however, are 1-14 on the road over the past two seasons and get another test on Sunday when they visit James Madison.

Connecticut broke a string of sluggish starts its last time out, sending Ohio State to its most lopsided loss of the season last weekend. Following a seven-day break to concentrate on final exams, the Huskies return to action Sunday when they host UMass Lowell at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn.

Nebraska has had plenty of time to rest and heal some minor bumps and bruises after last playing on Dec. 13, pulling out a gritty 70-67 win over Rhode Island. The well-rested Cornhuskers on Sunday will host a Samford squad that fell in double overtime to South Alabama on Friday night.