Big Ten today

[SmellyCat]

Minnesota is the only upset (seedwise) today, and both Maryland and Purdue are in tight ones, with Wisconsin facing Virginia Tech later tonight. Could NU be Big Ten's only victory today?

I'd like to see the Big Ten do well, at least in the first round, to give the world at least some inkling that the conference is good. Minnesota was good this year, but they were shorthanded and playing against a very good #12. No shame in losing to MTSU.

 

[Figrating]

Without their leading 3 shooter.

 

[bjm989]

Maryland down to Xavier - could go down here...

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Maryland just lost!

 

[SmellyCat]

Well, the Big Ten rallied a bit. Wisconsin won a dogfight with Va. Tech, and Purdue eventually swatted away Vermont. Maryland and Minnesota were still the best seeds to lose all day. It wasn't a good day, but it wasn't a disaster either.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

MTSU was probably under-seeded at 12 so Minny was unfortunate in catching them today.

 

[FeliSilvestris]

MTSU was probably under-seeded at 12 so Minny was unfortunate in catching them today.

And Minny was most likely over seeded. Poetic justice?

 

[Deeringfish]

And Minny was most likely over seeded. Poetic justice?

Yeah, I was surprised at Minny's high seed.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

Yeah, I was surprised at Minny's high seed.

Whomever caught MTSU was going to be in for a tough game. Both seeds were puzzling.

 

[NU Houston]

Michigan in a close game against Oklahoma State. Wolverines are shooting 55% (16 for 29) behind the 3-point line.

 

[TheC]

Michigan in a close game against Oklahoma State. Wolverines are shooting 55% (16 for 29) behind the 3-point line.

And yet still in a close battle with 3 minutes left.

 

[NU Houston]

And yet still in a close battle with 3 minutes left.

Oklahoma State is big, and that gives Michigan trouble. Outrebounded 40-21, including 16-6 on the offensive glass. Wolverines shot lights out, including hitting some clutch free throws at the end, which put them over the top.

Anyone notice that Michigan hasn't lost since that classic game with us on March 1? Besides Duke, they may be the hottest team in college basketball.

 

[TheC]

Well.. the BIG is now up to 4-2 in the tourney.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

Well.. the BIG is now up to 4-2 in the tourney.

The way OK State kept making baskets at the end of the game was incredible, Good thing Michigan made their free throws at the end.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Solid! With an MSU win, 5-2 would be great!

 

[pawildcat]

Well.. the BIG is now up to 4-2 in the tourney.

They'll need to have good first games as the lower seedings this year have made the road to the Sweet 16 a lot tougher. NU against Gonzaga and Michigan probably against Louisville in the second round are two examples.

 

[SmellyCat]

Big Ten not so bad now. Let's keep it going!