-Marquette really had to sweat out Saint Thomas, and basically just went to sleep in the second half,b ut was able to hold on to win 84-79. Tulane also needed two overtimes to get by Furman 117-110, but other than that it was a slow night. As for tonight’s action…
-CONNECTICUT VS GONZAGA (Seattle WA). A showcase game between two top ten teams and two teams that have a really good chance at ending up as protected seeds. Both have already been tested, and both have managed some big wins. UConn’s only loss was a close game at Kansas, whereas Gonzaga’s profile isn’t quite as strong and this would likely be their biggest win of the year up to this point if they’re able to pull it off.
-Saginaw Valley State (nonD1) @ Butler
-Northern Colorado @ Colorado (Front Range)
-New Mexico @ New Mexico State – New Mexico is 9-1, but is still looking for their first true road win
-Portland State @ San Diego – Portland State is off to a great start and can improve to 9-2 overall and pick up their 4th true road win, but the Toreros are unbeaten at home so it won’t be easy