News, Notes and Highlighted Games: Monday, Jan 17

-We will be recording our Under the Radar Video Podcast later on tonight.  We should also have another staff bracket up some time today.  Be on the lookout for both of those things!

-Sunday was kind of a slower and chalky day after what was a crazy Saturday.  Iowa picked up a big time road win at Minnesota, which really strengthens their resume.

-Villanova, Ohio State, Saint John’s, and Iona all held serve at home in conference games

-PURDUE AT ILLINOIS (Big Ten).  These two go at it in a rare Monday matinee!  It’s should be a really good one too as I think both teams will be protected seeds by the end of the year.  Illinois hasn’t always played like a protected seeded caliber team, but they have been lately and this would be a big win for their resume.

-NOTRE DAME AT HOWARD.  This was to be an MLK Day Showcase game a year ago when Howard had Makur Maker on the team.  Howard is a team to watch in the MEAC, and Notre Dame is still a big brand name, but neither of these teams are likely to end up anywhere close to the bubble.  Still, I like that they are getting the game played even if it is a year late.

-MURRAY STATE AT EASTERN ILLINOIS (Ohio Valley).  After a big win at Belmont over the weekend Murray State is running down hill and should be inside the bubble if they can hold serve for the rest of the year.

-INDIANA AT NEBRASKA (Big Ten).  Indiana has been playing well, but they need some road wins on their resume.  This is a winnable road game that they really kinda need.

-WYOMING AT NEVADA (Mountain West).  Wyoming is hovering around the bubble right now, and picking up conference road wins will help strengthen their case.

-BELMONT AT SIUE (Ohio Valley).  Belmont did lose over the weekend to Murray State, but they are still very much in the conversation for a bid.  They can’t lose to anyone else, but if they hold serve against the other 8 teams in the league they should be okay.

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