Thursday Lay-up Lines

There are only eight games on the schedule for tonight, and only one involves a ranked team. Villanova will host St. Joe's in one of the Big 5's more bitter rivalries. Last year, St. Joe's smacked 'Nova 77-55 at the Palestra. If you do watch this game, you will be treated to a great match-up inside as Ahmad Nivins (19 and 11) goes head-to-head with Dante Cunningham (17 and 8). 'Nova is ranked in the top 15 right now, but aside from their loss to Texas, they have not played anyone. While St. Joe's looks to be a little down this year, never count out a team in a rivalry games.

The only other game you may be interested in tonight is Kansas State hosting Southern Miss at 8:00 PM.