College Basketball Gameday Capsules for 03.05.15
Western Kentucky (18-10, 11-5) at Charlotte (13-16, 6-10)
7 p.m., Halton Arena
The Hilltoppers have won two in a row in Conference USA after a four-game losing streak nearly derailed their season. … Western Kentucky beat Charlotte 74-66 in January, a game in which the 49ers led by seven points in the second half. … The 49ers have won three of their last five games and are getting excellent play from senior guard Terrence Williams, who has averaged 17.4 points during that stretch. … Hilltoppers guard T.J. Price averages 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists. David Scott
Arkansas (23-6, 12-4) at South Carolina (14-14, 5-11)
7 p.m., Colonial Life Arena, Columbia (ESPN2)
The Gamecocks play their final SEC home game Thursday night, hosting the 18th-ranked Razorbacks. … South Carolina lost its last meeting against Arkansas, 75-55 on Feb. 3, but enters Thursday’s game coming off Saturday’s 81-68 victory over Mississippi State. … The Razorbacks lost to top-ranked and league leader Kentucky on Saturday, snapping a seven-game winning streak that began with their win over the Gamecocks. Bill Kiser
Texas State (13-14, 7-11) at Appalachian State (10-17, 7-11)
7:30 p.m., Holmes Center, Boone
The Mountaineers host the Bobcats on Thursday night with a chance at improving their seeding in next week’s Sun Belt tournament. … With two games remaining, Appalachian State is tied for seventh in the league standings with Texas State and South Alabama. … The Mountaineers are coming off their biggest win this season, upsetting Louisiana-Monroe 66-43 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak. … The Bobcats have won two straight but lost their earlier meeting to Appalachian State, 64-58, on Jan. 24. B.K.
Virginia Commonwealth (21-8, 11-5) at Davidson (21-6, 12-4)
9 p.m., Belk Arena (ESPNU)
The Wildcats are in second place in the Atlantic 10, a half-game behind leader Dayton. … Davidson wins the A-10’s regular season title if it beats the Rams and wins Saturday at Duquesne. … VCU has lost four of five and two in a row, but has one of the league’s top forwards in Treveon Graham, who averages 16.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. … Davidson freshman guard Jordan Watkins is expected to return after missing three games with a shoulder injury. … It’s Senior Night, with guard Tyler Kalinoski and forward Ali Mackay being honored. D.S.
This story was originally published March 4, 2015 at 7:36 PM with the headline "College Basketball Gameday Capsules for 03.05.15."