Dropped back to even (16-16-2) after Drake's tough loss. In these Bulldog's defense, Missouri State was closing their ancient arena, the John Q. Hammons Student Center, on senior night (they have five seniors on their roster), and emotion simply inspired them to levels which none of the Bears had ever previously attained. They shot .596 from the floor and .643 from the arch. Maybe Drake did play tired or overconfident after the Butler win, but I view MSU's shooting numbers as products of divine intervention.
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This is why I love NCAA Basketball most of all. Any given night, an unheard of group of kids can come together and take out a Goliath. March Madness proves this every year, but it is also clearly evident and exciting to watch in the regular season and conference tourneys as well.
Anyway, just gotta get back up on that horse...
Richmond (-2.0) @ St. Bonaventure
The Bonnies have had a rough, rough season, especially in the A-10. With only one conference win, they are a lock to finish in last place assuming they lose tonight. And that's what I'm assuming. Richmond is currently third in the A-10, and the team is playing for a quality seed in the conference tournament. Go Spiders!
Florida @ Georgia (-1.0)
"The World's Largest Cocktail Party" rivalry takes it to the hardwood. Georgia has been relentless at home against the non-elite teams in the SEC, losing only at Stegeman to the conference big-boys: Tennessee, UK and Vandy. They are also well balanced, with 10 of the twelve on the roster playing double-digit minutes.
But these Bulldogs have nothing to play for (save pride), and the Gators have an outside shot to make The Tourney. I'm banking on Billy Donavan to have his young squad amped up to make a late season run, and I predict it starts in Athens.
Cincinnati @ Pittsburg (-11.0)
Too many points. Cincinnati is sitting a game up over the Panthers in league play, beat them at home by 3, and Coach Cronin still has his Bearcats believing they have a shot in the Big East tourney. UC couldn't handle the Hoyas' bigs, losing by twenty this past Saturday. But Pitt doesn't present that problem. I'm feeling this game is close with a few minutes left, Cincinnati gets spun in the "foul cycle", and they lose on the road by 6.
We'll check the Pac-10 action come tomorrow.
late-A.B.
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