Last night, UConn, one of my Last Four In for this week, improved their chances at making the NCAA Tournament by beating eighth-ranked West Virginia, their second straight Monday night win over a top 10 team.
Florida, Illinois And Louisville Look To Bolster Cases On Tuesday Night
On Tuesday, Louisville, who was in slightly better position in my Monday bracket, looks to grab another helpful victory, as they host No. 11 Georgetown . The Cardinals are looking for their fourth straight win, and if they get it, they’ll be tied with West Virginia for fourth in the Big East. That’s important because the top four teams in the conference standings receive a bye to the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament, a major advantage in a five-day, sixteen-team event. For more on this matchup, visit our Louisville blog, Card Chronicle, and our Georgetown blog, Casual Hoya.
Remember that Louisville visits UConn on Sunday in an important bubble tilt.
Illinois and Florida, two teams whose bracket positions are a bit shaky face different challenges tonight. The Fighting Illini must stop a two-game skid against Michigan, which won’t be an easy task, considering the game is in Ann Arbor (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) Check out our Illinois blog, Hail To The Orange, and our Michigan blog, Maize N Brew.
On the other hand, the Gators look to grab a key SEC win as host Tennessee (9 p.m. ET, ESPN). Florida’s goal tonight is simple: defeat a quality opponent for the first time since grabbing back-to-back wins over Florida State and Michigan State in late November. Head over to our Florida blog, Alligator Army, and our Tennessee blog, Rocky Top Talk, for more.
On the fringes of the bubble, Seton Hall hosts Rutgers (8 p.m. ET, Big East Network/Full Court), the first of two games between the Pirates and Scarlet Knights between now and the end of the regular season. The Hall will have to win both to have any hope of making the field. You can read more about this one at our Seton Hall blog, Gonzo Ball, and our Rutgers blog, Protect R Turf.
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