With the schedule about to intensify, Boston College tries to avoid another letdown at home when it hosts Hartford on Friday. The Eagles, who next play Auburn at Madison Square Garden and also host Providence before ACC play begins in January, already dropped two home games to non-power conference opponents, the latest a 74-66 setback against Harvard on Wednesday.

Wake Forest looks to build more confidence before ACC play begins after Christmas when it visits state-rival UNC Greensboro on Friday. The Demon Deacons have won two in a row after Tuesday’s 91-74 victory over Charlotte with John Collins continuing to be the driving force, and the 6-10 sophomore forward might need another big effort against a UNCG squad riding a six-game win streak.

Maurice Watson Jr. has spent the bulk of this year making his teammates look good as Creighton continues one of its best starts in school history, but it was his time to shine in the Bluejays' most recent double-digit victory. The preseason All-Big East selection looks to lead No. 10 Creighton to its first 10-0 start since opening the 2003-04 campaign with 12 straight wins Friday when it hosts Longwood.

Minnesota looks to continue its early-season roll when it hosts Georgia Southern in a non-conference matchup on Friday night. The Golden Gophers are off to an 8-1 start, already matching last year's win total, while the Eagles come in having won three of four, dropping a three-point game to FGCU on Sunday.