Busting Brackets
Fansided

NCAA Basketball: 75 best non-conference games for 2019-20 season

By Donovan Darlington

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans is defended by Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans is defended by Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 15
Next
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Neemias Queta #23, Diogo Brito #24, Sam Merrill #5 and Brock Miller #22 of the Utah State Aggies celebrate as they take on the Washington Huskies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Neemias Queta #23, Diogo Brito #24, Sam Merrill #5 and Brock Miller #22 of the Utah State Aggies celebrate as they take on the Washington Huskies during the second half of the game in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

5. Western Kentucky vs. Bowling Green (Nov. 22, Paradise Jam)

Bowling Green will be a strong MAC competitor and Western Kentucky will be toward the top of Conference USA. Western Kentucky’s fiery center, Charles Bassey, will be an issue for the Bowling Green Falcons, and I think his presence will be the difference in this game, but it will be extremely close.

Winner: Western Kentucky

4. Vermont vs. UNCG (Dec. 18)

Vermont will dominate the American East this season and UNCG will have a chance to capture the NCAA Tournament berth from the SoCon. This matchup is interesting because Vermont has the advantage in the front court, while UNCG has the backcourt advantage. In the end, I think Anthony Lamb and Vermont get it done.

Winner: Vermont

3. Liberty vs. Grand Canyon (Dec. 8, Air Force Reserve Classic)

This game in the Air Force Reserve Classic will be nothing short of exciting. With this game being given national attention, both will be looking to pick up a key victory. This is honestly a very hard game to pick, but I am going to go with Liberty in an absolute thriller.

Winner: Liberty

2. College of Charleston vs. VCU (Dec. 18)

College of Charleston brings in VCU. This is a great opportunity for senior guard, Grant Riller, and his Charleston teammates to send a message to the rest of the Colonial by taking out a good A10 squad in VCU.

Winner: VCU

1. Saint Mary’s vs. Utah State (Nov. 29)

I am extremely excited about this one. Not only is this the best game between mid-majors, but it is one of the best non-conference games out of all of them. Both of these teams are solid in all phases of the game and I could see this one being back and forth and filled with excitement. I think it might even get chippy. The advantage will be due to the home court. If this one was at Utah State, then Utah State would win.

Winner: Saint Mary’s

Home/NCAA Basketball News