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Sun Belt: Western Kentucky vs. Florida International- ESPN, 7 PM
They split the regular season. The Hilltoppers are more battle tested this year, with games against VCU, Iowa, and Louisville. Both teams struggle on the road... I'd lean towards WKU to pull off the "upset."
Southern: Charleston vs. Davidson- ESPN2, 7 PM
It'd be a big upset if Davidson didn't win.
CAA: James Madison vs, Northeastern- NBCS, 7 PM
Should be Northeastern in a walk... but they've been struggling as of late, whereas JMU took them to the wire at home two and a half weeks ago. This would be a big upset if it happens... I call it a toss-up.
MAAC- Manhattan vs. Iona- ESPN2, 9 PM
Iona has one of the highest scoring offenses in the country. Manhattan has a tough defense that holds teams to a low score. Great clash of styles, should be the most interesting game in this time frame. It'd be more fun to watch Iona get through... they'd be a sexy upset pick in the Dance. Beat Georgia at Georgia, nearly beat LaSalle at LaSalle, blew the fuck out of Wake Forest by nearly 30 points. Look for Iona to prevail... but this one should go down to the wire, as Manhattan is streaking right now.
The Big One- St. Mary's vs. #1 Gonzaga- ESPN, 9 PM
I know this one is getting the hype, and Dat Dova should go off (averaged 18 PPG this year against them)... but the Zags are just better. They beat St. Mary's on the road by 17 a month ago. The Gaels haven't lost a game to a non-Gonzaga team since before Christmas (insane to think about)... but I can't see them stopping Harris and Olynyk. Dat Dova would have to be LEGENDARY for them to win. Otherwise, the Zags get that 1 seed. My movies: http://russellhainline.com My movie reviews: https://letterboxd.com/RussellHFilm/ My beer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeertravelguide
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