There were upsets galore Saturday in men's college hoops. CBB_Central recapped the record-breaking slate and what it all means for NCAA tournament seeding
There’s no question that Purdue’s talent level and offensive firepower give the Boilermakers a chance to beat pretty much anyone in college basketball. Butagainst a Michigan State team in freefall was yet another questionable performance from a team that often leaves you wanting more, particularly on the defensive end.
On the other end of the floor, star Boilermaker guard Jaden Ivey scored 16 points but turned it over five times, the main culprit in what was Purdue’s worst game taking care of the ball this season. And yet again, Zach Edey was sidelined in critical moments due to foul trouble despite being dominant on the block when on the floor.
North Carolina and Oklahoma each came out on top in must-win rivalry games for their NCAA tournament hopes, as the Tar Heels handled NC State and the Sooners survived in overtime against Oklahoma State. Both teams are still on the outside looking in as of now, with North Carolina entering the day as SI’s second team out and OU the fifth team out.
Miami could have locked itself into the field with a win over Virginia Tech, but the Hurricanes fell apart late to lose 71–70. Still, the Canes should still dance without a complete late-season collapse. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech has a path, albeit a narrow one, to an at-large after this Q1 win.TCU’s huge win over Texas Tech cements the Horned Frogs’ place in the field, even with TCU staring down a very difficult schedule to close the season.
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