College basketball schedule: Florida visits Kansas St.
The Florida Gators face a tough test on Saturday against a strong Kansas State squad.
By Brandon Kline Dec 22, 2012, 8:00am EST
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Florida at Kansas State
The Florida Gators will look for their second win in a row following their only loss, which came against No. 8 Arizona. Florida (8-1) has played excellent defense all season, allowing an average of just 49.6 points through nine games. The Wildcats (8-2) will be a tough test for Florida and are undefeated at home. Kansas State's only losses this season have come on the road against then-No. 2 Michigan and No. 14 Gonzaga. The only other time these teams met was in 2010, when Florida defeated then-No. 6 Kansas State, 57-44.
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Florida State at Charlotte
The Florida St. Seminoles are coming off two big wins, and will look to knock off a relatively-untested Charlotte squad. Florida State hopes to get Michael Snaer back on Saturday. The senior guard is the team's leading scorer (14.2 PPG), but did not play in the Seminoles' most recent game against Louisiana-Monroe. The 49ers (11-1) have faced only one other ACC opponent this season, Miami, who handed Charlotte its lone loss last weekend. Charlotte has held opponents to just 60.1 points per game so far this season.
TV: CBS Sports Network
Miami at Hawaii
The Miami Hurricanes try for a seventh consecutive victory when they visit the Hawaii Warriors in the Diamond Head Classic. Miami (7-1) has not lost since a slip-up against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 13. Hawaii (5-3) has had an up and down season, but won its most recent game against Chaminade, 104-93.
Time: 12:30 a.m. ET (Sunday)
TV: ESPNU
Florida International at Texas Southern
The FIU Golden Panthers hope to recover from two straight losses against the Texas Southern Tigers. Most recently, the Panthers lost to No. 5 Louisville, 79-55. Texas Southern, meanwhile, is just 1-10 on the season. The Tigers' only victory came against Louisiana-Lafayette on Nov. 16.
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North Florida at CSU Bakersfield
The North Florida Ospreys wrap up what has been a brutal stretch of road games against when they take on CSU Bakersfield. The two teams will meet in the Orleans Arena for the Las Vegas Classic. In recent weeks, the Ospreys have had to travel long distances to visit Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Colorado St., and Portland, resulting in four straight losses. The Bakersfield Roadrunners are also coming off losses to Colorado St. and Portland, and are 4-8 so far this season.
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Furman at Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Dolphins will attempt to bounce back from two straight losses when they host the Furman Paladins. Jacksonville has recently struggled on defense, allowing 185 points in its last two contests. Furman is also coming off two losses, and has yet to win a road game all season.
Florida Gulf Coast at Maine
The FGCU Eagles will go for their third win in a row against the Maine Black Bears. All four of the Eagles' (8-4) losses have come on the road. Maine has started the season at 3-8, and has dropped three straight games.
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