Bubble pressure eases as Memphis survives Tulane in AAC semifinal
NCAA tournament bubble remains tight as no new bid thieves emerge. Memphis edges Tulane by one in the AAC semifinal while Virginia Commonwealth advances in the Atlantic 10. Analyses from ESPN CBS Sports SI and the Washington Post show last four in and first out scenarios, with San Diego State and Boise State frequent in and several others like Indiana and North Carolina battling for at-large bids.
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Houston wins Big 12 title with 72-64 win over Arizona
No. 2 Houston, led by Mi los Uzan with 25 points and Emanuel Sharpe 17, locks down Arizona 72-64 in Kansas City to claim the Big 12 Tournament crown without injured J'Van Roberts. Wildcats' Caleb Love 19, Jaden Bradley 14, as Houston seals late defensive surge for its third conference tourney title in five years.
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USC Postseason Outlook Beyond the NCAA Field
USC faces NCAA and NIT fate with March 16 selection shows for both men and women. Officials weigh SEC bids, potential NIT hosting at Colonial Life Arena on March 18, and possible First Four implications, while both teams prepare for upcoming games and venues.
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USCA Tops Catawba 9-Point NCAA Tilt Behind Free Throws
USCA led 36-29 at halftime and 72-66 with 56 seconds left, then held on for a nine point win. Cunningham, McCoy, German, and Blackwell fueled the rally with key baskets and late free throws as USCA drilled 42 free throws and 53 attempts, tying school records. Vanderslice's Catawba fell short despite a late push and strong rebounding with 36-31 edge.
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