Bracket Games of Feb. 17

BIG Wins

VCU: Defeats Richmond 68-56 to solidify its standing as the best A10 team. In position for at- large if needed

Indiana: Defeats Minnesota 82-72 in a game between bubble teams. The win evens the Hoosiers quad 1/2 record at 8-8. Likely 10 seed.

Boise St: Defeats Utah St 79-70 to take the lead in the Mountain West. Three teams are likely to make the tourney from this conference.

Holding Serve

Kansas: Wins of Kansas St 59-41 and is holding tight on our 5 seed line.

USC: With a 89-71 win over Arizona St, the Trojans keep pushing for a top 4 seed. Currently on the 5 seed line

Seton Hall: Avoids a tough loss by defeating DePaul 60-52 at home. The Pirates are a 10 seed currently.

Tennessee: The Volunteers have been up and down lately but defeat South Carolina 93-73 and sit on our 3 seed line.

Bad loss

Pittsburgh: Loses at home to NC State 74-73. The Panthers were deep down our consideration list before the game and now have a huge climb ahead to get in.

Mid Majors

Drake: Keeps their at large bid chances alive with a 77-69 win over Northern Iowa.

Loyola Chicago: Avoids a huge bad loss by pulling out a win over Valpo by the score of 54-52