Saturday Preview

Prediction Record: 37-13

LSU at West Virginia- This should be a decent barometer for both teams, although more so for LSU. It will be their first test of the season, and it is going to be interesting to see how the freshmen respond. West Virginia is experienced and their almost Princeton-like offense gives defenses fits. In addition, their perimeter shooting mixed with the lack of experience of the LSU team gives the Mountaineers an advantage. LSU has a huge size edge in the frontcourt with Glen Davis and Tasmin Mitchell, but Texas had one too and nearly lost. The Mountaineers will run their offense to perfection, leading to open three-pointers the entire game. Mike Gansey will have another big night in a WVU win. Prediction: West Virginia by 6

Vanderbilt at Georgetown- Prediction: Georgetown by 5

North Carolina State at Notre Dame- Prediction: North Carolina State by 2

St. Joseph's at Davidson- Prediction: Davidson by 3

UT-Chattanooga at Minnesota- Prediction: Minnesota by 7

Xavier at Purdue- Prediction: Xavier by 4

George Mason at Manhattan- Prediction: Manhattan by 2

Georgia at Western Kentucky- Prediction: Western Kentucky by 5

Iona at Iowa State- Prediction: Iowa State by 9

Boston College at Oklahoma State- Prediction: Boston College by 8

South Carolina at Marquette- Prediction: South Carolina by 4