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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
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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
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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
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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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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
Tennessee Tech holds off a comeback from Tennessee State to pull off the upset on the road 90-85!
Mekhi Cameron was on fire with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists to lead the team.
Tenn Tech shot 63% from deep with 15 three-pointers to move to 9-14 and 4-8 in the OVC!
Mekhi Cameron was on fire with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists to lead the team.
Tenn Tech shot 63% from deep with 15 three-pointers to move to 9-14 and 4-8 in the OVC!
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Tennessee Tech holds off a comeback from Tennessee State to pull off the upset on the road 90-85!
Mekhi Cameron was on fire with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists to lead the team.
Tenn Tech shot 63% from deep with 15 three-pointers to move to 9-14 and 4-8 in the OVC!
Mekhi Cameron was on fire with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists to lead the team.
Tenn Tech shot 63% from deep with 15 three-pointers to move to 9-14 and 4-8 in the OVC!
Tennessee State was down 20 points in the second half, but they've gone on a huge run to cut Tennessee Tech's lead to just eight points.
The Golden Eagles lead 71-63 with 8:49 to go.
The Golden Eagles lead 71-63 with 8:49 to go.
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Tennessee State was down 20 points in the second half, but they've gone on a huge run to cut Tennessee Tech's lead to just eight points.
The Golden Eagles lead 71-63 with 8:49 to go.
The Golden Eagles lead 71-63 with 8:49 to go.
Bailey now has 23 points of the Cardinals' 32 points at the half
We've posted about Davion Bailey a few times throughout the season, but he is simply an insane scorer.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
February 3, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Bailey now has 23 points of the Cardinals' 32 points at the half
We've posted about Davion Bailey a few times throughout the season, but he is simply an insane scorer.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
February 3, 2026 at 2:53 AM
We've posted about Davion Bailey a few times throughout the season, but he is simply an insane scorer.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Bailey has 15 of Incarnate Word's 24 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks stay HOT as they take down McNeese 67-60!
Keon Thompson dropped 21 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the team.
The Lumberjacks move to 20-3 on the season and 13-1 in the Southland as they extend their conference lead by two games!
Keon Thompson dropped 21 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the team.
The Lumberjacks move to 20-3 on the season and 13-1 in the Southland as they extend their conference lead by two games!
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks stay HOT as they take down McNeese 67-60!
Keon Thompson dropped 21 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the team.
The Lumberjacks move to 20-3 on the season and 13-1 in the Southland as they extend their conference lead by two games!
Keon Thompson dropped 21 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the team.
The Lumberjacks move to 20-3 on the season and 13-1 in the Southland as they extend their conference lead by two games!
Shout-out to the parent raising a hardcore mid-major fanatic kid that's screaming near the microphone of the Stephen F. Austin game.
Forever a Lumberjack.
Forever a Lumberjack.
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Shout-out to the parent raising a hardcore mid-major fanatic kid that's screaming near the microphone of the Stephen F. Austin game.
Forever a Lumberjack.
Forever a Lumberjack.
It's been a defensive battle between McNeese (18-4) and Stephen F. Austin (19-3).
The Lumberjacks lead 36-30 with 14 minutes to go as both teams are shooting 30% or less.
If you like defense, this has been the game for you.
The Lumberjacks lead 36-30 with 14 minutes to go as both teams are shooting 30% or less.
If you like defense, this has been the game for you.
February 3, 2026 at 1:52 AM
It's been a defensive battle between McNeese (18-4) and Stephen F. Austin (19-3).
The Lumberjacks lead 36-30 with 14 minutes to go as both teams are shooting 30% or less.
If you like defense, this has been the game for you.
The Lumberjacks lead 36-30 with 14 minutes to go as both teams are shooting 30% or less.
If you like defense, this has been the game for you.
Games of the day (2/2):
- McNeese vs Stephen F. Austin ~ 6:30pm CST
- Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M ~ 7pm CST
- Idaho State vs Portland State ~ 9pm CST
- McNeese vs Stephen F. Austin ~ 6:30pm CST
- Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M ~ 7pm CST
- Idaho State vs Portland State ~ 9pm CST
February 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Games of the day (2/2):
- McNeese vs Stephen F. Austin ~ 6:30pm CST
- Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M ~ 7pm CST
- Idaho State vs Portland State ~ 9pm CST
- McNeese vs Stephen F. Austin ~ 6:30pm CST
- Bethune-Cookman vs Alabama A&M ~ 7pm CST
- Idaho State vs Portland State ~ 9pm CST
Tulsa continued their strong season today as they took down Wichita State 93-83.
Tylen Riley was on fire with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Golden Hurricane are now 19-3 and 7-2 in the American.
Looking for a Bracket Buster in March? Tulsa is looking like a dangerous team.
Tylen Riley was on fire with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Golden Hurricane are now 19-3 and 7-2 in the American.
Looking for a Bracket Buster in March? Tulsa is looking like a dangerous team.
February 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Tulsa continued their strong season today as they took down Wichita State 93-83.
Tylen Riley was on fire with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Golden Hurricane are now 19-3 and 7-2 in the American.
Looking for a Bracket Buster in March? Tulsa is looking like a dangerous team.
Tylen Riley was on fire with 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Golden Hurricane are now 19-3 and 7-2 in the American.
Looking for a Bracket Buster in March? Tulsa is looking like a dangerous team.
Kellen Pickett poured in 21 points with 8 rebounds and one assist as he led the Wright State Raiders over Green Bay 83-75.
The Raiders are now 15-8 overall, 10-2 in the Horizon League, and inching closer to top-100 KenPom status.
Power teams aren't going to want to face the Raiders come March.
The Raiders are now 15-8 overall, 10-2 in the Horizon League, and inching closer to top-100 KenPom status.
Power teams aren't going to want to face the Raiders come March.
February 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Kellen Pickett poured in 21 points with 8 rebounds and one assist as he led the Wright State Raiders over Green Bay 83-75.
The Raiders are now 15-8 overall, 10-2 in the Horizon League, and inching closer to top-100 KenPom status.
Power teams aren't going to want to face the Raiders come March.
The Raiders are now 15-8 overall, 10-2 in the Horizon League, and inching closer to top-100 KenPom status.
Power teams aren't going to want to face the Raiders come March.