Friday, March 13, 2009

3:30 Update: So Far, So Perfect

The early games of the day started off nicely. Here's a look at what's happened to far today that's gone in Maryland's favor. There won't be an update until after the Maryland game tonight. 

They may already be in, but Minnesota's loss to Michigan State is definitely going to make them sweat a bit. With no bad losses, the Gophers have a very positive resume, highlighted by their win against Louisville. Maryland may need to win their next to games to pass Minnesota, but every little bit helps. 
In a wild finish, UNC beat Virginia Tech. VT would have been in if they had gotten the win, but because they didn't, they are likely on the outside. Maryland has an overall better resume than the Hokies at this point. 
Kentucky had only a very outside chance at the tournament, but that was squashed with their loss to LSU. It also guarantees LSU, an SEC lock, will keep going and have a chance to win their tournament. 
Currently, Wisconsin is beating Ohio State, a loss for the Buckeyes that would put them in a precarious position indeed. 

Before the Maryland game, be sure to root for Mississippi State against South Carolina, Memphis against Houston, Illinois against Michigan, and Xavier against Temple. 

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