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Heat Check Report: Final Full Month Push Begins
College basketball Heat Check Report entering the final month of the regular season: Charlotte surges in AAC, Akron challenges Miami, UC Santa Barbara rebounds from rough stretch
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As we enter the final full month of the regular season, it's crunch time for teams.
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Games of the day (2/5):
- Iona vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Merrimack vs Mount St. Mary’s ~ 6pm CST
- William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington ~ 6pm CST
- Morehead St vs SEMO ~ 7:30pm CST
- Memphis vs UAB ~ 8pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis ~ 8pm CST
- Idaho vs Montana St ~ 8pm CST
- Iona vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Merrimack vs Mount St. Mary’s ~ 6pm CST
- William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington ~ 6pm CST
- Morehead St vs SEMO ~ 7:30pm CST
- Memphis vs UAB ~ 8pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis ~ 8pm CST
- Idaho vs Montana St ~ 8pm CST
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Games of the day (2/5):
- Iona vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Merrimack vs Mount St. Mary’s ~ 6pm CST
- William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington ~ 6pm CST
- Morehead St vs SEMO ~ 7:30pm CST
- Memphis vs UAB ~ 8pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis ~ 8pm CST
- Idaho vs Montana St ~ 8pm CST
- Iona vs Siena ~ 6pm CST
- Merrimack vs Mount St. Mary’s ~ 6pm CST
- William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington ~ 6pm CST
- Morehead St vs SEMO ~ 7:30pm CST
- Memphis vs UAB ~ 8pm CST
- UC Santa Barbara vs UC Davis ~ 8pm CST
- Idaho vs Montana St ~ 8pm CST
Watch out for the Governors! Austin Peay is on FIRE in the Atlantic Sun right now as they took down Lipscomb tonight 87-76!
Collin Parker was unstoppable with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Governors moved to 16-6 on the season and 10-1 in the ASUN!
Collin Parker was unstoppable with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Governors moved to 16-6 on the season and 10-1 in the ASUN!
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Watch out for the Governors! Austin Peay is on FIRE in the Atlantic Sun right now as they took down Lipscomb tonight 87-76!
Collin Parker was unstoppable with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Governors moved to 16-6 on the season and 10-1 in the ASUN!
Collin Parker was unstoppable with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Governors moved to 16-6 on the season and 10-1 in the ASUN!
This game has been everything you could ask for as we are tied at 52 a piece with 14:30 to go in the second half.
Both teams are shooting 55% or better, it's been back and forth.
If you aren't tuned in, get to ESPN+ asap.
Both teams are shooting 55% or better, it's been back and forth.
If you aren't tuned in, get to ESPN+ asap.
We have a huge matchup tonight between two heavy weights in the Atlantic Sun!
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
This game has been everything you could ask for as we are tied at 52 a piece with 14:30 to go in the second half.
Both teams are shooting 55% or better, it's been back and forth.
If you aren't tuned in, get to ESPN+ asap.
Both teams are shooting 55% or better, it's been back and forth.
If you aren't tuned in, get to ESPN+ asap.
Central Arkansas picked up their sixth win in a row as they rolled past North Alabama 81-60!
Four players finished with double-digit points, but Luke More led the team with 15 points and 7 assists.
The Bears moved to 13-10 and 8-2 in the ASun in year two under John Shulman!
Four players finished with double-digit points, but Luke More led the team with 15 points and 7 assists.
The Bears moved to 13-10 and 8-2 in the ASun in year two under John Shulman!
February 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Central Arkansas picked up their sixth win in a row as they rolled past North Alabama 81-60!
Four players finished with double-digit points, but Luke More led the team with 15 points and 7 assists.
The Bears moved to 13-10 and 8-2 in the ASun in year two under John Shulman!
Four players finished with double-digit points, but Luke More led the team with 15 points and 7 assists.
The Bears moved to 13-10 and 8-2 in the ASun in year two under John Shulman!
East Tennessee State prevailed in an overtime thrilled against Furman 75-71 to move to 9-2 in the SoCon!
Blake Barkley led the team with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
The Buccaneers have won four of their last five as they sit at 17-7 on the season!
Blake Barkley led the team with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
The Buccaneers have won four of their last five as they sit at 17-7 on the season!
February 5, 2026 at 2:23 AM
East Tennessee State prevailed in an overtime thrilled against Furman 75-71 to move to 9-2 in the SoCon!
Blake Barkley led the team with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
The Buccaneers have won four of their last five as they sit at 17-7 on the season!
Blake Barkley led the team with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
The Buccaneers have won four of their last five as they sit at 17-7 on the season!
Tulsa keeps it rolling as they take down FAU on the road 78-76 to pick up their 20th win of the season!
David Green poured in 27 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Golden Hurricane moved to 20-3 on the season and 8-2 in the American!
David Green poured in 27 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Golden Hurricane moved to 20-3 on the season and 8-2 in the American!
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Tulsa keeps it rolling as they take down FAU on the road 78-76 to pick up their 20th win of the season!
David Green poured in 27 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Golden Hurricane moved to 20-3 on the season and 8-2 in the American!
David Green poured in 27 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block to lead the team.
The Golden Hurricane moved to 20-3 on the season and 8-2 in the American!
The Duquesne Dukes went on the road and picked up a MASSIVE win over George Mason, handing the Patriots just their third loss of the season!
Alex Williams was on fire with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the Dukes.
Duquesne moves to 13-10 and 5-5 in the A-10!
Alex Williams was on fire with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the Dukes.
Duquesne moves to 13-10 and 5-5 in the A-10!
February 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
The Duquesne Dukes went on the road and picked up a MASSIVE win over George Mason, handing the Patriots just their third loss of the season!
Alex Williams was on fire with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the Dukes.
Duquesne moves to 13-10 and 5-5 in the A-10!
Alex Williams was on fire with 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals to lead the Dukes.
Duquesne moves to 13-10 and 5-5 in the A-10!
The App State Mountaineers are HOT right now. They pick up their fifth win in a row as they take down South Alabama 65-57!
Jalen Tot finished with 23 points as Alonzo Dodd had 18 points with 13 rebounds.
The Mountaineers move to 16-9 on the season and 9-4 in the Sun Belt!
Jalen Tot finished with 23 points as Alonzo Dodd had 18 points with 13 rebounds.
The Mountaineers move to 16-9 on the season and 9-4 in the Sun Belt!
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The App State Mountaineers are HOT right now. They pick up their fifth win in a row as they take down South Alabama 65-57!
Jalen Tot finished with 23 points as Alonzo Dodd had 18 points with 13 rebounds.
The Mountaineers move to 16-9 on the season and 9-4 in the Sun Belt!
Jalen Tot finished with 23 points as Alonzo Dodd had 18 points with 13 rebounds.
The Mountaineers move to 16-9 on the season and 9-4 in the Sun Belt!
It's nights like these you need multiple TVs with quad boxes going on ESPN+
February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
It's nights like these you need multiple TVs with quad boxes going on ESPN+
We have a huge matchup tonight between two heavy weights in the Atlantic Sun!
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
February 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We have a huge matchup tonight between two heavy weights in the Atlantic Sun!
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
The Lipscomb Bisons travel up the road to Clarksville to take on Austin Peay.
The Governors hold a one game lead over the Bisons for first place in the A-Sun.
Games of the day (2/4):
- South Alabama vs App St ~ 5:30pm CST
- George Washington vs Saint Joseph’s ~ 6pm CST
- Duquesne vs George Mason ~ 6pm CST
- Tulsa vs FAU ~ 6pm CST
- Winthrop vs Radford ~ 6pm CST
- St. Thomas vs South Dakota St ~ 6pm CST
- Wright St vs Robert Morris ~ 6pm CST
- South Alabama vs App St ~ 5:30pm CST
- George Washington vs Saint Joseph’s ~ 6pm CST
- Duquesne vs George Mason ~ 6pm CST
- Tulsa vs FAU ~ 6pm CST
- Winthrop vs Radford ~ 6pm CST
- St. Thomas vs South Dakota St ~ 6pm CST
- Wright St vs Robert Morris ~ 6pm CST
February 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Games of the day (2/4):
- South Alabama vs App St ~ 5:30pm CST
- George Washington vs Saint Joseph’s ~ 6pm CST
- Duquesne vs George Mason ~ 6pm CST
- Tulsa vs FAU ~ 6pm CST
- Winthrop vs Radford ~ 6pm CST
- St. Thomas vs South Dakota St ~ 6pm CST
- Wright St vs Robert Morris ~ 6pm CST
- South Alabama vs App St ~ 5:30pm CST
- George Washington vs Saint Joseph’s ~ 6pm CST
- Duquesne vs George Mason ~ 6pm CST
- Tulsa vs FAU ~ 6pm CST
- Winthrop vs Radford ~ 6pm CST
- St. Thomas vs South Dakota St ~ 6pm CST
- Wright St vs Robert Morris ~ 6pm CST
BRADY DUNLAP
A perfect 4-4 from three-point to give #19 Saint Louis a 59-57 lead!
A perfect 4-4 from three-point to give #19 Saint Louis a 59-57 lead!
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 AM
BRADY DUNLAP
A perfect 4-4 from three-point to give #19 Saint Louis a 59-57 lead!
A perfect 4-4 from three-point to give #19 Saint Louis a 59-57 lead!
After some of these final scores the last week or so, I need an updated hot seat graphic from Trilly like I need air.
February 4, 2026 at 3:13 AM
After some of these final scores the last week or so, I need an updated hot seat graphic from Trilly like I need air.
The Bilikens go on a nice run to end the half as they trim the lead to just five.
Davidson 46 - Saint Louis 41
Davidson 46 - Saint Louis 41
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM
The Bilikens go on a nice run to end the half as they trim the lead to just five.
Davidson 46 - Saint Louis 41
Davidson 46 - Saint Louis 41
Davidson is shooting 53% overall and 54% from deep on 13 attempts as they lead #19 Saint Louis 46-33 with two minutes to go in the first half.
It's been all Wildcats so far.
It's been all Wildcats so far.
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Davidson is shooting 53% overall and 54% from deep on 13 attempts as they lead #19 Saint Louis 46-33 with two minutes to go in the first half.
It's been all Wildcats so far.
It's been all Wildcats so far.
Dayton snaps their four game losing streak as the Flyers take down St. Bonaventure 72-70!
Javon Bennett led the team with 20 points on 6-10 shooting with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
The Flyers move to 15-8 on the season and 6-4 in the Atlantic-10!
Javon Bennett led the team with 20 points on 6-10 shooting with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
The Flyers move to 15-8 on the season and 6-4 in the Atlantic-10!
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Dayton snaps their four game losing streak as the Flyers take down St. Bonaventure 72-70!
Javon Bennett led the team with 20 points on 6-10 shooting with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
The Flyers move to 15-8 on the season and 6-4 in the Atlantic-10!
Javon Bennett led the team with 20 points on 6-10 shooting with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
The Flyers move to 15-8 on the season and 6-4 in the Atlantic-10!
SIU took down Illinois State 54-50 on the road.
The two teams shot a combined 7-33 from three-point, 40-112 from the floor, with 27 turnovers.
With 3 and a half minutes to go, the score was 44-41 SIU.
If you attended this game, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
The two teams shot a combined 7-33 from three-point, 40-112 from the floor, with 27 turnovers.
With 3 and a half minutes to go, the score was 44-41 SIU.
If you attended this game, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
SIU took down Illinois State 54-50 on the road.
The two teams shot a combined 7-33 from three-point, 40-112 from the floor, with 27 turnovers.
With 3 and a half minutes to go, the score was 44-41 SIU.
If you attended this game, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
The two teams shot a combined 7-33 from three-point, 40-112 from the floor, with 27 turnovers.
With 3 and a half minutes to go, the score was 44-41 SIU.
If you attended this game, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
Genuinely looked at this score and thought there was four minutes to go in the first half...
February 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Genuinely looked at this score and thought there was four minutes to go in the first half...
The Akron Zips fend off a challenge from Eastern Michigan on the road, taking down the Eagles 66-64!
Bowen Hardman lifted the Zips with a game winning three point shot with 8 seconds to go as he finished with 12 points off the bench.
The Zips move to 19-4 and 10-1 in the MAC!
Bowen Hardman lifted the Zips with a game winning three point shot with 8 seconds to go as he finished with 12 points off the bench.
The Zips move to 19-4 and 10-1 in the MAC!
February 4, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The Akron Zips fend off a challenge from Eastern Michigan on the road, taking down the Eagles 66-64!
Bowen Hardman lifted the Zips with a game winning three point shot with 8 seconds to go as he finished with 12 points off the bench.
The Zips move to 19-4 and 10-1 in the MAC!
Bowen Hardman lifted the Zips with a game winning three point shot with 8 seconds to go as he finished with 12 points off the bench.
The Zips move to 19-4 and 10-1 in the MAC!
Bowen Hardman with a HUGE three to take the lead with 8.1 seconds left.
Akron leads Eastern Michigan 66-64.
Akron leads Eastern Michigan 66-64.
February 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Bowen Hardman with a HUGE three to take the lead with 8.1 seconds left.
Akron leads Eastern Michigan 66-64.
Akron leads Eastern Michigan 66-64.
23-0! The #23 Miami RedHawks have taken down Buffalo on the road 73-71!
Luke Skaljac led the team with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals.
The RedHawks shot 55% overall as their magical journey to stay undefeated continues this season!
Luke Skaljac led the team with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals.
The RedHawks shot 55% overall as their magical journey to stay undefeated continues this season!
February 4, 2026 at 1:27 AM
23-0! The #23 Miami RedHawks have taken down Buffalo on the road 73-71!
Luke Skaljac led the team with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals.
The RedHawks shot 55% overall as their magical journey to stay undefeated continues this season!
Luke Skaljac led the team with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals.
The RedHawks shot 55% overall as their magical journey to stay undefeated continues this season!
Me the last six seconds
February 4, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Me the last six seconds
Miami has loved to bring it down to the wire these last couple of weeks😅
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Miami has loved to bring it down to the wire these last couple of weeks😅
As we enter the final full month of the regular season, it's crunch time for teams.
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Heat Check Report: Final Full Month Push Begins
College basketball Heat Check Report entering the final month of the regular season: Charlotte surges in AAC, Akron challenges Miami, UC Santa Barbara rebounds from rough stretch
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
As we enter the final full month of the regular season, it's crunch time for teams.
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Check out this week's Heat Check Report to see who's heating up and who's on fire including:
- Charlotte
- Central Arkansas
- Sam Houston
- Akron
- UC Santa Barbara
open.substack.com/pub/bracketb...
Games of the day (2/3):
- #23 Miami vs Buffalo ~ 5:30pm CST
- VCU vs Fordham ~ 6pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs Dayton ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Toledo ~ 6pm CST
- Valparaiso vs Bradley ~ 7pm CST
- SIUE vs Lindenwood ~ 7:30pm CST
- Little Rock vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- #23 Miami vs Buffalo ~ 5:30pm CST
- VCU vs Fordham ~ 6pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs Dayton ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Toledo ~ 6pm CST
- Valparaiso vs Bradley ~ 7pm CST
- SIUE vs Lindenwood ~ 7:30pm CST
- Little Rock vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Games of the day (2/3):
- #23 Miami vs Buffalo ~ 5:30pm CST
- VCU vs Fordham ~ 6pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs Dayton ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Toledo ~ 6pm CST
- Valparaiso vs Bradley ~ 7pm CST
- SIUE vs Lindenwood ~ 7:30pm CST
- Little Rock vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST
- #23 Miami vs Buffalo ~ 5:30pm CST
- VCU vs Fordham ~ 6pm CST
- St. Bonaventure vs Dayton ~ 6pm CST
- Kent St vs Toledo ~ 6pm CST
- Valparaiso vs Bradley ~ 7pm CST
- SIUE vs Lindenwood ~ 7:30pm CST
- Little Rock vs UT Martin ~ 7:30pm CST