Here are today's games:
(2) Houston v. (6) Tennessee (1:20 P.M. -- CBS)
(4) Auburn v. (8) Michigan St. (4:05 P.M. -- CBS)
In the opener, Tennessee -- who is used to bullying everyone else -- is getting pushed around by Houston. The Cougars lead 34 to 15 at the half, as Tennessee's lack of basketball skill is hurting it in a game where its physicality is counterbalanced by Houston's own.
In football season, Tennessee beat Alabama only to be humiliated by Ohio State in the playoff.
ReplyDeleteIn basketball season, Tennessee pounded Kentucky only to be humiliated by Houston in the Regional Final.
ReplyDeleteIn Tennessee, these are regarded as successful seasons.
ReplyDeleteHouston wins 69-50, even though UT got 20 FT's and Houston only got 4. The Vols went 5-29 from three-point range.
ReplyDeleteI was so hopeful that Purdue could squeak by Houston, because, if so, I knew the Boilers would very likely return to the Final Four because the Vols would already be on summer vacation after beating Kentucky.
DeleteAlabama pounded UK in the SEC Tournament, and was blown out by Duke in the East Regional Final. Tennessee crushed UK in the NCAA Tournament, and was blown out by Houston in the Midwest Regional Final. So, the Cats need to get much better than they were this year if they want to compete for a National Title.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
DeleteIn Nashville, Arkansas sweeps Vandy in baseball, and the Dores fall to 4-5 in SEC play. The Vandy fans think that legendary Vandy Manager Tim Corbin has failed to adapt to a game that features many more homers than the game Vandy ruled in the 2010's, and they're probably right.
ReplyDeleteMichigan State has won 11 consecutive NCAA Tournament games against teams from the SEC. It feels like half of those were against Tubby and UK.
ReplyDeleteAuburn beats Michigan State 70 to 64. I am extremely impressed that Auburn beat Michigan and Michigan State back to back. Those are schools that have caused major headaches for Kentucky for many years.
ReplyDeleteAnd that ends March basketball. One of the best tournament seasons (both college and high school) I can remember, and certainly the best since 2019.
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