College Countdown Pregame Show Begins Tonight on Peacock at 6 p.m. ET
No. 11 UConn Faces Butler in BIG EAST Matchup this Saturday, Dec. 21 at Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock
Final Episode of New, Original Docu-Series “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” Available this Saturday, Dec. 21 on Peacock
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STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 17, 2024 – The St. John’s Red Storm (8-2) host the DePaul Blue Demons (8-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight, tipping off Peacock’s exclusive men’s college basketball quadrupleheader tonight.
St. John’s defeated the Bryant Bulldogs, 99-77, last Wednesday behind center Zuby Ejiofor’s 22 points and 10 rebounds. DePaul topped Wichita State, 91-72, last Saturday as guard Jacob Meyer scored 23 points. Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Donny Marshall (analyst) will call the game live from Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., tonight.
Tonight’s quadrupleheader exclusively on Peacock also features No. 22 Dayton hosting UNLV at 7 p.m. ET, Seton Hall visiting Villanova at 7:30 p.m. ET, and Ohio State hosting Valparaiso at 8 p.m. ET.
Tonight’s coverage begins with College Countdown at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock, featuring Jordan Cornette, Matt McCall, and Tarik Turner.
This Saturday, Dec. 21 at Noon ET, the two-time defending national champions and No. 11 UConn Huskies (8-3) visit the Butler Bulldogs (7-4) in a BIG EAST showdown live exclusively on Peacock. UConn won its fourth consecutive game with a 77-71 victory over then-No. 8 Gonzaga at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Huskies forward Liam McNeeley recorded 26 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in the win. Butler looks to bounce back after falling to then-No. 20 Wisconsin, 83-74, last Saturday as forward Pierre Brooks II scored 23 points. Noah Reed (play-by-play) and Tim Welsh (analyst) will call the action live from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Also this Saturday, the sixth and final episode of the new, original documentary series “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” will premiere exclusively on Peacock. Throughout six episodes, JuJu, her family and friends provide an exclusive look into the USC Trojans guard’s life and journey on and off the court.
This week’s men’s college basketball schedule exclusively on Peacock (all times ET):
| Date | Time | Game | Commentators |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | 6:00 p.m. | College Countdown | Jordan Cornette, Matt McCall, Tarik Turner |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | DePaul vs. St. John’s | Noah Eagle, Donny Marhsall |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | UNLV vs. Dayton | Mike Corey, John Giannini |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Seton Hall vs. Villanova | John Fanta, Robbie Hummel |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | 8 p.m. | Valparaiso vs. Ohio State | Jac Collinsworth, Stephen Bardo |
| Sat., Dec. 21 | Noon | UConn vs. Butler | Noah Reed, Tim Welsh |
GOT NEXT WITH MEGHAN & ZORA
On the most recent episode of Got Next with Meghan & Zora, hosted by NBC Sports commentators and former college basketball players Zora Stephenson and Meghan McKeown, the hosts discuss UConn dropping in the rankings following their loss to Notre Dame and more.
Got Next with Meghan & Zora sees the duo talk all things women’s basketball, ranging from college to WNBA, on a weekly basis. Tune in for their analysis, news, and top stories, joined by guests to break it all down and share some laughs. Click here for more.
HERE COME THE IRISH
The fifth and sixth episodes of Here Come the Irish, the new docuseries showcasing life on and off the field of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, are set to be released this Thursday, Dec. 19, exclusively on Peacock. The series provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the legendary football program’s 2024 season that has seen them earn a berth in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The finale is scheduled to be released on Thursday, Jan. 16. To watch the first four episodes, click here.
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