Round of 32 Thread

[cyclones500]

NC State over Villanova is not even close to as big of an upset as UAB was over ISU IMO.

You may be correct. Seed-difference is one aspect, which would give the nod to UAB ... only "balance" on that would be that a 1 seed is expected to go at least four rounds, a 3 only 2. But other things in favor of your argument:

1. Possibly over-seeded team in bracket placement. Villanova may have deserved a 1, but maybe not in the second overall position.
2. N.C. State at an 8 from a power conference (and one with a lot of power at the top) and NC State was a big win/bad loss type of team. If the upset came from a high-mid like San Diego State or VCU, that might "feel" more surprising.
3. UAB was auto-qualifier from a one-bid league. There were I think four teams w/ 12-6 records, and UAB got to host the tournament. But ISU was second in a 7-bid league and also won its conference tournament.

 

[Cyclonesince78]

Sigh...

SportsInsights.com ‏@SportsInsights 2h2 hours ago Four of the seven likeliest title matchups listed before the tournament are already eliminated (UK/Nova, UK/ISU, Zona/Nova, Wisc/Nova).

 

[stormchaser2014]

Travis Trice for MSU going beast mode. 13 unanswered points

 

[Mumbai1986]

The Travis Trice show today

 

[Nihawk]

NC State over Villanova is not even close to as big of an upset as UAB was over ISU IMO.

Not even close. ISU is a top 10 team and UAB is one of the worst 5 teams in NCAA tourney.

 

[Mumbai1986]

MSU's poor free throw shooting is going to be a big factor in this game.

 

[clonedude]

It's not over yet, but Virginia is such a one dimensional team. If a team is knocking down shots, Virginia is screwed because they can't keep up with anyone in a shootout.

 

[Mumbai1986]

Why UVA can't win the championship. These long scoring droughts will doom them. scoreless for the last 6 minutes

 

[Section110]

MSU playing like men. So typical for them this time of the year. Izzo just consistently gets it done. As much as I hate giving him credit I have to. The guy is an outstanding coach. Few teams improve throughout the season like his usually do.

 

[Mumbai1986]

UVA has 13 points with 6 minutes remaining.....

 

[Mumbai1986]

If MSU could just hit their free throws this lead would be at least 5 points larger.

 

[cyclones500]

MSU accomplished one thing so far, at least: If you hope to beat UVa, build a lead.

 

[Cyclonesince78]

 

[Mumbai1986]

Though that kinda looks like she has a Biden tumor

 

[clonedude]

UVA has 13 points with 6 minutes remaining.....

That's probably typical for them. As Colin Cowherd has been saying all week, Virginia is just awful basketball.

That's why I didn't fear an ISU-Virginia matchup in the tourney if we would have had to face them. I just don't think they could keep up with us offensively at all.

 

[swarthmoreCY]

Izzo ball is like the NBA. Men doing what they need to do in the regular season to make the postseason, then battling like bad ***** come March.

Notice how thick most of the teams that consistently make runs are. Come tournament time you have to be a little nervous to be a team that can only out-skill teams. Skill advantages are often muscled out this time of year IMO.

 

[Mumbai1986]

We unfortunatley met the power house of UAB

 

[mctallerton]

Not even close. ISU is a top 10 team and UAB is one of the worst 5 teams in NCAA tourney.

Nope, didn't think that before the game, don't think that now.

 

[Mumbai1986]

MSU up 5 at half.

Not bad with Valentine and Dawson on the bench with 2 fouls.

 

[Clone_12]

Impressive watching these teams defend