Down go the Domers

Tuesday January 27th, 2009

Last Night’s Action

Marquette 71, Notre Dame 64:  I’ve been weary of buying into the Golden Eagles strong start in the Big East, as going into last night only win against a tourney-bound team was over Villanova.  That changed last night with a strong showing in South Bend.  They’ll hope to up their conference record to 8-0 against Georgetown this weekend.  Meanwhile, after winning 45 straight at the Joyce Center, the Domers have dropped two in a row.

Hampton 62, Morgan State 57: The result moves both teams into a four-way tie for first place in the MEAC at 5-2 (along with Norfolk State and Bethune-Cookman), with Florida A&M and Deleware State one game back at 4-3.

Oklahoma 89, Oklahoma State 81:The Cowboys miss a great opportunity after being the last team in the bracket earlier in the day.  The loss sets up a key bubblicious showdown with Texas A&M this weekend.  Meanwhile the Sooners stay undefeated in the Big 12, and keep hope alive for a #1 seed in next week’s bracket.

Tonight’s Action

Miami (Fla) @ North Carolina State:  The Pack must have it, while the ‘Canes look to bounce back from Sunday’s disappointing loss to Va Tech at home.

Kentucky @ Mississippi:  The ‘Cats are the SEC’s only undefeated, and while the Rebs are struggling, winning on the road in this conference is never a given. 

Boston College @ Maryland:  Winner has a shot at next week’s bracket, while the loser has a long, uphill battle to get back in the bubble picture.  In other words, it’s make-or-break.

Purdue @ Wisconsin: The Boilers just picked up a big road win at Minnesota, can they string two together in a row?  The Badgers meanwhile are in need of a solid showing to avoid falling to the bad side of the bubble picture.

Texas @ Baylor: The Longhorns look to keep pace behind first place Oklahoma, while the Bears hope to get back on track after losing to Oklahoma over the weekend. 

Northeastern @ VCU:  Sole possession of first place in the CAA is on the line.

BYU @ Utah:  The night’s other make-or-break game, as both teams are looking to claw back into the MWC title race.