No. 2 Michigan (18-1, 5-1) at Illinois (15-5, 2-4)
When, where: 5 p.m. Saturday, Assembly Hall
TV: BTN Radio: WIND 560-AM
Summary: The Illini are 2-2 vs. ranked teams this season. The Wolverines are familiar with Illini coach John Groce, whose Ohio team upset Michigan in last year's NCAA Tournament. The Illini don't want to lose a third straight home game, but UM is averaging 78.7 ppg and winning by an average of 19.6 ppg. Govoner Vaughn, the first African-American letterwinner for the Illini in 1957-58 season, will have his No. 35 jersey retired Saturday.
Northwestern (12-8, 3-4) at Nebraska (10-10, 1-6)
When, where: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bob Devaney Sports Center
TV: ESPNU Radio: WGN 720-AM
Summary: Folling an impressive upset over No. 12 Minnesota, the Wildcats take their 5-1 road record to Lincoln, where the Cornhuskers dropped a 71-51 game to Illinois.
DePaul (10-8, 1-4) at Pittsburgh (16-4, 4-3)
When, where: 3 p.m. Saturday, Petersen Events Center
TV: The U Too (WCIU-DT2) Radio: WSCR 670-AM
Summary: Pitt has won four of its last five, but DePaul snapped a seven-game losing streak last season against the Panthers.
Detroit (12-8, 4-3) at Loyola (12-7, 2-4)
When, where: 3 p.m. Saturday, Gentile Arena
TV: CSN Radio: www.loyolaramblers.com
Summary: The Ramblers, looking for their third straight win, face a Detroit leading Horizon League scoring with a 78.6 ppg mark.
UIC Flames (12-8, 3-4) at Wright State (14-6, 5-2)
When, where: 6 p.m. Saturday, Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, OH
Summary: Raiders are 8-0 at home while Flames are 2-5 on road.
Northern Illinois (4-13, 2-3) at E. Michigan (9-10, 2-3)
When, where: 1 p.m. Saturday, EMU Convocation Center
Radio: WLBK 1360-AM, 98.9-FM Live video: EMUEagles.com
Summary: NIU has won three of its last four MAC road games.
