Weekend of 3/1 Games Thread
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Ohio St really impressed me last night with the win vs Nebraska without Bruce Thornton. They seem to have turned a switch since the Holtmann dismissal. I think if they win out and make another run in the Big 10 tourney(make it to the semis or championship game), they may have a case to make without having to win the tournament title. That's 3 Quad 1 wins in their last 4 games
Anyone watch the IHSA girls and boys basketball tournaments? One of the best parts of March (it's March 1 today!!) is the early basketball games, and we've got the first 3A girls semifinal this morning. I always put these on in the background, and I love the old "come to SIU" commericals they are showing. Nobody is featured more in the spots than Marcus Domask.
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
I watched the same game and had the same thoughts but I think they fired him two losses too late. That’s a steep hill to climb
They are playing with passion and energy. There is talent on that roster and always fear a team with nothing to lose and new purpose.
That being said I hate them because I bet on Nebraska. Come on tominaga San, I needed you to bring it!
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lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
No way they get in.
They’re currently 3-6 in Q1, which isn’t bad, but they’re also 2-5 in Q2. So they’re 5-11 Q1/Q2 with a Q3 loss, which basically erases a Q2 win. So that makes them ~4-11 in Q1/Q2.
They have just one Q1 game remaining in the regular season.
They’re out unless the win the B1G tourney.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Welp, I came to wallow around willy nilly in the scUM mud like a fat happy Illini fan should, but alas that Games thread is closed.
Oh well, I'm sure Dan won't mind a little scUM shade here!
"Dear Baby Jesus, why do I suck so bad? Please give me the strength to slap Hunter Dickinsomething for leaving!"
Oh well, I'm sure Dan won't mind a little scUM shade here!
"Dear Baby Jesus, why do I suck so bad? Please give me the strength to slap Hunter Dickinsomething for leaving!"
Friday, March 1
Big Ten Games
No games scheduled
Top 25 Games (all times EST)
No. 21 Dayton (21-5) at Loyola Chicago (20-7), 9 p.m.
No. 22 Utah St. (22-5) vs. Air Force (9-17), 11 p.m.
Big Ten Games
No games scheduled
Top 25 Games (all times EST)
No. 21 Dayton (21-5) at Loyola Chicago (20-7), 9 p.m.
No. 22 Utah St. (22-5) vs. Air Force (9-17), 11 p.m.
You bet on Nebraska ON THE ROAD?
You have no one to blame but yourself, Mysterio San.
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
Not sure. If they win their last 2 (1 on the road), then get a few in the BTT, I think they have a chance...all depends on the bubble of course.
The committee looks at mid/late-season personnel changes, but I'm sure that doesn't apply to coaches, unfortunately for them.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Looking at the other teams on the bubble. You actually could be right. I’d say they need to win out + another ~2 Q1 wins in the B1G tourney.
Like I said in the last thread, they're basically 5 wins away. Win their last 2, make it to Sunday while beating Purdue/Illinois, and then their resume starts to look realistic.
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
I'm playing with the BTT bracket generator, and having trouble getting them out of an 8-9 matchup, which means Purdue on Friday. Win out (Michigan & Rutgers, very possible), win the 8/9 game, then beat Purdue and...could happen.
I also bet on the generals vs the globetrotters for the same reason....I thought they were due!
Welp, I came to wallow around willy nilly in the scUM mud like a fat happy Illini fan should, but alas that Games thread is closed.
Oh well, I'm sure Dan won't mind a little scUM shade here!
"Dear Baby Jesus, why do I suck so bad? Please give me the strength to slap Hunter Dickinsomething for leaving!"
Dayton and Loyola are 10+ minutes in...21 total points 
I get OSU as the 10 seed. My only change to the defaults is PU (at home) beats MD. I don't think that helps OSU as that means they lose in the second round of the BTT vs. IL.
By the number, OSU's best chances are to end up as the 9 seed or the 11 seed. If they're the 8 seed they likely play Minnesota. If they're the 11 seed, they likely play Michigan State.
Agree, though Dayton also got bad schedule luck by only playing the other two top A-10 teams, Richmond and LUC, on the road.
Saturday, March 2
Big Ten Games
Illinois @ Wisconsin, 1 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Penn State @ Minnesota, 3:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Iowa @ Northwestern, 5:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Michigan State @ Purdue, 8 p.m. ET on Fox
Top 25 Games (all times EST)
No. 1 Houston (24-3) at Oklahoma (19-8), 8 p.m.
No. 2 Purdue (25-3) vs. Michigan St. (17-11), 8 p.m.
No. 4 Tennessee (21-6) at No. 14 Alabama (19-8), 8 p.m.
No. 5 Marquette (21-6) at No. 12 Creighton (20-8), 2:30 p.m.
No. 6 Arizona (21-6) vs. Oregon (18-9), 2 p.m.
No. 7 Kansas (21-6) at No. 15 Baylor (19-8), 1 p.m.
No. 8 Iowa St. (21-6) at UCF (14-12), 4 p.m.
No. 9 North Carolina (21-6) vs. NC State (17-10), 4 p.m.
No. 10 Duke (21-6) vs. Virginia (20-8), 6 p.m.
No. 11 Auburn (21-6) vs. Mississippi St. (19-8), 4 p.m.
No. 13 Illinois (20-7) at Wisconsin (18-9), 1 p.m.
No. 16 Kentucky (19-8) vs. Arkansas (14-13), 1:30 p.m.
No. 17 Saint Mary’s (Cal.) (23-6) vs. No. 23 Gonzaga (22-6), 10 p.m.
No. 18 South Carolina (22-5) vs. No. 24 Florida (19-8), Noon
No. 19 Washington St. (21-7) vs. UCLA (14-13), 7 p.m.
No. 25 South Florida (21-5) at Charlotte (17-10), 4 p.m.
Big Ten Games
Illinois @ Wisconsin, 1 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Penn State @ Minnesota, 3:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Iowa @ Northwestern, 5:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network
Michigan State @ Purdue, 8 p.m. ET on Fox
Top 25 Games (all times EST)
No. 1 Houston (24-3) at Oklahoma (19-8), 8 p.m.
No. 2 Purdue (25-3) vs. Michigan St. (17-11), 8 p.m.
No. 4 Tennessee (21-6) at No. 14 Alabama (19-8), 8 p.m.
No. 5 Marquette (21-6) at No. 12 Creighton (20-8), 2:30 p.m.
No. 6 Arizona (21-6) vs. Oregon (18-9), 2 p.m.
No. 7 Kansas (21-6) at No. 15 Baylor (19-8), 1 p.m.
No. 8 Iowa St. (21-6) at UCF (14-12), 4 p.m.
No. 9 North Carolina (21-6) vs. NC State (17-10), 4 p.m.
No. 10 Duke (21-6) vs. Virginia (20-8), 6 p.m.
No. 11 Auburn (21-6) vs. Mississippi St. (19-8), 4 p.m.
No. 13 Illinois (20-7) at Wisconsin (18-9), 1 p.m.
No. 16 Kentucky (19-8) vs. Arkansas (14-13), 1:30 p.m.
No. 17 Saint Mary’s (Cal.) (23-6) vs. No. 23 Gonzaga (22-6), 10 p.m.
No. 18 South Carolina (22-5) vs. No. 24 Florida (19-8), Noon
No. 19 Washington St. (21-7) vs. UCLA (14-13), 7 p.m.
No. 25 South Florida (21-5) at Charlotte (17-10), 4 p.m.
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