The 16 biggest games on Thursday night's Championship Week schedule:
West Virginia vs. Boston College
West Virginia in with a win, BC still has a shot at the last No. 1 seed.
Clemson vs. Maryland
Many people think Maryland is still in regardless of the outcome. Bracketology 101 says those people are wrong.
Florida State vs. NC State
Wolfpack have to win two games to get in. With no Chris Paul, a quarterfinal win over Wake is possible.
LaSalle vs. Xavier
We are the only believers in Xavier. Let's hope they start strong.
Baylor vs. Iowa State
Cyclones just need to win this game to go dancing. Don't pull an ND.
Hawaii vs. UTEP
UTEP needs to get to the WAC final to feel relatively safe.
DePaul vs. UAB
Game of the day: UAB needs it more than DePaul, but they aren't in with a win.
Oregon State vs. UCLA
UCLA is probably safe either way. A win makes them a lock.
Fordham vs. George Washington
GW needs at least two wins to avoid the NIT.
Kansas State vs. Texas A&M
A&M needs this game and the next.
Georgetown vs. Connecticut
Georgetown could go from dead to in with a win here. Huskies playing for a No. 2 seed.
Virginia vs. Miami-Fla.
Miami is one of many ACC teams in need of two conference tourney wins to get in.
BYU vs. New Mexico
Lobos' resume is poor, but making the final may just be enough this year to get them a berth.
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt
Vandy is the last team on our bubble. They need at least two wins.
Washington State vs. Stanford
Even with Stanford's "safe" status, a third loss to Wazzou would raise eyebrows.
MAC Tournament: Buffalo vs. Toledo, Kent State vs. Ohio, Akron vs. Western Michigan, Miami-Ohio vs. Bowling Green
This whole damn conference is on the bubble. We still like Buffalo.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Sunday, March 06, 2005
A Sunday Six Pack
The six biggest games on the college basketball schedule for Sunday:
Vermont at Binghamton
Tough break for Vermont getting Binghamton on their home court for the semifinal match-up.
Illinois at Ohio St.
Can the Buckeyes with nothing to play for pull out the upset.
Duke at UNC
Does it get any bigger then this?
Creighton vs Wichita St.
Oh yea it does get bigger. The winner here looks like they might have a shot at an at-large regardless of the conference final outcome (so long as it's against SIU), especially Wichita.
Wake Forest at N.C. State
The Wolfpack can go from the middle of the bubble to nearly a lock with a win here.
St Mary's at Santa Clara
Tough semifinal matchup for St. Mary's who should be fine either way, but to be safe they need a win.
Vermont at Binghamton
Tough break for Vermont getting Binghamton on their home court for the semifinal match-up.
Illinois at Ohio St.
Can the Buckeyes with nothing to play for pull out the upset.
Duke at UNC
Does it get any bigger then this?
Creighton vs Wichita St.
Oh yea it does get bigger. The winner here looks like they might have a shot at an at-large regardless of the conference final outcome (so long as it's against SIU), especially Wichita.
Wake Forest at N.C. State
The Wolfpack can go from the middle of the bubble to nearly a lock with a win here.
St Mary's at Santa Clara
Tough semifinal matchup for St. Mary's who should be fine either way, but to be safe they need a win.
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Random Thoughts
Thoughts as the weeekend progresses.......
WVU's loss at Seton Hall is very damaging for them, they now probably have to win their quarterfinal Big East game, which will most likely be against BC, along with their opening round game.
Depaul can now not afford a bad loss in the opening round of the C-USA tourney against a bottom feeder.
Georgia Tech is looking good now, Maryland is not. ACC tourney should be interesting.
ND now needs to win their opening round Big East tourney game to feel safe.
After Miami-Ohio and Akron's losses today its tough to imagine a scenario where two MAC teams make the tourney. We here at Bracketology101 were happy to see Buffalo save us some face this week.
We never believed in Northern Iowa and their season is over.
Stanford saved their season today.
Is anyone that isn't a #1 seed playing better ball then UConn right now?
Iowa St. took care of business this week. They look pretty safe again.
Anyone notice Memphis has lost 4 in a row to finish the season? Bracketology101 is probably the only ones who never put them in our bracket.
If Indiana can get a win over Minnesota in their first game of the Big 10 tourney then they might end up as one of the last teams in, regardless of what they do in the semi's against Illinois.
Can it get any worse for Georgetown?
It's amazing how UAB went from completely out of the picture last week to looking pretty good now.
Texas is a lock now.
Does it get any bigger then Creighton vs. Wichita?
Too bad Ohio State is on probabtion - a good Big Ten tourney and they'd be dancin'.
How wide open was Matt Sylvester?
Illinois is still the top No. 1 seed - sorry Tar Heel fans.
Speaking of which, how can Carolina justify rushing on Duke? Higher rank, at home, favored, Duke didn't rush on them, you can't rush. Great comeback, but still. Relax.
Does anyone want the last 1 seed...anyone? Anyone?
Hey, Vermont, watch out for Northeastern.
SMS upsets Southern Illinois. Three for the MVC?
WVU's loss at Seton Hall is very damaging for them, they now probably have to win their quarterfinal Big East game, which will most likely be against BC, along with their opening round game.
Depaul can now not afford a bad loss in the opening round of the C-USA tourney against a bottom feeder.
Georgia Tech is looking good now, Maryland is not. ACC tourney should be interesting.
ND now needs to win their opening round Big East tourney game to feel safe.
After Miami-Ohio and Akron's losses today its tough to imagine a scenario where two MAC teams make the tourney. We here at Bracketology101 were happy to see Buffalo save us some face this week.
We never believed in Northern Iowa and their season is over.
Stanford saved their season today.
Is anyone that isn't a #1 seed playing better ball then UConn right now?
Iowa St. took care of business this week. They look pretty safe again.
Anyone notice Memphis has lost 4 in a row to finish the season? Bracketology101 is probably the only ones who never put them in our bracket.
If Indiana can get a win over Minnesota in their first game of the Big 10 tourney then they might end up as one of the last teams in, regardless of what they do in the semi's against Illinois.
Can it get any worse for Georgetown?
It's amazing how UAB went from completely out of the picture last week to looking pretty good now.
Texas is a lock now.
Does it get any bigger then Creighton vs. Wichita?
Too bad Ohio State is on probabtion - a good Big Ten tourney and they'd be dancin'.
How wide open was Matt Sylvester?
Illinois is still the top No. 1 seed - sorry Tar Heel fans.
Speaking of which, how can Carolina justify rushing on Duke? Higher rank, at home, favored, Duke didn't rush on them, you can't rush. Great comeback, but still. Relax.
Does anyone want the last 1 seed...anyone? Anyone?
Hey, Vermont, watch out for Northeastern.
SMS upsets Southern Illinois. Three for the MVC?
Friday, March 04, 2005
A Case for Saturday
The 24 biggest "bubble" games on the College Basketball Schedule for Saturday:
Charleston Southern at Winthrop
Winthrop should win easily and be dancing again.
Dayton at Xavier
The conference tourney is at Xavier and if the Musketeers can heat up maybe they can defend their conference title.
West Virginia at Seton Hall
WVU's status has improved this week because they haven't played and been given the opportunity to screw up. But if they can win this game and one more against a bottom feeder at the BE tourney it just might be enough.
Louisville at DePaul
A chance for DePaul to lock down a bid.
Clemson at Georgia Tech
Must win for GT. At this point the Yellow Jackets just need to avoid a bad loss.
Akron at Buffalo
An elimination game. If Akron wins they really help their at-large chances. If Buffalo wins they have renewed hope for an at-large berth.
Texas A&M at Baylor
Aggies blew their opportunity against Ok. St. earlier in the week. Now they need this game and at least 2 in the conference tourney.
Miami-Ohio at Marshall
Winning out till the conference final probably gives Miami an at-large.
George Washington at Rhode Island
GW at-large chances may have already burst, but they still need to take care of a streaking URI to have some confidence going into a wide open A-10 conference tourney.
Pittsburgh at Notre Dame
Both teams are probably safe but the loser will have to take care of business in the first round of the Big East tourney.
UMBC vs Vermont
It's hard to imagine Vermont getting an at-large if they don't win the conference tourney. Especially considering that the championship game will be on their home court.
SMS vs Northern Iowa
NIU needs to take care of a tough SMS before they can look ahead to a semifinal match-up with SIU.
Washington at Stanford
Game got a whole lot bigger for Stanford after losing to Washington St. on Thursday night. A loss by Stanford puts them right in the middle of the bubble.
Iowa St. at Colorado
A 9-7 finish looks a lot better then 8-8 for ISU.
Maryland at Virginia Tech
Terps are basically a lock with a win here. They don't want to lose and end up 7-9 in conference though.
Vanderbilt at LSU
Vandy is the bubble team that probably has the most to gain on Saturday with a victory here.
Northwestern at Indiana
Hoosiers trying to stay in the conversation for a bid and 10 Big Ten wins keeps them there.
Ohio at Kent St.
Another MAC elimination game. Win for Ohio puts them right there with Akron, while Kent is trying to get back into the conversation.
Drake vs Wichita St.
Wichita can still get an at-large as long as they get to the conference final and lose there to SIU. Will likely have to go through Creighton in the semi's to get there though.
Providence at Georgetown
G'town has to take care of business here and then in their opening round game of the BE tourney.
UAB at Houston
Game got a lot more important after UAB beat Depaul and Houston got routed by Marquette. A win by UAB moves them to the front of the line as the fifth bid from C-USA. Houston barely holds that position now.
Colorado St. at New Mexico
If the Lobos can win out till the conference final and lose their to Utah it will be hard to deny them a bid with 24 wins.
Boise St at UTEP
With many bubble teams faltering UTEP is looking good and will get a bid without any bad losses.
Illinois St. vs. Creighton
Hoping Creighton makes us here at Bracketology101 look good.
Charleston Southern at Winthrop
Winthrop should win easily and be dancing again.
Dayton at Xavier
The conference tourney is at Xavier and if the Musketeers can heat up maybe they can defend their conference title.
West Virginia at Seton Hall
WVU's status has improved this week because they haven't played and been given the opportunity to screw up. But if they can win this game and one more against a bottom feeder at the BE tourney it just might be enough.
Louisville at DePaul
A chance for DePaul to lock down a bid.
Clemson at Georgia Tech
Must win for GT. At this point the Yellow Jackets just need to avoid a bad loss.
Akron at Buffalo
An elimination game. If Akron wins they really help their at-large chances. If Buffalo wins they have renewed hope for an at-large berth.
Texas A&M at Baylor
Aggies blew their opportunity against Ok. St. earlier in the week. Now they need this game and at least 2 in the conference tourney.
Miami-Ohio at Marshall
Winning out till the conference final probably gives Miami an at-large.
George Washington at Rhode Island
GW at-large chances may have already burst, but they still need to take care of a streaking URI to have some confidence going into a wide open A-10 conference tourney.
Pittsburgh at Notre Dame
Both teams are probably safe but the loser will have to take care of business in the first round of the Big East tourney.
UMBC vs Vermont
It's hard to imagine Vermont getting an at-large if they don't win the conference tourney. Especially considering that the championship game will be on their home court.
SMS vs Northern Iowa
NIU needs to take care of a tough SMS before they can look ahead to a semifinal match-up with SIU.
Washington at Stanford
Game got a whole lot bigger for Stanford after losing to Washington St. on Thursday night. A loss by Stanford puts them right in the middle of the bubble.
Iowa St. at Colorado
A 9-7 finish looks a lot better then 8-8 for ISU.
Maryland at Virginia Tech
Terps are basically a lock with a win here. They don't want to lose and end up 7-9 in conference though.
Vanderbilt at LSU
Vandy is the bubble team that probably has the most to gain on Saturday with a victory here.
Northwestern at Indiana
Hoosiers trying to stay in the conversation for a bid and 10 Big Ten wins keeps them there.
Ohio at Kent St.
Another MAC elimination game. Win for Ohio puts them right there with Akron, while Kent is trying to get back into the conversation.
Drake vs Wichita St.
Wichita can still get an at-large as long as they get to the conference final and lose there to SIU. Will likely have to go through Creighton in the semi's to get there though.
Providence at Georgetown
G'town has to take care of business here and then in their opening round game of the BE tourney.
UAB at Houston
Game got a lot more important after UAB beat Depaul and Houston got routed by Marquette. A win by UAB moves them to the front of the line as the fifth bid from C-USA. Houston barely holds that position now.
Colorado St. at New Mexico
If the Lobos can win out till the conference final and lose their to Utah it will be hard to deny them a bid with 24 wins.
Boise St at UTEP
With many bubble teams faltering UTEP is looking good and will get a bid without any bad losses.
Illinois St. vs. Creighton
Hoping Creighton makes us here at Bracketology101 look good.
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