The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers battle the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tode. Find out two ways to watch this men's college basketball game for free today.

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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies will be in the Fertitta Center, and Houston gets a chance to move to 3-0 on the season. The newly No. 1 team gets a chance to defend its title for the first time against a program that stole the heart of America two Marches ago.

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It’s an anticipated season for Arkansas State men’s hoops and women’s hoops, from new players, new coaches, and championship aspirations.

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