College Hoops Thread '09-'10

[The Poet]

Well, that UK/Louisville game got a bit better in the 2nd half, with the Cardinals even taking a brief lead at one point - of one point. But the Wildcats held them off for a decent 71-62 victory. Other games of note not already covered, on Saturday:

Kansas 84 - Temple 52 = The Owls wisely spread the court and tried to slow things down, but could not hit from deep, which put them in deep.

Texas 76 - TAMU Corpus Christi 70 = Previously I've mentioned a number of "bad" wins. Well, this was just disgraceful for the Longhorns. OK, you can forgive their 35% shooting, as any team can have a cold night. But to be outrebounded 47-37 by the (then) 5-6 Islanders is a crime, and Rick Barnes would agree. Had TAMU not helped Texas with 25 turnovers, they may have had the upset.

Villanova 74 - Marquette 72 = Did I not say this could be a good one?

Michigan State 91 - Northwestern 70 = Did I not say N'western would lose their 2nd of the week?

Virginia Tech 103 - Seton Hall 94 (OT) = Did I not say . . . well, I don't recall. But this is the third tough loss for the Pirates in a week. Guess those priests aren't praying hard enough.

Oregon 90 - (formerly #17) Washington 79 = Did I not say the Pac-10 sucked?

USC 47 - Arizona State 37 = Did I not just say it? Hell, that's a football score.

On Sunday some games of note were:

Duke 74 - Clemson 53 = Anyone who didn't see this coming does not know the ACC.

Georgetown 67 - DePaul 50 = Well, the Blue Demons sure ain't the Blue Devils.

Kansas State 91 - South Dakota 69 = Oh, sorry . . . I said "games of note" didn't I.

Michigan 73 - Ohio State 64 = OK, here's one. The collapse of the Buckeyes continues apace.

Florida 62 - N. C. State 61 (OT) = Now here was one good contest for you.

Iowa State 82 - Houston 75 (2OT) = Now here was a second.

Wake Forest 96 - Xavier 92 (2OT) = Now here was a third, and precisely the war I predicted.

I see only four games tonight of interest to me, although there are some good matchups between .500-type teams that could be fun. The ones I mean, however, are:

UNC vs. College of Charleston = This is not a classic tough Charleston team, but the Heels ain't exactly been spot-on either. It should . . . SHOULD . . . be a spanking for Carolina's last tune-up prior to ACC play.

Florida State vs. TAMU Corpus Christi = If the Seminoles embarrass the Islanders, like I believe they shall, this will merely add to the embarrassment of the Longhorns (see above).

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati = Two good teams with two great wins of late. Should be a blast.

Fairfield vs. Niagara = Two decent mid-major programs who both are playing as well as are capable.

Enjoy.