Conference USA kicks off today with the two worst teams in the West division meeting in a first-round clash. Southern Miss finished 1-17 in conference play and have lost 14 in a row and 14 of their last 15 away from home. UTSA finished at 3-15. This game will probably come down to experience. UTSA is a very experienced team while Southern Miss. is one of the most inexperienced teams in college basketball. UTSA has covered the number in six of its last seven games. Neither team is great offensively and UTSA is the better defensive squad. UTSA won 98-79 in overtime in their last meeting and 74-73 in their first meeting. It is not saying a lot but UTSA is the better team and playing better at the moment.

Play on UTSA. This is a 6* play.