Tuesday Night:
Texas Tech vs. Iowa in Chicago - Time for the coach to meet his player face to face once again. Bobby Knight takes his Red Raider team to Chicago after the loss to his alma mater last Thursday. This time he will be facing Steve Alford and Iowa. Pierre Pierce will need to be on tonight to keep his team running on their strong start to this season. Knight will be looking to shut down Pierce and find a way to stop the outside shooting of Adam Haluska who was key for the Hawkeyes in their win over Iowa State. The MRI will be in attendance tonight at the United Center to watch this one. Look for a full report tomorrow. MRI Predicts: Texas Tech Confidence factor: 64.92% MRI Result: LOSS

Manhattan at Arizona - The Jaspers were a few minutes away from an upset last year in the tournament. This year hasn't gone as well for the MAAC team. They will be looking to add a big win to their resume tonight on the road. According to ESPN, Arizona guard Salim Stoudamire will play tonight despite attitude problems which caused him to be benched last week. Without him, Arizona still managed to give Marquette their first loss of the season. Look for him to play a big role tonight as he attempts to lead the team in scoring once again. MRI Predicts: Arizona Confidence factor: 87.97% MRI Result: WIN

UCLA at Michigan State - Paul Davis was shut down against Delaware State, not a team you would expect to shut down the Spartans' inside threat. Tonight will be even tougher for him as he contends with the Bruins' Dijon Thompson and 7'0" center Ryan Hollins. If the Spartans can keep the passing lanes open, they should win this game even ith the tough competition inside for Davis. If that doesn't happen, UCLA will be looking at a Michigan sweep. MRI Predicts: Michigan State Confidence factor: 83.43% MRI Result: WIN

UAB vs. Clemson in Hawaii - UAB let the MRI down last week. This week's game may be even more important as Clemson has only one loss on the season and will be looking to use UAB as a big win for the team. Clemson needs all the help they can get padding their resume before the tough ACC season that is coming for them where they will be looking to hang on to the top half of the league. The Blazers meanwhile are looking to bounce back from the loss to Richmond last week. The Taylor twins will be key to this win on the islands. MRI Predicts: Clemson Confidence factor: 66.03% MRI Result: LOSS

Pacific at Fresno State - Pacific isn't making things easy for themselves. They lost their last game to San Francisco and had close calls against Nevada and new Division 1 team, UC Davis. They need a win against Fresno State to keep the eye looking in their direction for a possible at large bid in the tournament provided they can't top Utah State for the Big West title. Fresno State is looking to exact a little revenge after losing to Oregon by one point last Saturday, ending their perfect season. The Bulldogs could use this win against Pacific as a big boost before the WAC season begins in a week. MRI Predicts: Fresno State Confidence factor: 66.03% MRI Result: LOSS

Inidiana State vs. USC in Hawaii - This is USC's first game since the Rick Majerus craziness became official. There is no telling if it will affect the team considering Majerus did not meet with the players who would potentially be returning next year. Still, the spotlight is now on USC and Jim Saia will have his hands full with Indiana State. The Sycamores are quietly putting together a nice out of conference season despite the loss to Ball State. The loss to Indiana is not looking as nice as it could have with the recent woes of the Hoosiers. Look for Indiana State to try and take it to the Trojans to get that big name win on their resume. MRI Predicts: USC Confidence factor: 53.87% MRI Result: WIN