Favorite:
#1 Memphis - The Tigers dominated C-USA this year, sweeping the conference schedule at 16-0. Losing before the finals would be a huge upset, and losing in the finals would still be pretty embarrassing. A strong showing could net the Tigers a #1 seed in the big dance.
Game to Watch:
#2 UAB vs. #3 Houston - Both teams have been in the vicinity of the bubble for quite some time, but with things tightening, this would be a play-out game. A couple recent losses by Houston probably mean they would need to beat Memphis as well, but UAB at #50 might be able to get in with a strong victory over Houston. The loser is definitely out. In the regular season, their only meeting was a tight shootout, finishing 101-99 for the Blazers at home. The UAB Blazers are 7-2 in their last 9, with both losses to Memphis. If either team does not make it this far, the other would have to beat Memphis to get in.
Cinderella? No chance.
March 11, 2008
C-USA Tournament Preview
Contributed by Russell at 3/11/2008 12:59:00 AM
Tag That: Conference USA, Memphis Tigers, UAB Blazers
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