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Gators Hit The Road

Mississippi bounced back quickly from its first loss of the season, but it faces a big challenge Wednesday when the No. 18 Rebels host two-time defending NCAA tournament champion Florida, which is eyeing a return to the rankings.

Florida (15-2, 2-0 SEC East) spent only one week in the top 25, falling out after a 65-51 loss to Florida State on Nov. 23. The Gators have since won 10 of 11, with their only loss coming at Ohio State on Dec. 22.

ACC Clash at FSU

Duke got its ACC schedule started on a high note, but if recent history is any indication, keeping that momentum going against Florida State won't be easy.

The seventh-ranked Blue Devils will be trying to beat the Seminoles for the first time in three meetings on Wednesday when the teams meet in Tallahassee, Fla.

Big Ten Clash

After having one of the best games of his career, Wisconsin leading scorer Trevon Hughes hopes he has shaken off the remnants of his recent slump.

Hughes and the No. 17 Badgers look for their eighth straight win Tuesday when they visit Penn State.

Spartans Return Home

After suffering one of its worst offensive games in over 50 years, Michigan State looks to rebound Tuesday when the No. 11 Spartans (14-2, 2-1 Big Ten) return home to face Ohio State.

Michigan State dropped five spots in the poll this week after a frustrating 43-36 loss at Iowa on Saturday. It was the fewest points the Spartans have scored during the shot clock era.

Learning as They go

Clemson and North Carolina State are both learning just how tough the Atlantic Coast Conference is.

The 24th-ranked Tigers will be looking to build off their first conference win as they host a Wolfpack team reeling from a demoralizing ACC opener.