Ted joins us to talk about the first two full days of the NCAA Tournament, dominated by upsets but with a striking similarity to the past at the very top.
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Iowa edges Temple in overtime
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – In the second game of the day from Brooklyn, Iowa outlasted Temple 72-70 in overtime. The game saw Temple overcome a double-digit second-half deficit. They forced overtime as Quenton DeCosey hit three free throws with seconds remaining in regulation. Three points of emphasis:
One last look at the big bubble
The NCAA Tournament bubble was crowded this season, with a lot of compelling candidates. That, along with how even most teams were, means every team had their chances.
Selection Sunday morning: One projection of the NCAA Tournament field
Virtually every season as the NCAA Tournament nears, the talk of bracket projections revolves around that season havng a “soft bubble.” It’s often as much of an exaggeration as it is incorrect-you can’t have a soft bubble every year-but this year it’s also not true.
The Morning Dish – Friday, March 4, 2016
With the way this season has played out from the first night, it’s no surprise whatsoever that it has taken just three days of conference tournaments to see complete destruction in some brackets.
The Morning Dish – Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Tulsa narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament last year, and the Golden Hurricane looked destined for a similar fate after their first meeting with Temple this year. After a second matchup with the Owls, though, it’s safe to say a lot has changed.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 22, 2016
California caps off a big weekend in Washington in style. Plus a few bubble teams get wins, the first conference regular season titles are clinched, and one ACC game was never close.
The Morning Dish – Friday, February 12, 2016
Temple has been one of the more schizophrenic teams in the country this year that of late has been giving us a taste of just how good it can be when right. Thus, it was only fitting that the Owls’ game against Connecticut on Thursday was a microcosm of their season.
The Morning Dish – Monday, February 8, 2016
Has a relatively new conference already seen its best days? Plus a dramatic win for the Bonnies, an overtime thriller in the CAA, and the only real surprise comes from another mid-major conference.
The Morning Dish – Friday, February 5, 2016
For the best-kept secret among conferences in college basketball this season, look no further than the Colonial Athletic Association, which also just so happens to be the league with the very best conference race this year.
