Houston visits the Baylor Bears after Kierra Merchant scored 20 points in the Cougars' 79-76 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

Houston Christian will try to stop its six-game losing streak when the Huskies play Texas A&M-CC. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (11-6, 4-2 OVC) at Tennessee State Tigers (6-11, 2-4 OVC) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -1.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...